I’m trying to land my first role as a UX Designer, but I have no real work experience. How do you think I should go about this?

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:

• 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

• Reaching out to your network (friends, family, LinkedIn network, etc.)

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