How did you get started in your role?
I got into design through career counselling, honestly. I'd heard a little about UX design from a friend of a friend, and it sounded cool—especially the possibility of working remotely (this was pre-pandemic, so that was still pretty rare).
At the time, I was on the path to becoming a doctor, and I knew it wasn't going to be a good fit for me. But making the leap was terrifying. Career counselling helped me iron out what I actually needed in a career to feel fulfilled. A few possibilities came up, and web designer was one of them.
With what I already knew about UX and my background as a scientist—I have a degree in biochemistry—I felt confident enough to make the jump. I enrolled in a three-month bootcamp, put together my portfolio, and started applying. Landed my first role about three months later. A lot of hard work, and honestly, a lot of luck.
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