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isss002017-07-14 23:28:38
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isss00, 2017-07-14 23:28:38

What are the options for working in IT without programming?

I have already graduated from a university with a degree in IT, but I understand that programming is not quite for me.
I tried java, php, c#, frontend, enough knowledge to pass cisco ccna... That is, there is a good base, but I understand that it is absolutely not mine. I know the basics everywhere, but I didn’t get to the projects. I do not like exact sciences, although I have no problems with them. I can master everything, it's just not interesting to dive deeper into it. On the other hand, I am very interested in the IT world.
Tell me what job or internship options to consider?
I would like something more humanitarian, where there would be more communication with people and creativity.
Attracts project management, but is it possible to become a programmer without work experience?
In general, I tend to work as a front-end developer, and then there may be other options for continuing my career. But I would be happy to skip this step.
In general, I would like to hear your comments.

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dom1n1k, 2017-07-15
@dom1n1k

Attracts project management, but is it possible to become a programmer without work experience?

Good is difficult. I do not believe in "pure" managers who learn from the very beginning and go to lead. A good boss is one who has gone through the lower steps himself and knows the kitchen from the inside.
You know, they say - it happens that brilliant coaches turn out from mediocre players. Indeed, this can be. But I can't imagine a good coach who has never been a player at all.

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Dmitry Entelis, 2017-07-15
@DmitriyEntelis

Attracts project management, but is it possible to become a programmer without work experience?
It is possible, even necessary. Programming skills are more likely to interfere with the usual PM.
You need a general understanding of the subject area and the development process, which generally fits on an A4 sheet in small text. But knowledge of process management is a must.
I don't like exact sciences
The main personal qualities of a PM are accuracy in terms of deadlines, clarity in terms of wording and the ability to take responsibility in terms of decision making. Creativity in this work is exactly 0.
I'm leaning towards working as a front-end developer
Where is the creativity here? If you just make up - this is not a very intellectual work, if it is a front-end developer (Angular, etc.) - then this is essentially the same programming, side view.
If you want to be creative and connect with people - go to design / ux analytics / marketing.

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Maxim Moseychuk, 2017-07-14
@fshp

Attracts project management, but is it possible to become a programmer without work experience?

I don't think. How can you manage people if you don't understand what they are doing? Although you don't need to know the kitchen thoroughly. There is a problem with experience. There is no experience - you are unnecessary. You are not needed - therefore there is no experience. This is how it is unlikely that anyone will take you to the position of PM from the street.
There are a lot of options: testing, layout, design, modeling, drawing, writing technical documentation (but this is rarely seen anywhere), translation, etc. etc.
With minimal skills, you can go to testers or writers, the layout is a little more complicated. Well, the rest requires certain talents, not necessarily legally confirmed. Sooner or later, in any case, a tester comes to programming at least the simplest scripts for automation.

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Decadal, 2017-07-15
@Decadal

but is it possible to become a programmer without experience?

Yes, it is quite. Moreover, PM from a programmer is such a self (most likely, he was not the best programmer and realized this in time).
But this will not relieve you of the need to seriously delve into the industry, so as not to annoy the developer with ignorance of the basic concepts and development stages. Also, the duties of the PM include constant communication (and with the client often in English). And in case of project failures, the PM will almost always be to blame, which means responsibility. And salaries are not always good.
But judging by your description of the problem, the path of PM may suit you.

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Ivan Eremin, 2017-07-15
@divanus

You can become a pretty good RM if you find your first project.

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