r/keralaCareers

I’m planning to switch into IT through a short-term course and want to start earning as soon as possible.
I’m interested in:
IT support / networking
Cybersecurity
Data-related roles
Which of these is more realistic for getting a job quickly?
Are short-term courses actually enough to get started?
Any honest advice or suggestions would help a lot.
Thanks 🙏

Hey i was planning to study cybersecurity.Self study is not really working.So can someone suggest any cybersecurity classes in Trivandrum (best options).

hii guys

I applied to the hawkins internship on 24th of April and I really want to get that internship but it’s scary because so many people are applying and i think they will only email if I get selected. Which means if I’m not selected I just won’t get the mail and I have no idea how long it will take for them to revert back.

I tried connecting with people from hawkins on LINKEDIN but i genuinely don’t know. Anyone here who can give me a word or two of wisdom

Hey everyone,

I’m currently trying to decide between pursuing AI/ML or Cybersecurity, and I could really use some advice from people with experience in these fields.

A bit about me: I’ve already started learning AI/ML on my own through online resources, and I’m enjoying it so far. But I’m unsure if self-learning is enough in the long run or if enrolling in a structured program would be more effective.

I’ve been looking into institutes like ICTAK and RedTeam Academy here in Thiruvananthapuram, but I’m not sure how good they are in terms of quality, placements, and overall value. I’d also like to understand how steep the learning curve is for both AI/ML and Cybersecurity, especially for someone coming from an engineering background.

So my questions are:

Is it better to continue self-learning AI/ML, or join an institute for structured guidance?

How do AI/ML and Cybersecurity compare in terms of difficulty and career opportunities?

Are institutes like ICTAK or RedTeam Academy worth it?

If I do choose to enroll, are there better options in or around Trivandrum?

Would really appreciate honest opinions and personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for an intern for my team at Ramz Consultancy for 3 months.

In this internship, you'll learn the activities included in TA Specialist role-

- Sourcing

- Screening

- Submissions &

- Reporting

My company is primarily focused on Oil & Gas/ Power & Construction sector. We also work with medical and other fields too.

Towards the end of your internship, you'll receive a certificate of completion.

I was just replying to a post there asking about Cyber Security careers and thought of posting this.

I'm a Security Architect based outside India and would like to offer a free Mentorship program to those who would like to pursue a career in this field.

I'm hoping that I can help with suggesting pathways, answer some queries and possibly help with some CV reviews too. Please note, this is not a recruitment drive or anything. I will need to take time out of my personal time, so can't commit to regular sessions all the time but will try my best to keep it going.

In the interest of making the best use of time, I'm only looking to take on a few initially who have real interest in getting into this field. You should also have some technical background e.g. coding / scripting, or even doing a course already in Cyber Security.

I would like to hear from you all as well. Is this something you will benefit from? What do you want to get out of this program? Any other comments also welcome.

I'm not sure if this breaks any rules here. If so, pls feel free to remove the post.

If possible could you all suggest what worked out for you?

Despite seeing openings, tailoring my resume for each jd using chatgpt and claude , making them ats friendly with keywords of jd , then reaching out to members on LinkedIn for referral I've had no luck (many don't even respond, if they do they give false hope saying sure and proceeds to ghost me)

I've been reaching out for referral to multiple people , some roles which max exactly what I did also in not able to get a shortlist or a call back , even small firms or startups or MNCs be it , despite being early application, despite getting a system referral and mass applying or explain in outreach or cold emailing what I did how I could be a good fit , nothing is working out , all I'm getting is rejection mails and being ghosted

I've been trying LinkedIn, naukri , other hr recruiter they just say they will get back or it might be a scam

I'm sorry for ranting but my financial situation is now really bad without a job , been tough to find entry level job

I mean I've kind of honestly tired of applying

Please I hope someone says what companies are actually hiring Karanam sad part is not even getting a job despite having certification or skills or a good resume (I've got mine checked a lot of time and has been tailoring it)

Maybe I'm a fresher ayond ayirkum I've noticed a lot of people who are reluctant to help or even offer a referral , like i understand it might be dificult but anal rather than giving us hope would be better if it's said to us ale

And the job market has been brutal I've been unemployed for long , online news articles or linkedin posts states every company like MNCs are hiring freshers but I'm unable to see any openings, and despite reaching out to these people for openings and considering our profile it turns out to be scam and then asking for huge money to get us job

Any other thoughts or findings u found out while job hunting

“Look at my family, all three of us are nurses, we worked abroad, supported our parents financially and now they are living in a 2- storeyed mansion. Also you had the privilege of using foreign things when you were a kid, a luxury other kids of your age couldn't even dream of…” my mother went on, glorifying nursing as the perfect career choice.

And slowly, the number of persuaders increased.

“Nursing degree is like holding a global passport” my father said

“you can go to any country you want because nurses are in need everywhere”

Those were the exact words that lured me into the pit that is nursing.

Everyone spoke volumes about how lucrative nursing is and how beautiful the life abroad can be. But noone gave me the faintest idea how mentally and physically demanding it is.

From a carefree, reckless teenager to an empthetic, responsible nurse, those four years transformed me completely.

I learned the hard way that nursing is not just giving medicines and dressing wounds, it's more about taking full responsibility for someone's life, making sure that they are fed, cleaned and taken care of. It's about showing up everyday with a bright smile pasted onto your face, even when you're crumbling inside.

Nursing is a 4 year degree that twists, turns and bends you until you almost reach your breaking point.

The course includes theory blocks where you learn about the human body and clinical blocks where you put everything into practice. Students who study at Government Medical Colleges, half aided institutes like SME and SIMET have better opportunities to develop clinical skills than those who were trained in private colleges in Kerala, Bangalore or elsewhere.

There are a plenty of subjects to learn and a plethora of assignments to complete.

In the first year you will study Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology, Nursing Foundation an Computer Science (basics).

In the second year tge subjects include Medical Surgical Nursing, Pathology, Community Health Nursing, Pharmacology and Sociology.

In the Third year you will learn Medical Surgical Nursing- II, Mental Health Nursing and Child Health Nursing.

In the final year you deal with Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Nursing Research and Statistics, Nursing Management and Education and Community nursing - II.

Assignments range from written projects, care plans, case studies, drug presentation, microteaching, health education sessions, return demonstration and even organizing and conducting major programmes like school health programmes and medical camps.

The scope of nursing is wide. We desperstely need more and more nurses to satisfy the ideal nurse patient ratio - 1: 4, that is non existent in India.

A nurse can turn to bedside, administration, teaching or even non- clinical roles, but each require either experience or additional qualifications.

Unfortunately, the work culture in India is toxic, and in many ways Kerala is among the worst with overexploitation and severe underpayment. You get paid well if you are in the government service or else you'll make enough to barely survive, atleast for a few years in the beginning.

Seniority and hierarchy gives people power and that power are often being misused. Freshers are treated like slaves in the name of training.

In short, nursing is an awful job if you work here.

Most countries require 1-3 years of experience without gap for successful prcessing. If you get past that, yeah you could go abroad and earn a fortune.

For UAE, there's Prometric, DHA and HAAD, while for European countries you might need IELTS or OET plus CBT, NCLEX and OSCE depending on the country you choose. They're expensive, time consuming and slightly difficult to crack but very much doable if you put in the work.

Msc. Nursing is a great choice if you want to climb up the career ladder. But again it has got it's downsides as well. An Msc. from a foreign university looks like an easy route to go abroad, but from what I have learnt from my friends, it's a debt trap and there are chances that you might be caught in the loop.

Nursing is not for the faint hearted. It demands soo much mentally and physically.

If you are someone who is genuinely passionate and wants to contribute to the humanity, yes nursing can be a meaningful long-term career. Also the longer you stay, the higher you rise terms of hierarchy. Maybe in the end you wouldn't have to work so much like you did in the beginning.

I've written about my work life in detail. If you ever get time, do go through it so you'll get a clearer idea of what nursing really is.

And if you still decide to go for nursing, I can walk you through the admission process.

Hey everyone,

I’m a BSc Computer Science graduate. After completing my degree, I did a networking course in Bangalore (CCNA-related). Once I finished the course, I started applying for jobs and actively searched for around 2 months.

Due to some personal issues, I had to come back to Kerala and took a short break (around 2–3 months) from job hunting. After that, I restarted applying — but now I’m in a very confused situation.

The problem is, I’m not really interested in the networking field anymore. I don’t feel motivated to build a career in it, even though that’s what I trained for. On top of that, my family is putting pressure on me because the institute had promised placement support after the course. Now they expect me to get into networking since I already invested time and money in it.

I feel stuck. I don’t know whether I should force myself into networking just because I studied it, or shift to another IT field — but I’m not even sure which direction to choose.

Has anyone else gone through something similar? How did you figure out your path? I’d really appreciate honest advice on what I should do next.

Thanks in advance 🙏

I’m a 2025 BTech ECE graduate and currently unemployed. I’ve been self-learning AI/ML for a while and wanted to improve my skills further while also getting better industry visibility, referrals, and placement support.

I was planning to join the AI/ML course at ICTAK Technopark. The course duration is around 5 months and the fee is roughly 40k. They also claim to provide placement assistance/support.

Has anyone here studied there or know someone who has? How are the classes, teaching quality, projects, and overall learning experience? More importantly, how good is the placement support and industry connections/referrals?

Since I’m already learning AI/ML on my own, my main priority is networking, visibility, guidance, and improving job opportunities rather than just learning basics again.

Would really appreciate honest opinions or experiences before I decide.