IT Career Direction Assessment — Fatema Tuz Johra Suma

Part 1 of 7

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 — alongside your banking job and 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 work) Breaks or quieter moments during the work day Evening (after work and family duties) Late night (after everyone is asleep) Mainly on weekends / days off

Question 3

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

Additional or stronger income Flexibility — work that fits around life and family Intellectual challenge and personal growth Future-proofing — building a long-term, in-demand career

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 7

Background & Tech Comfort

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

Question 5

Which of these best describes you with computers today?

Select the highest level that fits.

Basics only — email, browser, MS Office Comfortable with office software, Google tools, online systems 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 would you describe your experience with Excel / spreadsheets and accounting or banking software?

This is a genuine head-start for several IT paths — please pick the level that honestly fits.

Basic — simple sheets, totals, data entry Comfortable — formulas, sorting, filtering, pivot tables Advanced — complex formulas, financial models, large datasets I work in dedicated accounting / banking software daily

Question 8

How do you generally feel about working with numbers, logic, and structured data?

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

AvoidEnjoy

Question 9

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 need little or no coding Definitely not for me

Part 3 of 7

How You Think & Work

Understanding your natural style helps match the right field.

Question 10

Which sounds most like you?

Systematic — I like organising, planning, and clear structure Analytical — I like understanding why numbers and things behave as they do Experimental — I like trying things and figuring it out as I go Creative — I enjoy producing ideas and content

Question 11

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 12

How patient are you with detailed, methodical work?

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

LowHigh

Question 13

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 14

Which kind of work feels most satisfying to you?

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

Part 4 of 7

Data & Analytics Direction

Data Analytics is about turning raw numbers into clear insight — working with spreadsheets, dashboards, and tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, or SQL. Your accounting and banking background fits this naturally. Rate how appealing each of these sounds to you.

Question 15

Working with spreadsheets and datasets to find patterns and trends.

Not interestedVery interested

Question 16

Building dashboards and visual reports that make numbers easy to understand.

Not interestedVery interested

Question 17

Turning raw figures into recommendations that help a business make decisions.

Not interestedVery interested

Question 18

Learning analytics tools step by step — advanced Excel/Sheets, then Power BI or basic SQL.

Not interestedVery interested

Part 5 of 7

AI Agent Development & Automation

AI Agent Development is about building tools and assistants that use AI (such as ChatGPT) to automate tasks — including the kind of repetitive office and finance work you already know well. It involves some technical setup and, often, light coding. Rate how appealing each sounds.

Question 19

Building a small assistant that can answer customer or staff questions automatically.

Not interestedVery interested

Question 20

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

Not interestedVery interested

Question 21

Connecting different tools together to automate repetitive tasks (for example, reconciling records, summarising reports, or organising files).

Not interestedVery interested

Question 22

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

Not interestedVery interested

Part 6 of 7

SEO & Content Direction

SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is about helping websites and content appear higher on Google. It rewards patience, research, and clear writing. Rate how appealing each of these sounds.

Question 23

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

Not interestedVery interested

Question 24

Auditing websites to find what could be improved (structure, headings, links, performance) and tracking rankings over time.

Not interestedVery interested

Question 25

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

Not interestedVery interested

Part 7 of 7

In Your Own Words

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

What concerns or hesitations do you have about this transition?

For example: time management, technical fear, or balancing it with your banking job and family. Honest answers help us plan around them.

Question 28

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 29

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

Optional — for example, things you have already tried, particular interests (you mentioned you love reading and learning creative things), or constraints to consider.