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WORK DAY IN MY LIFE VLOG | leaving my 9-5 job| UX Design + Finance
Hello Everyone,
My name is Cynthia, or Cyn,
I am a UX Design Student at Career Foundry with a 9-5 job in Finance.
In this video I share a day in my life as I prepare to leave the company I have been with for the past 5 years! I hope this video can inspire you to pursue your dream career, or that you at least enjoy following me around for the day.
Please remember this is just a single day in my life- I am just one person- and these are all my personal experiences and thoughts.
Thanks for watching and thanks for all your support!
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If you are considering joining CareerFoundry, here is my discount link to help you save some money (and you will also help me earn a small commission)
careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=NEapeX0X
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About my channel -
Hello! My name is Cynthia and I post videos about ,my experience at CareerFoundry as a UX Designer, the UX design projects I am working on, and managing the balance of working a 9-5 corporate job in Finance while living in Silicon Valley. I love to create videos for CZcams that can help inspire others into becoming UX Designers or who are just interested in pursing their dream careers. If this sounds interesting to you, be sure to subscribe and say hello.
+ FTC- This video is not sponsored, some links above may be affiliate links. 110% honest, 110% of the time.
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UX Design, UI Design, Web Development, Front End Stacker, Full Stacker, Engineering, Tech, FinTech, Bay Area, Coffee Chat, Day in the life, Work day in the life, corporate job, 9-5 job
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An HONEST talk about UX DESIGN
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 3 lety
Hello Everyone, My name is Cynthia, or Cyn, I am a UX Design Student at Career Foundry, expecting to complete the program by end of August 2021. In this video I share my thoughts and opinions about being a UX design student, from what my journey has been like for the last 7 months, to my what my future plans are, and a retrospective of what I feel I did right and wrong (as a student). I give to...
UX Design Project at CareerFoundry | Usability Study and Preference Testing
zhlédnutí 804Před 3 lety
Hello Everyone, My name is Cynthia, or Cyn 😊 I am a UX Design Student at Career Foundry, expecting to complete the program by end of August 2021. In this video I share the process of conducting a usability study to gather qualitative information to help improve the usability of the financial application I am designing. I also touch on the preference test I conducted that helped me with validati...
5 things I wish I knew before enrolling to CareerFoundry | UX Design Bootcamp
zhlédnutí 15KPřed 3 lety
Hello Everyone, My name is Cynthia, I am a UX Design student at CareerFoundry. I am currently in the UX Immersion course and half-way through the program. In this video I share a 5 pieces of information that I did not know before enrolling into CareerFoundry, for anyone considering enrolling into the program, I think this information can be extremely helpful. CF Discount Code: careerfoundry.com...
UX Design Project at CareerFoundry | Creating a Sitemap | Information Architecture
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 3 lety
Hi Everyone, My name is Cynthia, I am a User Experience (UX) Design student at Career Foundry. In this video I share my process of creating a sitemap for my UX Design Project (Financial Application). -What is a Sitemap? -How I created my Sitemap (including which tools I used, information gathered, results, analyzing my results) -How I illustrated my Sitemap If you are a UX Designer or fellow UX...
A VERY REAL DAY IN MY LIFE | UX Design Student with Full Time Day Job
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 3 lety
Hi everyone! My name is Cynthia, I am a UX Design student with a 9-5 job. In this video I share what my day looks like, trying to juggle my job, pursuing UX Design, maintaining a healthy life by being active, and everything else that comes with life. If you enjoyed this video and are interested in following my journey, please subscribe to my channel, and make sure to drop a comment. I really ap...
UX Design Project at CareerFoundry | User Personas | UX Design Student
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If you are enrolling for any program with Career Foundry, feel free to use my link to receive a discount off your tuition payment: careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=NEapeX0X Hello Everyone! My name is Cynthia, I am a UX Design student, working on designing a financial app. In this video I will be sharing the importance of a user persona, the process I went through to crea...
UX Design Project at CareerFoundry | User Research| Financial Application
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UX Design Student at Career Foundry | UX Immersion Project: Financial Application Current UX Design Phase: User Research Next up: User Personas If you are enrolling for any program with Career Foundry, feel free to use my link to receive a discount off your tuition payment: careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=NEapeX0X
CareerFoundry Review and FAQ | UX Design (updated 2024)
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If you are enrolling for any program with Career Foundry, feel free to use my link to receive a discount off your tuition payment: careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=NEapeX0X Hi everyone! My name is Cynthia, I am currently a CareerFoundry student pursuing UX design. In this video I share my personal experience and thoughts about CareerFoundry. Here I talk about my experien...
CareerFoundry | First UX Design Project Review 2021
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If you are enrolling for any program with Career Foundry, feel free to use my link to receive a discount off your tuition payment: careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=NEapeX0X Hi Everyone, My name is Cynthia. I am a UX Design student at Career Foundry and in this video I will be sharing my final presentation of the Intro to UX Design. Stay tuned for more updates as I share ...
Day in the Life of a UX Design student 2024
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 3 lety
Hi everyone, my name is Cynthia. I am a UX Design student at Career Foundry. In this video I will be sharing what my day looks like as I focus on getting my UX Design assignments completed. If you have any questions or comments please drop them below. Thank you for watching. If you are enrolling for any program with Career Foundry, feel free to use my link to receive a discount off your tuition...
My First Week As A UX Design Student (review of Career Foundry)
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If you are enrolling for any program with Career Foundry, feel free to use my link to receive a discount off your tuition payment: careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=NEapeX0X Hi Everyone, My name is Cynthia, in this video I will be sharing my experience as a UX Design student at Career Foundry. This video is based on my first week as a Career Foundry UX Design student and ...

Komentáře

  • @miguelsoares3680
    @miguelsoares3680 Před 11 dny

    Nice video!

  • @miguelsoares3680
    @miguelsoares3680 Před 11 dny

    Any update?

  • @olaosebikangbemisola1554
    @olaosebikangbemisola1554 Před 6 měsíci

    Also which app did you use to create your user persona

  • @olaosebikangbemisola1554
    @olaosebikangbemisola1554 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m currently working as an intern and I’ve been given a project to create a user persona in open banking in Nigeria. My question is you have to use the result of your user research to create a personas right? and can I get more resources that will guide and help me in this journey Really want to prove to them I’m ready to build up my skills

  • @igu642
    @igu642 Před 11 měsíci

    ❤❤

  • @jaguarhighpriestess

    I’ve been in the UX design program and it’s been a struggle to stay motivated and conceptualize all that I’m learning with how they deliver content. Since I’m not coming from a tech background, it’s been so overwhelming and taking way more time that I expected

  • @romanaragonn
    @romanaragonn Před rokem

    Beginner here working through the Google UX certificate. I wanted more information on the site map and how to create it! Thank you so much for this video. It is really helpful. I spent about an hour looking for this information on the internet and on CZcams and yo are the only person I found who gave a concise answer! THANK YOU!

  • @prajwalsharma2794
    @prajwalsharma2794 Před rokem

    Did you conduct second round of card sorting with the same participants that participated in the first round?

  • @BinaryGear
    @BinaryGear Před rokem

    Thank you very much for the useful tips, I they gave me really good insight. Can you please tell me where you got the participants from and how? That's a problem I currently have no answer for, any ideas would be greatly appreciated :), thanks!

  • @stitchesntherapywithtee

    Im a new subscriber… I start my bootcamp in January, and i too am going to still be working fulltime. I will be checking out your other videos.

  • @emekieblinkzokorie3938

    This is lovely😍

  • @supertitoism
    @supertitoism Před rokem

    Hi pretty! Just waiting on an update. Did you continue pursuing the UX Design career?

  • @patriciarobinski2518

    Great video! You speak so well about UX. I am currently on the end of achievement 5 of the CareerFoundry UX Design program. I've watched some of your videos before enrolling. Thanks a lot for all shared info 🙂 May I ask you if you got a UX role after the program? How did you find the job hunt?

  • @geemareevideo9076
    @geemareevideo9076 Před rokem

    Great video Cyn! Very helpful . Loved your honest review - I'm also thinking about enrolling at CF.

  • @SavaliyaMaheshmymo
    @SavaliyaMaheshmymo Před 2 lety

    Namaskar Namaskar online business IT sector development software innovation new idea creativity development online unique concept idea India Gujarat Mr savaliya Mahesh and most welcome business collaboration type development new online startup with this OK most welcome thank you very much

  • @RyQTran
    @RyQTran Před 2 lety

    Hey! Have you posted an update video on what the job search was like after graduating? I'm looking into the CareerFoundry UX course, but am having a lot of trouble pulling the trigger with any one BootCamp because of how expensive they are.

  • @aboycalleddante
    @aboycalleddante Před 2 lety

    Hi Cythia, I really like your video and it was super helpful. What's your Linked In, Instagram, I'd like to connect. P. S. I'm a UI Designer, Videographer and and Artiste

  • @nirjaa28
    @nirjaa28 Před 2 lety

    awesome...it is informative

  • @alidhere9806
    @alidhere9806 Před 2 lety

    It’s been a while since you last posted! I’d love an update xx

  • @ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog

    Were you nervous/intimidated when you initially started the program? I started a bootcamp with avocademy yesterday and I’m extremely intimated so far. Any tips?

  • @ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog

    Great insight and great video. I just started a bootcamp yesterday with avocademy (UX/UI foundations) and to say that I’m intimidated so far would be the understatement of the year. Definitely going to keep going because I do want to break into the field but wow, lol. Just subscribed to your channel as well.

  • @xxwoman
    @xxwoman Před 2 lety

    Can you explain the numbering system? Like why does it go from 1.0 to 1.2 instead of to 1.1?

  • @h.1977
    @h.1977 Před 2 lety

    Are you free courses? In CareerFoundry

  • @valimaisanthosh2790
    @valimaisanthosh2790 Před 2 lety

    Great video 😇❤️🙏

  • @leonardoxxx9679
    @leonardoxxx9679 Před 2 lety

    Hi Cyn! Thanks for your work. I'm also ux student and your video really inspire me.

  • @aviator551
    @aviator551 Před 2 lety

    Why haven't you been making videos from last 6 months? Cyn

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Been busy with work and my new puppy. Will post again soon 😊

    • @aviator551
      @aviator551 Před 2 lety

      Nice .

    • @aviator551
      @aviator551 Před 2 lety

      U must post about ux jobs nd tutorials nd all too btw other than careerfoundry course.

    • @aviator551
      @aviator551 Před 2 lety

      Just a suggestion as u completed careerfoundry course and as you are great with content .

  • @ruchaj23
    @ruchaj23 Před 2 lety

    Hello.. This is very useful for me.. I hv a Que. Should I add real image of person in persona?

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      I would say yes! You want to make your persona feel real and your audience to think of your person, by adding a picture that makes it more real.

  • @robdog114
    @robdog114 Před 2 lety

    Looking back, would you recommend CareerFoundry?

  • @Bk-sd7dv
    @Bk-sd7dv Před 2 lety

    Complex to understand

  • @cpilat07
    @cpilat07 Před 2 lety

    Hi Cynthia, thanks for this video! I'm leaning towards starting the program very soon in web development with CF. I have 2 questions. When you're taking the actual courses/lessons are they a lot of reading or are there videos as well? And my other question is now that it's been about 9 months since this video was put out - how do you feel now about the program & have you gotten a job?

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Hi Christina, during the time I was taking the course, each lesson had 20-35min readings. Some of the lessons or “achievements” had short videos, 5-10m long. Then the final step of each achievement was to submit your work based on what was learned and the project being worked on- doing the work is what takes majority of the time, but it’s enjoyable to put what you’ve learned into an assignment. Hope that answers yours questions! 😊

    • @cpilat07
      @cpilat07 Před 2 lety

      @@CynVal Yes, this is extremely helpful! Thank you so much for getting back to me 😊

  • @dec7952
    @dec7952 Před 2 lety

    Is it all text based or are the lessons video based? I’m more of a visual learner.

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      It’s short readings with some videos, more than anything it’s hands-on learning, as you get to work on your own project.

  • @r3sp3c7attack
    @r3sp3c7attack Před 2 lety

    You are so cute.

  • @wanjingchen4409
    @wanjingchen4409 Před 2 lety

    Hi Cyn, thanks for your helpful video! What do you think of taking the BootCamp part time?

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Hello! It worked for me and I enjoyed it. It took longer but, in my opinion it was worth it because it allowed me to continue my day job and gain new skills. At times I felt burnt out, but I learned to take breaks and just go at my own pace.

  • @prateeksharma0000
    @prateeksharma0000 Před 2 lety

    This is a great process for creating User Persona👌👌

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much!

  • @aaap3875
    @aaap3875 Před 2 lety

    Where will you work now? So CareerFoundry helped you get a new job in UX? Congrats, Im studying for UX and want to take the Careerfoundry course!

  • @gabriellcobae
    @gabriellcobae Před 2 lety

    Your thumbnail is bomb, and your freaking gorgeous darling 💕

  • @tangleduniverse5042
    @tangleduniverse5042 Před 2 lety

    It costs too much and they don't have financial aid. Good video though 👌

  • @sushrutm4548
    @sushrutm4548 Před 2 lety

    Very articulate, loved it :)

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Thank you! So kind of you.

  • @Creative_Creations7910

    Could you pls tell the cost of this course ? Because i can’t afford too much money… but I am very much passionate to do this …so pls reply me…

    • @marthasofia600
      @marthasofia600 Před 2 lety

      Hey I’m currently doing the UX course too and it cost almost 7k so it’s a bit pricy but they have different payment plans

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Martha is right, it can come out to be approx $7K USD. It’s good to enroll yo their email list, sometimes they have promos, like holidays promotional rates. I also have a link on most of my videos so you can get a 10% discount. Good luck!

  • @AndresTheDesigner
    @AndresTheDesigner Před 2 lety

    Love how genuine and empathic you are! Job transitions are always tough. I’m wishing you tons of luck on your new endeavors.

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Thanks Andres! I appreciate your kind comment. 🙏🏽

  • @NBDesign
    @NBDesign Před 2 lety

    Hi, CF student here. You learn the design programs in the UI course. They currently give the option of adobe XD and sketch. You learn the main functions in the intro lesson. They are slowly giving the option of figma since everyone is consistently using it. For those of you in the comments who are concerned, my advice would be make sure you are certain if you can complete SELF STUDY. I know many who have had to take a break or basically drop out. I now know I need in person learning. The UI course glances over competitive analysis, and user research but I assume not in the way the UX course does.

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      That’s really great to hear! I love Figma, it’s very intuitive and has a variety of functions to make collaborating easier.

    • @shynaliart5122
      @shynaliart5122 Před 2 lety

      Hi! @NB.Design Are you happy with you decision to go with UI

    • @shynaliart5122
      @shynaliart5122 Před 2 lety

      @@CynVal Hi! Are you happy with your decision to go with UX in CF? I am choosing a bootcamp, and some offer UX/UI without been devided + live classes. And here I see great team, working grom 2014, good reviews. If you can tell more about portfolio, did you work on real challenge for a company, to make 3 projects?

    • @NBDesign
      @NBDesign Před 2 lety

      @@shynaliart5122 actually I dropped out of CF and got certified with General Assembly. There were a few things I didnt like about CF in the end. I chose UX over UI.

    • @Person11406
      @Person11406 Před 2 lety

      @@NBDesign I’m currently debating between General Assembly and Career foundry right now ! I’m a little concerned because I feel like General Assembly is very broad in the teaching and short (not enough time to get in depth understanding) while career foundry seems like it is a more in-depth pace. But I am worried about job opportunities with General assembly. I know a few people who still don’t Have a job even a year out of general assembly. But I do like their classroom style environment. I was wondering what were your issues with CF and what did you like or not like about General Assembly and CF?

  • @raphaelajah
    @raphaelajah Před 2 lety

    I'm working on a Workspace Outsourcing Project, I conducted some researches and currently working on the User personas. The video was helpful

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Wonderful to hear!

  • @raphaelajah
    @raphaelajah Před 2 lety

    Wow, this is awesome I've always been having issues with developing personas

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Thank you! I’m so glad this helped!

  • @nhaikof7056
    @nhaikof7056 Před 2 lety

    I think the course has changed a bit now? As I was told "by the end of the program, you’ll know how and when to use different industry standard tools-including Balsamiq and InVision."

    • @kimberleeasiam6613
      @kimberleeasiam6613 Před 2 lety

      I get the same impression...looking to start in November but investing Springboard as well.

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      That’s great to hear! I started the program beginning of 2021, it’s possible it has changed. Good luck to you both.

  • @ulisesdelaluz7063
    @ulisesdelaluz7063 Před 2 lety

    The bar graphs are very vague. How do you measure those stats?

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Can you share where the line graphs you’re referring to are located in the video? I don’t recall sharing any line graphs. If you’re referring to the pie charts, I have more in-depth analytics on the results gathered, but for the privacy of my participants I didn’t share this.

    • @ulisesdelaluz7063
      @ulisesdelaluz7063 Před 2 lety

      @@CynVal device usage on the personas

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      I see what you’re referring to now. The graphs were created based on the data I collected after asking which devices my users most often use when checking their banking apps. In the future I’ll add percentages for more detail and clearer understanding.

  • @jhonnafg
    @jhonnafg Před 2 lety

    Omg. I cant wait to make that step too! I started coding but then realized i always get caught up with the visuals. Then i dive deper into ux... Right now im working in case study, which is really the hardest i think... But i cant wait to switch... Its hard to wake up in a job that doesn't really make u happy. Congrats on this big decision!

  • @sphe_handy4653
    @sphe_handy4653 Před 2 lety

    I also dropped out this year. I was studying for my MBCHB degree( Medicine) to pursue UIUX design and programming. I don't feel bad even once.

  • @sphe_handy4653
    @sphe_handy4653 Před 2 lety

    Is that gym inside your house or...

  • @sphe_handy4653
    @sphe_handy4653 Před 2 lety

    Yerr. That tacos look so delicious.

  • @justbetterwithcoffee
    @justbetterwithcoffee Před 3 lety

    Great job making that decision! I know it was incredibly difficult, but you gotta take care of yourself and do what makes you happy!:) good luck on the new job!

    • @CynVal
      @CynVal Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much! ☺️☺️☺️