Want to switch from graphic design (mostly doing print, some digital) to UX/UI. Some advice, tips on how to make a transition? Classes, videos, books, interning? How to find first projects? Thanks.

Hi guys
Its hard when you work at a place where you dont feel satisfaction and role that you love.
The same has been happening to me , i wanted to work in brand marketing , product management profiles but somehow after placement at MBA i am working in Sales profile .
I need suggestions how can i switch and work towards my goals.
Also needs references if you can.
Thnx

Hello, I’m current a Cyber Security Incident Responder but I’m a little unclear on what path to take in terms of certs/career path. What should I aim for? I current have a CompTia Security + cert and Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin. I’d also prefer the blue team or purple team.

Can anyone help me understand what c9 grade means in NatWest job grade? what are next two grades after c9?

For those of you that jumped from Big 4 to smaller audit firms, what are some of the things that you did that helped you have a successful and fulfilling career at your smaller firm?

Need Suggestions:

Engineering manager vs Tech Architect?

YOE 9+ as backend developer.

Which path have growth in terms of compensation, learnings and opportunities ?

How much difference is there in salary between EM and architect ?

Hi there! Hoping to go to law school for immigration law next Fall. I’m interested in business immigration (really to pay off debt and get stable financially) but eventually want to help refugees and asylum seekers in some capacity years later. Is switching areas of focus like that easy to do? Has anyone ever experienced something like this?

Has anyone regretted going in-house as patent counsel? If so, were you able to successfully transition back to a firm?

Looking for advice: would you stay in partner pipeline at Big 4 or move to one of the MBBs as a principal? I am hearing that with Big 4 getting into strategy more, MBBs will be obsolete soon thoughts?

What are some of the best online resources to learn Power BI?

Any advice on transitioning from medical sales to tech sales. I’ve been a top performing rep (ranked first and second) two out of the last three years at my current company and was top 5% at my previous company. I had my resume optimized and am getting rejected left and right even by healthcare tech and I’m not sure why. Any info or leads would be greatly appreciated!

Trying to identify the path i want to take. Currently an associate at a boutique firm where I do software implementation. What’s a realistic ceiling with that background?

I am not in law school yet. But I was wondering where I can find out about other opportunities besides the standard tax attorney route. I am almost a CPA and currently in audit.

Would going to accounting advisory or finance in industry or Ops at a big bank be a better option for career?

Best resources for platform dev 1? I failed in 3 times and have to wait until spring. I’ve got 9 other certs(5 yoe) but this one is kicking my butt

What's Salesforce Career for not so technical person like?

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

I had recently attended the interview at IQVIA for sql developer position, but when I received the offer letter the designation mentioned there is "Software engineer- technical operations 130'.

Just wanted to know if this is some kind of a production support role.

Can anyone please help me understand this?

TIA !

I’m in my 2nd year in audit. I want to pivot into management consulting within a big 4 or MBB. Has anyone seen someone make this lateral movement? I’m not sure how feasible that is and what steps to take. I’m also down to discuss further with whoever is comfortable in connecting.

Hi everyone, how is OW in the middle east?

In terms of culture, career progression and projects?

Are their projects more into strategy or how exactly?

Do people know if the big 4 are all wfh and onboarding that way as well? Or have they started setting return to office dates?

Beginning to consider going in house (4th, corp) - I really haven’t thought about what I want, partly because I’m not sure what’s out there/attainable. Is it a bad idea to start by applying to a couple positions that interest me and seeing where that gets me? I’ll of course prep for the interviews but am afraid to burn potential bridges if I ultimately decline because I’m still figuring things out.

I'm the hiring mgr for designers in my org. I recently discovered pay band information given to me by the HR generalist I'm working with on hiring was outdated and updated bands had been released over the summer (prior to my hire date). The outdated information had led me to believe a prime candidate was out of range. Aside from incompetence, can anyone think of a reason why HR might have withheld information about the pay bands? I assume mgrs see the full monty when it comes to pay...right?

It gets above 65 degrees and the city smells like garbage again. Forgot about that

I have almost a years worth of experience in wealth management at Merrill Lynch, I have accepted a full time consultant position at KPMG post graduation this semester. Would I be able to pivot with that experience into Goldman Sachs later in my career?

Hi sharks, can anyone refer me for .Net full stack profile in Optum gurgaon/noida location
Yoe 7.5 years

What are your tips on convincing a fellow employee not to switch agencies? I really don't want to compete with them

Looking for a good personal finance or similar book to read. Any suggestions?

Is there any kind of consulting/advisory job for those with science degrees (chemistry) + accounting degree + year experience in audit. I really want to do something related to science Bc I miss it

Need advice on salary negotiations and tips for perks that I should ask for. Also, what % of salary increase is to look out for? I am a recently promoted audit senior in NYC area.

What should I be considering when evaluating a business analyst role? Are these more accounting than finance, FP&A, or does it change by company?

Who is your favorite director you have ever worked with and why?

I currently have my EAD based on my OPT with an addition 2 year renewal. I have also submitted a marriage based GC application in Nov 2021, did my biometrics currently waiting on my interview. I have an offer from a tech company and want to leave my current employer. I am worried if I tell my upcoming employer about being currently on OPT they will freak out and take back their offer even doh I can work and don’t need their sponsorship.

Do I have to tell ? Has anyone experience this before?

Which service(s) do you use and can recommend to send money to India?

Heading to Buenos Aires and Montevideo tomorrow. Will be in each city for 1 week. Are credit cards widely accepted or do I need to exchange cash before I go. Thanks!

What are your thoughts on buying a house now and refinancing later? (Hopefully when interest rates are lower)

Dating a girl with Barney's discount #winning

UI designers everywhere: Please stop making “peek-a-boo-only” interfaces.

What do when you’ve already accepted a job offer but then received a better offer? Does it look bad on you to decline the first offer?

I’m looking for examples of accessible / ADA-compliant color palettes. Not a color palette builder tool, but a gallery of compliant color palettes I can use for inspiration. Please share your favorites here. Thanks!

Any packaging designer available for a small gig? Not agency project, helping a friend’s start up.

Hey fishies! I’m looking to take a leap into the remote world. I am a Sr. Graphic designer and art director in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦. I’m looking to take on more of an art director and creative director role, remotely. I can attach my website and a portfolio if anyone can help out. I have been designing professionally now for just over 15 years now. I work very quickly and very well with other team members. I also take on freelance work. I’m married with 2 kids so the more work the better.

What sites/tools do you use to create and maintain your portfolio site?

Many predict that the true economic impact will start in September. As a designer, how do you prepare yourself: Become more specialized? Move somewhere cheaper? Change field? ...

just got a full time graphic design job. is there any reason why using the work-provided adobe creative cloud account for personal use is a bad idea? like privacy or something? i’m thinking of canceling my personal subscription and saving some money.

Is there any remote work available with base pay?? I’ve exhausted myself with Indeed, Zip Recruiter, and Glassdoor job searches and my unemployment is over 😭😭

Does anyone know of a good place online to look for UI/UX designers who specialize in Figma?

anyone else hype about the new macbooks 👀

already pre-ordered

with apple silicon, adobe better get indesign running faster than i’ve ever seen it.

How do you know you’re a good designer? I get most of my ideas from being inspired by other work and just creating what I feel looks good. I know how to use design programs. But, I don’t know if that’s enough.

Is $180k OTE competitive compensation for a Head of Product Design in a startup? Remote role. East Coast US hours. Managing a team (hands on too) so likely not a checkbox 40h work week.

Looking for tips for website design at a basic level. I focus on branding and printed materials so I created my website with weebly and I’d like to clean it up a bit!

Any XD leads here that work at Accenture Interactive or EY Design Studio?
How do you like it? Is one better than the other? I'm talking to both and I'm kind of torn -- they both seem like good companies to work for. Any insight would be great!

Anyone currently working at Grubhub? I have an interview coming up and would love to hear other people’s opinions/experiences working on the product design team there. What’s the culture like?

Is anybody using WACOM CINTIQ Pro 24"? I am contemplating getting one but wondering if I will be able to use a mouse/tablet along with it. I heavily use InDesign and wonder if I can use a mouse/tablet when I need to without unplugging it. Thanks in advance!