The ins-and-outs of building a career in tech, gaining experience from a mentor, and getting your feet with with coaching.
Can’t decide on a career? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals held “an average of 10.8 jobs from ages 18 to 42” throughout their professional career, with over 60% of those job changes taking place between the ages of 18-27.
Don’t know what to major in? The tug-of-war between doing what you love vs. what gets you paid probably sits at the top of your list of things to consider.
Mentorship can undoubtedly be an important way to offer support to someone and radically affect their life. At the same time, this mentorship can help create stronger bonds between mentors and mentees beyond hierarchical relations.
Nilesh is one of our most experienced mentors. With almost two years on the platforms, he has held dozens of mentees’ hands during their journey and knows exactly what it takes to break down a big goal in digestible pieces.
When choosing a mentor, you first need to ask yourself this one important question: What are the qualities of a good mentor for my specific needs?
Breaking into the design world can be a tricky business. Whether you are fresh out of grad school, or going for a career change later on in life, landing that first design job can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task.
What’s the difference between a teacher vs a mentor? Both may be related to personal development, but I’d argue that they are quite different.
Finding a UX mentor is one of the best ways to sharpen your design skills and speed up your progress. Having “been there and done that” before you, UX mentors use their professional experience to take you under their wing, put you through your paces, and answer any questions you have along the way.
Some of the best ideas — and most successful businesses — start off as side projects. But working on a side hustle requires time, effort and focus, and even market-defining innovations need a little help to get off the ground.
Similar to coaches (though not the same), mentors are a great way to sharpen your skills and add valuable knowledge to your repertoire.