On the season finale, we talk to Matej Latin, a Product Designer and the author of the Better Web Type [https://betterwebtype.com/] project and the Better Web Typography for a Better Web [https://betterwebtype.com/web-typography-book/] book. He currently helps designers build better careers and find their dream jobs with his UX Buddy project. Today, we talk about the UX portfolio and the design industry on a deeper level. What are the common flaws his mentees present in themselves and their portfolios and how do they overcome them? Special thanks to the Springboard alumni who submitted their questions. - Questions for Matej or the host? Would you like to be featured as a guest? Please email us at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. - Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Kunal is a Lead UX UI designer at Mariner Finance. Before completing the Springboard UX/UI career track certificate in 2022, Kunal worked as a entrepreneur in the field of interior design in India for almost 7 years. Questions for Kunal or the host? Would you like to be featured as a guest? Please email me us alumnipodcast@springboard.com. - Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Mikhail (mich-ell) is a UX designer based in Dallas, TX. He's currently working at Capital One, where he creates digital experiences that empower users navigating through the loss mitigation space. His purpose in design is to bring humanity to complex spaces and help bring captivating products and experiences to life. Check out some of his resources: a resume refinement kit [https://caring-rhythm-116.notion.site/Resume-Refinement-Kit-cd97aee8bbe046e8902dddc1e598da7f] and a LinkedIn refinement kit [https://caring-rhythm-116.notion.site/Linkedin-UX-Helper-Kit-b08b7635f0564a7c871b30db2287730a] - Questions for Mikhail or the host? Would like to be featured as a guest? please email the host at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. - Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500.

Shelley Cervantes is a Data Analyst at The New School. Before completing the Springboard Data Analyst certificate in 2022, Shelley worked as an Administrative and Special Projects Liaison in social work. Questions for Shelley or the host? Would like to be featured as a guest?  Please email the host at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. - Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500.  Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Josh is a User Experience Designer at Booz Allen Hamilton. Before completing the Springboard UX/UI Design Track Certification in 2022, Josh worked as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. - Questions for Josh or the host? Would you like to be featured as a guest? Please email us at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. - Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500.  Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

David is a Sports Data Analyst at Disney Streaming focused on ESPN digital. Before completing the Springboard Data Science certificate in 2022, David worked as a Technical Director and coach in youth soccer for 13 years after graduating with his Masters of Science in Mathematics. - Questions for David or the host? Would like to be featured as a guest?  Please email the host at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. - Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500.  Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Isaiah is a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at OnBoard. Before completing the Springboard Tech Sales certificate in 2023, Isaiah worked as a Manager in a retail clothing store and a freight broker in logistics. If you have any questions for Isaiah or me, the host, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500.

This week, we're chatting with Natalia, who studied UX/UI design and currently works as a UX Copywriter at Amazon Music, having previously worked at Cisco and CVS. Before transitioning to copywriting, she held the role of Policy Escalations Specialist at TikTok. If you're curious about avoiding a "cookie-cutter" portfolio, Natalia offers valuable insights into how she tailored her case studies to appeal to UX writing roles and the strategies she employed to make her portfolio distinctive. She also delves into her extensive experience in UX writing and its integration within the broader UX profession. Questions for Natalia or the host? Email the host at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Jon Stahl is a recovering TV Writer and current software startup founder who began his career in tech through the Springboard UX/UI Bootcamp. Jon started in TV and film production in New York before moving to Los Angeles in 2011, where he found work as a Writers' Assistant and Script Coordinator for several popular TV shows. In 2021, he pivoted into UX/UI through the Springboard online bootcamp. After graduating, he took several contract roles with entertainment companies like Panavision and WriterDuet to help make their software more user-friendly and accessible. At the start of 2023, he founded a software startup called Prolog, which aims to modernize the entertainment industry with software for creative professionals.  Questions for John or myself that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

In April 2021, Ken graduated from the Springboard program with a Data Analytics certificate. Before starting a career in the Retail Sector, he worked as a waiter. Now, he works for Nordstrom as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, where he builds, maintains, and updates operational tools. If you have any questions for Ken or myself that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more  here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

In February of 2022, Casey graduated from the Springboard program with a Software Engineering certificate. Before starting a career in Software Engineering, he worked as a Bartender at a ski resort. He now works for Powin Energy as a Software Engineer, where he writes internal applications and device drivers for grid scale battery energy storage systems. If you have any questions for Casey or myself that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Inspired by this story? Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off any Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here. Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Joseph graduated from Springboard with a Data Analytics certificate. Before starting a career in tech, he managed a violin shop, and was a public school strings teacher. He now works for Texas Health and Human Services as a Performance Visualization Specialist where he analyzes data and creates visuals to help monitor the performance of many of the health agencies that serve the citizens of Texas. If you have any questions for Joseph or myself that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

In this episode, we converse with Sarah, a graduate of Springboard's Data Analytics program. Sarah shares her journey of navigating the job hunt after a career break, ultimately securing a successful position at Amazon. Additionally, she discusses some innovative AI-driven job-hunting resources. In her current role as a Business Analyst at Amazon, she translates business needs into data-driven solutions and establishes standardized analytics capabilities across diverse business lines, brands, regions, and global functions. For everyone listening, if you have any questions for Sarah or the host that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Let's be honest, job hunting in the tech industry is challenging, especially for candidates seeking their first role. Today, we're chatting with Hayla, a UI/UX Designer, who shares her journey of perseverance through the tough job market, eventually securing her first role at Wigco Digital. She encourages other job seekers to "get their hands dirty" during the job hunt and sheds light on agency work experience. If you have any questions for Hayla or myself that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Interested in taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Are you looking to switch roles within your current company? This episode is for you! Jennifer, an associate product designer at Paradigm, shares advice on how to advocate for yourself at your own company (if you want to switch roles in that company) because that's what she did. She also shares how she successfully negotiated a significant amount more than she was initially offered. Before embarking on a career in design, where she designs SaaS products for attorneys in the legal space, she worked for five years as a customer success specialist for various software companies. Follow her on TikTock @jendesignsstuff For everyone listening, if you have any questions for Jennifer or myself that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Nina studied UX/UI design at Springboard and is currently an Innovation Designer at IBM. Before transitioning to this role, she worked as an Analytical Chemist in cosmetics and skincare development at Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue. She discusses her strategies for obtaining stakeholder buy-in for UX design changes, how she utilized a freelance project to enhance her portfolio, and offers advice on navigating challenging experiences during the job hunt. Learn more about Nina via her medium profile: https://medium.com/@ninalyow First article on relating cosmetic science to product design: https://medium.com/user-experience-design-1/how-being-a-cosmetic-chemist-helped-me-become-a-better-product-designer-d6c067eb5f04 Questions for Nina or myself that could be answered on a future episode? Please send an email to alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Sid currently serves as a Senior Visualization Engineer at Cencora, where he holds a technical leadership role in Power BI development and crafts analytics solutions for Cencora's pharmaceutical clients. In the fall of 2020, Sid completed the Springboard program, earning a certificate in Data Science. Prior to transitioning into data visualization, he spent 10 years as a professional opera singer. Sid discusses feeling initially intimidated as the sole musician in his program but highlights how his years of auditioning provided him with "an edge" during the job search. Moreover, he provides insights into effective networking strategies, breaking down both successful and unsuccessful approaches. If you have any questions for Sid or the host that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].

Timothy is a data scientist at the NYC Department of Transportation analyzing CitiBike ridership data. He shares unconventional job hunting tips and highlights the necessity of continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of data science. Questions for Timothy or the host? Email us at aliumnipodcast@springboard.com

Ashley takes us on her journey from discovering an interest in coding to carving out a career as a Solutions Engineer. She describes how her background in graphic design serves as a valuable asset in her current role. Ashley shares insights into her job application strategy, describing how imperative it is to show your demonstrate soft skills along with the hard skills. Additionally, she attributes her current position to a career accelerator. If you have any questions for Ashley or the host that you'd like to be answered on a future episode, send an email to alumnipodcast@springboard.com.

On today's episode, we talk to Sarah a Senior Data Analyst at edX. Sarah shares how she leveraged her decade of teaching experience (along with a few other education-adjacent roles helped her get to where she is now. She also shares expert networking tips (which helped her land her job), how to determine what role is right for you, and how to stay positive during the job hunt. If you have any questions for Sarah or myself that could be answered on a future episode, please email me at alumnipodcast@springboard.com. Interested in finally taking the plunge by starting your career in tech? How does $1500 off a Springboard Career Track Course sound? Use code EPEHT at checkout to save $1500. Learn more here [https://www.springboard.com/invite/EPEHT].