"The Importance of Career Strategy in UX Design" - Goodness Adebayo

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Goodness Adabayo, author of the UX Career Strategy book, discusses her inspiration for writing the book and the importance of mentorship in the UX design field. She emphasizes the need to understand the fundamentals of UX design and how it goes beyond just creating visually appealing designs. Goodness also shares insights on building a portfolio that stands out by solving real problems and telling a compelling story. She highlights the importance of marketing oneself and being present on platforms like LinkedIn to create visibility and attract opportunities. Goodness encourages overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing failure as part of the learning process in UX design. The conversation with Goodness Adabayo focused on continuous learning and a growth mindset in UX design. Goodness shared her experience creating a private group for people who purchased her book and how one person got a job by consistently sharing what she was learning. Goodness emphasized the need to keep posting and sharing knowledge, even if you're not an expert, as it shows your willingness to learn and improve. The conversation also touched on the challenges of imposter syndrome and handling criticism in the design field.
Takeaways:

• Understanding the fundamentals of UX design is crucial for success in the field.
• Building an outstanding portfolio involves solving real problems and telling a compelling story.
• Marketing oneself and being present on platforms like LinkedIn is essential for creating visibility and attracting opportunities.
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing failure as part of the learning process is vital in UX design. Continuous learning is essential in this field, as technology and systems are constantly evolving.
• Consistently sharing what you're learning can help you stand out and increase your chances of getting a job.
• Separating yourself from your designs and focusing on problem-solving can help overcome imposter syndrome and handle criticism.
• Having a growth mindset and being open to learning new skills, such as marketing and branding, can enhance your career prospects in UX design.

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Chương

1. Introduction and Inspiration for Writing the Book (00:00:00)

2. Mastering the Fundamentals of UX Design (00:04:46)

3. Building a Standout Portfolio: Solving Real Problems and Telling Compelling Stories (00:08:12)

4. Creating Visibility and Attracting Opportunities through Marketing (00:11:25)

5. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Failure in UX Design (00:14:55)

6. The Power of Continuous Learning (00:23:12)

7. The Importance of Consistently Sharing Knowledge (00:27:42)