📌 Note: Transitioning from another career is often a big benefit. Previous work experiences help develop soft skills, like communication and collaboration, which is at least half of the job of being a UX designer. Also, you almost likely can pull out some accomplishments and learnings from your previous career that can be relevant to the UX world.

In reality, a lot of people who are UX designers today, switched careers. Such experiences bring more unique perspectives and ideas, and many companies value such diversity.

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