Consider IT roles as a strategic temporary step while pursuing SWE careers.

Analysis: The user is considering a strategic shift back to IT roles while still aiming for a long-term career in Software Engineering (SWE). This is a common and practical approach for those who find it tough to break into SWE, especially if they have prior IT experience. The user's 2 years of ISP/MSP internship experience makes this a viable option.

Hot Skills, Tools, and Qualifications:

• Skills: ISP/MSP support, technical troubleshooting, general computer hardware/software knowledge (since 2012), and coding (since 2016).
• Qualifications: 2 years of internship experience in ISP/MSP environments.

Potential Job Opportunities (Temporary Pivot):

• IT Support Specialist (Tier 1/2)
• Help Desk Technician
• Desktop Support Technician
• Junior Network Technician
• MSP Field Technician

Resume Submission Direction:

• Leverage the 2 years of ISP/MSP internship experience.
• Highlight hands-on technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and any customer interaction experience.
• Tailor resumes for entry-to-mid-level IT support or technical roles.
• Mention coding skills as a supplementary asset, showing broader technical aptitude, but focus primarily on IT operational experience for these temporary roles.

Expected Benefits:

• Financial Stability: Provides income while pursuing SWE.
• Relevant Experience: Keeps a foot in the tech industry, preventing resume gaps and adding tech-adjacent experience.
• Skill Maintenance/Development: Opportunity to refresh or gain new IT skills (e.g., networking, system administration, cloud basics) which can also be beneficial for SWE.
• Reduced Pressure: Eases the stress of an immediate SWE job search, allowing more time for dedicated coding skill development, portfolio building, and targeted SWE applications.
• Networking: Potential to build professional connections within tech environments that could lead to internal SWE opportunities or referrals.