Switch from BPO job to IT job

In this article I am sharing my experience regarding switching my JOB from a BPO industry to Software Industry.

I completed My graduation( B.Tech - Computers) few years back and after completing studies I was looking for jobs. I applied for jobs in job portals like Naukri and Monster and I used to get very less calls for IT jobs and there were many job opportunities in BPO industry. The aim at that time was earning instead of making career so I chose BPO. I got selected in a BPO and worked there for nearly 3 years. Working in a BPO industry is entirely a different experience. Though you will improve your communication skills as well as Hardware and Networking skills. As It was night shift it was difficult for me to continue because I cant continue it for life long and moreover my interest was in Software Industry and I wanted to build my career in Software.

To switch to Software Industry after 3 years of my graduation was too tough for me. I took guidance from some of my friends and relatives in IT industry. Since there was a major gap of three years after my Graduation. They offered me some projects to work from home at the same time they suggested me to have a grip on any of the technologies like Oracle Pl/SQL or Java or .NET.

As I was more interested towards .NET technologies, I decided to enroll for .NET course. After some research I found Deccansoft Software Solutions as the best institute to learn .NET technology in hyderabad. So I enrolled for 3 months .NET course(VB.NET+C#+ASP.NET). Every day after the .net session I used to sit in the lab and practice each day's topics for nearly 5 to 6 hours. I also used to learn the training material on each day. As the day progressed and I was about to complete the .NET course. There was hesitation in my mind whether I can get the job or not.

I used to check the job opportunities in newspaper for .NET technologies but mostly it was for experienced .NET professionals. Finally, I joined CMC training institute and started teaching .NET. This gave me confidence in the subject. I also did some .NET projects offered by the institute. Simultaneously I was applying for jobs in the job portals and regularly checked opportunities in the newspaper. After three months, I got call from a Software Company for Software Engineer position in .NET technologies. I worked here for nearly 1.5 years and my salary at the start was 72000 per annum and it increased to 2 lakhs per annum by the end of 1.5 years. After 1.5 years I got call from MNC for a package of 3.5 lakhs per annum. Now I am in one of the top three MNCs with a handsome package working as Senior Software Enginer in .NET technologies. Now there is no looking back as I have strong experience in.NET technologies and I have learnt most of the advanced topics like WCF/WPF/Javascript/JQuery/Linq.

I got opportunity to work with Microsoft Employees, While working with them I realized that to survive in the Software Industry and reach higher levels you should not be Hard working instead you should be a SMART worker . You should also be enthusiastic and passionate about your work.