Hospitality to Tech: How Alex Landed a Job in 10 Days

Meet Alex, a former hospitality manager who spent 8 years in the service industry before deciding to make a massive pivot into technology. In this episode, Adam Hewitt - CEO of Cyber Revolution, sits down with Alex to discuss how he transitioned from bartending to landing his first IT Help Desk Engineer role just 10 days after finishing his certifications.

You will learn how to overcome the fear of a career change without a university degree and how to balance intense study schedules with major life events like becoming a first-time father. Alex shares honest insights on the interview process, the importance of consistent study habits (even just 20 minutes a day), and how the "Job Ready" program helped him secure a position at Techwell on the Gold Coast.

Key Takeaways

• You don't need a university degree to land a role at top tech companies anymore.

• Consistency beats intensity; studying 20 minutes every day is better than cramming.

• Major life changes, like becoming a parent, can be the perfect motivation to upskill.

• Soft skills from industries like hospitality transfer well into IT interviews.

• Utilising a 'Job Ready' placement program can significantly shorten the time to hire.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Teaser

01:30 From Bartending to Career Change

03:15 Fatherhood as a Catalyst for Growth

05:00 Why Cyber Revolution vs. University

07:45 Landing the Job at Techwell in 10 Days

09:50 Crushing the Interview Process

11:30 Studying for Exams with a Newborn Baby

13:40 The Power of Consistency

15:30 Advice for Aspiring Tech Professionals

Connect with Adam:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyberrevolution.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cyberrevolutionaus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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