What a Senior Bilingual UX Researcher at Bixal Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the UX Research Industry
Nicolas, a Senior Bilingual UX Researcher, suggests that undergraduate students interested in UX research explore "plenty of internships" offered by companies or organizations like Tech Fleet. Alternatively, he highlights the value of volunteer opportunities, such as with Code for America, describing this route as providing "direct experience in a UX project" to bolster a resume and interview skills.
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, UX Research, Project Experience, Resume Building
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Nicolas Doyle
Senior Bilingual UX Researcher
Bixal
Bowling Green State University
University of Southern California - Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Pennsylvania State University - Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
Spanish & Other Languages
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Internships are widely available for undergraduate students interested in UX research and can be a great entry point into the field.
2. Organizations like Tech Fleet offer structured programs to help students learn about and gain experience in UX.
3. Volunteer opportunities with organizations such as Code for America can provide valuable practical experience and project work to include on a resume, even without prior professional experience in the field.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
There are plenty of opportunities for undergraduate students interested in UX research. Internships are available that are well-suited for undergraduate students.
Companies offer these internships. There are also organizations like Tech Fleet, specifically organized to provide opportunities for people who want to learn about UX and gain experience in the field.
I also took a route when transitioning into UX: volunteer opportunities with organizations like Code for America. I was looking for direct experience in a UX project to put on my resume and discuss in job interviews.
I found this through Code for America. It's all volunteers working together on various projects. Everyone is in the same boat, new to it, and trying to learn together. Everyone walks away with increased understanding or ability in this specific UX design, development, and research field.