dave malouf wrote:
So, I'd say, don't look for a position as a dual designer/coder. Look for a position as a designer or as a programer but just BE the designer/programmer that you are!
As a writer/coder, I completely agree. My first degree is in Journalism and Computer Science, and I've had no problem getting jobs that use both sets of skills. I usually describe myself as "an engineer that can write and design documents" or "a writer who can develop software and hardware", depending on the job I'm applying for.
This is also how I'm formulating my post-graduation job search. Instead of looking for jobs that match my wacky set of skills, I'm looking for things that are interesting to me. I took a leave of absence to get my MS in Design, and if my employer doesn't have things for me to do with my new-and-improved skill set I'll start hitting the pavement.
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