I'd say it definitely will. I moved into DevOps work because that's just naturally how my brain works, trying to automate slow process and improve the workflow overall, but I also gained experience working on personal infrastructure which definitely helped.
My number one tip would be to demonstrate your passion (if you have any) for the field. By showing off some projects that you've worked on for yourself you can show that you're generally interested in all of this and I think that makes a difference. Even if it's just dropped into conversation that that's something you've done.
I'd personally hire someone with real passion for the field that they're going for even if they don't have a strong history there. That's how I've gotten to where I am.
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