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?

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To land your first UX design job you’ll need:

  • Updated Resume
  • Update anything recruiters or hiring company will find online
  • 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.)
 

I wrote a comprehensive guide on how to get started:

 
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