How do you get started in UX?
When it comes to getting your first UX job, there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
As someone who transitioned into UX from a non-design career, I share a unique perspective on quick, actionable things beginners can do to land their first job in this amazing industry.
Click the button below to get a custom strategy on getting your first UX job.
UX Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
UX career posts to start with:
- UX Beginner's Manifesto
- Minimum Viable UX Portfolio
- How to Navigate the Ocean of UX Job Titles
- Complete Guide to UX Resumes and a Free Template
- How to Find a UX Mentor
- 5 Hidden Sources of UX Portfolio Projects
- Should You Pay for a UX Design Course?
- How to evaluate UX jobs at Agencies vs Startups vs Big Companies
- How to Get a UX Job with No Professional UX Experience
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How can I write for UX Beginner?
UX Beginner has a Medium publication called UX School which features articles and UX training from designers, by designers. If you're a writer on Medium, read the submission guidelines to submit your article to the UX School publication.
First, read the submission guidelines to understand the submission process on Medium (it can be a little tricky).
When you're ready use this form to submit your article for review. Easy peasy!
The best way to learn is to teach, and the easiest path to teaching is to write about your learnings. UX School accepts writings from designers around the world from all sorts of backgrounds, who have the opportunity to get their design writing read by more people. Designers who submit articles often get extra exposure for their work through reposting on the UXBeginner blog and email list.
How can I connect with the broader UX community?
Sharing interesting UX articles and announcements.
Tip: after liking the Facebook Page, click the little dropdown arrow and select "Get Notifications." Note that I don't personally approve membership; the group is set up to only approve members who thoughtfully answer questions.
Connect with other UX Designers. Share experiences & resources.
Tip: Read Group Rules. Only considering new members who answer the 3 questions when requesting to join.
How does this blog sustain itself?
99% of the content on this site is free. This website makes a referral fee (at no cost to you) for certain UX courses and bootcamps. For ambitious UX students, I have two types of paid offerings: self-paced UX courses, and 1-on-1 UX career coaching.
I have a number of courses that help designers advance in their UX careers. Individual courses like The Ultimate UX Portfolio Course or Master the UX Interview are available for purchase, or save big with the UX School bundle.
I help designers get unstuck with career pain points like job interviews and creating a compelling case study. With a coach, you get built-in accountability that helps you translate information into action. Here's a link to my UX Career Coaching services.
Oz Chen
Founder of UXBeginner
UX designer & consultant
I'm a career transitioner too.
After founding UXBeginner.com in 2013, I've helped thousands of beginners transition into UX through my writing and courses like UNBOX: The Wireframing Course and Master the UX Interview. My Udemy class The Ultimate UX Portfolio Course has an average 4.5 stars across 1100+ students internationally.
