Leverage IT and Political Science for Analytical or Technical Roles

Published on 10/30/2025 Hiring & Talent Acquisition Insights

The user is 45 with a Political Science degree (honors) and 4 years of part-time IT experience. They feel 'strong abilities' despite an 'unusual background' and are looking for full-time work that pays better than disability. This combination of analytical (Political Science) and technical (IT) skills is valuable. They could pursue roles in IT support, technical writing, data analysis (especially in government/non-profit sectors), or project coordination, where their ability to understand systems, solve problems (from IT), and analyze information (from Political Science) would be highly beneficial. Emphasizing communication and problem-solving skills from their IT role and analytical rigor from their degree will strengthen their application.