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Episode Synopsis
Ever wondered what it’s really like to make the leap from a UX bootcamp to a product design career in Singapore? Well, we’re about to find out!Join us for a candid, no-holds-barred chat featuring both Alicia, a recent bootcamp grad and currently a Product Designer at Open Gov Products, plus our very own Adilah! Through an unfiltered conversation, Alicia and Adilah share their honest experiences, challenges, and lessons they've learned along the way.___🙋🏻♀️ Our guest for today is Alicia Chong! (Linkedin)___Timestamp:(00:00) Happy 2025... again!(01:50) Why This Episode?(05:30) Meet Alicia!(09:33) Alicia’s Big Career Switch(13:38) Choosing the Bootcamp Life(18:17) Bootcamp Breakdown: How It Works(21:36) More Theory, Less Practice?(26:54) Bootcamp Struggles(31:24) Aha Moment: Biggest Bootcamp Lesson(33:25) The End of Bootcamp & Job Hunt Struggles(45:55) Culture Shock as a Bootcamp Grad(52:02) Advice for Future UX Bootcampers(56:05) Our New Year's EVOLUTION!
♥️ We're self-funding this podcast, so if you’re enjoying the episodes and want to support us, we'd be so grateful for any donations. Every little bit helps—thank you so much!♥️ Reach out to us on Instagram, where we hold post-release discussions with our supportive listeners or email us at [email protected]___Behind Kiasu Design Life:Adilah - Website | LinkedInHsuan - Website | LinkedIn
♥️ We're self-funding this podcast, so if you’re enjoying the episodes and want to support us, we'd be so grateful for any donations. Every little bit helps—thank you so much!♥️ Reach out to us on Instagram, where we hold post-release discussions with our supportive listeners or email us at [email protected]___Behind Kiasu Design Life:Adilah - Website | LinkedInHsuan - Website | LinkedIn
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