It Job Search - Possible After 7 Years Gap?

wish4miracle · Aug 16, 2020

Hi friends,
I was working as software engineer for about 6 years. I left my job and got married.
Since then, I never thought about doing job. Now that my toddler is 2 yrs old, I wanted to find a job, I would like to save something of my own for her. For time being i am self studying German using online materials

My question is it possible to find a job in IT after 7 years gap?
I was a team leader in a reputed IT company. However my major experience was only in classic ASP, vb script, javascript and other web related languages. I have worked both in development and support systems. I have knowledge in database languages, Oracle plsql and mssql. Have worked briefly in unix too.
I know I have only exposure to outdated technologies.

Do you think I have a chance in finding a IT job? Will the gap hinder my opportunities?

I will prepare good before I enter job hunting. Will I atleast be considered as fresher to start my career again?
Also I am interested to move out to new options like testing. I will do concerned certifications too. I am open to learn current technology and get myself prepared well.
My friend suggested to get certified in any testing tool. Another say SAP. I am confused. Please help me with some insights. Thanks for all your help.

salad · Aug 18, 2020

If you have good experience with coding try to learn python. It is one of the hot skill now. Got much demand.

Another one I would suggest is data science. Again so much demand for the same.

There was a post with heading
"Data Scientist - Skills Needed". By caughtinbetween. It got some useful link and certificate details.

If you are ready to do certification and training, still have confidence go for a hot skill.

All the best.

ProudIndian · Aug 18, 2020

Op

if you have previous experience is easy to learn any new technologies. Testing I think doesn’t have that many jobs. Maximum jobs are in development. See what’s hot now. Cloud based apps AWS and some more I heard in demand. You will definitely get job. Good luck.

Mehana · Aug 18, 2020

Since you know coding already, they demanding more automation tester(coding knowledge).

Try looking in dice or any job portal, search for automation tester...you can get an idea what the company requirements. You should able to study on online...lots of free videos on automation tools.

wish4miracle · Aug 18, 2020

Thank u friends for the reply, will dig into the topics that you have mentioned and will come back on it.

Asw · Dec 22, 2020

wish4miracle said: ↑

Hi friends,
I was working as software engineer for about 6 years. I left my job and got married.
Since then, I never thought about doing job. Now that my toddler is 2 yrs old, I wanted to find a job, I would like to save something of my own for her. For time being i am self studying German using online materials

My question is it possible to find a job in IT after 7 years gap?
I was a team leader in a reputed IT company. However my major experience was only in classic ASP, vb script, javascript and other web related languages. I have worked both in development and support systems. I have knowledge in database languages, Oracle plsql and mssql. Have worked briefly in unix too.
I know I have only exposure to outdated technologies.

Do you think I have a chance in finding a IT job? Will the gap hinder my opportunities?

I will prepare good before I enter job hunting. Will I atleast be considered as fresher to start my career again?
Also I am interested to move out to new options like testing. I will do concerned certifications too. I am open to learn current technology and get myself prepared well.
My friend suggested to get certified in any testing tool. Another say SAP. I am confused. Please help me with some insights. Thanks for all your help.
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I am in the same boat like you. I was working as a QA Tester in Automation for 7 years and now I have a career gap of 6 years. Are you planning to take up any course? I planned doing some online courses in Udemy in Selenium. I was able to learning few stuff. But I am not able to consistent in my learning.