Ui/UX referrals

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Ummm_0k

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Kroger
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Designer with 10+ years in the printing industry. Looking to transition into UX/UI design!
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This is a 2 part question: 1, is anybody willing to help with some referrals for ui/UX roles? I’m looking for entry level/junior roles specifically, as I am transitioning from 10 years of experience as a graphic designer and print production manager.

2: how exactly are the referrals useful?? I see ppl asking and receiving them all the time, but I have filled out many applications so far and don’t see a field to input that or anything. How does one actually use the referral?? (Please excuse the ignorance, have not applied for a job in over a decade 🤷🏼‍♀️)

LCOL, looking for mostly remote roles
TC: 40k
YOE: 10

Also let me know if you’re willing to connect on LinkedIn and I will send you a dm so we can connect! Thanks

#tech #Ui/UXdesign

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    crwT17

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    crwT17
    I don’t work anywhere big enough for referrals to matter so I’m not much help there, sorry. I would generally say that referrals can guarantee you get the first interview - companies want their employees recommending people to help them find quality candidates quicker so they almost always will at least speak to the referral.

    At bigger companies like Google, Meta, etc these can be very important to even getting a shot at interviewing. Those are probably the referrals you see passed around the most on apps like this. If you’re looking to jump to one of the giant companies, it probably is worth trying to get one of these referrals.

    I think it’s important to note you don’t need referrals to get a job - I’ve never had a referral for the job offers I’ve gotten in UX. But if you’re struggling to get your foot in the door they can be the push you need sometimes. On a smaller scale - try asking family and friends if any of their companies are hiring in UX and get referrals that way. Most companies have a referral program these days ( something like - if you get hired and stay 6 months they get $$$ for referring you).

    On another note, did you do any work in digital design as a graphic designer or was it all print? If you did digital design you may not need to start with a junior role - but I would recommend some kind of UX certificate, Boot Camp, or degree. Ex graphic designer here, been in UX/product design ~5 years now. Got my masters in UX and jumped into mid level directly.
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      WSse14

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      Sure, feel free to shoot me a DM.
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      Ummm_0k

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      Kroger
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      Designer with 10+ years in the printing industry. Looking to transition into UX/UI design!
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      Ok thanks, just sent!
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