How do I leverage my past experience when applying for jobs where other candidates have more experience or a stronger academic background?

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Leveraging your past experience in job applications

Identify skills, experience, accolades from your past experiences that are valuable in UX.
 
For example, before I had UX experience, I highlighted:
  • Problem-solving from my customer service job
  • Communication skills honed in my restaurant work
  • Creative thinking from my hobby in graphic design
 
More industry-based example:
  • Brand Ambassador — speaking to customer regularly and developed skills in XYZ
  • Sales Manager — results-driven, achieved XYZ and developed skills in XYZ
  • Flight Attendant — stakeholder management, and developed skills in XYZ
 
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