Sketching and Designing your Career - UXPA Boston 2018
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What you should know before applying for that next UX job. Given by Erin Freeburger and Lis Pardi at UXPA Boston 2018
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Sketching and Designing your Career - UXPA Boston 2018
- 1. SKETCHING AND DESIGNING YOUR CAREER UXPA Boston 2018 @erinfreeburger @lispardi
- 2. WE’RE ERIN AND LIS @erinfreeburger @lispardi
- 3. MEET THE EXPERTS Sarah Bloomer Sarah Bloomer & Co. Katherine Jacquet EF Education First Tracy Hayes GfK Kate Lawrence UX & Research Leader Lauren Zack SONY PlayStation
- 4. PLANNING YOUR NEXT STEP How to get started when you don’t know where you’re going
- 6. Job descriptions are not realistic. They’re a wish list.
- 7. Skim/skip this paragraph This is the most important part. Read this for key words to gauge the level and skills needed: product owner lead collaboration at a senior level produce and present work with developers and designers Be familiar with everything on this list. Not expert, just familiar. If you have these, note it in your cover letter. Don’t worry if you don’t. UX Ninja Rockstar, The Design Factory Learn about the company/culture. Don’t worry about the exact title.
- 8. TO DO LIST • Figure out what parts of your job you enjoy most • Always apply for jobs that you don’t think you’re qualified for • You don’t have to know all the software – if you need to, watch a video or take a class
- 9. “I was certain I was going to receive a call and they were going to say, ‘I’m sorry, we made a mistake.’ Every single day.” – Lupita Nyong’o “Why would they hire me? Oh my God, when are they going to figure out that I shouldn’t be here?” – Samantha Bee
- 11. Imposter syndrome never goes away, but you can control the volume.
- 12. TO DO LIST • Realize you’re not alone • Keep an “I’m awesome” folder • Continue learning
- 13. BUILDING YOUR NETWORK Network by Björn Andersson from the Noun Project `
- 14. Find a connection on LinkedIn – that speaks volumes. Going the extra step shows interest in the role.
- 15. TO DO LIST • Always be building your network, not just when you’re job hunting • Try UXPA, Boston CHI, AIGA, and LinkedIn • If you connect with someone on LinkedIn, tell them why you are interested in them and their work. Don’t just randomly click names
- 16. GETTING THE JOB How to let everyone know you’re great
- 17. INTERVIEWING Meeting by Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project
- 18. It’s as much about the applicant judging the company as the company judging the applicant.
- 19. TO DO LIST • Be professional • Come in prepared • Be prepared to talk about your work • Show enthusiasm! • Don’t have your mom involved in any part of the hiring process • “Send a bloody thank you note, please!”
- 20. PORTFOLIO PERFECTION fairy tale by Laymik from the Noun Project
- 21. This will be something you have for your whole career, so invest what you can now, whether it’s time or money.
- 22. TO DO LIST • Keep your secrets • Make it accessible • Be prepared to speak about it • Tell the story • What was the problem? • What did YOU do? • What was the impact?
- 23. FINAL DETAILS How to end your job search and start the next one
- 24. NEGOTIATING YOUR CONTRACTNegotiate by Blair Adams from the Noun Project
- 25. It is expected that you will negotiate.
- 26. $70,000 YOU’LL NEVER SEE $80,000 $106,480 $65,000 $86,515 $0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000 STARTING SALARY FIRST RAISE SECOND RAISE THIRD RAISE
- 27. TO DO LIST • Research salaries so you come in with something reasonable • Don’t give a number too soon • Always add that you’re excited to work there • Wait until you hear them say “no” • Don’t take a salary you’re uncomfortable with • Read an entire negotiation book
- 28. BEING AWESOME ON DAY 1 Self-motivation by Becris from the Noun Project
- 29. • Do the basic professional stuff • Be valuable on Day 1 (and 2 and 17 and 89) • Learn everything • Connect with everyone TO DO LIST
- 30. We want your ideas – it’s why we hired you! – but…
- 31. BEING AWESOME FOREVER Self-motivation by Becris from the Noun Project
- 32. • Put yourself out there: Meet new people + Learn new things • Flattery still works: Do your research + show you are interested • Give a damn: Share your enthusiasm! TO DO LIST
- 33. Make your Mary Poppins list Fight Imposter Syndrome Build your Network Perfect your Portfolio Interview Negotiate Your Contract Be awesome
- 34. Find us on the internet: ErinFreeburger.com @erinfreeburger LisPardi.com @lispardi