Hey everyone! Thank you for taking the time to watch my first video on UX design. I hope it was informative and helpful! If you have any questions, or certain topics you want me to cover, please let me know in the comments! 1:10 Resume & Portfolio 3:44 Job Applications 7:13 Job Interview
as someone who graduated General Assmbly's UXDI bootcamp in January 2020, I honestly feel very bad for anyone whos done the UX bootcamps this year. You did yours in 2017, and even in 2018 it was probably a lot easier, but nowadays, there are SO MANY UX bootcamps out there. Companies get so many bootcamp grads applying that they almost automatically next them. I kept at it all year and finally got an offer this week. I know there were 2 cohorts after mine, and I know that most students in my class stopped applying because they had no luck. I applied for over 200 jobs during this time. For anyone that is out there looking right now, I wish you the best of luck! I'll be making a video on my experience as well soon!
Hi Tony! I completely agree with you, 2020 is definitely not a great year. When I signed up for mine back in late 2017, it was right before the UX design industry began to get oversaturated, so thankfully I got in right before. But in 2020, there is definitely a lot of different challenges that one has to face. I'm hoping to do a video soon, giving my honest opinion on ux bootcamps. Thank you for watching!
Hey Wesley, this video was amazing - thank you for sharing your story!! It's always so comforting hearing how design grads found UX jobs, and it's totally made me want to brush up on my informational interview questions haha. Heading over to that video of yours now! :)
Hey Tanya, thank you for watching, hope it was helpful! Informational interviews definitely helped me talk to so many different designers and companies after my bootcamp. Hope your post-bootcamp experience is going well so far. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
I loved hearing your story! I'm looking forward to your informational interview video. I'm curious to hear how you navigate one, cuz yeah, you're 'just asking questions,' but there's usually a subtext of 'I want your help applying to a job.' So how do you make informational interviews feel genuine and friendly, and not ulterior-motive-y? I'd also love to see an interview just about your design challenge, maybe even re-enacting it and showing us how you thought it through. This was so useful and I'm sure it'll help a lot of people! Keep it up.
Thank you for watching and supporting, Designation grad! And yes, I hope that my next video on informational interviews will answer more questions for you and others!
Hi Wesley! Thank you so much for the great tips! I am a product designer transitioning from graphic design, and currently looking for entry-junior UX designer roles. This has been so helpful! Also I didn't know that you were Korean until I saw this video, and I'm also Korean here:) Honestly I've seen a lot of youtube videos and you're videos were really helpful to me:) Right now it's really hard to find entry role jobs..
@@matthewrichardson366 Hi, I didn't apply for many jobs but I got some interviews. They look for people with more experience, so this course is not enough. But it is a great foundation. I am currently learning web devlopment and the ux design course was a great plus to my resume. I will start job searching again when I finish my web dev course in a couple months.
@@sofiad.698 I was concerned about the experience part too. I have 2 free lance projects lined up for when I'm comfortable enough to start them, I just hope employers consider that "enough experience". anyway, I wish you the best of luck on pursuing web development!
I think that many people jump into UX design without really asking the most important question which is, “Is UX design for me and do I enjoy doing it?” I am taking a free course from Coursera to help me answer that question. I suggest those who don’t know UX like myself do the same before putting money down.
100% agreed Jack, I do feel like some people are jumping the gun, into ux design. I would recommend taking as much free classes as you can, see if this is something you seriously want to do, and then pay for a better education and learning (college, bootcamp, etc).
I feel like I just got Rick rolled by your spotify in the background lol... but anyways.. great, informative video! I'm interested in enrolling in a UI/UX design bootcamp and I've been researching on my laptop for what feels like forever..but it was refreshing getting some detailed insight!
HAHAHAHA...finally, someone points that out! Consider yourself Rick-rolled! I totally get it, its definitely a lot to look at! If you're still in the process of searching for the right bootcamp, please check out my recent video on "UX Bootcamps: 11 Things you should know!"
I guess you are also a bboy. I am curious about do you think as a bboy with bboy's mindsets and concepts, or lifestyle helps you become a designer? Because I am also on my way to UX design as a bboy.
Great video! Do you think if I can look at your website and get a sense of what your first portfolio should look like? I just finished my website and portfolio couple weeks ago. I just started applying for job and getting too many rejections.
@33Saints , thank you for watching, glad its helpful! If you're looking for a bootcamp to sign up for, please check out my other video, "UX Design Bootcamps : 11 Things You Should Know." I go through all the different things you should know and consider, before signing up for one.
So besides the skill and talent presentation is also about reaching out to someone that can actually put a good word for so you will get the that first HR interview to impress them.
Networking plays a BIG part, regardless of any career that you're in. It can put you in an advantageous position and help you put yourself out there, amongst the other candidates.
This has been - Super - insightful. Currently applying for jobs across the UK and barely a response beyond a very polite rejection or two. I'll have to make use of networking more, and it's comforting to hear about similar struggles from someone else. Thanks!
Thank you Tori! Job-searching in 2020 is definitely a struggle! Please check out one of the videos that I've done about informational interviews. These can be super helpful when messaging any of your networks and you decide to have a conversation over phone or video. Thanks again!
Hi Mira, thank you for the kind words! You're going to a great school for design, I have a couple of UX design friends who've graduated from GT! Looking forward to following along on your journey as well!
Wesley, thank you so much for making this video!! It's exactly the type of"how to get into UX design" video I've been looking for! Your story was super inspirational and the video was crazy informative. I feel like I got an awesome insider view into some of the processes that go into preparing & interviewing for these types of roles. I'd love to connect with you on LinkedIn as I'm just getting started on my journey to studying UX design. Cheers!✨
This is the first video iv seen where someone made the whole job process so scary lol Everyone else have seem to get a UX design job real easy but I guess everyone’s different 🙂 good vid tho
Hey WesleyHong, I really enjoyed your video it was informative and entertaining. I want to get into UX design and I am not sure if it is necessary to have to knowledge of UI prior to entering a bootcamp in UX. And if so what is the best way to learn in your opinion. I have currently been copying already existing websites and making the templates on figma. Hope to hear from you in the near future. Keep up the great work!!
Hey Matt, I appreciate the kind words! Most bootcamps should teach you both the UX and UI aspect of design. I'd say most of the time they do put more focus on UX over UI. In my opinion, UI is more of a technical skill that anyone can learn through technical practice, but UX is more of an intricate process of learning empathy, user research, communication, and problem-solving. You'll probably learn a decent of amount of UI fundamentals through the program, so you should be good! I'd say do read a good amount of articles on best UI practices, Medium has plenty. Best of luck!
Also, if you're serious about signing up for a bootcamp in the near future, take a look at my other video, "UX Design Bootcamps : 11 Things You Should Know." I go through all the things you should know before signing up for a bootcamp!
Hi Wesley, it’s a great story and helpful for me a lot as I just started studying UX atm. I’m following you from now and will watching your more future videos from you :) . Oh, and you are also Korean 🙂👍🏼
@@WesleyHongUX Yes, I'm still researching.. and want to make sure myself if I really want to go for it... I'm nothing with any kind of design (background..) But 고마워요!!!
hey Wes, i'm patrick.. i'm a graphic designer. i've been one well of 10+ years and i dabbled into UX early late 2020 / early 2022 .. i have 2 case studies and 1 UX design.. now this is all self taught, to some degree i am getting discouraged. what would you recommend? can i show you some stuff? i don't quite have a design resume yet or a portfolio yet.
Sadly it's no longer around. It was bought out by Flatiron and they basically bastardized it. If it was around today, this would have been one of the best bootcamps.
Okay, now I'm just spamming all your videos! I appreciate how transparent you are with your experiences, it just feels real. You can really tell how much you truly want to help others make their life transitions a bit easier. Definitely helped me. I hope you continue creating content!
its a highly demotivating peoples who were not in the stream of ux graduation...why people who have gone any coleege with different stram cant land a job in ux feild...plz make vedos how to make good resume and a good skills to get a ux job...and moreover its a good vedeo
Hi Wesley, not sure if I missed it but will you share what’s your background in? Educational/industrial etc.. I’ve found that lots of companies are prone to hire you if you have qualifications or working experience in cs/engineering/design and are not keen to hire you if you have something that’s irrelevant to it.
Hi Jaline, Before my UX design career, I used to work in marketing and project management, with start-ups and agencies. What you say is somewhat true, but not impossible. Even if you don't have prior design/tech/cs/engineering experience, you can always talk about how your previous experience could be helpful and relevant towards what you'll be doing in your new ux career. For example, a high school teacher who is looking to become a ux designer... You can easily talk about how empathy was one of your main strengths when it comes to interacting with students and their parents, and how you will use your empathy skills and communication when it comes to doing user research. You could also talk about how you problem-solved a solution for when you had to deal with a rebellious, trouble-making student. There's always a way for you to bridge and connect your different experiences, especially when it comes to job interviews...in terms of how you go about doing that, that's all up to you! I hope this helps!
IMO, absolutely! As long as technology is still around and it continues to improve as the years go by, there will be a lot of opportunity for UX design to come in and be a part of that process!
I absolutely did! But as an entry-level designer coming out of a bootcamp with 0 design experience, I wasn't able to leverage a higher offer for my first job. It's difficult to negotiate if you don't have much experience or high-level skills.
@@WesleyHongUX Yeah I've been doing a lot of 1 on 1 calls. How do you ask someone to be your mentor? I've wanted to a few times but don't know the appropriate way to do it.
Hey everyone! Thank you for taking the time to watch my first video on UX design. I hope it was informative and helpful! If you have any questions, or certain topics you want me to cover, please let me know in the comments!
1:10 Resume & Portfolio
3:44 Job Applications
7:13 Job Interview
Thanks for this. Can i have you as a mentor please? I have a background graphics design
This was so useful, thank you!
Do you have to have a bachelors degree if so what majors graphic design or Computer sci.
as someone who graduated General Assmbly's UXDI bootcamp in January 2020, I honestly feel very bad for anyone whos done the UX bootcamps this year. You did yours in 2017, and even in 2018 it was probably a lot easier, but nowadays, there are SO MANY UX bootcamps out there. Companies get so many bootcamp grads applying that they almost automatically next them. I kept at it all year and finally got an offer this week. I know there were 2 cohorts after mine, and I know that most students in my class stopped applying because they had no luck. I applied for over 200 jobs during this time. For anyone that is out there looking right now, I wish you the best of luck!
I'll be making a video on my experience as well soon!
Hi Tony! I completely agree with you, 2020 is definitely not a great year. When I signed up for mine back in late 2017, it was right before the UX design industry began to get oversaturated, so thankfully I got in right before.
But in 2020, there is definitely a lot of different challenges that one has to face.
I'm hoping to do a video soon, giving my honest opinion on ux bootcamps.
Thank you for watching!
Is it seriously that bad? Where are you based?
@@veronicamz2790 Denver
hey Tony, did you end up getting a job afterwards?
Hey Wesley, this video was amazing - thank you for sharing your story!! It's always so comforting hearing how design grads found UX jobs, and it's totally made me want to brush up on my informational interview questions haha. Heading over to that video of yours now! :)
Hey Tanya, thank you for watching, hope it was helpful! Informational interviews definitely helped me talk to so many different designers and companies after my bootcamp. Hope your post-bootcamp experience is going well so far. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
ux design job으로 검색해 들어왔는데, 배경에 비보이 페스티벌이 한글이 보여서 왠지 반갑네요! ㅎㅎ
Anyway, it's so useful! thanks!
ㅎㅎㅎ I assume you dance as well then!
Thank you for watching!
I loved hearing your story! I'm looking forward to your informational interview video. I'm curious to hear how you navigate one, cuz yeah, you're 'just asking questions,' but there's usually a subtext of 'I want your help applying to a job.' So how do you make informational interviews feel genuine and friendly, and not ulterior-motive-y? I'd also love to see an interview just about your design challenge, maybe even re-enacting it and showing us how you thought it through. This was so useful and I'm sure it'll help a lot of people! Keep it up.
Thank you for watching and supporting, Designation grad! And yes, I hope that my next video on informational interviews will answer more questions for you and others!
Hi Wesley! Thank you so much for the great tips! I am a product designer transitioning from graphic design, and currently looking for entry-junior UX designer roles. This has been so helpful! Also I didn't know that you were Korean until I saw this video, and I'm also Korean here:) Honestly I've seen a lot of youtube videos and you're videos were really helpful to me:) Right now it's really hard to find entry role jobs..
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏
I'm currently on the 4th course from Google ux design. Thank you for sharing your experience ☺️
Hey Sofia, did you ever land a job after completing the Google UX course ?
@@matthewrichardson366 Hi, I didn't apply for many jobs but I got some interviews. They look for people with more experience, so this course is not enough. But it is a great foundation.
I am currently learning web devlopment and the ux design course was a great plus to my resume. I will start job searching again when I finish my web dev course in a couple months.
@@sofiad.698 I was concerned about the experience part too. I have 2 free lance projects lined up for when I'm comfortable enough to start them, I just hope employers consider that "enough experience". anyway, I wish you the best of luck on pursuing web development!
@@matthewrichardson366 ps, today I have an interview for a frontend role, includes ux design :D
@@sofiad.698 hey Sofia , i hope u share with us the concept of your interview ! good luck
I think that many people jump into UX design without really asking the most important question which is, “Is UX design for me and do I enjoy doing it?” I am taking a free course from Coursera to help me answer that question. I suggest those who don’t know UX like myself do the same before putting money down.
100% agreed Jack, I do feel like some people are jumping the gun, into ux design.
I would recommend taking as much free classes as you can, see if this is something you seriously want to do, and then pay for a better education and learning (college, bootcamp, etc).
I agree with you im doing a bootcamp in February not GA but gotta stay positive nonetheless
I feel like I just got Rick rolled by your spotify in the background lol... but anyways.. great, informative video! I'm interested in enrolling in a UI/UX design bootcamp and I've been researching on my laptop for what feels like forever..but it was refreshing getting some detailed insight!
HAHAHAHA...finally, someone points that out! Consider yourself Rick-rolled!
I totally get it, its definitely a lot to look at! If you're still in the process of searching for the right bootcamp, please check out my recent video on "UX Bootcamps: 11 Things you should know!"
Thanks man! From Chicago and trying to finish up my bootcamp within a few months.
I guess you are also a bboy. I am curious about do you think as a bboy with bboy's mindsets and concepts, or lifestyle helps you become a designer? Because I am also on my way to UX design as a bboy.
Great video! Do you think if I can look at your website and get a sense of what your first portfolio should look like? I just finished my website and portfolio couple weeks ago. I just started applying for job and getting too many rejections.
Hi Kelvin, my portfolio site is currently under construction so its not available at this moment. Sorry!
OMG I USED TO WATCH YOU KELVIN NO WAY YOU'RE HERE
@@huntno super cool, are you trying to get into UX/UI too?
Thank you for sharing! You always make great videos!
Been looking for 2 years.... this is the most stressful and hardest shit I ever been experiencing. Finding a UX job -_-
really thank you for the experience u shared!!!
Thanks a lot for the great information I was thinking about doing a Boot Camp and I feel a lot more comfortable with what you’ve shared
@33Saints , thank you for watching, glad its helpful!
If you're looking for a bootcamp to sign up for, please check out my other video, "UX Design Bootcamps : 11 Things You Should Know."
I go through all the different things you should know and consider, before signing up for one.
This is really informative man! U earned a sub!
Hey Wesley! Loving your new channel
So besides the skill and talent presentation is also about reaching out to someone that can actually put a good word for so you will get the that first HR interview to impress them.
Networking plays a BIG part, regardless of any career that you're in. It can put you in an advantageous position and help you put yourself out there, amongst the other candidates.
Can I work in USA ,🇺🇲,I am taking course in UI& UX DESIGN from India 🇮🇳?
I have my first UX phone screener interview in a minute, haha! So nervous! Thanks for this video.
HAHA, make sure to take a deep breathe, stay calm, communicate effectively with what you need to say, and that's all you can ask for!
Best of luck!
@@WesleyHongUX Thank you!! I hope I move through to the next round!!
This has been - Super - insightful. Currently applying for jobs across the UK and barely a response beyond a very polite rejection or two. I'll have to make use of networking more, and it's comforting to hear about similar struggles from someone else. Thanks!
Thank you Tori! Job-searching in 2020 is definitely a struggle! Please check out one of the videos that I've done about informational interviews. These can be super helpful when messaging any of your networks and you decide to have a conversation over phone or video.
Thanks again!
this was one of the best ux design videos i’ve watched! i’m a ux design student too and am excited to follow along your journey
Hi Mira, thank you for the kind words! You're going to a great school for design, I have a couple of UX design friends who've graduated from GT!
Looking forward to following along on your journey as well!
Wesley, thank you so much for making this video!! It's exactly the type of"how to get into UX design" video I've been looking for! Your story was super inspirational and the video was crazy informative. I feel like I got an awesome insider view into some of the processes that go into preparing & interviewing for these types of roles. I'd love to connect with you on LinkedIn as I'm just getting started on my journey to studying UX design. Cheers!✨
Hi Wesley, based on your experience as a UX designer, do companies offer full-time remote work specifically for some who are not from the US?
Same curiosity
You went to UK champs?! Damn bro.
Thank you for the video, it was highly informative and helpful :)
Thanks Sophia, hope it was helpful! Please look forward to more content soon!
Thank you for sharing!
Oh man, I'm a Korean, bboy, and UX designer too. ㅎㅎ
WOWOW, you were super involved as well!
Would love to connect with you!
Sent you an email!
I am Indian Bboy , Aspiring UX Designer Too
UK Bboy Championship caught my attention
Thank you so much for the information Wesley.
I'll be sure to fire a few questions.
Purest,
Pavith
Thank you for the insight and sharing your story. It helps
This is the first video iv seen where someone made the whole job process so scary lol Everyone else have seem to get a UX design job real easy but I guess everyone’s different 🙂 good vid tho
Hey WesleyHong, I really enjoyed your video it was informative and entertaining. I want to get into UX design and I am not sure if it is necessary to have to knowledge of UI prior to entering a bootcamp in UX. And if so what is the best way to learn in your opinion. I have currently been copying already existing websites and making the templates on figma. Hope to hear from you in the near future. Keep up the great work!!
Hey Matt, I appreciate the kind words!
Most bootcamps should teach you both the UX and UI aspect of design. I'd say most of the time they do put more focus on UX over UI. In my opinion, UI is more of a technical skill that anyone can learn through technical practice, but UX is more of an intricate process of learning empathy, user research, communication, and problem-solving.
You'll probably learn a decent of amount of UI fundamentals through the program, so you should be good! I'd say do read a good amount of articles on best UI practices, Medium has plenty.
Best of luck!
Also, if you're serious about signing up for a bootcamp in the near future, take a look at my other video, "UX Design Bootcamps : 11 Things You Should Know."
I go through all the things you should know before signing up for a bootcamp!
Hi Wesley, it’s a great story and helpful for me a lot as I just started studying UX atm. I’m following you from now and will watching your more future videos from you :) . Oh, and you are also Korean 🙂👍🏼
Hi Annie, thank you for the kind words, 정말 고마워요!
if you're interested in joining a bootcamp, please check out my other videos!
@@WesleyHongUX Yes, I'm still researching.. and want to make sure myself if I really want to go for it... I'm nothing with any kind of design (background..) But 고마워요!!!
Heyy did you end up pursuing UX ??
hey Wes, i'm patrick.. i'm a graphic designer. i've been one well of 10+ years and i dabbled into UX early late 2020 / early 2022 .. i have 2 case studies and 1 UX design.. now this is all self taught, to some degree i am getting discouraged. what would you recommend? can i show you some stuff? i don't quite have a design resume yet or a portfolio yet.
Hi Patrick, I'd love to help. I do 1-on-1's via Superpeer. Please book a time with me on there.
superpeer.com/whhong92
Does Designation bootcamp still exist? I tried to find it but was redirected to flatiron schools
Sadly it's no longer around. It was bought out by Flatiron and they basically bastardized it.
If it was around today, this would have been one of the best bootcamps.
@@WesleyHongUX awww man! Thats the gist of what I gathered from it when i was redirected! That sucks!
Sigh...
RIP Designation 😭💀
Okay, now I'm just spamming all your videos! I appreciate how transparent you are with your experiences, it just feels real. You can really tell how much you truly want to help others make their life transitions a bit easier. Definitely helped me. I hope you continue creating content!
HAHA wow, thank you so much for the love and thank you for watching!
Subscribed!
Thank you for the subscription Chris! Hope its useful!
this was really helpful! What's your linkedin name?
Great video, bro. Would like to talk sometime!
its a highly demotivating peoples who were not in the stream of ux graduation...why people who have gone any coleege with different stram cant land a job in ux feild...plz make vedos how to make good resume and a good skills to get a ux job...and moreover its a good vedeo
With your spelling you ain’t gonna land a job mate….
Thanks for the sharing wesley!
Thanks Cindy!
you are amazing!! congrats and thanks for the video.
u didnt tell us if u got a previous relevant education or something or how much u paid for the bootcamp
Hi Chris, please watch my other videos to find out, specifically "How I became a UX Designer, with 0 design experience & degree!"
What did you do in your design challenge?
Hi Wesley, not sure if I missed it but will you share what’s your background in? Educational/industrial etc.. I’ve found that lots of companies are prone to hire you if you have qualifications or working experience in cs/engineering/design and are not keen to hire you if you have something that’s irrelevant to it.
Hi Jaline,
Before my UX design career, I used to work in marketing and project management, with start-ups and agencies.
What you say is somewhat true, but not impossible. Even if you don't have prior design/tech/cs/engineering experience, you can always talk about how your previous experience could be helpful and relevant towards what you'll be doing in your new ux career.
For example, a high school teacher who is looking to become a ux designer...
You can easily talk about how empathy was one of your main strengths when it comes to interacting with students and their parents, and how you will use your empathy skills and communication when it comes to doing user research. You could also talk about how you problem-solved a solution for when you had to deal with a rebellious, trouble-making student.
There's always a way for you to bridge and connect your different experiences, especially when it comes to job interviews...in terms of how you go about doing that, that's all up to you!
I hope this helps!
Hey this is very informational I’m in a bootcamp also ... are you up to sharing ur portfolio?
Hey Eddy, hope your bootcamp experience is going well so far!
My portfolio is currently under construction, so maybe in the future!
Thanks!
Are you watching Jubilee in the background? lol XD
LOL, only a true fan would know 😂
This was such a helpful video!
This was super helpful Wesley! The informational interview is such a great idea I hope to use in the future. Thanks so much for this!
Thanks Tania! Give it a shot, and lmk how it goes!
Hey Wesley, Thanks for sharing most valuable advice.
Thank you for watching, glad it was informative and helpful!
Do you think UX Design will still be relevant over the next 10 years?
IMO, absolutely! As long as technology is still around and it continues to improve as the years go by, there will be a lot of opportunity for UX design to come in and be a part of that process!
I'd be curious to learn more about design challenges.
Definitely looking to make a video on that soon!
Hey Wesley! Long time no talk man. Keep up the good work!
Hey Paul, thanks for the kind words! Hope all is well!
love this! super helpful
Thank you Grace! Big fan of your content, keep it up!
Just started your video. That is the slyest Rick roll ever.
Did you just rick roll us my guy?
😉
Shout out to Risk Astley.
😏
did you negotiate your offer ?
I absolutely did! But as an entry-level designer coming out of a bootcamp with 0 design experience, I wasn't able to leverage a higher offer for my first job. It's difficult to negotiate if you don't have much experience or high-level skills.
Subscribed!
Thank you!
Would love to connect on LinkedIn!
I graduated from Springboard in November 2020 and I have not even been able to get a freaking interview. I'm so pissed off.
Hang in there! Highly recommend networking as much as you can, do 1-on-1 calls, and find a mentor! Those will increase your chances! Best of luck!
@@WesleyHongUX Yeah I've been doing a lot of 1 on 1 calls. How do you ask someone to be your mentor? I've wanted to a few times but don't know the appropriate way to do it.
@@roter13 ADPList is a great platform to look for mentors! Check it out!