Why you're struggling to get a UX job

[@krzysztofamoras4737]

Hey Morgan. I watched a lot of videos about UX but your advices are different. 😀 This video especially has a great value for me. I think it is very important that you are highlighting to be focused on your personal skills and don't let yourself be distracted, especially with the videos which show how much you can't do and you automatically lower your self-esteem. Like you don't have to be a perfect UI designing machine to be a successful UX designer unless this is the main point of interest for you. What I also appreciated is that you said about focusing on getting your own case study. Showing that you got your hand dirty and show that you are problem-solving focused person. Hearing this is way more important that rocking portfolio with some beautifully designed products helped me to believe in my strong sides. Thank you.♥️

[@MorganUX]

I'm so happy that you found the video helpful! Best of luck to you!

[@StrikeDemonX]

Thanks, gonna watch vaexperience videos. I currently looking for a UX/UI designer job for 7 months after graduating from a bootcamp.

[@sarahanthony3273]

What would you recommend for someone over 30 who doesn't have the 4 years degree, in the process of a career change to UX design, what would be the path you recommend, education wise? I've done a lot of research and I want to invest in the right education to learn the right way, I've learned it's more broad than most people advertise so I feel like bootcamps might not be enough or maybe i could do that in conjunction with something else ? I would really value your advice!

[@mattylmao7252]

This was amazing, thank you for providing this information, very grateful for creators like you balancing their jobs and giving back at the same time

[@MorganUX]

Thank you so much for your support! I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

[@burkpowell]

This is the Best Video i've seen as far as insight goes. You gave me, personally a bit of clarity in my career pivot from Sales. Amazing pragmatic approach! this is great advice on how to actually get hired. I dig it.. ty for your content. am editing my portfolio site rn in accordance with gettin dirty lol. I've gotten dirty tbh with my projects, just not been fully honest or gotten in the weeds with my struggles in solving problems with how i present. I was all about presenting through Rose-colored glass. This is an easy fix for me. it's just a matter of talking about/ highlighting my process struggles. I do enjoy a good fantasy/concept project, but when it comes to the real stuff---honestly, i don't adhere to the perfect UX process. I've got my eye on the prize, and the dang solution---the process never matters to me! do a bit of research, solve pain points, PROVIDE A VIABLE solution that can be handed off to dev. thats my process if i hav one. knowhatimean? thanks again! GREAT content. u spoke my language! I appreciate u

[@MorganUX]

I'm so happy you found it helpful! I definitely added too much flare and cool-factor to my first few projects, when I started opening myself up to challenges and failure is when I started to shine! Glad you're following the same path :)

[@Drafs2099]

Hey, I’ve been meaning to ask in terms of our broad spec of skills. Is CSS and HTLM something we should familiarize ourselves with much like coding, where it’s not practical, but is important to know where we draw the lines within the confinements of the devs ? Or are they actually something we practically have to use ? Like I.e Figma. Thanks in advance !! Good luck on the house 🍁🙏🏾

[@MorganUX]

So I personally have never NEEDED to know any coding in order to communicate with my developers, but jobs generally see it as a bonus! So I wouldn't stress, but if you have the time it doesn't hurt to familiarize yourself. I recommend Scrimba!

[@Drafs2099]

@@MorganUX thank you

[@IUSTITA]

Morgan, thank you!

[@camilaoh7552]

Hi, I love your videos they are so transparent and real, and I have one question that makes me struggle a lot let's say I'm doing a personal idea case study out of my boot camp how did you find users to the research part? do you invest money? I'm just wondering what UX designers who are getting started do this.

[@MorganUX]

I personally invested money in SurveyMonkey. I also recruited people from my personal Instagram (did Instagram polls and stuff) as well as Facebook groups and Reddit threads. It definitely brought my project to another level to have that data. Depending on how niche your users are, you could recruit from your personal life.

[@camilaoh7552]

@@MorganUX Amazing. Thank you so much for the advice this helps a lot!

[@MorganUX]

@@camilaoh7552 no problem! Best of luck!

[@bareedee2560]

👍

[@jfish032]

Ooo snap, thanks! This was helpful and encouraging.

[@zachdavies9047]

Amazing video Morgan, really appreciate all the help and Insight! Keep it up with all these high quality videos 😊

[@Elrykkstorm]

Great content ❤

[@MorganUX]

Thank you!

[@ghettobori6382]

I was researching a lot of what career paths I wanted to go in for days because im certified in html, css, javascript. And UI/UX designing was what caught my high. Im thinking of getting a bachelors degree for UI/UX

[@MorganUX]

That's awesome, best of luck!

[@bridgettebecerra4864]

the coffee sip 🤣

[@cj22000]

Thanks so much for all the info you put on this page!! I was looking into UX but then came across UI developer/front end developer - would you say this is something that’s in demand or good to learn for someone who’s more visual/prefers UI more?

[@MorganUX]

I'm honestly not sure how in-demand UI developers are, but it seems like developers are always in demand! I would go with what you're interested in thought, so there are a lot of UX designers who are UI focused - their job is to make the experience usable from a visual perspective. If you're interested in coding then go the front-end developer/UI developer route. But you can always see what's in demand by doing a search on LinkedIn.

[@cj22000]

@@MorganUX Sounds good, thank you!

[@rababelimrani-jx9bc]

Amazing video, thanks a lot

[@MorganUX]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@kiwimorado]

This is gold, thank you so much.

[@MorganUX]

So glad you found this helpful!

[@MrOriginal_]

Thank you so much hope you feel better

[@MorganUX]

Thank you! :)

[@katolakehinde7141]

I can relate to the house of the dragon part😌

[@MorganUX]

House of the Dragon was on my mind... still is...

[@tsenguunchinzorig3908]

very very helpful! Subscribed!

[@MorganUX]

Thank you so much for the subscription! :)

[@dedrox3d491]

I cant watch it more than 10 min XDXD you are just staring at my soul!

[@MorganUX]

Hahahaha

[@arthurzhu795]

Same reason why this channel struggling to get views