UX COACHING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Are you an underrepresented undergraduate senior or recent undergraduate alumni looking to break into the industry? Take advantage of our 2022 UX Career Coaching Scholarship Program!
The Why
The Diversity “Problem”
It is no secret, the Design industry has a diversity problem. During my journey into UXR and even now, I quickly realized I was “The Only”. I asked myself why am I the only one who looked like me? Why didn’t I know about UXR earlier? Why don’t more people like me know about this 6-figure position?
The How
Why does the gap exist?
From my experience in HR and UXR, I’ve seen this problem stem from three areas.
Tech companies often focus on UX recruitment in engineering schools when many UX Research professionals are typically social science majors.
Candidates count themself out because they believe they need a degree in UX or a Masters / PhD, when many UXR come from all walks of life, thus emphasizing the misconceptions around minimum vs preferred qualifications.
Prospective candidates are not taught the strategies behind breaking into the industry. From resume critiques to effective interview techniques and even impactful research portfolio designs, there is a knowledge gap of how to properly prepare for UX Research interviews. As a result, talent misses the opportunity to effectively communicate their qualifications to hiring managers.
The Solution
The Scholarship Program
The program offers 5 free 1:1 UX career coaching sessions that can cover:
Creating an action plan/ strategy for approaching the job search
Resume workshopping
Interview preparation
Portfolio creation & review
General mentorship
Negotiating job offers
To be eligible you must be a current college senior or recent grad, live in the U.S. identify with an underrepresented and/or marginalized group and be interested in pursuing a career in UX.
Please note: Sessions are not on a set schedule or program. We leave it up to you to decide when you want to meet and what you’d like to cover in the sessions