Career switch, measured
From Network Support Specialist to Systems Analyst
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 36% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Stakeholder management, Troubleshooting, Problem solving, AWS; the main skills to add are Sales, Communication, Leadership, Customer success.
36%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillNetwork Support SpecialistSystems Analyst
- Stakeholder management43%46%
- Troubleshooting98%26%
- Problem solving38%29%
- AWS56%15%
- IT support16%10%
- Python20%15%
- Technical writing8%8%
- Process improvement40%13%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Systems Analyst postings, rarely in Network Support Specialist ones.
SkillNetwork Support SpecialistSystems Analyst
- Sales–59%
- Communication13%36%
- Leadership6%35%
- Customer success–26%
- ERP systems–21%
- Marketing–20%
- Training and coaching–18%
- Product management–17%
Plan your move to Systems Analyst
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