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How to get started as UX designer
I’m self taught too and it’s tough to know where to get started.
However, for me, it’s about getting paid to learn UX, which means the target is to get a job.
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.)
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
To train your brain and think like a UXer.
There are a million ways to learn or prove you can do the job:
- Show your work and experience in your portfolio
- Document your UX journey and learning on social media
- Info is everywhere podcast, youtube, medium, newsletters, socials
