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🧭Cultural compass: Steering your UX career across international borders
Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of international job hunting. Joseph Mercieca shares invaluable insights on adapting your application strategy, portfolio, and interview techniques to different cultural contexts across Europe and beyond.
How can UX designers effectively navigate cultural norms and expectations when applying abroad?
Job hunting within a single country is hard. Just take a look at the US market. 👈 You’ve got people telling you to focus on this. 👉 You’ve got people telling you to focus on that. 🤯 "You won’t get a job without [INSERT 1,000 OPINIONS HERE]" But multiply those things by 100, and you have an international job search. Suddenly, you’re dealing with different languages, cultures, and societal norms and customs, on top of all the usual this or that advice. I can’t even. 😫
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What is it like managing an international job search?
I have no idea. But somehow, people like Joseph Mercieca do it. And mad props to people who have successfully done it. This week, Joseph joins the show to discuss things he’s learned over his many years of working with teams across Europe, from the Mediterranean in the south to Norway and Finland in the north and everywhere in between.
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1️⃣ Build relationships to bridge cultural gaps: Spend the first month in a new team getting to know your colleagues. This approach can help mitigate potential cultural misunderstandings and make it easier to navigate differences.
2️⃣ Consider culture and geopolitics in design decisions: Don't underestimate the impact of cultural norms and geopolitical factors on design. Understanding these aspects can significantly influence your design choices and how they're received in different markets.
3️⃣ Cultivate a genuine interest in other cultures: Success requires more than just surface-level knowledge. Develop a genuine curiosity about different cultures, their customs, and ways of working to inform your decisions and improve your ability to work well with your team.
4️⃣ Explore universal design principles: While not a complete solution, studying universal design can provide a solid foundation for creating more inclusive products. Joseph suggests this as a starting point for designers looking to work internationally.
5️⃣ Combine theory with real-world experience: While studying cultural differences is valuable, there's only so much you can learn from books or courses. Seek out practical experience and be open to learning from mistakes.
It seems like everyone requires experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
Have you ever wondered how to break into the UX design industry without experience? Tired of feeling stuck in a catch-22 of needing experience to get a job but needing a job to get experience? Are you curious about the secrets to creating a strong UX portfolio and getting hired?
In this live Q&A, Mitch will answer your questions on topics like:
Creating a solid resume and portfolio that showcases your skills and experience
Networking and mentorship: how to build relationships with other designers and industry leaders
How to get experience and develop your skills in UX design
Navigating the job market and overcoming common challenges
Mitch wants to hear from you! He’ll take your questions and share his expertise on how to get your foot in the door. If you’re struggling to break into the UX industry, this Q&A session is for you.
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Steering Your UX Career Across International Borders
Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of international job hunting. Joseph Mercieca shares invaluable insights on adapting your application strategy, portfolio, and interview techniques to different cultural contexts across Europe and beyond.
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