From Fashion Designer To UX Analyst | A Career Change Journey
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 Published On Aug 24, 2023

🌟 Ready for a career transformation story? Meet Bridget Wu! 🌟

From the working as a fashion designer in heart of New York City’s fashion scene to becoming a Senior UX Analyst at Accenture, Bridget shares her inspirational journey of pivoting her career from fashion to UX Design.👗 ➡️ 🖥️

In this video, Bridget shares her career change transformation — and how CareerFoundry's UX Design career change program propelled her into a fulfilling Senior UX Analyst role in NYC. 🚀

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🕒 Jump right into:

Bridget's pre-career life in fashion (00:44) 👠
The ‘aha’ moment that drew her to UX (02:20) 💡
Her transformative experience with CareerFoundry's dual mentorship model (11:04) 🎓
Job-hunting tips from her career specialist (17:58) 🌐
And finally, what life in her dream job feels like now (15:09) 🌈
Wondering how to juggle family, work, and study? Bridget’s got you covered (06:36)!
Curious about the real impact of having a mentor? Bridget spills the tea on invaluable advice that supercharged her career (10:35). 👩‍🏫

Switching careers can feel overwhelming, but Bridget's story is proof that with the right program and mentors, you can do it too. So, whether you're eyeing the tech industry or just need some career-change courage, this video is your roadmap to success! 🗺️

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Full video breakdown and chapters 👇

00:00 - An Introduction To Bridget's Career Change Story
00:44 - Bridget's Professional Background Pre-Career Change
02:20 - What Made Bridget Consider Ux Design?
02:46 - What Did Bridget's Typical Day Look Like In The Fashion Industry?
03:45 - What Made Bridget Think UX Design Was A Good Fit For Her?
04:52 - Why CareerFoundry?
06:36 - Was Bridget Working Or Studying While Career Changing?
07:30 - What Would Bridget Say To People Thinking Of Undertaking A Career Change?
09:05 - What Did A Typical Day As A CareerFoundry Student Look Like?
09:39 - What Was Bridget's Relationship With Her CareerFoundry Mentor And Tutor Like?
10:35 - Which Piece Of Advice From Bridget's Mentor Has Helped Her The Most In Her Career So Far?
11:04 - How Impactful Was CareerFoundry's Dual Mentorship Model On Her Career Change Journey?
11:59 - Which CareerFoundry Specialization Did Bridget Do And Why?
12:41 - What Was Bridget's Portfolio Project?
13:39 - 3 Tips For People Looking To Career Change Into Tech
14:20 - Is There Anything Bridget Would Have Done Differently With Her Career Change?
15:09 - What Does A Typical Day Look Like Now In Bridget's New Career?
15:56 - How Different Is Her Current To Her Previous Career?
16:56 - How Long Did It Take Bridget To Find Her First Job?
17:58 - Did Her Career Specialist Share Any Specific Tips With Her?
18:10 - Which Transferable Skills Was She Able To Leverage During Her Job Search?
18:48 - What Was The Interview Process Like For Her New Role?
19:38 - How Did Bridget's Career Specialist Support Her During The Job Search?
20:12 - What Did It Feel Like When The First Job Offer Came Through?
21:00 - What's Next For Bridget In Her Career?
22:22 - The Career Change Experience Summed Up In One Word...
22:54 - Bridget's New Career Summed Up In One Word...
23:02 - The Future Of UX Design
23:10 - Is It Still A Good Time To Career Change Into UX?

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