CuriousCore Alumni Hangouts #2 by CuriousCore

Your Pre-Task!

curiouscore — 2021-12-22 10:01:02 UTC

👉 Introduce yourself

• Your name & which batch you are from*

• What are your biggest questions and expectations for your career in 2022?

• Network with me: Share your LinkedIn or website

With gratitude, adieu 2021!

curiouscore — 2021-12-22 10:08:13 UTC

The purpose of the exercise is to reflect on the past year and remember 3-5 things you are especially grateful for.

2021-12-22 11:10:55 UTC

Hi everyone! I’m Kenneth from batch 3. I’m excited to be starting a new role as a design researcher in GovTech in 2022!
Connect with me here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-teo

Wei Xiang (Batch 5)

2021-12-22 11:11:08 UTC

Epectations in 2022: Getting a job in the UX industry.

Any tips of overcoming feelings of nervousness for interviews?

Rene

2021-12-22 11:11:32 UTC

Rene, CuriousCore intern

Biggest question: Can find good job or not?

Expectations: Continue to pursue viable, sustainable, long-term opportunities (may or may not be UX related)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/renesim/

Rakeeza

2021-12-22 11:11:46 UTC

Rakeeza Sheren
Dec 2021 batch

Looking to shift to UX from a graphic design background in 2022.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakeeza-sheren-097b16b0/

Timothy Wong

2021-12-22 11:11:48 UTC

Timothy Wong - Batch 4
I hope to be able to get into UX for 2022 and more opportunities open up.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-wong-chung-yee

2021-12-22 11:11:51 UTC

Leon, Batch 5 (on-going)

How soon am i able to find a job in the UX space in 2022.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-tan-6b26318b/

Ivy So Hayler

2021-12-22 11:11:54 UTC

Accountant turned UX-er (who also enjoys baking and making random stuff)

I'm Ivy, an alumnus from Batch 1.

My biggest expectation for my career is stability - hoping for conversion to permanent role. I would like to push my current project team towards a more user-centric approach to feature development.

Hello everyone! I'm Joanne :)

2021-12-22 11:13:02 UTC

Batch 5

I hope to find a UX job role in a company with a fun culture and be able to make a difference by applying UX skills learnt in the course.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-tan-b904a6110/

Self-introduction

2021-12-22 11:13:09 UTC

Davina Kho from Batch 5

Year 2022, and I'm wondering which company will hire me. My biggest expectation is to get hired for a permanent role with a great salary.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/khodavina/

Hey, I'm Morgan from Batch 3

2021-12-22 11:13:33 UTC

Biggest expectations for 2022 will be launching the product I'm working on in my team and also aiming for nice raise as a product designer🍷

Linkedin

Eriani K

2021-12-22 11:14:28 UTC

Hi!

Eriani aka Niki, from Batch 3
Was on break so job hunting now and hopefully get something early next year. :)

https://sg.linkedin.com/in/erianikuswadi

2021-12-22 11:15:00 UTC

Hey everyone,

Name: Velen
Batch: 05
Biggest Qns: What's next to add onto the UX knowledge to stay ahead of competition (e.g. UX copywrting, front-end coding etc.)

Expectations for career in 2022: Getting a product design job tht looks at both UX and business

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/velen-c/
PDF website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wjmVqN718x98_uHAY0OmtGUnlDdIG-NJ/view?usp=sharing

Hi I'm Clement!

clementperdana — 2021-12-22 11:15:58 UTC

Hi there!

I'm Clement from the current batch, batch 5!

My biggest question for the next year is if I can join the tech industry soon. Well, hopefully...

Please connect with me on my LinkedIn...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clement-perdana-8a632b1aa/

Justin Leong

2021-12-22 11:16:39 UTC

Graphic Visual Designer turned Product Designer in Fintech.

I'm Justin, Alumni from Batch 2.

Expectations in 2022: Growth, Senior role/Leadership role, data driven success in my product(s)

Justin Noah

2021-12-22 11:17:52 UTC

Hi there! I'm Justin Noah, a Visual Designer turned UX Designer. I was a student from Batch 4 of the CuriousCore programme.

My biggest expectation for my career in 2022 is to be able to fill the bigger shoes that I have been gifted with and do things that I'd never thought would be possible compared to a mere 3 years ago. 🥳

Elizabeth

2021-12-22 11:19:35 UTC

Elizabeth, CuriousCore Intern

Biggest question is how to choose what kind of UX industry i should join. Exp is to find a job.

You can duplicate this. Select the three dots, "copy post" and choose "Copy to this padlet itself". Remember to include your name.

curiouscore — 2021-12-22 12:35:48 UTC

Click on to the three dots

Daylon

2021-12-22 13:01:56 UTC

Grateful for my team, doing what I love doing and helping professionals like you take a leap of faith with courage!

Ivy

2021-12-22 13:02:11 UTC

I am thankful for all the opportunities I have been given, and all the great and supportive people I have in my life.

Eriani K

2021-12-22 13:02:26 UTC

1. Had a great break and came back with determination
2. Healthy and safe
3. Completed some projects that I always wanted to do

Rene is grateful:

2021-12-22 13:02:55 UTC

1. For being pushed into a corner (somewhat)

2. For unexpected opportunities.

3. For family and friends.

Thank you COVID?

velenvc — 2021-12-22 13:03:05 UTC

With working from home it made me had more time to reflect and think what I want for my future. This pushed me to finally get out of my comfort zone and apply for a UX program to upskill. And definitely grateful to family and spouse being super supportive always.

Thank you 2021 - Timothy

2021-12-22 13:03:24 UTC

It's not been the best 2 years but living in the moment is the most important thing. Thank you CuriousCore and team for making the journey fantastic and being able to network with some seniors over dinner couple of weeks back. It was great and hope to join more sessions in future! To 2021, it's been great Hello 2022 please be nice 🙏🏼🤣🤣🤣

Gratitude List (JN)

2021-12-22 13:03:28 UTC

1. Having great mentors and team members to fight alongside a tough but rewarding season that has led to exponential growth.
2. Quiet times that I get to have to myself in order to be retrospective about my days, my milestones, my achievements, no matter how small they are.
3. Family members and friends who are understanding when work or other aspects of life and what it throws can be challenging.
4. All other opportunities, big or small and regardless of their magnitude of impact, that have come my way that has helped me become a better person, in all aspects.

Eeza

2021-12-22 13:03:29 UTC

1) Grateful that I grew and learned so much this year!
2) Having my first project for my portfolio
3) Having the best support system to help me with my career change

Leon

2021-12-22 13:03:30 UTC

1) Grateful for my wonderful teammates who are going through the UX journey as well.
2) Grateful for taking the plunge into the unknown and learning more about myself in the process
3) Grateful for the support and kindness from people this year as it has been tough.

Atiqah

atiqah11 — 2021-12-22 13:03:46 UTC

I am grateful for
1) The opportunities at CuriousCore and Shopee
2) My loved ones
3) Physical and mental health
4) A safe place to call home

Wei Xiang

2021-12-22 13:03:48 UTC

Grateful for all the people and support that I have gotten through this program. For my family giving me support through this transition and lastly for all the time to do what I enjoy and love doing.

RR

razierasid — 2021-12-22 13:03:52 UTC

1. Grateful that i overcome all worldly matters
2. Healthy and sane (need to lose weight)
3. Unexpected opportunities and self care

Elizabeth

2021-12-22 13:03:55 UTC

Grateful for:
1. meeting CC team :>
2. my loved ones being healthy
3. meeting new UX people

clementperdana — 2021-12-22 13:04:19 UTC

Grateful to have a chance to learn many new things and still able to absorb all of the lessons.
Grateful to meet so many new people that walking in the same journey with me.
Grateful to have more time to think through about life.

Davina

2021-12-22 13:05:35 UTC

I'm grateful for making this career transition. Should have discovered Daylon earlier tho'. Hahahaa

I've to be thankful for the Covid-19 pandemic otherwise it wouldn't lead me to the day, today. Glad I discovered UX. Or UX has found me.

I'm especially grateful to know the UX community here, here's to wishing everyone a very happy holidays! Merry Xmas! And most importantly, stay blessed and safe everyone!

Wen Juan

2021-12-22 13:05:48 UTC

1. Very grateful especially to Daylon and Curiouscore for making my huge career transition a success!!

2. thankful for the opportunity given by my company

3. thankful for the commitment I made for myself and having a newfound work life balance :)

Mei Jun

2021-12-22 13:06:09 UTC

I am Mei Jun here, alumnus from batch 2.

About 9 months into my current role and hope to hear experience on how to navigate through the ambiguous journey in UX. :)

BenJ

benjamincharjh — 2021-12-22 13:06:35 UTC

1) I am thankful for giving me the chance to grow and regain my confidence in the journey to the design industry

2)I am grateful for my fellow course mates for supporting me all the way and never losing hope.

3)I am grateful to everyone for being part of what made this year of 2021 bearable & even enjoyable.

Mei Jun

2021-12-22 13:08:32 UTC

I am grateful for the learning opportunities here in curiouscore which really helps me to set a strong foundation especially when I start working.

UX is a journey, here is the beginning and it's a worthwhile journey :)

Also thankful for this session which helps me stay connected to the community