Professionally, I'm a psychologist, but I've always been interested in tech. In my late 20s currently and looking to pivot into a more intellectually stimulating and challenging role.
While I like what I do, I want to explore a different career path. Having studied only psychology for 5-7 years, I'm looking to pivot now, but the options are overwhelming. My interest areas involve- UXR, Product Management and maybe trying Consulting?
With AI and the focus on creating and skill building, I'm struggling to decide if its better to:
Pursue an MBA? GMAT will be a challenge (I've been away for math for ages, although have had great exposure to stats with psych)
Pursue an online course/ certification? (is that even helpful in landing roles?)
I know only work will speak and building something is important (but I find myself in circles of analysis paralysis)- so how can I build a portfolio..?
I have a tendency to abandon things- in my entire life, I've started way too many courses but given up mid way- I learnt figma back in 2021 overnight for an internship, dabbled with creating a UXR portfolio for an internship in 2022- but all that seems out of touch given the time.
ANYYYY advice for a non-tech person to pivot into tech would be hugely appreciated.
Also, anyway to leverage psych bg on the resume? I know in interviews I can talk about soft skills, however clearing the ATS filter is probably a bottleneck rn.
Sorry if this is a lot i think i'd actually benefit from some guidance. Happy to chat in DM's if anyone wants to help me figure out my next steps- thankss