HOW I GOT A JOB AS A UX RESEARCHER (from biology/psychology to tech!) | Zero to UX
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- Today I share my story of how I became a UX RESEARCHER!!
From a biology grad to UX Researcher, it took many months of grit and voracious determination to get where I am, especially when I did not have industry experience.
I know a lot of people who also want to transition to UX research but are lost, so I hope that I could inspire those who are wondering how to become a UX Researcher. Enjoy!
Excuse my lighting and lack of video skillz. I'm still learning how2TH-cam.
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Mad love, PEACE!!
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What is (or was) your current journey into UX??
Also apologies for the video. This was actually my first video (but decided to upload later), and had no idea how to work the camera! Still learning :D
can u link me the BCG case studies?
Kevin Liang hey I am curious to know about your research, what type of research did you do?
@@zerotoux As a fellow 'relatively YT fresher', I think your skills are already pretty good, dude!
I am a polymer engineer ( Chemistry) and I want to switch to UX?
Is it possible Kevin?
I came from a Literature background, did marketing jobs, decided I wanted to be a UX researcher and literally from your videos I realised it was not impossible . I reviewed how marketing can apply to UX principles, I studied online, build my portfolio from scratch. And boom! Just landed a UX researcher role today. Thank you so much Kevin! You are inspirational.
How long did all of take? 6 months or years?
Osm🥰
Which course did you take ???Are you still in the field?
Well, I am UX manager of TripAdvisor, and I have kind of same story as you. I am the international student from China, After I graduated from master of Marketing Research, I could not find any job in the US. I sent 500+ resume online and try to talk with any HR, but they all highlighted that I did not have any experience, dude, how could I get experience if nobody want entry level researcher? So I back to China, walked in a Germany marketing research firm and ask HR to set an interview with me. Luckily, she gave me a chance to do it and I did! So after 4 years UX job, here I am, very happy to my job and title, love to do UX, and, nice one Kevin!
Good
Hi Sir,
I am in hospitality sector from last 8 years but somehow now it is not working for me in relation to salary and job timings.
I wanted to do UX so just want to understand can i switch now to this industry with no designer background and at the age of 30
Iam seeking for mental gratification please suggest.
@Yi Zhong I was persuading my friend with a Psych background to take on UX research. Reading your comment, I might want to stop the push... Sending out 500 resumes sounds pretty intimidating. I guess there are not enough positions for researchers. Designer positions are much easier to reach.
Yi Zhong lol me
@Yi Zhong Want to become a designer then? Seeking a UX designer position is easier
Hey Kevin, this video is so encouraging! We all get lost sometimes and I think I get a little bit inspired by your experience. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing your journey! Your optimism and ambition for getting your dream job is very inspirational!
This is amazing! Thank you for the helpful video! I just learned about ux a month ago and I’m trying to learn as much a possible! This gave me so much hope!
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing, this was really helpful.
Thanks for sharing your journey! I feel some kindred-spirit vibes here - I struggled with my path for a while too. It's good to see and hear a success story!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your story. I am finding more and more videos and blogs from UX UI professionals who joined the field from a non-tech related background. It's comforting to know that if I work to prove myself then I could break into it as well. Looking forward to more posts.
What an awesome video! Thank you for being authentic and sharing.
Hi Kevin, thank you for sharing your story. I am in the frustrating stage and waiting for the turning point. Your video gave me hope!
Kevin this is so inspiring! You'll overcome anything in life.
Hey Kevin. Thanks for posting this video. Its very authentic and your excitement and willingness to share comes across very strongly and real.
Thanks for the awesome introductory video, Kevin! I am pivoting from a psychology career to the UX/Product Design world, and your video only reinforced the belief that this is the right move for me to make. Now, on to the next video! (And I'm psyched (heh) to see ZeroToUX take off!)
Thanks so much for sharing your journey! I am currently in the Behavioral Sciences field and looking into a career change into UI/UX. For now, I'm trying to do my research and learn more from industry professionals about what I need to be hirable. I'm glad you were able to see the fruits of your labor, you deserve all the success that comes your way!
Hey, just want to say you're a great inspiration. Also looking into this field as well. It's a great blend of tech and creativity. I feel like this whole industry is so big, and the skills you learn here might help get a variety of jobs, like in UX, web design, marketing, etc!
Thanks for sharing your story man.
Thank you! You made me feel like I can make a jump into the ux world successfully🍀
Thank you so much Kevin:) I am currently an architectural designer and planning to switch to UX design in the future. I am nervous about it and sometimes I feel lost.. your video and journey was very inspirational !
Thank you for your story. I find this when I feel tired. This so inspired me.
Cant get any more realistic and relatable than that. Thanks for inspiring us!
I am so inspired by this! My undergrad is in biospychology and I feel like I am going through the same struggle and experience that you went through. All of my friends are at these high paying jobs in NYC and I feel like I am not growing but I am always told I don't have industry experience when trying to transfer my research skills. This video was just what I need to find thanks for the inspiration!
thank you SO much for this video!!! just graduated from doing science and psychology also in a pre-med track but feeling SUPER lost haha..... this was so inspiring fr, hope you're enjoying your time in UX :D
Thanks for sharing your story! I just got my masters in I/O psych and I am pretty certain I want to get into UX. I thought I was too tech deficient or even too old. This video really helped to answer some questions about getting into the field! Thank you!
Wow Kevin Liang! Thank you for uploading this video! Want to shout out to your ability to self-reflect and identify what was missing from your experience when starting to apply for roles and taking the actionable (and creative! love the coffee shop interviews) steps to turn knowledge into practice. I'm looking to transition to UXR from a clinical behavioural analysis background and have been on a similar journey (I chose the study in the evenings path). Your channel is a great resource for preparation, soft skills, and also a sense of connection when working through some of the hardest obstacles faced breaking into uxr. Thank you so much!
I feel so relatable to me. I am thinking about UX research job however I have no experiences on products in business. I have been on academic field for years. I started googling and researching UX research myself. Thanks for sharing your story. It helps sooooo much
Hey Kevin, thanks for sharing your story about becoming a UX Researcher. I've been on this UX journey for about a year since the pandemic happened and just been learning ever since. I didn't really know which route to take in the UX field, but that kinda changed not too long ago. I've been thinking about focusing my UX goal on research recently and after watching this video, I'm a lot more interested. Thanks for inspiring me to find my focus. Great video by the way!
It’s my first day as a Researcher tomorrow and I’m really thankful that I came across with your video. ❤️ Love your optimism & grit!
Fact: it took me a year and three months to land on this job (past jobs: HR, Marketing, and CS) and I also majored in Psychology.
Hey Kevin, this video was so inspiring I can't explain it. Your experience resonates so well with mine that it sounds like I am talking to myself. Dope!!! At this point in time, I am getting rejections from companies after companies because I only have B2B research experience and no B2C. Catch 22 moment!! So the part were you have to conduct your own research and fund it by yourself is where I am right now. Thanks again for such an inspiring video.
Hi man! Thanks for inspiring. Felt very relatable with this video since i hv psychology background and working in tech company-but i’m working as HR (recruiter). HR is great but you know, we need more exposure to direct customer, so UX is something that interests me currently. And i’m trying to find the sweet spot between psy & tech! Keep it up!
This was so funny and helpful at the same time. Appreciate it 🙌
Just starting from no experience at all from a suggestion from an acquaintance. Somewhat intimidating but I'm all in. Thanks for the intro!
I'm currently working on my UX projects and came across your video! It was very helpful; thanks for your sharing your story :)
Great insights, thank you Kevin for sharing.
Thank you dor your story man!
I'm on the crossroads of my career and an honest story shared gives me a lot of hope. Thanks!
Yes!!! Good luck on the journey :) Thank you for watching, Suraj!
Thank you for this video!
Half way through listening and I had to comment. This sounds SO similar! I've been in academia (I know the pace). I have so much energy to give and want to have the option for growth and professional development. Last year I became a certified Software Developer- come to find out it led to my discovery of the word "UX" and "UX Research" and it was like the stars aligned. With a BA in Anthropology and Biology I knew I wanted to do more than work in a lab. Thank you for sharing. It shows your humility and honesty about the time and uncertainty you went through during a transitional time. Very relatable and inspiring!
hey Kevin, very inspiring video! Thank you!
Hi Kevin - I loved hearing your story. I am about to start my journey into UX (still not sure if its research or design). I spent 20 years in broadcast TV as a television editor. Thanks for the inspiration
I'm a junior game designer who's also interested in UX. Saw this video. Loved it. Subscribed.
Dude thank you so much. This was a nice insightful video!
Thank you for watching! :)
This was super encouraging especially when you hit that rebirth part. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I wish you a lot of health and happiness in 2020.
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. Same to you!!
Just found your channel today and subscribed. LOVED hearing your story & the coffee shop research - perfect!!
Thanks so much for watching and for your support 🤗!! Welcome!
Hi Kevin! Thank you so much for this video! I am encouraged to keep working on my portfolio now. It’s definitely frustrating, but you gave me hope!
Keep at it and don't give up!
I'm working on a portfolio video series for this channel and it's been quite difficult, too, but you (the viewers) give me hope!
So I guess we give each other hope! 💪
holy crap this is so helpful and so inspiring! thx so much for telling your story in such an authentic way!
Thanks ,Faith!!! Welcome, badass UX leader ✌️🤩🥳
The best advice. Much appreciated
Very inspiring and encouraging. Thanks!
Kevin, this is so inspiring. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I am in the same boat as you once were! I am a senior and almost done with my undergraduate in cog sci. I hope I make it out there like you did! Thanks for the videos.
Cog sci is a perfect background to have -You'll be steps ahead of those who don't! Good luck, and lemme know what things you'd like to see! Mad love
Thank you so much for the inspiration...I needed this! I have 3/4 of a science degree and had to leave school over 10 years ago and it was hard to go back because I've been stuck in the startup and bust job world in crappy jobs. I recently discovered UX and it's a perfect fit, I absolutely love it. I'm back to finishing my degree but all of my courses will be research courses. There some really good UX certificate courses on Coursera that I will take as well. I decided the best way to get over the no experience excuse is to conduct my own research and luckily enough my company has a ton of opportunities to conduct research to improve user experience. If you want to get in you have to create your own path and you will get to where you need to go
Wow! Thank you for sharing you adventure!!! You have inspired me on my new journey :) !!! You have given me a clue to my treasure hunt. Super excited!!!!
Thank you for your kind words!! Lemme know when you get the treasure!! Mad love!
1 year late but your story was really helpful! Just graduated with a bachelor's in Food sci and am going through what you talked about in your video. Really motivating and inspiring, thanks!
I am glad I passed by this video, I just knew having a certification and possibly going to Boot Camp was not going to help that much. I was shocked when you said even internships would decline… but this really opened my eyes to actually start doing portfolios.
Thanks Kevin for sharing your experience. You rock, dude!
Thank you, Emma! YOU rock!!! ✌️
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m currently working on becoming a UX researcher and I find this video is very inspiring!
Thank you for watching, Cedric! You got this!
I love you videos. Very informative for someone new in the field like myself. I’m a Snr Sales Manager within the hospitality industry, but I recently decided to try something more challenging and at the same time interesting. Keep up the good job.
Thank you for watching! Hope my videos can help!
Hello! Love your videos, I found it enlightening. I'm transitioning careers in trying to get my foot in the door. I have many years of corporate pro experience. I recently graduated from a bootcamp school with a Full Stack Dev. Upon the days of graduating I was asked where I would like to work ....left me stump because I have no earthly clue! I dove into the Tech pool to read numerous of companies out there. I ran into UX Designer and I was curious "What is UX Designer". I ran into your video. Can't wait to review all others! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Hi Kevin, I really liked your video and I am will definitely be watching your other videos. I have a background in Advertising and Journalism and decided to learn a new language and moved from Brazil to Canada. Been here for 4 years working in the event industry and Education industry and also got my Marketing Business Diploma. Always loved research, human behaviour, talking to people but never worked with research per se. Had a professor in one of my Research classes who said it was a very hard field to get into which made me feel lost. Lost my job during the pandemic and decided to study UX research a month ago. I am still in the process of learning and even though I feel at a disadvantage with English not being my native language, I am very excited for this new path I decided to take. I am sure your videos will be of great help to me.
I'm finishing up my MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling right now, and I decided that I want to go into UX research, so I'm looking for jobs in the field right now. I have a similar background to you, and making the mindset shift from therapy to tech it's really crazy but exciting to me!! I laughed when you mentioned academic research being slow because that's EXACTLY why I think I'll prefer UX research to the psych research I've done. I feel way better after watching this video!!
Great, informative and funny video! Thanks, Kevin!
I am also coming from a psychology background, BSc Psychology with Cog Neuro, and I feel the same about academia. I did multiple smaller research projects throughout the degree, assisted at one PhD students' behavioural study, co-created three bigger res projects. The process really gets daunting, it being so slow and solitary (I did only online research during covid). In my three years at Uni I think I also haven't ever heard anyone mentioning UX, nor did I speak with my friends about it. Now that I discovered how many research skills I already have and how they can be transferred to the UX I am just as hyped at getting into the field as you were at the begging of your journey. :-) Will surely watch more of your content. Thank you and all the best!
This is so inspiring!!
Wonderful story! Bravo!!! 💪💪 And yes, you have the storytelling skill that I recently discovered is necessary for UXR.
Thank you so much!
Omg, thank you for sharing your story, I feel the same, I am working on my Ph.D. but I feel that it's so slow, academia world is a slow process and I am planning to move on to become a UX researcher.
Soo happy for you ❤✌
An inspiring story... and a cutie too. I'm here for it. Thanks for your transparency. I found it very educational
Dude I LOVE the Starbucks research idea. Great out of the box thinking! I am in the early stages of a career change from teaching into UX. I will be exploring the other videos on your channel for sure.
Thank you for watching! And thank you! When people are pressed against a wall, we're forced to think creatively! Which I appreciated what this experience taught me. Thank you and please enjoy :)
I am exactly same phase as you did for few years ago. I am glad to find this job, us researcher and your youtube too! I am trying to overcome my limitation
You got this, Sara!! Good luck and lemme know what videos you'd like to see and how I can help!! Mad love!
Hey Kevin. I love your videos. I stumbled upon them last night and have watched a few. They give me hope, especially this one. I've been a web designer/front-end developer trying to break into UX and your videos act as a great guide. In fact, I practiced one of your research techniques today and posted up at a brewery whose website I am redesigning. I made a sign, much like the one you made for the coffee shop in this video, and interviewed several people. It was nerve-racking but also very exciting. I gained a lot of insight from users, reformulated my questions a couple of times and ultimately walked away with tons of information that will prove useful in my process. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work! I'll continue watching!
Hi Brady 👋 wow that is really amazing work and I commend you for stepping up to the challenge! I'm so glad my videos could help in some way!
Would love to see what you find out from your study sometime! Mad love
It's almost two years later but this video showed up on my TH-cam page today when I got the most upset and have thoughts of giving up. I synced with the part where I started googling about the field and packed myself in the library to study from 8am to 9pm day to day. Having also the same comments from people calling was definitely discouraging. It feels nice to know that someone experience is quite similar to mine, and to know that finally your hard work paid off. Thank you for making this video!
Thank you for watching, Zoe! I know how it feels, I was going to make a video about not giving up, since lately I've been receiving a lot of messages about giving up. COVID and 2020 doesn't help! But it will pay off! Stay strong, mad love!
Man, what a storyteller! Loved this one, Kevin!
Thanks for watching, Omar! I gotta credit public speaking classes and learning from great speakers!
Thanks to the recommendation algorithm. Really inspiring story :)
Thank you for watching Xianxian!
Im transitioning from Architecture (the buildings one) to Product Design and boy is it hard but Im learning alot. Thanks for the relatable video, especially about feeling behind your peers.
You got this!! Architecture does through a lot of design principles and problem solving I imagine, so leverage your strengths! 💪
This was a really inspiring (and hilarious) video! I'm a recent uni grad with a psych degree, going thru the same struggle with unemployment, isolation, and confusion. I'm starting my transition into UX and hoping to see good results in the future 😤
Thank you for watching ! I know the feel - hustle hard!
Dude you are inspiring and killing it!
Thanks so much!!
I’m heading into UXR from academia right now. Haven’t landed a job yet, though. Your videos are hugely beneficial for me to grasp the profession and framing the requirements of the day to day. Thank you. Just thank you.
Thank you so much and welcome to your journey into UXR!! You got this :)
Aw thanks for making this video! I'm coming from psychology background and I'm also looking into UX as well!
Thanks so much for watching! I hope it can help inspire people and be less fearful of the journey!
I'm a second year student studying b.des ux/ui .I would like to pursue my career as a UX RESEARCHER in the industry. Today i was searching for ux reasearch videos , found your channel , your journey is amazing. THANKYOU !! Hoping your videos would inspire me to achieve the same. Fingers Crossed !
I’m appreciative that you shared your story. I consider myself an introvert as well but being in a Master’s Neuroscience program made me realize I was a people person. The monotony and slow pace you mentioned was something I felt didn’t align with where I wanted to go with my career. I’ve never heard anyone else share that connection until now, watching your video just sort of confirmed that I’m making the right choice in the pursuit to UX research. Thanks :)
Hey! I also just finished a neuroscience masters and I feel the same! I wonder if you could share your experience? :)
Hello kevin, I am Astro from Taiwan. My background is chemistry and now I am pursuing the UX research job. I also have less industry experience (only two months user researcher intern at software company) and hate to networking(Haha). When I applying the job, the outcome always thanks letter. It is very pessimistic. After watching your UX journey, I feel more inspiring !!!!
Very grateful for your story sharing
OMG! till 8:45 the story you told is exactly what I am going through right now. I am still growing and learning and making my own projects and still waiting for my rewards (which I believe I will get soon). After watching this video I am so relieved to know that I am not the only one in this kind of things, many people are there who go through the same stuffs. Thanks for sharing your story.
You got this!!! 💪
Hi Kevin, thank you very much for this video, I can really relate to your experience and your journey. I'd like you to know that I already started UX Design and Research and this video really helps me, I'm you fan of your channel. Thanks 🙂
You are the best, honestly, I am not saying this for just to be nice ,you ARE the BEST!!! ❤️🥰
YOU ARE!!!! Thanks for watching and for your kind comments JW!! :D
Hi Kevin. Your story is inspiring. I'm a UX designer looking to pivot into research because it's the part of UX that I really enjoy. I'm having lots of doubts, and insecurities about it because I don't have lots of experience in research. Your videos are very helpful in lighting a fire under me to keep going.
Hi Rick, thank you so much for saying that. I know you'll get where you want to be! Doubts and insecurities were a part of my journey (still is as I'm growing!). Best of luck, mad love and happy new years
Keep me posted, Rick!
Great Job Kevin! You are an inspiration!
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching, Omel!
First, your content is both relevant and relatable. It's been really helpful to watch your videos and learn! Second, I've been in a similar situation where I'm afraid to get out there and actually work on projects while I continue to learn and look for a job. Can't hide forever so I am going to do just that. Kind of relieved to know it's not just me though! :)
PS: The background music works.
Thanks for watching, Priya! You can do it! It'll be worthwhile :)
thank you for sharing your inspiring journey!!! also ur hella funny 😆
Kevin, you have no idea how watching this video was important to me. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology too and a Masters degree in History and Philosophy of Biology. But I really want to change my career and UX research seems a good fit for me. Thanks for doing this video!!!
Hi Livia, thank you so much, it's a great path to be in, hope I can be of help in your journey!
Amazing so well explained
Your story is so inspiring. I am currently “funemployed” due to being laid off during COVID-19. I studied Psychology and thought pursuing a career in Mental Health was what I wanted to do but after a couple years in the MH community I feel like it isn’t the right fit for me. Currently Looking into UX and this is a very helpful video!
Yayyyyyy!!😻 But not yay for the funemployed part, although it could be a yay?....it's all relative!!
Thanks for watching, and good luck on your journey, Audrey!! Happy new year and may 2021 be kickass
Hi Audrey! I'm kind of in the same boat as you, studied psych during undergrad and always planned to continue via grad school but realized that ultimately isn't for me. I'm just starting looking into UX and I'm curious if you did ultimately decide to pursue UX, and how are thing now 10 months later after leaving this comment? Thanks!
Yes! So similar to mine! I worked in social field for more than a decade then suddenly I was contacted by Apple and ended up with almost 5?years working as data specialist for Apple. Then accidentally found a video about UX and was surprised to find this is exactly what I was looking for… now I am studying UX and hope to get a job soon… ☺️
@@oxanabanaruc what course are you taking for Ux research? How do you like it?
@@dananino7155 I am studying UX/UI with CareerFoundry and I LOVE it! It’s very well organised and I’ve done a lot of practical work so far! I recommend it to anyone who wants to study UX/UI
Hi! I’m about to graduate from my bachelors in Art and Art History and I applied for grad school but got rejected. It’s been more like a redirection towards UX which I didn’t know about either, but it’s been fun! I’m taking a course online and I spend most of my time studying and reading about everything related to it. I am barely starting this journey, and I’m grateful to have found this video. I related to your story, I laughed and I also ended the video feeling inspired and hopeful. Thank you for that!
Yes!! It's not rejection, it's redirection! Thank you so much for watching - and welcome to your UX journey - I hope I can help out in any way I can and provide stories from my own struggles and experiences to help :) mad love
Wow literally the same story. I'm a Biology major with a minor in psychology. You're an inspiration dude!
Woot woot! How is your journey into UX (if that's your journey)?
Thank you, it's very helpful and inspiring
Thanks for watching, Natalia!! Appreciate :)
Thankyou Kevin it's heavy relatable but the only difference is I haven't got the job yet but after watching your video I decided to not give up 💫 and thanks to TH-cam for suggesting it😄
Aww THANK YOU!! more power to you!! 🦾i'm glad it can inspire you :)
I'm gonna give a try changing my career path from creative copywriter to UXR now, and I just went back to school for further study on HCI. Thanks for the clips. I think your videos really gave me some inspiration. XD
Let's goooooooo!!!!!!
i am from brazil and i studing for be a ux research. your story is very inspire to me. we live in countries differents but for your knowledge, you help me. tkx
Your story is very inspirational, I'm going through the exact same thing! Thanks
Thank you for watching, Niharika!!
Dude! This was inspiring. Kudos for putting forth the grunt work in applying & immersing yourself not only in theory but also in action, literally "going out into the field" and working towards where you're at now. It's not easy but it requires patience & determination... My journey into UXR was way different! Short version: In 2016, I completed a UX bootcamp (w/ mixed feelings on bootcamps) - not feeling job ready - I reenrolled back to school to finish getting my BA degree - took more UX & graphic design courses (also worked full time in customer service at a start up.) Struggled for a while - but being in school allowed me apply to at internships (Experience is key!) - While my classmates slept, I applied everywhere! - out of the blue, the VP of UX at NBCUniversal reached out for an internship opportunity. I interviewed. I got it. That shifted my life. Went on to intern full time as a UX researcher at both Ticketmaster and now Disney - getting my degree this year (finally) - always learning, growing, and continuing to level up as a UX designer & researcher. Cheers!
Hi Juan, thanks for watching and for sharing! Your path into UXR being contacted by the VP of UX sounds so dope! UX at DISNEY?? sounds pretty magical, I know a few friends who would be so jealous!
OMG I love your channel. This story is so inspiring! I was a UI designer when I first graduated then transfered to UX. Now I'm so interested into UX research. Your channel is really helpful on that. Love it! Keep posting more video Kevin! (This is literally first time I commenting people's videos on TH-cam because I really love it!)
😲 such an honor to have your first comment!!! 🙏 Very happy to hear it's been helpful and thanks for your support, Judy!
i'm on the same vibe right now man I'm hoping it all works out.. trying so hard to start something from myself and funnily enough leave my Apple store job. Thanks for the inspiration and advice i been feeling imposter syndrome lately
Hi Kevin! I never usually comment but after watching your video and reading the comments of others I wanted to share my personal experience as well. I'm currently a sophomore psych major and double minoring in biology and neuroscience. I really love science and I like being involved in research, and my plan for a while has been to get a PhD in Neuroscience and get a career as a research scientist. However, the more I talk to and listen to and read about fields of academia and research, I'm not sure it's right for me. I recently heard about UX and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about it; I've heard so many positive things. Thank you for sharing your journey! I really think I would enjoy working in this field, I think I just have to figure out if I can build the right skill set to get a job in this market, you know? Anyways, great video, with lots of great insights from someone who had a similar start to me!
I am transitioning from a 20+ year career as a healthcare care provider, placing and managing critically ill patients on life support machines. Over time I wasn’t fulfilled, always stressed, when patients died, I took those feelings home with me.. over years. I decided that I wanted to transition into tech, and enrolled in graduate school studying Technology Management. I stumbled upon a UX elective and fell instantly in love with the process. I’m learning Figma, brushing up on some Adobe software, and enrolled in Google UX on Coursera + my university courses. I am currently experiencing the same with ingesting loads of information, but haven’t started designing yet and haven’t applied to any positions. But I like this route of conducting research, as my undergraduate and some parts of graduate studies are heavily research focused. (And I love research so it’s a win-win). Thank you for making this video. I’m late to the party but watching it has been very informative.
Never too late to start! Thanks for sharing your story!! I imagine that job being difficult especially going home with those feelings.