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Ok be honest, candidates. I really love this set of questions, I’ve been considering shifting my current interview style to these questions - I think they really give you an idea of who this person would be within the work setting. But the questions almost feel too deep for a recruiter to ask. What would you think if a recruiter took a different path and asked these questions instead of the usual ones?
https://blog.shrm.org/blog/9-interesting-interview-questions-that-actually-reveal-a-lot-about-candidat
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Ur psych degree may serve you well in the UX world. There is a lot of self-training that can get you up to speed quickly. Use Google to find blog and industry info about UX. YouTube could be helpful too. If you find some good certification options then consider that route too (but don’t pay... start with free certs). All this will get you up to speed quickly and give you skills that employers will want. Good luck.
As a student, you’re expected to have zero experience. Every analyst wants to “make a big impact” or “lead a project”. In reality, you’re most likely not so don’t burden yourself with these self inflicted expectations.
I don’t have a background in UX but you can do some google/Reddit searches on how people got into UX design. I’m sure there are many people who show how they got to where they are. Have some sort of portfolio built, why you want to focus your career in ux design, and be eager to learn
First step: don't feel bad about yourself. You're fine. Young or old, there is no big deal about developing and acquiring new skills. Judging yourself too harshly is nothing but added friction to the process and isn't going to help, so try to let that go. But also want to acknowledge that's harder than it sounds, but really - don't feel bad. Second step: lot of great suggestions here. Look into boot camp programs. Lynda.com , some coursework. Like anything else UX design is a skill, there are many, many options out there. Enthusiasm, curiosity and your willingness to apply yourself will get you there. Last point: I've had a career in digital media since 1990. I was an art major, drop out, never got my degree. Basically self taught and had to learn as I went. By most measures Ive had a very successful career. I've managed teams large and small. People with Psych. degrees were always consistently strong UX designers. You have a foundational education that will serve you very well. Check out the book "Bottlenecks" that connects human psychology principles to UX design best practices. It should help you and give you a confidence boost I think. Good luck, you can do this.
Circling back to post a link for my book suggestionhttps://www.amazon.com/Bottlenecks-Aligning-Design-User-Psychology/dp/1484225791
I will recommend some of the books from abookapart — like Design is a Job, and (maybe) You’re my favorite client.
Both are good overviews of a day in the life IMO - could help you talk to it better interviews and see what you need to flex in terms of “soft” / non design skills...
Also just enough research is a another good one - though more focused.
You’d have to learn the tools too - I can’t help there as much - but there are paths like strategist that are more design thinking than “graphic design”
Huge has an experience design paid summer virtual training program, no experience required. This is more design oriented but will cover UX principles - deadline March 10
https://schools.hugeinc.com/
Go down YouTube rabbit holes and do the UX of a friend’s side hustle or a small business site (like a flower/bicycle/pottery shop) or rethink for example Craigslist’s UX, or a site that feels antiquated.
Start small. And move your way up. Be obsessed by it. At your first internship they will want to see your crazy passion for UX, and what you’re capable of. No one cares if the projects came to life.
If I see an intern candidate who did the UX for a friends side hustle + tried to reinvent something old I’m aware of, I’d love to consider them.
Check out General Assembly. They have courses in this and are pretty known in the industry if you’re trying to up your creds. https://generalassemb.ly/?&topic=&mkt_account_id=1056949875&mkt_campaign_id=688004765&mkt_ad_group_id=34925049026&mkt_device_type=m&mkt_keyword=general%20assembly&mkt_matchtype=e&mkt_placement=&mkt_ad_id=155457987540&mkt_network=g&mkt_target_id=kwd-459322816&mkt_feed_item_id=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search-bra&utm_campaign=TS:TX:BRA:NYC:BR:GeneralAssembly&utm_content=campus-lead-lander&utm_term=general%20assembly&gclid=CjwKCAiAm-2BBhANEiwAe7eyFBjuZ_D9lLzMH4OTro8qXx4uKsKsC_dr_QqHz4-ABUoOuUWbEJx4MxoC8q4QAvD_BwE
Maybe. I think it depends on where OP is looking for work. Some places want proof you can do the craft, and do it well, even if it’s via spec work.
I’m not saying a course is a mandatory by any means. But, if you want to make sure what you’re putting forward is up to snuff, taking a class doesn’t hurt. Plus, you have to consider who OP would be going up against.
If they’re going up against people who’ve spent at least two years building up their books, they’re not going to look as attractive to a recruiter or hiring manager. Places these days don’t want to put in the work to train junior staff. From my experience, they prefer people to come in with at least some of the chops already.