u/ColdGrand15

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working in an IT Process & Governance role. I have an MBA. My work mainly involves governance support, coordination, process-related activities, supporting internal IT initiatives, and gradually getting exposure to areas like license management, contracts, and application portfolio optimization activities.

This is my first job, and I’ve been here for around 7 months. I come from a non-technical background, so I’m still learning a lot on the job and sometimes feel underconfident compared to others around me. I’ve also received feedback that I can appear timid, and I’m trying to improve my communication, confidence, and visibility at work which i have been taught during MBA and i was good at but now i am losing my skills.

I wanted advice on:
- What career paths usually come from IT governance/process roles?
- What skills should I focus on early in my career?
- How can I become more confident and visible in the workplace?
- Would certifications or technical learning help?

Would appreciate honest advice from people working in similar roles.
Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working in an IT Process & Governance role. I have an MBA. My work mainly involves governance support, coordination, process-related activities, supporting internal IT initiatives, and gradually getting exposure to areas like license management, contracts, and application portfolio optimization activities.

This is my first job, and I’ve been here for around 7 months. I come from a non-technical background, so I’m still learning a lot on the job and sometimes feel underconfident compared to others around me. I’ve also received feedback that I can appear timid, and I’m trying to improve my communication, confidence, and visibility at work which i have been taught during MBA and i was good at but now i am losing my skills.

I wanted advice on:
- What career paths usually come from IT governance/process roles?
- What skills should I focus on early in my career?
- How can I become more confident and visible in the workplace?
- Would certifications or technical learning help?

Would appreciate honest advice from people working in similar roles.
Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I’m 25 years old and joined a really good company right after my MBA in HR in August 2025. During training, I was excited and happy with my decision, but after being deployed to the IT department, things started becoming overwhelming. I come from a completely non-technical background, and currently work on application portfolio management and a few other projects.

I’ve been trying hard to learn and grow, but lately I’ve been feeling emotionally drained and honestly a bit unworthy. I’ve received feedback that I come across as timid and underconfident, and while I understand that, I also feel it comes from having very limited knowledge about the department and having to start from square one.

I really am trying, but sometimes I feel like I need to do much more to catch up. I’ve looked at other opportunities too, but the job market has been difficult and I’m barely getting callbacks.

A part of me wants to stay and make this work because it’s a good company with good benefits, but right now I just feel stuck, overwhelmed, and alone. Has anyone else gone through something similar early in their career?

Hi everyone,

I’m 25 years old and joined a really good company right after my MBA in HR in August 2025. During training, I was excited and happy with my decision, but after being deployed to the IT department, things started becoming overwhelming. I come from a completely non-technical background, and currently work on application portfolio management and a few other projects.

I’ve been trying hard to learn and grow, but lately I’ve been feeling emotionally drained and honestly a bit unworthy. I’ve received feedback that I come across as timid and underconfident, and while I understand that, I also feel it comes from having very limited knowledge about the department and having to start from square one.

I really am trying, but sometimes I feel like I need to do much more to catch up. I’ve looked at other opportunities too, but the job market has been difficult and I’m barely getting callbacks.

A part of me wants to stay and make this work because it’s a good company with good benefits, but right now I just feel stuck, overwhelmed, and alone. Has anyone else gone through something similar early in their career?

Hi everyone,

I’m 25 years old and joined a really good company right after my MBA in HR in August 2025. During training, I was excited and happy with my decision, but after being deployed to the IT department, things started becoming overwhelming. I come from a completely non-technical background, and currently work on application portfolio management and a few other projects.

I’ve been trying hard to learn and grow, but lately I’ve been feeling emotionally drained and honestly a bit unworthy. I’ve received feedback that I come across as timid and underconfident, and while I understand that, I also feel it comes from having very limited knowledge about the department and having to start from square one.

I really am trying, but sometimes I feel like I need to do much more to catch up. I’ve looked at other opportunities too, but the job market has been difficult and I’m barely getting callbacks.

A part of me wants to stay and make this work because it’s a good company with good benefits, but right now I just feel stuck, overwhelmed, and alone. Has anyone else gone through something similar early in their career?