IT Career Direction Assessment — Farjana Ahmed

Part 1 of 6

Your Current Situation

A short picture of where you are in life and work right now.

Question 1

Approximately how much time can you realistically dedicate to learning each day?

Be honest — with family responsibilities, please consider what is sustainable, not the maximum.

Less than 1 hour 1–2 hours 2–3 hours More than 3 hours

Question 2

When during the day are you most focused and able to learn?

Early morning (before the day starts) Mid-day (when the children are at school) Evening (after work and family duties) Late night (after everyone is asleep)

Question 3

What is your main reason for moving into an IT career?

Additional or stable income Flexibility — work that fits around family Intellectual challenge and personal growth Future-proofing — building a long-term career path

Question 4

In what timeframe would you like to start earning meaningfully from this new skill?

3–6 months 6–12 months 1–2 years — I'm prepared to invest properly No specific timeline — quality matters more

Part 2 of 6

Tech Comfort & Background

Helps us understand your starting point so the roadmap is the right level.

Question 5

Which of these are you comfortable with today?

Select the highest level that describes you.

Basics only — email, browser, MS Office Comfortable with social media, Canva, Google tools I have used ChatGPT / AI tools regularly I have tried coding, websites, or technical tools before

Question 6

How comfortable are you with reading and writing in English?

Strong — reading, writing, and professional communication Good — I can follow tutorials and documentation Basic — sometimes I need simpler language

Question 7

How do you generally feel about working with numbers, logic, or technical concepts?

1 = I prefer to avoid them → 5 = I enjoy them

AvoidEnjoy

Question 8

How do you feel about the idea of writing some code (in a guided, beginner-friendly way)?

Curious and willing to try Open to it, but it sounds intimidating I would prefer paths that don't require coding Definitely not for me

Part 3 of 6

How You Think & Work

Understanding your natural style helps match the right field.

Question 9

Which sounds more like you?

I'm systematic — I like organising, planning, and clear structure I'm experimental — I like trying things and figuring it out as I go I'm analytical — I like understanding why things work I'm creative — I enjoy producing ideas and content

Question 10

When learning something new, you prefer to:

Watch video tutorials step by step Read clear articles and documentation Be guided by a mentor or instructor Try things directly and learn by doing

Question 11

How patient are you with detailed, methodical work?

1 = I lose focus quickly → 5 = I enjoy careful, detailed work

LowHigh

Question 12

When something doesn't work the first time, you usually:

Search online and read until I find an answer Ask someone for help Keep trying different things until it works Step away and come back later

Question 13

Which kind of work feels more satisfying to you?

Building or assembling something that works Researching, organising information, finding patterns Writing, explaining, and improving content Helping people and improving outcomes for them

Part 4 of 6

SEO & Content Direction

SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is about helping websites and content appear higher on Google. Rate how appealing each of these sounds to you.

Question 14

Researching what people search for on Google and finding patterns in the data.

Not interestedVery interested

Question 15

Writing or planning content (blog articles, web pages) that informs people clearly.

Not interestedVery interested

Question 16

Auditing websites to find what could be improved (structure, headings, links, performance).

Not interestedVery interested

Question 17

Tracking results over weeks and months — watching rankings and traffic improve gradually.

Not interestedVery interested

Part 5 of 6

AI Agent Development Direction

AI Agent Development is about building tools and assistants that use AI (such as ChatGPT) to automate tasks. It involves some technical configuration and, often, light coding. Rate how appealing each of these sounds.

Question 18

Building a small assistant that can answer customer questions automatically.

Not interestedVery interested

Question 19

Learning how AI tools like ChatGPT work and how to write effective instructions for them ("prompts").

Not interestedVery interested

Question 20

Connecting different tools together to automate repetitive tasks (for example, automatically summarising emails or organising files).

Not interestedVery interested

Question 21

Working with code editors and configuration files (a small amount of typing in technical interfaces).

Not interestedVery interested

Part 6 of 6

In Your Own Words

Brief written answers give the clearest picture for your personalised roadmap.

Question 22

Briefly: why are you considering an IT career now? What attracts you to it?

Question 23

What concerns or hesitations do you have about this transition?

For example: time management, technical fear, balancing with family. Honest answers help us plan around them.

Question 24

Would you prefer to work in IT alongside your current profession, or transition fully?

Alongside — as a side income or part-time work Gradually transition, depending on how it goes Eventually transition fully into IT Not sure yet — I would like to explore first

Question 25

Anything else you would like us to know before preparing your roadmap?

Optional — for example, things you have already tried, particular interests, or constraints to consider.