Hi Jane, thanks for meeting with me today. I've reviewed your resume, and I must say your experience as a UI Designer is quite impressive! With over 8 years in the field and a strong portfolio of work, what are you hoping to achieve in your career right now?
Hi Alexandre, thank you! I'm looking to advance into a more strategic role, possibly as a Lead UI/UX Designer or even moving towards a managerial position. I want to work on larger projects and maybe at a bigger company where I can further develop my leadership skills.
That sounds like a great plan. Your current role as a Senior UI Designer at Binders already shows you leading a team and collaborating with different departments, which is excellent experience for stepping up. Have you considered how you might leverage your user research skills and design systems expertise in a leadership role?
Definitely. I enjoy conducting user research and implementing design systems, and I think these skills could be beneficial in leading a team to create more cohesive and user-centric designs. I also want to mentor junior designers and help them grow.
That's a valuable focus. Given your background, you could emphasize your experience in achieving a 20% increase in user engagement in your current role. That's a concrete result that demonstrates your impact. Additionally, your role in winning the 2020 UX Design Award can be a strong selling point for your applications.
Yes, I agree. I’ll make sure to highlight those achievements more prominently in my applications and during interviews.
Great. Since you're looking for larger projects, have you thought about which companies you’d like to target or any particular industry that interests you?
I’m interested in the tech industry, especially companies that focus on innovative solutions and prioritize user experience. I’m also open to exploring opportunities in industries like healthcare or finance, where UI design can significantly impact user interaction and accessibility.
Those are all growing fields where your skills could be highly valuable. Networking with professionals in those industries could open up opportunities. I noticed you attended the Interaction Design Foundation Conference. Continuing to attend such events and engaging in online communities like LinkedIn can help you connect with the right people.
That’s a great idea. I’ll focus on expanding my network and maybe even consider speaking at conferences to establish myself as a thought leader in UI design.
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