IT consultant with an MBA with a concentration in data analytics wanting to switch to product design.

Aside from building a portfolio, how else can one break into ux?

And What kind of companies would take a chance on someone like me?

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1) You need a portfolio. Every designer (aspiring or seasoned) has one

2) You need experience since few entry level paths exist for UX. So your options are any/all of the following:
- Work for free/volunteer work
- Do a bootcamp
- Join a company where you can eventually shift to design

3) Some companies (Accenture, Amazon) have design apprenticeship roles where you can come in for a few months, learn some skills and hopefully get an offer to return

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