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Non-Technical Career for Computer Science graduate?

Career Prospects: MS in Computer Science? Hi! [Asked this before, re-asking to get more opinions] I have a MS in Computer Science and 1-year programming experience (done that before starting the MS) Now I don't want to work with software analysis and development nor with Research and Development. Could anyone give me any career prospects? - Couldn't I be, for example, an HR in a software company? - Teaching is good, but could I do that without experience, I haven't been a T.A. while studying for the MS? - Any big companies require technical skills (MS) for selling their software? sales career? Does anyone feel the same, noticing that you don't like your field a bit late, i.e. after graduating? Any serious advice is MUCH appreciated. Thanks in advance

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1. Have you considered being an IT Business Analyst or Project Manager? I got my undergraduate in MIS, but I didnt want to be a programmer. So I started off as a Business Analyst, and have worked my way to be a certified Project Manager. That way I didnt have to leave IT behind completely, but I dont have to program either. I get to get into the business side of things as well, and bridge that gap between the programmers and the Ops people. Lots and lots of companies hire folks like me- and you could potentially fill a similar role yourself if you think it sounds interesting.
2. it sucks huh ? knowing you spent 6 years working on your degree only to realize you really can't stand doing what you studied ? I am kinda in the same boat, only I am trying to understand if it is just the place of employment or the actual field. I would say with your background you could do just about anything you really want, you should be an ideal candidate for HR, really Teaching would just require you to take a test in most places... with a MS you should have no problem with it. My father is an electrician, and while I was in school I worked for him on and off ( he has his own business ) now that I look back I wish I had known before I started school that he was going to do this... because if I had it to choose again I would work for him. now I feel like I am stuck doing what I am doing
3. Drive a taxi cab or be a bartender.
4. You could argue that your computer-programming skills have given you the ability to think logically and that you have a very organised thought process. You could, therefore, be an excellent event organiser (or any other organising), which require you to be very precise and prompt. You could say that you can create a fantastic computerised system for the company that would help you and your colleagues with organising conferences etc. You could also be a holiday rep, completely different from what you've been doing. Staying within the travel trade: you could create a website where people can book holidays through you so you are basically a travel agent. Whatever profession you choose, you have very good logistical and organisational skills and whilst the job doesn't have to be IT related, you can most definitely use your IT skills in whatever you do.
5. You maight want to try marketing or even better yet Corporate Marketing.
6. Teaching?