Ultimately, what holds me back from full on committing to finishing my CIPM studying>testing>and then pursuing CIPP is - will these expenses and the time actually translate into a job for me in the future?
I've got no direct experience working in data privacy(DP) but rather have experience working in trust and safety which I feel like I could "sell" but again, the technical aspect I lack directly in DP.
I had a bachelors in public law (and sociology) and realistically planned for law school but...the cost & lack of time didn't make sense for me. I was then approached by a friend who did law school and then worked in DP for a decade+ about the field and certs and information i'd need to seek opportunities out.
I've had various interviews for compliance, legal, and actual privacy analyst roles but I don't know if what's actually holding me back from landing the job itself is the lack of professional experience (technical skills) or the fact that I've only been working on certs to enter the field. One of the certs I gathered was more technical use of Onetrust application (when they offered live training for free at on point) but since then it's just been knowledge and working on CIPM, CIPP, etc.
It's hard to gauge what my issue is out the bat. I want to gain work experience but you can't gain work experience without first having the knowledge needed for said experience/entering the field.
Or am I just holding myself back?
I would greatly appreciate advice from anyone who similarly is entering the realm of DP without direct technical experience and their overall success following certs if any.
I likely will still commit to the certs as it's a passion but I want that passion to turn into a job lol.