Feb 22, 2022
Danielle Justilien - How a Bootcamp and a strong portfolio can launch your career
In episode 21 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews *Danielle Justilien, a UX Designer at **IBM* who works on software design for IBM's partner experience. Danielle's *early interest in graphic design and her expertise in marketing led her to UX.*
Once Danielle decided to make this change in her career path, she determined her next steps. *She started with a free Bootcamp, extended her network as she learned, perfected her portfolio, and after starting her search for her first job in UX, she quickly landed her position at IBM*. Danielle has tremendous insight into how to get a strong launch into UX Design. During our interview, *Danielle shared what she did to boost her portfolio and set herself up for success in the interview process as she moved into UX Design.
*During our interview with Danielle, you will learn:
👉 How Danielle stumbled into product design
🛠 Taking the Bootcamp route: How she found it, what it offered, and if it prepared her for her first job in UX
💡 Strategies and advice to help you break into UX
🔥 How to create a strong portfolio, with interesting case studies that will attract your future employer
🎯 Improve your interview techniques to land the job you want So happy to have you join us today!
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💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! *Our blog also includes a link to "Danielle's Becoming a Designer Resource List" for aspiring designers!*
Make sure to follow Danielle after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!
* LinkedIn: Danielle Justilien
* Website: https://www.daniellejustdesigns.com
*Other mentioned and additional links for aspiring designers:*
* DesignWorks UX Training Program
* UX HER
* ADPList
* Danielle’s Mentor Ying Yao - helloyingyao.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingyao/
* Hexagon UX Slack channel