FuzzyPenguin
FuzzyPenguin
Student

"How to Navigate Career Crossroads: Choosing Between Design Internship and Accenture Offer"

"I've been passionate about music for 19 years and recently transitioned into a career in design. Currently, I'm working as an intern at my company, enjoying the experience. However, I've received an offer from Accenture after an 8-month wait. Given the challenges of the current job market, should I accept the opportunity at Accenture or continue gaining experience as a designer through my internship? Any advice or insights would be appreciated."

20mo ago
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SparklyBurrito
SparklyBurrito
HSBC20mo

I’d say to continue on the design path if you don’t have any other major constraints or financial considerations. The Accenture path is the common one. If you’re passionate for another field, throw yourself into it! (With the above caveat of course)

FuzzyPenguin
FuzzyPenguin
Student20mo

I am passionate about designing and what's better than turning your passion into your profession , it's just that Accenture is a good company and I'll get some sort of corporate exposure as a fresher and that's why I'm confused

SparklyBurrito
SparklyBurrito
HSBC20mo

If the internship is design related or design adjacent then yes you should take it

DerpyMuffin
DerpyMuffin

Accept the offer. Is it a design role

FuzzyPenguin
FuzzyPenguin
Student20mo

I have accepted the offer as of now but I'm still not sure about it. No my role would be decided based on the requirements and after the training

CosmicPanda
CosmicPanda

Just accept it , time is very critical

QuirkyPretzel
QuirkyPretzel
TCS20mo

Accept the opportunity from Accenture. Its difficult for some to find an internship- let alone a job in the current job market.

DancingDonut
DancingDonut

Design or Accenture? It's like choosing between a samosa and a burger. Both are food, but taste different. Do you want to be a 'design ka keeda' or an 'Accenture ka ghoda'? What's your hunger?

Gif
FuzzyPenguin
FuzzyPenguin
Student20mo

I want to be a ghoda but in Accenture also it would totally depend on the project I'm assigned after the training is it correct??

GigglyMuffin
GigglyMuffin
Student20mo

Was the internship role about product design?

FuzzyPenguin
FuzzyPenguin
Student20mo

Yes

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