Professional pivots: Building your career as a UX designer
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Are you curious about what a career in UX design looks like? You’re in luck!
Juvone Freeman (UX Designer at Voya) will join us to discuss how he went from working in sales — with zero previous experience in tech — to becoming a...
Are you curious about what a career in UX design looks like? You’re in luck!
Juvone Freeman (UX Designer at Voya) will join us to discuss how he went from working in sales — with zero previous experience in tech — to becoming a fulfilled UX designer. Juvone will share his journey pivoting careers, how he leveraged his transferable skills and boot camps, and how you can, too.
Get ready to hear:
- What a UX designer does day-to-day
- The difference between boot camps and self-learning
- The transferable skills you need to thrive as a UX designer
Meet The Speaker
Juvone Freeman is a UX Designer at Voya Financial, currently working on the company's Dashboard team. His team was recently awarded Asset Manager Digital Tool of the Year for myVoyage.
As a UX Designer Juvone's goals are to bring a more diverse perspective to design as well making accessibility a priority to his team.
He graduated from Lasell College with a Bachelor' in Marketing in 2013 and transitioned into the tech world in August of 2022 when he became certified as UX Designer through General Assembly's 3-month boot camp.
In his downtime, Juvone enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and losing track of time playing Xbox.
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Q&A
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What advise would you give to someone trying to find there place in the UX field?
By: KiaraPosted on 2023-09-07 -
Did you have to participate in a whiteboarding challenge during the interview process? If so, how was it?
By: ChristinaPosted on 2023-09-07 -
what your entry—level job hunt to become a ux designer like?
By: Brandon, Gate AgentPosted on 2023-09-06 -
What made transition into the UX Tech space ?
By: JunistPosted on 2023-09-06 -
Thoughts on Colorado win …
By: AaronPosted on 2023-09-06 -
How long does it take to complete the course to work in this field and what is the recommended computer system , operating system and software needed?
By: PatrickPosted on 2023-09-06 -
Do you need any prior computer skills
By: TonyaPosted on 2023-09-06 -
What does a UX designer do?
By: MichaelPosted on 2023-09-05 -
Where do you get the data needed to determine what the user experience will be prior to the actual design phase?
By: TaylorPosted on 2023-09-05 -
To earn top salary in your field, do you think that just being a UX designer is sufficient or should you have front end and full stack knowledge?
By: Lisa, Analyst Front End Web DeveloperPosted on 2023-09-05 -
What were the exact steps you took to pivot into tech and what hurdles did you have to overcome to reach your goal?
By: SaulihaPosted on 2023-09-05 -
To Recruitment When assessing candidate profile, ask questions for the avenues upon which candidate bring creativity and change?
By: Jabran, Software EngineeringPosted on 2023-09-04 -
What was your biggest challenge in pivoting careers?
By: Lucy, Project CoordinatorPosted on 2023-09-04 -
What are some.unique ways to get your first role as someone with no experience in the ux field.
By: Kyra, HR AnalystPosted on 2023-09-03 -
Do you have any tips for continuously learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices in UX design?
By: Zyra, Service CoordinatorPosted on 2023-09-03 -
What are the most essential skills, and how can I transition into UX design where I have no formal background?
By: LinaPosted on 2023-09-01 -
Have you been a part of hiring new UX team members? If so, can you tell us about some impressions candidates left on you that got them the job?
By: emmaPosted on 2023-08-30 -
How do I market myself and my transferable skills while combating feelings of dishonesty or imposter syndrome?
By: Chelsea, Instructional TechnologistPosted on 2023-08-30 -
What was the biggest hurdle to jump over when moving into this new field if you come from a different kind of work background?
By: DiannaPosted on 2023-08-28 -
For anyone trying to transition into the UX design field with no tech background, what are some tips you recommend for finding a job?
By: Denise, Administrative AssistantPosted on 2023-08-24 -
What transferable skills would I bring as a teacher changing careers?
By: BridgetPosted on 2023-08-21 -
What motivated you to become a UX designer?
By: ZoePosted on 2023-08-21 -
How much time did it take to become acclimated in your new role as aux desinger?
By: JonathanPosted on 2023-08-18 -
Can you speak to the mindset you adopted during this transition?
By: kendraPosted on 2023-08-18 -
As BA / Product Owner what is the best path to switch to UX Design.
By: InésPosted on 2023-08-18 -
What was your number one reason for chososing UX Design for your career change?
By: KristenPosted on 2023-08-14 -
It the job field hard to get into if you have no experience? How much are companies willing to train or allow for training?
By: LeahPosted on 2023-08-13 -
Did you have to take a step back career/money wise when you pivoted to UX?
By: JohannaPosted on 2023-08-13
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