Transitioning Into UX Writing

UX writing is an exciting, new field that offers great opportunities for professionals of different backgrounds. However, to many people interested in transitioning into this field, the details of the job profile remain obscure. This is why in this first course of the two-course series, we will discuss the everyday tasks of a UX writer, the challenges of the job, and much more.

Let's kick off the first part of this course by discussing all the great reasons to become a UX writer – from a promising career outlook and a great salary to a large scope of exciting tasks. Need some motivation to finally transition into UX writing? This lesson has what you need.

Time for some myth-busting! Did you know, that writing is only a very small part of a UX writer's job? But what's the rest of it? In this lesson, we will take a closer look at the daily tasks of a UX writer, so you will get a better idea of what to expect from working as a UX writer.

While writing and language will be your main tools, “writing is not the make or break” in UX writing. In this lesson, we’ll discuss all the other hard and soft skills that you need to have as a UX writer, and why it’s important to have them.

Maroon 5 said it right: "It's not always rainbows and butterflies": Just like in any other job, working as a UX writer might come with some challenges to tackle. In this lesson, we will discuss the most common ones to give you a clearer image of the job profile.

From getting in touch with UX writing for the first time to landing a job in UX writing – this lesson summarizes the major steps to becoming a UX writer.

Are you ready to fully dive into UX writing and enhance your knowledge about the field? This final lesson of the first part of the course will show you all the blogs, podcasts, job boards, and communities to follow, and many other valuable resources.

So much for the first part of this two-course series! Let's wrap it up by summarizing the most important insights and findings we learned throughout the previous lessons.

Congratulations for completing the first part of this class! Now, after having learned about the details of the job profile of a UX writer, it's time to get practical: We will be talking about how to tackle each step of the application process – even if you have experience in UX writing. Want to know how? In this introductory lesson, I'll let you know.

Let's start the second part of this series with repeating what we've learned in the first part: Why should you become a UX writer, and what are the major obstacles to starting a career in UX writing?

The second part of this course is all about the application process that you typically have to go through when applying for a job in UX writing. From writing your resume to creating your portfolio and completing a home assignment – this lesson gives you a brief overview of all these single steps.

Let's talk about the first part of the application process: preparing your resume! In this lesson, we'll discuss how to highlight the right skills and experiences in your resume, as well as how to layout and style your resume when applying for a job in UX, and: we'll also take a closer look at some UX writers' resumes for inspiration.

Let's tackle one of the most feared parts of the application process: preparing your portfolio! In this lesson, we quickly talk about why providing a portfolio is important, before we discuss what to include in your portfolio and how to present your work in your portfolio, as well as how to create content for your portfolio if you have no experience in UX writing.

Ready to take this one step further? Let's find out what you can expect to happen in the interview(s) of your application process – from the attendees to the most common questions that will be asked, and the things you should carefully prepare to leave a good impression on your future boss and colleagues.

Ok, time to show 'em what you got! Home assignments are an essential part of the UX writing application process. This is why, in this lesson, I'll show you some examples for such home assignments, we'll discuss what you should keep in mind when you work on your home assignment, and I'll introduce you to two tools that will help you with putting you writing into design context.

We're almost done! Let's complete this course with some general tips and tricks that will help you to succeed with your application.

Let's briefly summarize what we've learned about how to prepare for the application process.

Never leave a course without some warm, encouraging words! Let's come together one last time to say goodbye to each other.