Hi,

I'm an industrial designer applying for my first professional job as a graduate after working as a contractor for a tech startup for about two years.

I'm aiming for the electronics/tech design field, but jobs are scarce, and I consider myself a junior designer due to limited formal experience.

My question is, if I can't find a tech-related job right now, should I take a design position in a non-tech industry?

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I think that's a great idea. It won't limit you from transitioning into tech if and when the tech industry becomes less unstable. Plus, getting experience elsewhere will allow you to return to tech with a diverse set of experiences.

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And thank you for the response btw! 👍🏻

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