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Mar 2020
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Preparing For UX Interviews | Nasom Ikok...

Tolu Garcia
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Episode 21 Show Notes:

 

Nasom and I talk about what to prepare for a UX interview and what to expect. We also go on a rant about design challenges and advice for when your’re nervous at an interview.

 

Mentions:

Book a 1:1 Discovery Call with Tolu

https://uinarrative.com/discovery

Job Board

https://www.angel.co

Glassdoor

https://www.glassdoor.com

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/

Indeed

https://www.indeed.com/

Slack Groups

Design X - Canada|USA|Europe

https://designx.community/slack/

United Designers - USA

https://uniteddesigners.chat

Black UX Network

https://www.instagram.com/blackuxnetwork/?hl=en

Blacks Who Design

https://blackswho.design

Hexagon

http://hexagonux.com/join-us

A directory of UX Design slack groups

https://www.userzoom.com/blog/a-directory-of-ux-design-slack-groups/

https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2018/05/08/28-helpful-slack-communities-you-should-join-as-a-ux-designer/

Link to interview questions

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-job-interview-2061361

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