I am looking into a uxui boot camp and narrowed it down to Springboard, Designlab and Avocademy due to affordability. Does anyone have any negative critiques that could help eliminate a program? I learned the music production, graphic design and professional photography on my own, but made many mistakes along the way, hence, my interest in a program.
I’ve heard about Springboard and it sounds pretty good. However, I can’t answer your question because I didn’t take a bootcamp course. I’ve pinned your comment so that other viewers can see and respond to your questions 😊
@@talanceastevenson8730 I'm leaning towards Avocademy because it's price point and because I have an MBA in Business, but I'm also reluctant because it's a newer program and there is not enough information online about it. Is your mentor industry knowledgeable? How many real business portfolios will you have upon project completion? Anything else you'd like to add would be helpful
@@angelcamus393 well there is two programs if you take the foundations you will have one project on your portfolio , I also took designlab but I left and joined Avocademy, mentors are nice some of them are past students, I’ll tell you more in a few when I wake all the way up lol
This video is made for everyone who's working to become a UX designer 😄 I hope it's helpful! (And I kinda hate myself for pronouncing "role" as "rule" but you probably understand what I meant.)
Hai alinea you are doing great job! i have done a 6 months certification course in UX UI Design and now i am looking for career upgrade could you please suggest me any master course in ux or somthing advanced ux course .Thank you🙂
Thanks a lot Aliena for each video you make, you are so helpful and every advice is important and means a lot to me 🤗 I'm currently studying the Google certificate, and about finishing it so your videos are on the goal for me..thx again, and I just want to know how can I find a real client to work my real portfolio study case?
Aliena! I have to thank you for making this video. After 1 week of following your advice I‘ve gotten more than 12 call requests with recruiters and 3 going into hiring manger interviews so far. All in just 5 days. Thank you🙏
Oh my god 😭 I’m so so so so so happy to hear this! It’s still hard for me to give advice like this because I often worry about what if the tips that work for me won’t work for someone else. I’m so glad that this info has been helpful and all the best with your interviews!!
You're one of the rare UA-camrs who actually put out info that is important and not just repeating everything that others already said. Thank you so much for teaching me something new today and helping me improve!
I appreciate what you said in the end, "...if you can improve a little bit in design every single day, then there is no way you cannot find a design role". Very motivating. Loved this video! New to your channel and I'm already hooked. I'm currently in a UX design bootcamp and the ocean of new designers is quite overwhelming, that worries me for when I will need to job hunt.
Thank you so much for your support ❤️ I totally feel you when you said "the ocean of new designers", the competition is so high in junior/new design roles but it's going to worth the effort 👍
This is so precious! Thanks for this content, Aliena! I'm on my way on becoming a UX Designer developing my first case to my portfolio, and sometimes I tend to lose hope due to this huge amount of requirements and pressure that falls on the beginners. I wanted to ask you if with just one project I have real chances. If that is the case, how to manage it to work as my "showcase"?
First of all, thank you so much for your comment and support! With your question, I suggest that you can apply to things while working on maybe another case study (it can be a 1 week case study that redesigns a feature of a popular app. Check one this video for example: ua-cam.com/video/lHQ_0_lAdT0/v-deo.html I understand that it could be very difficult fo motivate yourself through the process. Don’t give up! Hope this helps 😁
Hi Aliena! Thanks for sharing this information. I am a full time Graphic Design and I am currently studying the Google UX certification program. Hopefully for the next few years, I will transfer to be a UI/UX designer. Love your videos!!
Congratsss!! I am also the second group like you. I will still in the job hunt but Ive been joining communities and connecting with designers and that has been helpful. As always, super great tips great video!! U deserve the best, can't wait to hear more about your experience working as UX designer! Thank you and stay safe
I was really waiting for this video and I believed that you will find a job soon, and I'm really REALLY HAPPY FOR YOU, you are an amazing person and you deserve this and more, so congratulations
you know, there’s so many videos and guides online that tell you how to become and to get a job but you’re the only one i trust, it’s like your energy is sincere and you truly want to help people step their foot in this career. thank you for that. i’m in an 1 year bootcamp (ends in october), i’m in some slacks but i haven’t worked in real life projects YET and haven’t really started networking. i predict i’ll start applying around may and june maybe? just diving in haha i’m just waiting for when i feel confident with my skills because i’ve never worked in my life and i know the anxiety would kick in if i’m not prepared lmao ok long text. thank you thank you for this video you’re an angel 🥺 as a question: do you feel more comfortable doing ux or ui?
Hi there, my work experience is also close to zero before I enter the field of UX. I understand the self doubt and fear you are having. I had that too, and I’m proud of what you are doing now. Regarding your question, I’m comfortable with both UX and UI, but more excited about UX 😀😀
@@AlienaCai your words are so encouraging, thanks! and eng isn’t my first language so yeah i meant being excited about one 😅 personally i feel the same, ux is some lively stuff
This was very helpful video , I just started the Google UX design certification program and plan on taking some other courses alongside it to better prepare for when it is time to apply for a position / role in a company
Congrats Aliena!!! It's so uplifting to see you successfully land on your first full-time job. I subscribed to your channel several months ago when I was feeling desperate and confused about my own career path, trying to learn more to enter the field of UX design. The first video that I watched from you was your review on Google UX Certificate course, which truly helped me a lot. Now I've finished 5 of them, and I'm also getting close to landing on my first internship role as a UX designer. I was encouraged by your positive attitudes, and all the information you shared really helped me a lot throughout my own journey. I always believed that you would definitely get hired one day with your strong passion about UX design, and now I'm feeling sincerely happy for you to see it finally comes true! Wish you all the best with your work :)
Omggggg thank you so much for this comment! I’m so proud of you and all the best to your career ❤️❤️ Landing that first internship will help you so much with improving portfolio and getting a full time job. I believe you can do this! 🙌🙌🙌
Aliena you’re working so hard. You’re an inspiration! I love your content for UX beginners and what you’ve picked up and learned along the way! I really appreciate your videos
Thanks for the tips I appreciate it!! I already have a job but I’m looking for another one. I’ve plied to about 4 but I’ll keep trying. I definitely used canva to do my resume 😆
Hi Aliena! It's a great video! I gain a lot of insight as a person who still learn on UX Design and one thing I always wondering is that "Is the social media presence important?" like you create an Instagram account that share's insight, or etc? It will be helpful if you can reply it! Thanks!
This is a great question. For me, social media presence (UA-cam) helped me a lot in my job search. Most of my interviewers have seen my UA-cam videos and I had a greater chance of getting opportunities because of this channel. However, I strongly suggest you think about what you like to do and your personal strengths before jumping into creating a Instagram account and sharing insights. I still think the most important thing we need to have is strong design skill and good projects. Media is a leverage to present our design skills and projects, but the foundation is still design skill and projects 😄 Hope this helps ❤️
@@AlienaCai Wow! That's a great answer! I always doubt starting Instagram Account and thinking that HR won't take a look at it, but your answer makes me feel comfortable to move forward. Thank's! 😆
@@AlienaCai Hello Aliena, i saw your video, it was very inspiring, i have been studying ux design for sometime now, in fact i am doing the same course that you did, the google ux course from coursera, i am also learning how to use figma, i am studying all sorts of tutorials on youtube and trying to understand how to design different components, practicing those tutorials, the most difficult part for me while working in figma is the interaction design, making components interactive and responsive is very time consuming and challenging, but i am getting there, i wanted to ask you while studying ux design were you involved with social media groups, people who have same interests as you, if so i would like to join them, i need help, i need people to critique my work and give me feedback so i can quickly improve, if you can share some links to communities that i can join to share ideas i would be very grateful.
@@iftekharulhaque2697 I recommend you look up Slack groups. There are a ton of them for volunteer work, networking, hackatons, etc., they are free and they tend to be more professional than Facebook groups, at least in my experience.
I’ve been applying to UX Design roles for the past 2 months, with no luck. Watching your videos always give me hope and make me feel more motivated! Thanks for all the great tips 😊
Hi Annie! I’m currently enrolled in a boot camp course and came across your videos. I would love to set up a time to ask you some brief questions about the industry if you have time!
Such a great video!! It’s so easy to get heads down in applying and not immerse yourself in designing, but that’s counterintuitive I’m learning. Thank you for the advice!! 🧡
UX design jobs are very few and not really on-demand. So if you're just starting out, I highly recommend finding another career. Don't waste your time.
It is indeed competitive. I know a lot of people have to work on a side project to make a living while developing their skills in design and finding a role. Definitely not easy to enter for new designers.
Ahh Aliena, I see you also fell victim to ATS rejection in the past comrade. I have been there too and saw a huge rise in my number of interviews as a UI/UX Designer when I stuck with the good old Google Doc.
Thank you, Aliena - this is just the pep talk I needed today! I also completed the Google UX Design Certificate and have been looking for a job for the last few weeks. It's such a slog! And can be so disheartening at times. I'm going to keep at it and, hopefully, I'll have some success soon. 🤞
Hey Aliena, thanks for the video, it is great! I was wondering, when you say you apply to 15 companies a day during 30 min, do you only send your resume or also a cover letter and if so, could you let me know what you wrote in it and do you personalize it for each company (but I guess not if you only take 2 min for 1 company...). Thanks in advance!
This is a great question, I usually only sent out a resume on indeed. If the company requires a cover letter, I used a cover letter template online (please look for one that suits you the most) and change the company name in the cover letter.
Hi, so you said you got your first job through a recruitment agency, did they charge you for it? I m in the same position now but not sure if I can trust them.
no, I didn’t pay anything. Most large companies roles are actually in these recruiting agencies. You will be getting a full time contractor role, and later could convert to full time employee.
I saw your channel just this week and im already hooked up and learning a lot on ux/ui design Thank you for the information. I have a question so i have made my portfolio at Behance and aslo made my resume, but when i apply on indeed or linkedln should i send just my resume or compile some of my works and send along with my resume ?
Compile some of works into a nice long case study in pdf. Then upload these pdfs into a folder on google drive. After that, you can share the link of that folder as a portfolio. l hope l helped you out.
Thank you so much for the support! Regarding your question, I actually include the link of my portfolio into the resume on the top, and then only sent out my one page resume. I haven't tried out compiling portfolio to PDF, so I'm not sure how much that would help.
I wish I could have watched this video earlier! I made so many mistakes while looking for a UX designer job in 2024. Thanks for your sharing, those tips are so helpful!!
Hi, I recently started my UX certification. I have no experience or no technical background. May I know how I can prepare myself to get a job in UX design. I am open to do any volunteer work or internships. Looking forward to hearing from you
I totally feel you!! I'm also a new college grad and didn't get into any internships that I applied to😭 Don't give up, I did a project on the side and used indeed to find the full time role. It wasn't easy for sure.
Hi Aliena! Thank you so much for the video! You mentioned that you had a part-time job at a start-up before you had a full-time job. My question is how did you get the part-time opportunity? I've taken some courses, done some projects, and had my portfolio ready. I'm at a stage where I think I'm fully prepared for some real-world projects. But now I'm feeling it's hard even to find part-time/contractor/internship opportunities. Did you find your part-time opportunity through Indeed?
This is a great question! I found my part-time opportunity through a lot of networking. Someone reached out to me to help with his startup idea. In your case, I suggest you to apply to any internship/full time/ contractor roles available on indeed and networking at the same time. Maybe spend at most on this and put some time for yourself too because networking and job hunting is super stressful. I'm sure you'll make it!
Hi Aliena! Thanks for sharing valuable key points and you are amazing. I have a question about resume. Which points need to add in resume for fresher or self taught UI/UX designer?
Wow.... I was happy just seeing the title oG the video. Not just for you but for myself as well. I want to take the google course and I'm not sure how employable I'll be after that. I'm glad to hear how far you've come... Cheers
This video is really REALLY useful!!! People, take notes, she speaks truth! I wish I had a chance to watch this video many years ago! I saved this video for future and also liked it!
I am on this jorney to migrane to UX and UI design, and this video helped me a lot. I am really happy that I found it because now I have another perspective about how to apply to opportunities. You are doing a great job in yout channel, keep going! and thank you so much!
Hey Aliena, thank you so much for this video! It's really helpful! I am planning to start this UX google course! Any other recommendations for begginers?
Glad it was helpful! I think for beginners, the best thing to do is to learn the solid skills and knowledge without overthinking about when I'm going to get the job 👍 One step at a time and you will make it to where you want to be ❤️
just a question, theres no difference between UI/UX and UX designer is there? Im trying to become a UI designer only. would that be possible? or do companies prefer more UI/UX over UI only?
If you know all the UI stuff, you can just look at a few videos to understand the UX side (it’s less technical and pretty much a framework for problem solving) I still suggest you to go after roles named UIUX designer because you can totally do the work and the pay could be higher 👍🏼
I just finished my case study today and the feeling of completing it was so overwhelming! The experience of learning was so great and your videos keeps me motivated to continue my work..
I just started job searching after redoing the 2 case studies in my portfolio and wow, it feels like it just isn't going to happen when I see jr job postings asking for 2 years experience); I have been told I should get a real project under my belt but not sure what problem I can solve for local businesses... as they mostly seem to want logos, social media or a webpage built
I was in your situation a year ago, totally lost. I went ahead and took a webpage project and it really helped me with adding real life project in my portfolio and gaining real life experience. It's totally ok to take some "sketchy" projects in the beginning and improve from there. You got this!
Through networking. I got all my side gigs through making friends/ social media / linkedin, etc. Really recommend a networking book called "never eat alone"
Thanks Aliena for making this amazing video, which gives the junior designer lots of hope and suggestion. Keep improving yourself and one day your time will come :)
I am looking into a uxui boot camp and narrowed it down to Springboard, Designlab and Avocademy due to affordability. Does anyone have any negative critiques that could help eliminate a program?
I learned the music production, graphic design and professional photography on my own, but made many mistakes along the way, hence, my interest in a program.
I’ve heard about Springboard and it sounds pretty good. However, I can’t answer your question because I didn’t take a bootcamp course. I’ve pinned your comment so that other viewers can see and respond to your questions 😊
I’m in Avocademy I love it
@@talanceastevenson8730 I'm leaning towards Avocademy because it's price point and because I have an MBA in Business, but I'm also reluctant because it's a newer program and there is not enough information online about it. Is your mentor industry knowledgeable? How many real business portfolios will you have upon project completion? Anything else you'd like to add would be helpful
@@angelcamus393 well there is two programs if you take the foundations you will have one project on your portfolio , I also took designlab but I left and joined Avocademy, mentors are nice some of them are past students, I’ll tell you more in a few when I wake all the way up lol
@@talanceastevenson8730 I was just looking at designlab what made you leave them and try avoacademy?
This video is made for everyone who's working to become a UX designer 😄 I hope it's helpful! (And I kinda hate myself for pronouncing "role" as "rule" but you probably understand what I meant.)
Hai alinea you are doing great job!
i have done a 6 months certification course in UX UI Design and now i am looking for career upgrade could you please suggest me any master course in ux or somthing advanced ux course .Thank you🙂
Especially in UX Design / Product design.
Thanks a lot Aliena for each video you make, you are so helpful and every advice is important and means a lot to me 🤗 I'm currently studying the Google certificate, and about finishing it so your videos are on the goal for me..thx again, and I just want to know how can I find a real client to work my real portfolio study case?
I’m in Course 2 of the Google UX Design Certificate and it’s so comforting listening to someone who graduated from the same program and landed a role.
You got this 👍🏼👍🏼
Same here
did you finish it?
Is the course of google ux design free?
Aliena! I have to thank you for making this video. After 1 week of following your advice I‘ve gotten more than 12 call requests with recruiters and 3 going into hiring manger interviews so far. All in just 5 days. Thank you🙏
Oh my god 😭 I’m so so so so so happy to hear this! It’s still hard for me to give advice like this because I often worry about what if the tips that work for me won’t work for someone else. I’m so glad that this info has been helpful and all the best with your interviews!!
@brandoncastillo8316 can we connect pls I m newbie
You're one of the rare UA-camrs who actually put out info that is important and not just repeating everything that others already said. Thank you so much for teaching me something new today and helping me improve!
Thanks for the support and comment ❤️
Agree, there are so many others trying to selling their courses but no real information. Thank you Alina!
I appreciate what you said in the end, "...if you can improve a little bit in design every single day, then there is no way you cannot find a design role". Very motivating. Loved this video! New to your channel and I'm already hooked.
I'm currently in a UX design bootcamp and the ocean of new designers is quite overwhelming, that worries me for when I will need to job hunt.
Thank you so much for your support ❤️ I totally feel you when you said "the ocean of new designers", the competition is so high in junior/new design roles but it's going to worth the effort 👍
This video showed you put in a whole lot of research and storytelling into it! Best videos ever. You've got yourself a for lifer!
Thank you so so much for the support ❤️
Thanks! Aliena you are sharing real experiences not just from the book, dts why its matters a lot. keep it up and keep us more knowledgable.
Thank you so so much! You comment means a lot to me. Will keep going 🙌
Aliena , honestly this video is one of the best career videos on youtube.It will really help freshers in this field🙌
Thank you so much for the comment and the support! I'm glad it helped 😄
This is so precious! Thanks for this content, Aliena! I'm on my way on becoming a UX Designer developing my first case to my portfolio, and sometimes I tend to lose hope due to this huge amount of requirements and pressure that falls on the beginners. I wanted to ask you if with just one project I have real chances. If that is the case, how to manage it to work as my "showcase"?
First of all, thank you so much for your comment and support! With your question, I suggest that you can apply to things while working on maybe another case study (it can be a 1 week case study that redesigns a feature of a popular app. Check one this video for example: ua-cam.com/video/lHQ_0_lAdT0/v-deo.html
I understand that it could be very difficult fo motivate yourself through the process. Don’t give up! Hope this helps 😁
Só não pare de cantar, Douglas!
This has been one of the best, and most helpful videos for people who are just getting into UX! Thank you so much!!
I’m glad it’s helpful. Thank you!
Hi Aliena! Thanks for sharing this information. I am a full time Graphic Design and I am currently studying the Google UX certification program. Hopefully for the next few years, I will transfer to be a UI/UX designer. Love your videos!!
Glad it was helpful! If you are a graphic designer, I believe this transition can be done within a year 🔥 All the best!
@@AlienaCai Thank you!
Congratsss!! I am also the second group like you. I will still in the job hunt but Ive been joining communities and connecting with designers and that has been helpful. As always, super great tips great video!! U deserve the best, can't wait to hear more about your experience working as UX designer! Thank you and stay safe
You got this! Thanks so much for the support and wish you all the best ❤️
I was really waiting for this video and I believed that you will find a job soon, and I'm really REALLY HAPPY FOR YOU, you are an amazing person and you deserve this and more, so congratulations
Thank you soooo much! ❤️❤️❤️
you know, there’s so many videos and guides online that tell you how to become and to get a job but you’re the only one i trust, it’s like your energy is sincere and you truly want to help people step their foot in this career. thank you for that. i’m in an 1 year bootcamp (ends in october), i’m in some slacks but i haven’t worked in real life projects YET and haven’t really started networking. i predict i’ll start applying around may and june maybe? just diving in haha i’m just waiting for when i feel confident with my skills because i’ve never worked in my life and i know the anxiety would kick in if i’m not prepared lmao ok long text. thank you thank you for this video you’re an angel 🥺
as a question: do you feel more comfortable doing ux or ui?
Hi there, my work experience is also close to zero before I enter the field of UX. I understand the self doubt and fear you are having. I had that too, and I’m proud of what you are doing now. Regarding your question, I’m comfortable with both UX and UI, but more excited about UX 😀😀
@@AlienaCai your words are so encouraging, thanks! and eng isn’t my first language so yeah i meant being excited about one 😅 personally i feel the same, ux is some lively stuff
You are so helpful thank you so much! 😃 I am completing the Google course now. Love your videos!
Nice video! I'm about to complete my Google certification course and I'm excited. A lot of up and downs but I'm excited!
You got this!
This was very helpful video , I just started the Google UX design certification program and plan on taking some other courses alongside it to better prepare for when it is time to apply for a position / role in a company
Best of luck!
@@AlienaCai thanks 😊
Despite possibly just landing a new job (none UX) - I can’t wait to get my first real UX job 🙏🏻
Congrats! And I wish you the best ❤️
@@AlienaCai Job hunting really is soul crushing 😩
I'm a UX design student starting to apply/interview and this video helps out a lot!
Thanks so much for the comment! ❤️
Congrats Aliena!!! It's so uplifting to see you successfully land on your first full-time job. I subscribed to your channel several months ago when I was feeling desperate and confused about my own career path, trying to learn more to enter the field of UX design. The first video that I watched from you was your review on Google UX Certificate course, which truly helped me a lot. Now I've finished 5 of them, and I'm also getting close to landing on my first internship role as a UX designer. I was encouraged by your positive attitudes, and all the information you shared really helped me a lot throughout my own journey. I always believed that you would definitely get hired one day with your strong passion about UX design, and now I'm feeling sincerely happy for you to see it finally comes true! Wish you all the best with your work :)
Omggggg thank you so much for this comment! I’m so proud of you and all the best to your career ❤️❤️ Landing that first internship will help you so much with improving portfolio and getting a full time job. I believe you can do this! 🙌🙌🙌
Very kind of you to show all this
very kind of you to leave a comment
really helpful. thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Very great, straight to the point video.
Aliena you’re working so hard. You’re an inspiration! I love your content for UX beginners and what you’ve picked up and learned along the way! I really appreciate your videos
Thank you sooooo much for your support ❤️ It means a lot to me. I'm really glad my content is helpful 😄
Thanks for the tips I appreciate it!! I already have a job but I’m looking for another one. I’ve plied to about 4 but I’ll keep trying. I definitely used canva to do my resume 😆
Haha glad it was helpful. All the best to your application ❤️
Thank you so much for this video! Great information and tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for making this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Aliena! It's a great video! I gain a lot of insight as a person who still learn on UX Design and one thing I always wondering is that "Is the social media presence important?" like you create an Instagram account that share's insight, or etc? It will be helpful if you can reply it! Thanks!
This is a great question. For me, social media presence (UA-cam) helped me a lot in my job search. Most of my interviewers have seen my UA-cam videos and I had a greater chance of getting opportunities because of this channel. However, I strongly suggest you think about what you like to do and your personal strengths before jumping into creating a Instagram account and sharing insights. I still think the most important thing we need to have is strong design skill and good projects. Media is a leverage to present our design skills and projects, but the foundation is still design skill and projects 😄 Hope this helps ❤️
@@AlienaCai Wow! That's a great answer! I always doubt starting Instagram Account and thinking that HR won't take a look at it, but your answer makes me feel comfortable to move forward. Thank's! 😆
@@AlienaCai Hello Aliena, i saw your video, it was very inspiring, i have been studying ux design for sometime now, in fact i am doing the same course that you did, the google ux course from coursera, i am also learning how to use figma, i am studying all sorts of tutorials on youtube and trying to understand how to design different components, practicing those tutorials, the most difficult part for me while working in figma is the interaction design, making components interactive and responsive is very time consuming and challenging, but i am getting there, i wanted to ask you while studying ux design were you involved with social media groups, people who have same interests as you, if so i would like to join them, i need help, i need people to critique my work and give me feedback so i can quickly improve, if you can share some links to communities that i can join to share ideas i would be very grateful.
@@iftekharulhaque2697 I recommend you look up Slack groups. There are a ton of them for volunteer work, networking, hackatons, etc., they are free and they tend to be more professional than Facebook groups, at least in my experience.
@@mercedesm.dipaola3146 where do i find them?
Thank you for making this!!!
Thank you for commenting 😄❤️
I’ve been applying to UX Design roles for the past 2 months, with no luck. Watching your videos always give me hope and make me feel more motivated! Thanks for all the great tips 😊
You got this!
Thank you so much for all that you do
You are so welcome
Hi Annie! I’m currently enrolled in a boot camp course and came across your videos. I would love to set up a time to ask you some brief questions about the industry if you have time!
Such a great video!! It’s so easy to get heads down in applying and not immerse yourself in designing, but that’s counterintuitive I’m learning. Thank you for the advice!! 🧡
Absolutely!! Thanks for the comment ❤️
UX design jobs are very few and not really on-demand. So if you're just starting out, I highly recommend finding another career.
Don't waste your time.
It is indeed competitive. I know a lot of people have to work on a side project to make a living while developing their skills in design and finding a role. Definitely not easy to enter for new designers.
Thank you! ♥️
Ahh Aliena, I see you also fell victim to ATS rejection in the past comrade. I have been there too and saw a huge rise in my number of interviews as a UI/UX Designer when I stuck with the good old Google Doc.
Yep!! That happened to me. Glad we figured that out 😄
Thank you, Aliena - this is just the pep talk I needed today! I also completed the Google UX Design Certificate and have been looking for a job for the last few weeks. It's such a slog! And can be so disheartening at times. I'm going to keep at it and, hopefully, I'll have some success soon. 🤞
Thank you for sharing your experience. All the best, do't forget to leave another comment when you have a good news 🙌
How long takes you?
Hey Aliena, thanks for the video, it is great! I was wondering, when you say you apply to 15 companies a day during 30 min, do you only send your resume or also a cover letter and if so, could you let me know what you wrote in it and do you personalize it for each company (but I guess not if you only take 2 min for 1 company...). Thanks in advance!
This is a great question, I usually only sent out a resume on indeed. If the company requires a cover letter, I used a cover letter template online (please look for one that suits you the most) and change the company name in the cover letter.
Great video! How many case studies do you recommend to have on the portfolio?
three will be great 🙌
I just completed my 5th course
Congrats 🎉🍾🎊🎈 Keep it up 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice explaination
Thanks so much for the support ❤️
Hi, so you said you got your first job through a recruitment agency, did they charge you for it? I m in the same position now but not sure if I can trust them.
no, I didn’t pay anything. Most large companies roles are actually in these recruiting agencies. You will be getting a full time contractor role, and later could convert to full time employee.
Wow, this video is really realistic tips for finding first jobs!!! Thank you so much :)😍
Glad it was helpful!
I'm studying UX through google atm. Watching your videos makes me feel like I have a UX big sister. Thanks ❤️
Great video! I am a SD and would like to make a switch to UX design or research
Thanks for the comment! All the best to your career ❤️
Excellent content! Just had my first interview with Google today and found your interviews quite helpful for preparing in general. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful! I hope it went well 🙌
I saw your channel just this week and im already hooked up and learning a lot on ux/ui design Thank you for the information. I have a question so i have made my portfolio at Behance and aslo made my resume, but when i apply on indeed or linkedln should i send just my resume or compile some of my works and send along with my resume ?
Compile some of works into a nice long case study in pdf. Then upload these pdfs into a folder on google drive. After that, you can share the link of that folder as a portfolio. l hope l helped you out.
Thank you so much for the support! Regarding your question, I actually include the link of my portfolio into the resume on the top, and then only sent out my one page resume. I haven't tried out compiling portfolio to PDF, so I'm not sure how much that would help.
Like 2 min in, and you’ve cracked the case on my job hunt struggles! I’m not passing the AI screen because my resume is too fancy. 🎩
you should drop a merch
(only red hoddies)... hahaha
Wow haha ❤️😀😂 That’s a great idea!
I wish I could have watched this video earlier! I made so many mistakes while looking for a UX designer job in 2024. Thanks for your sharing, those tips are so helpful!!
You are the most helpful, amazing, adorable person EVER!!! Thank you for pulling back the curtain and sharing everything!! YOURE THE BEST💖💖💖💖💖💖
And thank you so much for the support and comment ❤️❤️❤️🎈
Hi, I recently started my UX certification. I have no experience or no technical background. May I know how I can prepare myself to get a job in UX design. I am open to do any volunteer work or internships. Looking forward to hearing from you
did you search for UX Designer roles or Product Designer roles? or both?
I mainly searched for UX designers junior, sometimes product designer
ur awesome! thanks for sharing this
Thanks for commenting and support❤️❤️
Very useful. Thank you Aliena
You’re welcome 😊
Hello, Aliena! I appreciate your advice!
This is interesting and I love it...do you mind being a friend/tutor ? I'm a junior uiux designer
You’ve been sharing useful info. Thanks so much! I have a UX interview coming up soon. Your videos have really been helpful.
Glad it was helpful! I wish you all the best for your UX interview!! So proud of you.
Thank you soo much I needed this
You’re very welcome 🙌
I’m looking to get into the ux design field and I really need help with picking a program
Its also been hard finding internships as a college grad as as many of them are selective for those that still in undergrad.
I totally feel you!! I'm also a new college grad and didn't get into any internships that I applied to😭 Don't give up, I did a project on the side and used indeed to find the full time role. It wasn't easy for sure.
Thanks for the video, quite useful ☺️☺️☺️
Thanks for the comment and support ❤️
Yeah the resume tip is legit. lol
Thank you!
I think it's just a course, not a guarantee to get a job, Am I right?
you gave us some real advices. Thanks a lot!
Your info is always useful! Thanks so much Aliena and I am happy for you as well! :D
You're so welcome! Thank you soooo much for the support ❤️
I am just like you taking google certification
加油！
@@AlienaCai 還有很多路要走，剛剛上完course 1
Hey Aliena! Should I make my resume not with a design tool even if I'm applying to a graphic designer role?
I would suggest not using a design tool, because most of the time it’s the recruiters who scan your resume.
Hi Aliena! Thank you so much for the video! You mentioned that you had a part-time job at a start-up before you had a full-time job. My question is how did you get the part-time opportunity? I've taken some courses, done some projects, and had my portfolio ready. I'm at a stage where I think I'm fully prepared for some real-world projects. But now I'm feeling it's hard even to find part-time/contractor/internship opportunities. Did you find your part-time opportunity through Indeed?
This is a great question! I found my part-time opportunity through a lot of networking. Someone reached out to me to help with his startup idea. In your case, I suggest you to apply to any internship/full time/ contractor roles available on indeed and networking at the same time. Maybe spend at most on this and put some time for yourself too because networking and job hunting is super stressful. I'm sure you'll make it!
how did you find out that its better to do a resume on word document rather than a design tool?
Hello Aliena, thanks for your videos, I just have a question, is learning languages like html, CSS at the same time benefit ?
Have a good day.
It can be beneficial but it’s not really required. I think the most important tool you need to master is Figma 👍🏼
Really appreciate it
Thank you!
Thanks alot for the information! 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Aliena! Thanks for sharing valuable key points and you are amazing. I have a question about resume. Which points need to add in resume for fresher or self taught UI/UX designer?
Please check out this: ua-cam.com/video/sUYsE4csfOI/v-deo.html
Is it ok to use Notion temple for the CV? 🥺🥺
Wow.... I was happy just seeing the title oG the video. Not just for you but for myself as well. I want to take the google course and I'm not sure how employable I'll be after that. I'm glad to hear how far you've come... Cheers
Thank you so much ❤️ All the best to your career!
Do you work from home?
I do! And I love it 😄😄 (Occasionally I go to the office but we don't require us to be there)
This video is really REALLY useful!!!
People, take notes, she speaks truth! I wish I had a chance to watch this video many years ago!
I saved this video for future and also liked it!
Thank you so much for the support ❤️
Hi aliena thanks for your video! just want to let u know it helps! 😊 and congrats on your full time job!
Thank you too!
Aliena I'm also doing the Google certificate course and desperately want to become a UX designer.
Honestly, I feel like we are friends 😊✨
Thank you and me too! I'm super glad that you feel that way. Good luck with the certificate and you got this 🔥
Comprehensive AF
Glad it's comprehensive AF! Wohoo
I am on this jorney to migrane to UX and UI design, and this video helped me a lot. I am really happy that I found it because now I have another perspective about how to apply to opportunities. You are doing a great job in yout channel, keep going! and thank you so much!
Glad it helped and best of luck! ❤️❤️❤️
Aliena I want to give you million likes and million thanks. Your content is one of the best I've found so far
Thank you so so much Eugenia. I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you!! This was very helpful :) still working on the Google course
Glad it was helpful!
Love this Video!!!!! Thanks for providing Hope
You are so welcome!
Hey Aliena, thank you so much for this video! It's really helpful! I am planning to start this UX google course! Any other recommendations for begginers?
Glad it was helpful! I think for beginners, the best thing to do is to learn the solid skills and knowledge without overthinking about when I'm going to get the job 👍 One step at a time and you will make it to where you want to be ❤️
@@AlienaCai thank you for your quick reply! yes you are right! Will start the coursera google UX/UI course next week! Thank you! Have a great day 🤩
just a question, theres no difference between UI/UX and UX designer is there? Im trying to become a UI designer only. would that be possible? or do companies prefer more UI/UX over UI only?
If you know all the UI stuff, you can just look at a few videos to understand the UX side (it’s less technical and pretty much a framework for problem solving) I still suggest you to go after roles named UIUX designer because you can totally do the work and the pay could be higher 👍🏼
Thank you for sharing, it helps me greatly. I love your channel.🥰🥰🥰
I'm so glad!
Everything you say is so relatable. I'm currently on the 5th course of the certification.
Keep going!
This video is really helpful. Thanks very much!
You're very welcome!
I just finished my case study today and the feeling of completing it was so overwhelming! The experience of learning was so great and your videos keeps me motivated to continue my work..
I'm so glad to hear that. Thanks for sharing!
I just started job searching after redoing the 2 case studies in my portfolio and wow, it feels like it just isn't going to happen when I see jr job postings asking for 2 years experience); I have been told I should get a real project under my belt but not sure what problem I can solve for local businesses... as they mostly seem to want logos, social media or a webpage built
I was in your situation a year ago, totally lost. I went ahead and took a webpage project and it really helped me with adding real life project in my portfolio and gaining real life experience. It's totally ok to take some "sketchy" projects in the beginning and improve from there. You got this!
Great advice. I'm still not sure how you got your first part time role though. Through an agency?
Through networking. I got all my side gigs through making friends/ social media / linkedin, etc. Really recommend a networking book called "never eat alone"
Love the content. Just finishing up course 3 right now for google. I will keep using your videos as a hand holding tool through all this🙃. Keep it up!
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you for sharing! This is so helpful and provides a different angle about uxd resume! Looking forward to see more!
Thanks for the support ❤️
Dude u r a real utuber now im cryinggggg. It has been a long way since filming on india rooftop lol
Dude thank you and you shall sleep earlier! Love from Seattle ❤️
Thanks Aliena for making this amazing video, which gives the junior designer lots of hope and suggestion. Keep improving yourself and one day your time will come :)
Thank you and one day your time will come as well 🥰
Wow you are amazing, this was one of the most helpful career videos! Thank you :)
You're so welcome!
This really helped me and u are doing amazing workk❤💯
Thank you so much Saksham 😊🙌 I'm sure you are doing amazing work too!