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Ask HN: Pursuing UX Design Career

by SwEEpCollidE on 1/26/21, 10:28 AM with 5 comments

Pursuing UX Design career but I wonder if what should I do next after working on my portfolio. I just completed my course online from Coursera and Springboard but I'm wondering if I should apply for an intern position first? or apply for the real Job?

  • by evek on 1/28/21, 3:02 PM

    UX designer here. See what kind of work and industry interests you - in-house product, agency, enterprise... then apply to all entry level positions that look interesting. Internships can be a good way to get a taste of position before fully committing, but their availability and quality really depend on location.

    As both options are entry level, recruiters expect little concrete projects in portfolio (few personal projects should be ok), they will look for potential to learn how to do the work, so I suggest highlighting your ability to learn, think in a structured way, challenge your own assumptions, work with other people and grow.

    Good luck and welcome to the world of UX design!

  • by Moody_10001 on 1/27/21, 4:26 AM

    Jobs and internships have their pros and cons, you just need to decide what is the best choice for you now and in the future.

  • by brudgers on 1/26/21, 2:50 PM

    The real job. That's the discreet step necessary for a career.