NN/g UX Podcast 29. UX Mentorship (feat. Tim Neusesser, UX Specialist at NN/g, and Travis Grawey, Director of Product Design at OfficeSpace)
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Jun 2, 2023 AI Snips
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Mentorship Inspired by Parenting
- Travis found his shift to mentoring began with parenting and coaching sports.
- Guiding kids helped him develop an external focus and the desire to unlock others' potential.
Mentorship Rescued a Career Doubt
- Tim was stuck on a freelancing project and considered quitting UX.
- Travis' mentorship, including empathy and advice, helped Tim overcome challenges.
Storytelling Over Process in Portfolios
- Many UX candidates submit similar portfolios lacking personality, mostly from bootcamps.
- Hiring managers value storytelling and clear outcomes over lengthy, process-heavy case studies.