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Getting into UX isn’t about fancy credentials—it’s about real experience. In this video, I’ll share my journey from computer science to UX, all the mistakes I made, and how I finally landed a six-figure job in tech. You’ll learn how to build a strong portfolio (even with no experience), avoid common pitfalls, and find hidden UX jobs that aren’t on LinkedIn. If you’re breaking into UX or looking for your next role, I hope my story helps you get there faster!
Chapters:
0:00 - How I actually got my 6-figure UX job in tech
0:38 - My UX design interview experience at eBay
2:05 - How to create your first UX portfolio (with Hostinger)
3:47 - Why I transitioned from computer science to UX design
5:50 - How I “self-taught” UX design – my early design education
7:30 - How I used my unfair advantages to land UX internships
10:46 - How I built a strong tech network with limited funding
12:10 - How I created a UX design internship for myself
13:00 - My first web design project (and how it went terribly wrong)
13:59 - My exploration on speculative design
14:56 - My experience taking the Google UX design certificate
16:08 - Why I still got rejected after earning the Google certificate
17:17 - How I built a personal brand in UX
17:50 - My UX interview at LinkedIn
18:45 - My UX interview at Slack
18:59 - My UX interview at WeWork
19:57 - Exploring design fellowships and master’s programs
20:27 - My UX interview at Google
21:51 - Getting another client project
22:28 - My second round of job searching
23:40 - My UX job at eBay
24:29 - What I learned from this journey