12 tips for getting into a new career

Catt Small
Nov 2 · 7 min read
If you’re feeling like this during your career transition, you’re not alone.

A student friend of mine recently reached out to me asking for advice regarding their portfolio, finding work, retaining your personality on the job, and more. My answers were so long that I wanted to share them more publicly! Please note that this person asked about games and technology, so most of the advice is centered around those industries.

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Catt Small

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Chipper Product Designer, Programmer, Game Developer, Artist, & karaoke ♥er. Bronx-born & raised. She.

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