Getting Started in UX: Landing Your First Job and Beyond!

Schedule:
6:30 - 7:00PM Food and Networking
7:00 - 7:45PM Presentation
7:45 - 8:00PM Q&A
8:00-8:30PM More Networking

Are you ready to jump into a new career in UX and have no idea how to get started? Are you finding it hard to get the attention of recruiters and hiring managers? Are you stuck in that crazy “gotta have the experience to get a job but need a job in order to get the experience?” Then have I got the talk for you!

As a hiring manager for multiple companies over the years, Emily Ryan has interviewed and hired a lot of creatives. During that time, Emily pulled together some of the challenges, experiences, and tips on landing that first UX job based on both her experience and that of her fellow hiring managers, especially those here in DC (where finding the right fit has its own unique challenges!)

A message from Emily:
"In my 20 years of experience, I have been fortunate enough to work cross-functionally to solve a variety of digital issues for commercial, federal and state government agencies. I began my career as a web and print designer, then transitioned into a full-stack web and database developer and finally, in the last 8 years, have moved into the User Experience (UX) competency. My unique background means that I am adept at creating solutions that are aesthetically pleasing and are technically feasible. I understand the unique constraints that face designers and developers since I spent many years in both roles prior to moving into UX. Additionally, I have been part of leading high-functioning teams and I have driven those teams to success through increased application and site engagement, growth in sales and revenue, largely through the creation of truly unique technical solutions, with a laser focus on individual professional growth. I enjoy working to help solve some of the most complex problems of our time and I do that by bringing my extensive experience directly to my teams and to my projects.”

Come, listen, ask questions and start your journey… We look forward to seeing you all.