Ep. 28: Pivoting to a Technical Career w/ QA Leader Amie Klager

Amie studied fine arts with no intention of working professionally in the field. She took office jobs during college, and shortly after graduating parlayed that experience into a full-time job for a clinical research company. Without a technical background, she was moved to the company’s quality team. And she’s flourished in that discipline ever since.Amie graciously walks us through the ins and outs of moving to a technical career without the “proper” background or education. She dives into:The liberal arts skills to double down on and emphasize.Entry-level jobs that can act as a pipeline to technical jobs.What hiring managers want to hear — and see — from “nontraditional candidates.” A liberal arts disposition doesn’t preclude technical aptitude or interest. And with Amie’s insights, you can better convince a hiring manager of that fact. Where to find Amie Amie on LinkedInCheck out more from The Work SeminarVisit theworkseminar.com or find @TheWorkSeminar on social media. Sign up for The Work Seminar newsletter to receive updates straight to your inbox.Support the show