Have You Thought About A Career in UX Design?

 Have You Thought About A Career in UX Design? 

Let's first find out what User experience (UX) design is — the process design teams use to create products that provide meaningful and relevant experiences to users. UX design involves the design of the entire process of acquiring and integrating the product, including aspects of branding, design, usability, and function. 

We've established what User Experience (UX) design is, so let's uncover the tasks and purposes it serves. — By creating digital interfaces and platforms—mobile apps and websites— based on functionality and user needs, UX designers are shaping and defining our experience of the virtual world. This concentration is perfect for creative, design-oriented individuals with a moderate comfort level with computers and strong communication and teamwork abilities, who may or may not possess a traditional skill set in the visual arts. 

How to Become a UX designer — You can graduate Kingsborough Community College with A.S. Graphic Design and Illustration: UX Design. One of our newest academic programs!😃 Learn more here: https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/academicdepartments/art/UX-Design.html

You also want to: 

Improve Design Skills: Enhance your skills in design software like Adobe XD and Sketch, and grasp design principles like typography and color theory. Understand User Behavior: Study human behavior and psychology to create user-centered designs. Build a Portfolio: Create a portfolio showcasing your work, including personal projects and freelance work. Network: Attend UX design events and webinars to connect with professionals. Learn User Research: Develop skills in user research, including surveys and interviews. Master Design Tools: Become proficient in design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch. Stay Updated: Keep up with UX design trends through blogs, podcasts, and industry publications. 

What kind of job can a UX designer get — There are several directions UX designers can take their careers as they gain experience and grow their skills. These include management, senior positions, freelancing, consulting, or becoming a UX specialist in a related field. 

How much does UX Design make a year? Jr. UX Designer. $67,407 /yr Sr. UX Designer. $126,527 /yr 

For example: Content Designers can make $66,000 - $82,000 a year - Full-time. Senior Product Designer can make. $108,000 - $248,200 a year - Full-time. Digital Designer can make. $100,000 a year - Full-time. 

By: Taras Ivanuts, Career Peer

So You Attended the Job Fair, Now What?

 

You just attended the job fair at school and you’re probably wondering what your next steps are. These tips would help you go through the process of speaking with employers after a job fair.

 

1. Keep your information organized

Assuming you networked with multiple different employers, it’s best to keep all the names and contacts of everyone you spoke to organized and accessible. Be sure to include their business card information and any notes you may have taken down about your discussion or even write new notes about what you learnt.

 

2. Follow-up with employers promptly

The best thing to do right after a job fair is to follow up within 24 hours. Send a simple formal thank you email that has proper grammar and is well written. If you are one of the first emails in the employer's inbox, you'll have a better chance of getting a reply that’s open for more discussion. If you had a really good conversation, be sure to mention bits of it in your follow-up email. This also encourages a connection that could be retained by occasional contact.

3. Keep your options open

While you are following up with the employers you met at a job fair, you should also keep your options open and continue your job search. Don't count your chickens before they hatch and assume that you will get an offer from one of them. Keep applying to other jobs that match your skills and goals, as weel as continue to attend other job fairs and other networking events.

 

4. Make necessary updates to your resume

Make any necessary changes if you receive a resume critique at the job fair from the job fair hosts/career center. You should also keep your resume and portfolio up to date.

 

5. Continue practicing your interviewing skills

Continue to practice your interviewing skills because you can never get too much practice. This helps you nail your interview and elevator pitch perfectly for any other opportunities!

 

6. Reflect on your experience at the job fair

It is very important to reflect on yourself on how you did so you can prepare and make improvements at the next job fair.

 

When self-reflecting, ask yourself these questions:

• How well did I prepare for the job fair?
• Did I give my 30-second elevator speech?
• What went well in my networking?
• What would I do differently?
• Did I learn something about a potential employer?
• Did I learn something about myself?

 

 

https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-best-ways-follow-up-employers-you-met-job-fair

 

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-fair-followup

 

https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/things-to-do-after-attending-career-fair/

-Shannon Alexander (Career Peer)