Digital User Experience (UX) Designer Review

My role day to day involves working with my team in order to be the voice for the users of whatever digital product the team is working on. This means I spend time developing digital interfaces making sure to put the user first while keeping the product within bentley high standards of design aesthetics and functionality.

I have learnt (and am still learning) how to create interfaces that put users first while keeping high quality aesthetics in mind. I am currently studying at university for my degree in User Experience design where I learn skills like wire framing (both digital and paper based), user research methods, and presentation skills

I thoroughly enjoy my programme as there is a fantastic mix of a supportive and welcoming company culture, challenging yet achievable tasks working both independently and with a team who offer support whenever needed. There are also many other opportunities through work and university supported by university like placements in different parts of the business and opportunities to develop presentation and sociability skills at apprenticeship events.

My programme is very well structured with two hand in dates each year for university making it easy to manage along side work. The projects are explained well with many opportunities to ask questions to the tutors in person and online anonymously so there is no need to worry about asking any question you need to

I receive a lot of support from my manager. He understands that I am studying at university as well and leaves enough time to complete study around work while still making sure to get the most out of me at work. He is also approachable meaning I can go to him with any questions or concerns.

I also get a lot of support from university as they understand that I am working full time along side study. The lectures always provide feedback whenever I send samples of work and point me in the right direction in order to improve upon my work. There is also a study skills department that helped me massively in order to learn things specific to university work such as referencing and academic writing and note taking

I believe my qualification helps me to perform better in my role as I can often use techniques and skills learnt in university in my work. Also the study at university helps me to see different aspects of the industry as a whole so if I decided to leave my role at my current company later in my career I would have an understanding of the rest of the industry and some other companies approaches to design.

There are extra-curricular activities at work like some sporting teams and social events for events such as colleague leaving celebrations and Christmas meals. There are also events promoting apprenticeships at colleges and open days which has allowed me to develop my presentation skills and network with other apprentices in similar positions to me.

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Bentley has a very welcoming company culture that helps to push you to make the most of your professional self without putting extreme pressure and stress on individuals. There is also a lot of different activities you can get involved in such as placements in other parts of the business that can help you develop professionally.

Make sure to include things in your application that will make you stand out like extra-curricular activities or things like online courses that show you are dedicated and passionate about the position you are applying for. Also if you are invited to an interview make sure to prepare some examples of how to can answer common interview questions so you make the most out of the interview process and sell yourself.