How do companies like Instagram, Duolingo and Spotify create apps that wow their customers every single day? Maleea, a UX Researcher, has the answers.

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Maleea Sade Kim. Maleea is a UX Researcher who transitioned into tech after earning degrees in psychology and foreign affairs. With experience in education and digital marketing in South Korea, she brings a unique perspective to the world of user research. Passionate about helping others, Maleea leverages her curiosity to challenge norms in UX research. She has gained valuable insights on networking, breaking into tech, and standing out as a UX Researcher. Maleea will share her journey transitioning into tech, the keys to successful networking, and advice for those looking to enter the tech space. She'll also discuss how she uses her diverse background to excel in user research and how she gives back through coffee chats in her free time. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH MALEEA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maleea-s-kim/ Website: https://uxfol.io/maleeakim CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Why Tech? 5:50 - Choosing between Design and Research 10:00 - Working in Korea 13:00 - Google, Walmart, PayPal 17:10 - Adapting to Roles 20:40 - Job Search Strategy and Networking 43:33 - Salary Progression 45:00 - Skills and Certifications 51:43 - Portfolio 1:02:20 - Final Words 1:04:45 - Conclusion

Ep 46 - How to Become A UX Researcher with Maleea Kim