Analyze your ideas about breaking into IT. Do you have the perception that all IT careers take place in the IT department? Can you see areas where technology expertise would be helpful in nontechnical rolesperhaps even a job you have held?
Introduce yourself to an IT professional of some influencewhether at your current company, your local church or religious organization, or other sphere of influence. Let this person know your career motives and ask for advice.
Create a short-term plan of technology projects that you can perform outside of an IT department to advance your skills.
Look for ads for IT-related jobs (or jobs that require IT related skills) in non-IT departments. Compare job descriptions, prerequisites, and expectations.
