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#97 Being an intern and pursuing a full-time role

2024/3/19

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Anfisa

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Anfisa: 本期节目的重点是如何在实习期间展现自身价值，获得全职职位。Anfisa分享了自己的实习经历，强调了沟通的重要性以及公司导师制度的缺失。她建议实习生在面试时主动询问公司的导师制度和项目安排，以便双方对期望达成一致。Anfisa还建议实习生积极寻求反馈，并尽早处理问题，以降低风险，避免对自信心的长期影响。此外，Anfisa还建议实习生积极主动地与同事建立良好的人际关系，并阅读《The First 90 Days》等书籍，以提升自信心和职业技能。 Ioana: Ioana分享了自己在Austin的演讲经历，以及作为初级设计师的经验。她认为实习生和初级设计师都面临着工作不稳定的压力，但实习生更有机会获得系统的学习和支持。Ioana建议实习生充分利用现有资源，展现主动性和批判性思维，积极提问，并持续寻求反馈。Ioana还分享了自己克服冒名顶替综合征的经验，她认为积极表达自己的想法和知识，可以帮助克服这种心理障碍。Ioana建议实习生主动与相关利益者进行访谈，了解他们的需求和痛点，并收集和整理用户反馈信息，以便更好地了解用户需求和痛点。此外，Ioana还建议实习生在工作中主动寻求帮助，并与同事建立良好的人际关系。

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Discussing the importance of mentorship and structured approaches in internships, and how to approach interviews and identify opportunities.

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In this episode:

• How to showcase your value as UX designer when you are just starting out?

• How to approach interviews with potential companies as an intern? What questions to ask during the the interviewing process with potential companies?

• What are the strategies or ways how to identify opportunities for yourself as an intern in the company? What are the steps you should take as an intern to make the best our of your internship?

• How to overcome impostor syndrome and build your confidence as a designer?

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