Tech Recruiter Explains How to Break Into Tech With No Experience

Want to break into tech… but don’t have a tech background? Most college students think they need a computer science degree, a big tech internship, or years of experience to land a six-figure tech job. That’s not true. In this episode, former tech recruiter Kristi Kennebrew (aka Get Me Hired Kristi) shares exactly how students can use transferable skills to break into tech — even without a technical background. She’s recruited for Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Cisco, and more — and she reveals what recruiters are actually looking for. If you're a college student, recent grad, or career changer trying to land a tech job, this is your roadmap. Looking for an early career job check out the Get Me Hired Kristi App: https://jobtracker.getmehiredkristi.com/ Looking for Scholarships, Internships, and Global Opportunities join the community today: https://www.thenewcollegeperspective.... Bring The New College Perspective To Your Organization: https://www.thenewcollegeperspective.... Inside this episode: 00:00 – Intro: Breaking Into Tech Without Experience 01:05 – "Transferable Skills Are Real" (First Exercise to Try) 01:36 – How to Turn Retail Jobs Into Tech Experience 02:27 – How to Match Your Resume to Job Descriptions 03:50 – Kristi's Story: From Sales to Big Tech Recruiter 05:08 – Can You Make 6 Figures Right After College? 05:54 – What Tech Compensation REALLY Looks Like 06:55 – First Steps to Get a Tech Job (LinkedIn + Networking) 07:35 – Why LinkedIn Is So Important for Students 10:21 – Where to Find Tech Jobs (Beyond Big Tech) 11:54 – Why In-Person Networking Still Matters 12:38 – Apprenticeships vs Bootcamps (Best Option?) 15:53 – Why Applying Online Isn't Enough 19:25 – How to Reach Out to Recruiters (What Works) 23:41 – Messages That Get Ignored (Big Mistakes) 30:41 – Do Referrals Actually Matter in Tech? 32:19 – How to Ask for a Referral (Simple Script) 36:43 – Interview Tip: The One-Line Pitch 42:32 – How to Pass the Phone Screen 46:05 – LinkedIn Optimization: What to Fix First 48:58 – Job Search Strategy in Today's Market 52:57 – Handling Rejection (Rejection = Redirection) 54:24 – Lightning Round: Biggest Mistakes + Tips 58:22 – Final Advice + Where to Find Kristi WHO THIS IS FOR: College students Recent graduates Career changers Non-technical majors Anyone trying to land a tech job without coding experience Key Topics: How to break into tech with no experience How to get hired at Google or Microsoft Tech apprenticeships explained How to message recruiters on LinkedIn How to use transferable skills on your resume Six-figure tech jobs after college If this episode helped you, subscribe for more real conversations that prepare you for life after college. #BreakIntoTech #TechCareers #CollegeStudents #LinkedInTips #TransferableSkills