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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.
