Watch this before doing a UX design bootcamp

[@toschaferguson5749]

I'm looking at a place like Career foundry or Designlab or USF's bootcamp. USF is quite a bit more. I can't decide!

[@MorganUX]

So sorry I didn't see this sooner! I will just say from my personal experience that I have not heard great things about bootcamps that are connected to universities. That doesn't mean USF's isn't good or that something like CF is better, that's just my personal experience.

[@Idkdustin]

What would you say to someone who isn't great at talking to people? Is this a good career? I would be comfortable conducting research , but something like pitching ideas or something to that effect scares me a bit. Thanks for the video it was informative and I appreciate you talking plainly

[@MorganUX]

Every designer I’ve met is an introvert. Speaking skills take time to build, if you’re going in as a junior designer it is something you’ll grow into. You’d be surprised how well you can speak about something you feel passionately about.

[@kidalovelace]

You should look into the Toastmasters Club. They have many locations. It’s basically a club to help adults improve their public speaking skills. They sometimes have mock presentations and interviews. My college is partnered with them so I plan to take advantage of that, as I suffer from extreme performance anxiety, but I want to work in the business world after college.

[@MsEssance]

Girl, you are speaking straight facts! I am learning UX from the Google course and I needed to hear this. Thank you for telling the truth! :)

[@MorganUX]

So happy you found it helpful!

[@ayu_anime]

I noticed you replied to every single comment in this video, so I want to say thanks on everyone behalf lol,,cheers to you :)

[@MorganUX]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Nadine-bx2dg]

I can't afford bootcamps at all :/ Would the Google UX course alongside other online sources ( books, youtube tutorials etc.) be a good alternative path?

[@MorganUX]

In my personal opinion, less is more. Focus on the Google UX course and apply it to projects. Reach out to small businesses and apply what you learn. That's just my opinion, though!

[@Nadine-bx2dg]

@@MorganUX Thank you so much, that's what I'm doing now!

[@BeauLaFrenchie]

Can you make a video on how to make a case study?

[@MorganUX]

I actually started a series (that I will be uploading the next part of soon) about how to make your first case study. Here is the first one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ini5qXuJaLF4f9k

[@TonyBullard]

Thanks for your insights. I appreciate your honesty and transparency.

[@MorganUX]

So happy to hear you found this helpful!

[@mikerodriguez413]

So much rambling. I wish people that make these videos would plan and edit the content better. There might be great information here, but it is hard to listen through the rambling

[@MorganUX]

Hi Mike, sorry you didn't like the video or find it helpful. I do say within the first 30 seconds that this is a casual, non-scripted video that is more conversational based on questions I had been getting recently. I am a full-time designer and a part-time grad student - so I do my best to help aspiring UX designers with the time that I have. I hope that even though I wasn't able to meet your needs, you were able to find the information you need elsewhere. Best of luck!

[@mikerodriguez413]

I am sorry to be so blunt. I saw several similar videos in a row that were all very conversational and unorganized and it gets frustrating as a viewer to have to struggle to get information. I am trying to find out 1. Are bootcamps a “scam”. One online review I read, said that particular bootcamp was made of LinkedIn videos that someone can access for $40/mo, and the bootcamp was selling access to the same videos for thousands more. 2. What bootcamps have live teachers and set times. 3. How can I tell which bootcamps have better instructional videos? And more questions like this. There is a lot of controversy surrounding bootcamps right now. They are unregulated. They make deals with top Universities to use the University’s name, and then promise students job opportunities and charge the students a lot of money. There are many people calling on the government to get involved because of the lies bootcamps are telling people and the aggressive sales tactics they are using to get people to pay. I think people want to know, are the specific bootcamps good at teaching? Are the videos good, is the production good, is the material presented in a way that is easy to understand, is the bootcamp just reusing some videos that the student can access somewhere else for much cheaper, are there live instructors teaching a class? Am I better of using Udemy and Coursera? These are the questions I am trying to find answers to. And I have been forced to sit through so many videos of people storytelling to not even get those questions answered.

[@MorganUX]

@@mikerodriguez413 I don't have a problem with bluntness, it's more about the delivery - but I understand you're frustrated. If you're watching small channels like mine, chances are that they get asked questions by viewers who want to hear their experience. Content creation is really time-consuming, and we aren't professionals. If you need specific questions answered, asking them in the comments is usually successful because smaller channels tend to respond to comments more frequently (or at least I do). 1. Are bootcamps a scam? I'm not really qualified to answer this. My bootcamp wasn't a scam - I got a job. There are lots of people who get jobs from bootcamps. If you're looking at bootcamps and aren't sure, I recommend reaching out to people directly on LinkedIn to ask about their experiences. There is also social credit for more popular bootcamps that you can probably assume aren't a scam (CareerFoundry, Springboard, DesignLab, GeneralAssembly). Are there scams out there? Of course, this industry isn't regulated and bootcamps aren't accredited. 2. What bootcamps have live teachers and set times? Again, this wasn't my experience. I specifically chose a bootcamp that was asynchronous and self-paced. 3. How can I tell which bootcamps have better instructional videos? If you find a bootcamp that meets your other needs, the best way is to reach out to graduates or current students to ask about their experiences. There's also usually a 30-day refund policy for more bootcamps, so you could always try some out. If you want to know more about the quality of the bootcamps then reaching out to students/alumni of bootcamps you're interested in directly is probably your best bet. I don't have the ability to try out a bunch of bootcamps - only talk about my experience with the bootcamp I did choose. Sorry you feel like you've been forced to sit through storytelling - but that's essentially what these channels are. We are telling stories of our experiences. I wish you the best in finding what you're looking for!

[@mikerodriguez413]

Thank you so much for your response! It was very helpful

[@MorganUX]

@@mikerodriguez413 no problem, Mike. If you have any other questions always feel free to ask in the comments.

[@NautankiMom]

I am planning to do ux ui Bootcamp by University of Toronto - School of continuing studies. It’s an expensive course and I want to make sure I am investing in right place. Although I have worked on websites directly or indirectly in all my past jobs (I am a communications specialist)I haven’t been able to crack a job in this field. I have some knowledge n have worked in several websites n would love to enhance my knowledge n create a killer portfolio. Look forward to advise :) and inputs, keep it raw n real ! Thanks

[@MorganUX]

Investing in education will always be worth it as long as it matches your learning style and you can apply that knowledge to real-life projects. Best of luck with your course!

[@joeykrikorian]

I've been researching bootcamps a lot lately and going through your back-catalogue - I really appreciate your candor with all this information. I'm down to deciding between CF and Springboard; can I ask why you chose CF over something like Springboard? I guess besides the difference in tuition. (sorry if you addressed this in a past video and I missed it)

[@MorganUX]

Hi Joey! I wound up picking CareerFoundry because I liked that the bootcamp was broken up into three courses: Intro, Immersion (the bulk of it), and a specialty course of your choosing. The ability to specialize in something at the end was really appealing to me, I could choose between a course in UI design, Voice UI, or front-end development. I wound up choosing UI design, which I ironically didn't even finish! I definitely don't regret my choice though.

[@joeykrikorian]

@@MorganUX Great! Thanks for the info and taking the time to answer my question! I really appreciate it

[@MorganUX]

@@joeykrikorian No problem, best of luck in your UX journey! :)

[@Ermeeee]

Thank you very much for your advice. Very helpful.

[@MorganUX]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching :)

[@user-vk2ei5ze4y]

Hi Morgan! Thank you so much for your video. I am a recent graduate (with a degree that is not related to design) and currently looking for entry-level UX jobs. I am having a hard time landing a job (or even getting interviews), so recently I've been considering a bootcamp. However, I am not a complete beginner- I took a few courses in school (UX research, UI design, HCI) and completed a few projects. Right now I am polishing my portfolio using those projects (+ personal projects) to make myself more marketable. Do you think it would be still worth it for me to join the bootcamp?

[@MorganUX]

I would hold off on the bootcamp to save yourself some $. Instead - make sure to include your design projects on your resume as your featured section. If your projects were for businesses, make sure to add that as work experience! You can also add your relevant classes under the education section of your resume.

[@user-vk2ei5ze4y]

@@MorganUX thank you! Should I include school projects to my resume?? They were just group ux research/design projects so I didn't include them on my resume

[@user-vk2ei5ze4y]

Also, is the majority of other designers in your team/in your company in general have a ux/hci degree? (especially master’s) Ive heard that most (entry-junior level) ux professionals in large companies have master’s degree these days🥲

[@MorganUX]

Regarding the school projects - I would maybe do some testing. You could have two resumes, one has the projects under their own “projects” section and the other could have you projects under “education”. Regarding the degrees, I am the most junior person on my team. All of my teammates have years of experience and generally have design-related degrees or have career-hopped within the company if they studied something unrelated. You definitely shouldn’t need a masters degree for a junior position, and being overqualified educationally without work experience can actually take you out of the running for a lot of positions because it’s a weird in-between.

[@user-vk2ei5ze4y]

@@MorganUX ah i see. Thank you so much! You cleared up a lot of questions I had :) I've been seriously considering preparing for a master's program as I've been so discouraged to even apply to jobs these days as all I'm getting are rejection letters haha🥲 I was wondering if maybe I am too unqualified education or degree-wise.. I will keep polishing my portfolio and applying for jobs! Ty for your help

[@stellapapanikolaou8475]

Thank you for this video! So helpful!

[@MorganUX]

I'm so glad!

[@Christian-ql4vw]

Thank you

[@Neptune466]

I have a Masters in General Psych --- so many people are telling me I don't need to do a BootCamp because I have a "UX-adjacent" degree. But I have been in the arts my whole life, then did psych thinking I would go to therapist route...I realized I liked the research and learning but the actual therapist side felt very triggering and I really don't want to live the world of trauma or where I have life-and-death responsibility. I have zero experience in tech. I have been doing the assessment for General Assembly because -- as you said -- one has to be honest with themselves about their learning style. My ADHD is not conducive to self-directed learning. GA is, however, one of the most expensive boot camps. But I appreciate the commentary on the ROI. It sounds like a lot of money -- but compared to another year leading to counseling licensure, it's a drop in the bucket (well-- 15K compared to 50 K in loans). Thanks, this helped solidify my desire to go GA - provided I pass the assessment and am accepted ;)

[@MorganUX]

Congrats on putting yourself first! The sunk cost fallacy is so real - super happy for you for not sticking with something that makes you unhappy. Best of luck to you in your journey! :)

[@MasterFloop]

Hi morgan! Happy if found you :) I am also a UX Designer in the Fintech space! I would be curious if your work has similar limitations to my own. Since banking is so regulated, I find that a lot of the tools that other UX designers use and talk about on youtube are just not available to me. Things like , Notion, Trello, uxresearch apps etc... I was curious if it is a similar situation for you? and if so how you navigate that world?

[@MorganUX]

I personally don't have limitations due to the industry, it's more about consistency throughout the company. So I am *technically* limited to the tools that are accepted company-wide.

[@Areous]

Hi Morgan amazing video. Would love to have a talk with you on twitter. Amazing video

[@MorganUX]

Thanks so much for your support! Unfortunately I am not on Twitter, but I always answer my comments :)