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Volunteer: Career Advice for Future UX Designers

CareerVillage.org

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Original Job Summary

About the Volunteer Opportunity

This volunteer role lets you give career advice to budding User Experience designers from your desk at any time. Join CareerVillage.org, a nonprofit dedicated to democratizing access to career advice for underserved youth.

What You'll Be Doing

You will answer student questions online about what it is like to work in User Experience. Your insights can help shape their future career decisions.

  • Answer student questions via email notifications.
  • Provide personalized career advice in about 10 minutes.
  • Engage with a community of 100,000+ professionals.
  • Support underserved high school students interested in UX design.
  • No long-term commitment required.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Volunteer
  • CareerAdvice
  • UX
  • Mentoring
  • OnlineCommunication
  • Nonprofit
  • StudentSupport
  • Asynchronous
  • Networking
  • Guidance

How to Get Hired at CareerVillage.org

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it for volunteer roles.
  • Highlight relevant experience: Showcase mentoring or UX skills.
  • Research CareerVillage.org: Understand the nonprofit's mission and impact.
  • Prepare for volunteer tasks: Emphasize quick decision-making and communication.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Familiarize with online communication tools.
Review current UX trends and practices.
Practice concise, clear writing for digital platforms.
Test reliable internet connection and device readiness.

Behavioral Questions

Describe time managing online communications.
Explain a moment offering impactful career advice.
Discuss handling multiple inquiries efficiently.
Share experience mentoring diverse individuals.