UX Disruption Aaron Houghton

In this episode, I'm walking you through acing your UX Design interview and land the job of your dreams.

What is up everybody, my name is Aaron Houghton and this is The UX Disruption Radio, and today I want to share with you 7 tips for succeeding in an interview for UX design.

This is a really important topic because there are so many people who don't know what they're doing when it comes to interviews.

They go into these things not knowing what they should do or say, which makes them look really bad and inexperienced.

So in this episode, we're going to cover everything from what clothes you should wear--to the best questions that will make sure that the interviewer knows just how good of a fit you would be for their company.




Do your research on the company
Prepare a portfolio of past work and be ready to show it off
Dress professionally, but not too formally
Arrive on time with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Stay calm and confident throughout the interview- even if it's not going well! Remember: You're there because someone wants to hire you and think that you'll be great for them!
Be confident in what you know about the job and how well you can do it
Make sure that any questions you have for the interviewer are answered before they leave (i.e., when is this position available?) Ask questions about what's expected from employees in this role- don't be afraid to ask! This will help you make an informed decision if this is a good fit or not for you



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With the exponential increase in design-centric startups, there is no shortage of demand for your UX/UI services. But how do you distinguish yourself from others who offer similar service? One way to charge 10X more than what you're currently charging comes down to one word: value. When marketing and selling a product or service, it's not always about price but instead knowing that value they get out of their investment is a smart decision and will create lasting results.

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Creating your own business allows designers space freedom from any limitations set upon them, meaning they have opportunities available without limits like being restricted about what project will be taken up next, so their creative minds may roam free while also giving themselves access to an endless supply of designing experience.

The UX design industry is booming and the demand for qualified professionals has never been higher. The problem is, most designers don't have the time to devote to finding a new job because they are too busy working on current projects. What if there was a way to find and apply for jobs without having to spend any of your free time? That's where VA services come in! VA service providers can help you find work that fits your skillset by searching through listings on reputable job boards like Indeed and Monster, and then apply on your behalf.

UX Design Bootcamps: Worth It Or Not?

So you want to become a UX designer but you're not sure if it's worth the investment or if there are other options? 

In this episode, I'll be giving you my opinion on whether UX design bootcamps are worth it and what your options for learning UX design are.

Are they worth the money? My opinion is 100% yes!

I believe that if someone wants to learn how to become a good UX designer then investing in an immersive course would be their best option.

As long as you treat your UX Design bootcamp seriously and you actually absorb the information and actually apply yourself on a daily basis, then you will learn to excel at UX design.

In this episode, I share tips for getting your dream UX/UI Design job as a new junior designer. 
1) First and foremost, learn about the design process from start to finish so you can prove that you're not just there to execute someone else's vision or make sure things look pretty - you have ideas of your own! 
2) Work on projects outside of work hours. Showing that you want to be better at what you do will only make them want to hire you more! 
3) Take initiative in sharing your thoughts with others who are working in the field. It'll show that not only do YOU care about being great at what you do, but also how much you care about what you do.