UX portfolio is NOT enough. DO THIS!

[@saraalessi358]

Thank you Michal for these amazing content! I am starting now my journey into UX/UI and about to complete my portfolio. As a junior I am freaking out about all the things that I still need to learn but thanks to your content I am getting there little by little 😊

[@mathumcube2202]

Such great advice. As an introvert, networking with others is so daunting at times. But ill put myself out there✨👌🏾

[@MalewiczHype]

I'm an introvert too, I know how hard it can be, especially to reach out to people on your own - but keep this in mind - most people out there in this industry are VERY nice people and very warm and welcoming :) It's worth stepping a little out of the comfort zone and gaining some new friends :)

[@Sol2223]

@@MalewiczHype Nice comment; it encourages introverted people like me to move forward! I'm following much of your advice. For me, there is no day without studying and practicing. I hope one day I will feel the confidence to show you my work. Thank you very much. I love this channel.

[@wrdj3094]

I always think to network last or never... This video is what I needed since I'm so close to pushing out my portfolio to get a UX job. I'm excited to put these tips into practice and use the best advice from Michal, have fun while doing it.

[@MalewiczHype]

Definitely! The good part about networking is that you can start well before having any portfolio or projects, just find the right groups / people and start interacting with them - you can learn from their projects as well :) Good luck!

[@rosab6259]

I absolutely agree about the networking part. I've known a couple of companies that skip candidates and jump right into referrals. It's good to network. Thank you Mike for the awesome video!

[@MalewiczHype]

Well said! Even when it's not referrals it's usually referrals anyway, just subconscious ;) I've seen some people in our community do it with amazing success in the last few weeks and that made me feel super happy :)

[@rosab6259]

@@MalewiczHype I'm taking my sweet time now but I'll make you proud one day. I remember you saying you don't believe in gurus but you are my UX guru. Forget about Don Norman 😏

[@MalewiczHype]

Don Who? ;-)

[@tranquified]

Thank you Michal for posting these amazing contents...as a junior designer we get tons of motivation and guidance through you and your videos Thank you for everything and i promise I'll keep on striving to be a great Designer like you someday soon

[@abariabayomi5296]

Grateful for this information, will put this to work 😁

[@TheBigperm9]

The more I learn about the industry the more it seems an impossible task. I’m really not sure my boot camp will actually do anything for me in the end. It seems more like I will need to do freelance to build the experience necessary. Looking forward to the video today. Very interested in what you have to say

[@MalewiczHype]

Don't worry about it, we're here to help and with that help it will get easier and easier :)

[@sailor1763]

I realized that when I researched boot camps. You walk away with a certificate, a portfolio, and a mentor. But you honestly can get/make/have all three of these for free or for way less in many cases, it just takes more effort and more dedication. Which to me is more impressive and telling to the kind of person you are vs. someone who just went to a bootcamp. Just my opinion. I've never been in a bootcamp, and honestly, I can't afford it, so I am definitely biased.

[@mikeyohann4263]

Truly Insightful and motivational. Thank you on the networking content, your clarity is calming.

[@MalewiczHype]

I appreciate that!

[@labanlefleur1512]

Thanks man, really good advice and it gave me encourgement.

[@MalewiczHype]

Glad to hear it!

[@paulorinze2786]

As more as i do my research I find out that the BootCamp is only the top of the iceberg, there's really hard work in the journey to getting a UX/UI position... But thank you for all the valuable lessons that you share here on KZbin, looking forward to connecting with you on other platforms.

[@MalewiczHype]

Welcome! :)

[@abdoo3301]

Watched this today, and your networking thing is I absolutely agree with, so much. Something which I learnt and implemented, before too. Got a bit overwhelmed but gonna try it again now that you have mentioned it 😉 thanks for all the work you put out ♥️

[@MalewiczHype]

Definitely - it's 100% needed to stand out so the sooner you start the better the results :)

[@lesliesanchez3421]

Love the quality of your content! What's your secret to being so pro? 😄Greetings from Peru!

[@MalewiczHype]

Secret is getting a good source of information and then practicing a lot! :)

[@SkArifHossain]

Never thought LinkedIn could be crucial for networking! Thanks for enlightening on this 🥰

[@MalewiczHype]

It has a pretty vibrand community of people and some of the people around this channel are sharing their work there with great success :) Definitely worth a try, even with all its shortcomings.

[@dwojczuk1]

Hi Michał! Nice to see you again! 😊

[@MalewiczHype]

Hello there! Yes, I'm back, although not fully back mentally, but there will be regular videos again :)

[@bravemoon2124]

Thank you for this insightful video 🙂 this is something I’d never known myself 🧡

[@MalewiczHype]

Glad it was helpful! Are you going to start networking now? :)

[@agostinhotaylormambo1489]

Thanks Man . Realy nice content..

[@MalewiczHype]

Cheers! Are you doing any networking right now?

[@olanowacka]

super insightful as always, thank you for making this video!

[@MalewiczHype]

I hope to inspire people to meet other designers, it can be magical :)

[@Wali--3d]

I do networking on Twitter and Instagram. Both give amazing results. ❣️

[@MalewiczHype]

Congrats! Any tips you can share?

[@Wali--3d]

@@MalewiczHype yeah on Twitter many professionals can reply to us. following one person gives suggestions pf other people so follow them all then try to interact with more and more people retweet the tweets and reply someone tweets. For Instagram be consistent in posting things and share others work on your story and mention them it's a good way of interaction. If you're work os really good you can tag people on your posts many people reply us. Most important be consistent

[@natalie-taylor]

Huh, adding an emoji before your name is an interesting tip! Although, I'm not too sure which one I'd use. I'll have to think on that one 🤔 :P

[@MalewiczHype]

Haha! I really love people writing "Hi 👨🏻‍💻!" and offering to sell me something right away. LinkedIn is a nightmare really with all the scamy selling, but it does work for junior designers very well - better than I expected as some of our little slack success stories led me to making this video in the first place :)

[@tonychima564]

Hey Michal, thanks so much. I have been watching plenty of your KZbin videos and now getting your course. I have a question. I am a medical student who also love design. I have had about 2yrs experience in motion design, but realize it's not really my stuff, and I am transitioning into Ux/Ui and currently deep into my Google Course. Isn't it conflicting to put my medical background in my LinkedIn while looking for Ux job. I feel it may be a turn-off to recruiters

[@sailor1763]

Could you make a video on how to network and how to communicate in these instances? For me, this will be my biggest hurdle out of them all. I am willing to put in the effort to learn, grow, make mistakes and build a portfolio that is actually able to compete. But I have an issue with I guess impostor syndrome. I went to a technical college for my LPN, my job history is all over and I don't have a background in design or a bachelor's. This makes it way more intimating for me to reach out because I feel as though people will just look over me immediately as I am definitely a risky hire. I know I will need to overcome this in order to even apply to jobs, so it's probably better to start trying to network now, before fall, when I estimate me applying to entry-level UX jobs.

[@MalewiczHype]

Don't worry about degrees, practically nobody is looking at formal education when hiring - your portfolio is where it's at! I can try to show a bit more specific examples on how to leave feedback on online projects to start getting recognition - definitely something to consider.

[@sarroora]

Awesome advice, thank you!

[@MalewiczHype]

You're so welcome! What's your main networking strategy? :)

[@sarroora]

@@MalewiczHype Networking IS my weak point. Nearly none of my colleagues or acquaintances work in the industry, and where I live there are not many opportunities at all. Which is why I'm trying to find options online!

[@MalewiczHype]

Definitely! Just make new, online friends :) People are really VERY warm and welcoming in this industry :)

[@manjumohan3531]

Could you make a video about the future of UX if technology such as Neuralink replaces computer interfaces?

[@MalewiczHype]

Good idea, I actually had something similar in mind already :)

[@TacoRemixx]

Great video as always!

[@MalewiczHype]

Glad you enjoyed! Any plans to start networking? :)

[@TacoRemixx]

@@MalewiczHype absolutely! Genuinely just trying a way to fit into this space, eventually feeling worthy enough for solid contributions. You’ve been down this road you know 😁

[@superluxuryofficial]

Thank you a lot! I love this

[@MalewiczHype]

You're welcome 😊

[@lifeshorts9059]

Just when I thought it was enough 😅

[@MalewiczHype]

Sooo-rrry ;-)

[@jamie8367]

I honestly think it's messed up how tough it is to break into this industry.

[@MalewiczHype]

It is tough, but not impossible and people in our community are proving that it works with the right approach - that's one of the reasons for this video too :)

[@etherean369]

Which is the best course to invest in on a tight budget ?

[@MalewiczHype]

That depends on what you want to learn. For UX basics / fundamentals I'd say the google UX course. For UI - check out my courses, as they have the best value to quality ratio :-)

[@thehunter9795]

Hello i want to ask you some questions 1 how can i know my level in UI is good or not. 2 i used figma in browser and i use ubuntu. I can't install fonts from any resources 💔 Just i use google fonts.. Thats is all and i am sorry about my english is not good hope you understand my questions 💖😅

[@MalewiczHype]

1. Share it with people and you'll start seeing how their feedback changes over time :) 2. For starters that's enough, my favorite Google font is Plus Jakarta Sans - and it's more than enough at the beginning.

[@thehunter9795]

@@MalewiczHype thanks 💖💖💖

[@solihatsalahudeen9830]

Please can I use UI only to get job is it better to learn both UI and UX. I am just starting and I am confused

[@MalewiczHype]

You can both do UX and UI, or just UI - there are many roles in companies when just UI is more than enough :)

[@solihatsalahudeen9830]

@@MalewiczHype thank you so much

[@aplutypus7599]

I hate networking but I know it's important... it still sucks

[@MalewiczHype]

Yeah, I'm not the most people person myself either and it's super uncomfortable but necessary.

[@whatTheblue]

I really admire you a lot and u always give me like and reply in twitter (sorry if you don't get me now cause I'm not consistent in my social media)

[@MalewiczHype]

Thank you! I try to show people I'm there for them, it can be difficult sometimes (with limited time) but at least that's my goal :)

[@whatTheblue]

@@MalewiczHype And you are actually doing great, just keep being awesome 😉

[@MalewiczHype]

Thank you!