Let's discuss the evolving role of AI in design, the impact of market trends. Annalisa helps mentees on getting a new role. She dives on job prospects, especially for juniors, and offers strategic advice for jobseekers in the UX/UI sector. In this Top Mentor podcast episode, Annalisa, a seasoned product designer and UX mentor with a decade of experience, shares her comprehensive journey. From her initial steps as a digital designer in Italy to mentoring aspiring designers at various career stages. Her story includes transitioning into product design, moving internationally for career opportunities, and ultimately finding a passion for mentoring. Through candid anecdotes and reflections, Annalisa provides valuable career advice, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, embracing failure as a growth opportunity, and the necessity of developing business acumen alongside design skills in the current market. Learn: - How to land a position - What bootcamps are missing - How AI is impacting UX roles - How to pass an interview for a tech role - How to mentoring can help in your career - How a mentor can help you land a job Content Index: 0:00 Introduction: Annalisa 1:53 From Graphic to Product Design 5:56 UX/UI in the Business World 11:14 The Impact of Market Trends 14:08 AI: The Future of Design and Productivity 18:40 Importance of Visual Skills in Design 20:44 Bootcamps and Preparing for the Job Market in UX/UI 23:54 Interview Process: Tips and Strategies 34:03 Annalisa's Plans and the Return of Conferences Links of Interest: · My MentorCruise Profile: https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/victorgarcia/?ref=victor39 · Become a Mentor: http://mentorcruise.com/referrals/YyShXWbH1wt3f8tnY42U2iYr3Bo792wUrqrjs3cs/?ref=victor39&fp_sid=mentorcr · Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-garcia-rubio/ · Follow the Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c/ · Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloudsMentor · My Website: https://cloudsmentor.com Guest Links: - Follow Annalisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/d_art_h_vader - Connect with Annalisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalisav/ - Get Mentored by Annalisa: https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/annalisavalente/