Your Career Clarity Drives Employee Engagement
with Rachel Serwetz
Tips to Navigate Your Career Pivot Into UX Design
Michelle Thorne
Are you curious about what a career change into UX design could look like for you?
In this talk, we’ll hear the story of Michelle Throne, who went from a ten-year career in the social sector to becoming a UX writer for companies like PayPal and Squad Fellow — after completing the...
Are you curious about what a career change into UX design could look like for you?
In this talk, we’ll hear the story of Michelle Throne, who went from a ten-year career in the social sector to becoming a UX writer for companies like PayPal and Squad Fellow — after completing the three-month UX design boot camp at General Assembly (GA).
In this talk, Michelle will answer:
- What does a UX designer do day-to-day?
- Am I a good match for a UX design boot camp?
- Can I use my current skills in a career change to UX design?
Meet The Speaker
Michelle Thorne
UX Writer at SquadFlow
Michelle is a UX writer for SquadFlow who transitioned into UX after more than a decade in social services. She uses her perspective-taking, advocating, and interviewing skills daily to ensure the best user experience possible. Michelle graduated from General Assembly’s UXDI course in April of 2022.
Q&A
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How can one gain practical experience or get involved in real-world UX design projects while transitioning careers?
Posted on 2023-05-17 -
I have an MBA in Supply Chain Management & a BA in Latin American Studies. I took a boot camp in UX Design but have found it hard to get a job in this field. Freelancing could be an option but...
Posted on 2023-05-09 -
Which websites are good to use for portfolios?
Posted on 2023-05-08 -
Tips for someone receiving feedback that they're not experienced enough during interviews?
Posted on 2023-05-01 -
1) Where does UX as a profession fall into the progression to product management? 2) Are free courses (eg, Coursera) actually helpful with breaking into UX?
Posted on 2023-04-20 -
what is the best way to show your project on your portfolio.
Posted on 2023-04-20 -
Any tips for breaking into a career focused on design psychology or service design? Most positions focus on UI output.
Posted on 2023-04-13
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