Today, we are joined by Nitya, who successfully landed a job at META at the beginning of the tech crisis in 2022. Currently, she works on Instagram and Messenger. In addition to her role at META, she is a product design judge at Boston University and is a guest speaker at Columbia University.
In this episode:
• How to Secure Your First Job Through Proactive Outreach
Discover how Nitya successfully landed junior designer positions at Google and Meta. Learn about the hiring processes at these top tech companies.
• Leveraging Your Background in your UX Career
Explore how Nitya used her unique background, including comedy, to build compelling case studies and advance in her UX career.
• Gaining Industry Knowledge Without Experience
Find out strategies for acquiring industry knowledge even if you lack direct experience.
• The Value of a Mentor at the Start of Your Career
Understand how having a mentor can significantly boost your early career development.
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