Sweden

University of Waterloo

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

Talk to people who have learned to manage their imposter syndrome.

Making remote and globally distributed teams work for you and your needs.

Strategies for maximizing your design internship or co-op program.

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Talk to people who've broken into the tech industry and learn their stories.

Manage team expectations and get the most out of your meetings.

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Explore different generative and evaluative research techniques. User research synthesis and presentation.

Navigating the working relationship with PM's and engineers as a designer.

How to conduct interviews, what to ask, and how to analyze your results? (eg. user interview)

Navigating micro-aggression, getting paid what you are worth and finding a community.