Ready to pivot your career into tech but not sure where to start? Meet Tanya Lerma—a New York based UX Professional who traded her clinical research job for a thrilling UX Researcher role at Peloton via CareerFoundry's UX program!

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Tanya shares her initial intrigue about UX Design at 00:23, explains why UX Research was the perfect fit for her at 01:45, and uncovers her 'Eureka' moment at 03:38. Learn how the dual mentorship model at CareerFoundry impacted her journey at 11:44, and don't miss the emotional moment she describes receiving her first job offer at 16:33.

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✨ PLUS, get a glimpse of her life at Peloton, learn why NOW is the best time to jump into a UX career, and discover three pieces of invaluable advice for those contemplating a similar leap. This is your ultimate guide to making an empowering career change, straight from someone who’s been there, done that!

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00:00 An Introduction to Tanya Lerma
00:23 When and How Did Tanya Find Out About UX Design?
01:10 When Did You First Hear About CareerFoundry?
01:45 Why Did Tanya Think UX Research Was Right for You?
02:34 What Was Tanya Doing for Work Before Becoming a UX Researcher?
03:14 What Were the Things Tanya Was Looking for From a New Career?
03:38 When Was Tanya's 'Eureka' Moment When Deciding on Her Future?
04:44 What Are Three Pieces of Advice Tanya Would Give to Potential UX Design Career Changers?
05:58 How Did Tanya First Hear About CareerFoundry?
06:44 Booking a Call With a CareerFoundry UX Program Advisor
07:00 Tanya's CareerFoundry Experience in One Word!
07:36 What Did Tanya's Typical Day Look Like as a CareerFoundry Student?
08:40 How Did Tanya Manage Her Studies?
09:16 How Did Tanya Find CareerFoundry's Flexible Learning Approach?
09:59 CareerFoundry's Student Community
10:28 Tanya's Relationships With Her CareerFoundry Mentor & Tutor
11:44 How Impactful Was CareerFoundry's Dual Mentorship Model for Her Learning Experience?
12:35 What Was the Highlight of Tanya's Learning / Career Change Experience?
13:05 How Did It Feel Finishing, and Handing in That Final Assignment?
13:37 How Did Tanya Celebrate Finishing the CareerFoundry Program?
14:18 What Was the Job Search Aspect of the Career Change Like?
15:04 How Did Tanya's Mentor & Tutor at CareerFoundry Support the Job Search?
15:34 What Worries, If Any, Did Tanya Have Relating to the Job Search?
15:58 What 3 Tips Would Tanya Give to People Applying to UX Designer / Researcher Roles?
16:33 How Did Tanya Feel When the First Job Offer Came Through?
16:49 What Was the First Thing She Did When the Job Offer Came Through?
17:10 Who Was the First Person She Told About the Job Offer?
17:38 What Would You Say to Someone Hesitant About Making a Career Change Into Tech?
18:02 What Has Been the Most Rewarding Part of Tanya's Career Change So Far?
18:40 How Has This Experience Changed Her Life Overall?
19:05 What Is It Like Working for Peloton?
19:41 What Are Some of the 'Perks' of Working in UX Research at Peloton?
20:06 What Would Tanya Like to Achieve in the Next 5 Years?
20:39 Do You Think It's a Good Time to Become a UX Designer / Researcher?

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