OFFICE HOURS: Breaking Into UX: Landing Your First Role as a UX Designer

What are some of the best organizations that offer boot camp programs fir UX/UI?

How would I use my background in customer service to help make the switch to UX design?

Working full-time in another digital marketing space, how can I move the needle (while keeping up with my workload) towards UX?

I'm starting my UX/UI program on the 23rd with thinkful, and I would like to know if something like a bootcamp worth it? How can to stand out in interviews? What do companies look for in your...

How many UI/UX projects should I showcase in my portfolio?

Please share your thoughts on any unique challenges for mid-career changers

How can I know my designs are good and how to look for a mentor as I'm self learning. Also when to use pen tool in Figma

What’s the one thing you would advise to do to make your portfolio stand out for a first UX job? A lot of what I’ve read online says that majority (if not all) bootcamp students have generic portfolios

How to speed up graphics output? I struggle with producing graphics quickly, e.g - tight turnaround times.

What do you think about UX/UI bootcamps? Are they worth the money? Can I include make believe designs and case studies in a portfolio since I have no real professional experience?

How can I bring more awareness to myself as a designer and my work? I've recently completely redesigned my portfolio and resume, which has netted me more interviews, but no offers. I'm sure that...

Could you recommend any UX/UI influencers or channels that I can follow? Thanks in advance:)

Do you have a preference for any UX Design tools used for streamlining the overall UX team process? What tools do you feel are the most efficient for remote presentations! Thank you!

How can I leverage an extensive past experience in graphic design into a shift into UX design? I completed a boot camp and have designed for the web for the last 15 years, but all my interviews...

How much emphasis is put on your portfolio versus training through a boot camp or degree?

I am a graphic designer and am currently unemployed and want to transition to UI/UX design. I have completed online courses on UX/UI design and am working on my portfolio.I am pretty confident of...

I'm a recent UX bootcamp grad, and I could write out a long question, but simply put: "now what?" How do I stay motivated while unemployed and seeking a new job in a new career? How do I stand out...

Any advice on how to best prepare for UX interviews?

Is starting in research and moving into design a common path?

Is getting a UX certification from an online course a good way to transition to UX from other digital roles?

What is the expected training required for a UX position?

What are some ways to stand out during a remote interview?

I’ve been working in marketing and most recently email marketing for the past eight years. I’m interested in pivoting my career into UX/UI - not sure if I’ll need to go to school again or if I can...

If you could recommend any designer to follow on social media for inspiration who would it be?