Speaking and Communicating Podcast

What if you didn't have to rely on a portfolio or resume to get work as a UI / UX designer? What if you didn't need to write out yet another case study to prove your capability and worth?Meet Trevor Alexander!Imagine having a network of advocates who are always excited to bring you on board to help craft designs for their next business adventure.Trevor Alexander's book, "An Ugly Design Career" draws on his 16 years of experience to provide intuitive but uncommon advice for how to create a UI / UX design career filled with opportunity. During that time he has been a part of 3 successfully sold start-ups and has had responsibilities ranging from solitary designer, to design lead, to Vice President of Product. Trevor has had the pleasure of working with, hiring, and managing many designers during the course of his career. In his book, Trevor gives simple, practical, actionable steps to build and improve your UI/UX design career. The chapters provide a guide on how to approach your career from a place of service to provide incredible value to your clients, employers, and peers which will have you in constant demand.Trevor provides readers with:Practical insights to create advocates to bring you work opportunitiesSimple and actionable advice to stand out in the fieldWays to better serve clients, co-workers, and business that ultimately serve your careerSome example chapters:Tenacity, Not TalentDon't Let Details Get in the Way of the Big PictureDevelopers Will Get You More Jobs Than DesignersLearn How to Fight Through AmbiguityOutput Is More Important Than ProcessWhen he’s not working on a design, he loves to go on adventures with his wife Carolina and two boys Adrian and Sam. He adores fresh cups of coffee, trying whiskey and cigars, and playing video games when he finds the time.Listen as Trevor shares:- factors that determine success in your software engineering career- why soft skills should be emphasized more- what junior software engineers should focus on in addition to their technical skills- what engineering leaders are looking for when considering promotions- how to become an always in-demand UI/UX designer- mentorship in engineering and choosing the right mentor for yourself- pressures faced by engineers and how to navigate the industry- tools and skills that you need to maximize engineering career success...and so much more!Connect with Trevor:WebsiteTwitterAdditional Resources:"An Ugly Design Career" by Trevor Alexander"How To Become A Software Engineer" w/ Bobby Dorlus"Build Generational Wealth Using Tech" w/ William A Adams"How Great Engineers Become Great Leaders" w/ Jeremy DoranDon't forget to subscribe, give a rating and a review.Connect with me:FacebookLinkedInInstagramiTunesSpotifyYouTube