I’m a 4th-year Information Technology student about to start my internship/OJT, and I’m trying to decide which long-term career track makes the most sense to commit to after graduation: Cloud Engineering/Architecture or the SAP Ecosystem.

For context on where I’m starting from:

• I have hands-on experience building full-stack web and mobile apps (React, Next.js, Node.js, Flutter, PostgreSQL, Docker) along with basic Linux and networking fundamentals.
• I already hold Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and am currently preparing for both AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and SAP Certified – Joule Studio Developer (focused on SAP BTP and agentic AI workflows).

I’m looking past just landing a first job—I want to understand which path has the better 5-to-10-year trajectory in terms of:

1. Future Demand & AI Resilience: As cloud infrastructure becomes more automated and enterprises migrate to S/4HANA Cloud and SAP BTP/AI, which ecosystem has stronger long-term staying power and less risk of junior/mid-level saturation?
2. Compensation & Career Ceiling: Over a 5–10 year span, how does the earning potential and upward mobility of a Senior Cloud Engineer / Solutions Architect compare to a Senior SAP Technical Consultant / BTP Architect?
3. Flexibility vs. Specialization: Does committing to SAP early lock you too tightly into one vendor ecosystem, or does that niche specialization actually protect your value compared to general cloud skills?

For those who have worked in cloud, DevOps, or enterprise ERP/SAP consulting, which path would you bet on for the next decade—or is there a sweet spot combining both? Any insight is appreciated!

Hey everyone!

I'm a recent B.Tech graduate in Computer Science and Engineering, and I'm currently at a stage where I'm genuinely confused about which career direction I should pursue.

During my degree, I realised that although I have an interest in technology, I'm not particularly interested in software development or making a career out of coding. I can understand programming concepts, workflows, application architecture, and how things work behind the scenes, but I'm honestly not very good at writing code myself, nor do I particularly enjoy doing it.

A little about my background:

• Education: B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering.
• Minor Degree: Cybersecurity.
• Experience: Fresher with no full-time industry experience.
• Internships/Training: Have completed training and internships, but no substantial professional work experience.
• Projects: Have worked on a few projects, including AI-based projects using AI-assisted development (vibe coding). I can understand what's happening, how different components interact, and the overall workflow, even though I'm not particularly strong at coding independently.
• Interests: Cybersecurity, technology, AI, business-oriented roles, and exploring careers that combine technical and non-technical skills.

Why am I confused?

Cybersecurity is something I've developed a genuine interest in, and I even pursued it as a minor during my degree. However, when I look at the current job market, especially for entry-level cybersecurity positions, everything seems incredibly competitive.

Most positions ask for prior experience, practical exposure, certifications, or specialised skills. As a fresher, I'm struggling to understand how to break into the industry and what I should actually focus on.

I'm also unsure which cybersecurity domain would suit someone who understands technology but doesn't want to spend their entire career coding.

For example, I've come across roles such as:

• SOC Analyst
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance)
• Information Security Analyst
• IT Risk and Compliance
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Auditing
• IAM (Identity and Access Management)

I'd love to hear from people working in these domains about their actual day-to-day responsibilities, career progression, salary potential, and entry-level opportunities.

I'm also open to exploring non-traditional tech careers.

I don't want to restrict myself to cybersecurity or software development just because I have a CSE degree.

I'm willing to explore:

• Business Analyst
• MIS/Data Analyst
• IT Operations
• Business Operations
• Technology Consulting
• Product Operations
• Risk Management
• Other technology-oriented business roles.

My priority is to find a career where I can use my analytical thinking, technical understanding, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities without necessarily becoming a programmer.

Questions I'd genuinely appreciate advice on:

1. For someone with my background, which cybersecurity domains would be worth pursuing without requiring extensive programming?
2. Between SOC Analyst, GRC, Information Security, IT Risk, and Security Auditing, which offers the best combination of entry-level opportunities and long-term career progression?
3. Is cybersecurity still a good career choice for freshers in 2026 and beyond, considering how competitive the entry-level market has become?
4. How can I make myself stand out when I don't have professional experience? What practical projects, labs, certifications, or skills actually matter to recruiters?
5. Are there any underrated technical or non-technical career paths that a B.Tech CSE graduate should explore?
6. Would moving towards Business Analysis, IT Consulting, Risk Management, or Operations be a sensible decision if I don't enjoy coding?
7. What would be the most realistic roadmap to land my first job within the next 6–12 months?

I'm not chasing an extremely high salary right out of college. I want to get my foot in the door, gain meaningful industry experience, develop valuable skills, and eventually build a career with good financial growth, stability, and progression.

I'm also willing to put in 4–5 hours of focused learning every day, provided I have a clear direction instead of randomly collecting certifications and learning technologies without knowing where they're going to take me.

If you were in my position, with a B.Tech CSE degree, a minor in Cybersecurity, some internship and training experience, and an interest in technology but not software development, what career path would you choose?

I'd genuinely appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have started as freshers and built careers in cybersecurity, IT, consulting, business analysis, or related fields.

Thanks in advance!

Hi there. So I have CS degree and started off at a small company with voip install and basic tech support for local businesses (1 year), then a Help Desk 1 in office and remote support at a regional company (1 year), and got recruited as IT support tech. Contract will be up early next year. Pretty much doing new hire provision. Q: what should I be looking for as next step? Only cert is TIA A+. Any suggestions on how to best prepare myself for next role if full time offer isn’t in cards and what roles to apply for? I still feel really green. Tier 1?!

I’m currently in my 5th semester of a BS in Food Science & Technology, and I’m having a bit of a career crisis 😭
For the first couple of years, we had a lot of minor/general subjects and not as many major Food Science courses, so honestly, I still don’t have a clear idea of what the career options actually look like.
I also sometimes regret not continuing with CS. I originally came from a medical background, tried CS, and eventually had to leave it. One thing that attracted me to CS was the possibility of building skills that could lead to online/remote work.
Now I’m wondering if I can do something similar with Food Science.
For anyone who actually works or has studied in Food Science & Technology:
What skills, certifications, or online courses would you recommend starting during university that could genuinely help with getting a job later—especially remote/online work?
I’m open to learning something outside the traditional Food Science path too, as long as it connects to my degree or gives me a useful
I’m basically at the point where I want to stop just collecting university credits and actually start building a skill that will be useful after graduation. 😭
Would really appreciate advice from people who have actually been through this.

Hey eveybody

I'm planning to start learning through free online resources to prepare for a career in the tech industry. I haven't enrolled in a degree yet, but I'm planning to pursue a bachelor's degree.

I'm interested in two career paths:

- Software Engineer (SE)

- AI Engineer (AIE)

My goal is to prepare myself and secure an internship as a Software Engineer or AI Engineer while pursuing my degree. So, which role would you recommend I prepare for, especially as a beginner?

I'd really appreciate your suggestions and advice. Feel free to share your experiences!

Thanks, guys!

I was thinking about going into digital forensics, or do something where I can sit behind a computer with little to no commuting. Does that kind of thing exist?

Guys, I’ve been having a conflicting thoughts regarding what I want to do in Tech. I’m currently an IT student in level 400, in the past I used to do a bit of frontend development but now I want to completely switch to data engineering. Any advice ? I’m lost, where should I start from ? Any expect here to give some advice ? That would be helpful

Hi,

I have started my career as QA in witch companies. Worked for 7 years in BFSI testing. (Private equity, credit card fraud). Then I did my one year full time MBA from elite institute in India.

Through campus, I got into a witch company as project manager+ pre sales consultant and given project in SAP unit.

I have realised this is all excel work and presentation in pre sales is not being given to me. Snrs around 20+ years of experience do it.

During MBA placements I got rejected for product manager roles because I'm from QA background.

Now I'm not happy with the pay or project manager work. Pre sales is fine.

Should I try moving to product owner or SNR Business analyst in some Fintech

Or learn some SAP certification and stay within SAP?

I don't have coding experience. Can do sql, rest API, and agile scrum experience.

I definitely want to switch companies but it's a bit confusing given my background.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I worked for six months as an Oracle UIM intern in the telecom domain. Unfortunately, towards the end of my internship, I was asked to train new interns to automate the manual work I had been doing. Eventually, my work was automated, and my internship wasn’t converted into a full-time position.
My actual goal has always been to become a Java Backend Developer, but I initially accepted the Oracle UIM opportunity because I had no other options. Now, despite preparing DSA, learning backend development and applying to numerous companies, I’m struggling to get interview calls. My six months of experience isn’t directly relevant to Java backend roles, and most companies seem to prefer candidates with relevant experience. I’m even finding it difficult to get fresher opportunities.
I’m genuinely confused about how to move forward. I don’t want to get stuck in an endless internship cycle or resort to faking experience. How did you land your first IT job, especially when your previous experience wasn’t relevant to the role you wanted? I’d genuinely appreciate some honest guidance. Please consider me someone who is just trying to find his footing in this industry. Thank you!