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CareerFoundry

CareerFoundry

Sharing advice on transitioning into a career in UX.

TEAM:

CAREERFOUNDRY

ROLE:

INTERVIEWEE

YEAR:

2021

TLDR

I partnered with CareerFoundry to create seminars that got over 15k views and connected me with like-minded designers.

problem.
problem.

Changing careers in today’s job climate can feel overwhelming. Constant shifts in technology, increased competition, and uncertain job markets make it hard to know where to start or how to stand out. Many people fear leaving the security of a stable yet unfulfilling role without knowing what’s next.

process.
process.

To help others navigate the challenges of changing careers, I partnered with CareerFoundry to create a series of online talks about my experience of transitioning into tech. These sessions offered practical advice, real experiences, and encouragement for anyone considering taking the leap into a new field.

outcomes.
outcomes.
  • This series of videos got over 15k views and were shared widely on CareerFoundry's social media pages, resulting in many viewers reaching out to me directly for more specific advice.


  • These videos also acted as a great way to develop my public speaking and presentation skills, learnings that I still use everyday.

Sara was a fantastic guest on the CareerFoundry live events channel. Her honesty about her career change into UX design, and landing a role at the BBC, made for a really engaging and motivating session for prospective students looking to get into design.

Sara was a fantastic guest on the CareerFoundry live events channel. Her honesty about her career change into UX design, and landing a role at the BBC, made for a really engaging and motivating session for prospective students looking to get into design.

William Hull

Events & Communications Lead