Do not index
Do not index
From banker to UX designer
So I have 3 pieces of advice for you.
1. To gain UX work experience FAST, try:
- Reaching out to your network (friends, family, LinkedIn network, etc.)
- Offer your UX services for cheap or FREE
- Get testimonials after your design work is complete
- Alternatively, start side projects and treat it as a real product
- Experiment with the UX process as much as possible and repeat
2. To train your brain and think like a UXer.
There are a million ways to learn or prove that you can do the job:
- Show your work or experience in your portfolio
- Document your UX journey and learning on social media
- Learn from everywhere i.e. podcasts, YouTube, Medium, newsletters or social media
3. To land your first UX design job you’ll need:
- Updated Resume
- Updated LinkedIn
- Update anything recruiters or hiring company will find online
- Decent portfolio with at least 3 case studies showing your process
- Prepare for UX job interviews by doing thorough research on the company
- Apply to UX jobs you think you have a real shot at (internships, junior roles, voluntary roles, etc.)
I wrote a pretty comprehensive guide here:
I’ve also created a product designed to help you transition into UX — Junior Designer Bundle.
It covers everything from building an impressive portfolio, to acing UX designer interviews, and mastering UX fundamentals—topics that bootcamps often gloss over.
It’s packed with 10 years of my UX experience, all in one practical guide.
Resources for career switchers
Questions to ask before switching to UX design:
Everything you need to care about when transitioning to UX:
How to transitioning to UX design:
From 0 to UX designer with Emilie Mazurek: