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82. A Newbie’s Guide to Corporate Camouflage with Kerry McPhearson
Kerry McPhearson, a product designer at Disney Streaming, joins us to share invaluable advice on understanding hiring managers, building relationships, and making a successful transition into the design industry.
What can new designers do to fit in and succeed at their first job?
Starting a new job is always an adventure, especially for new designers entering the professional world for the first time. This week, I chat with Kerry McPhearson, a Product Designer at Disney Streaming, to discuss how new designers can successfully navigate their first job and establish themselves in the industry.
Kerry started in tech support, which helped him learn how to help people and solve problems quickly. These skills are important in design too. He talks about how different bosses look for different things, so it’s crucial to research companies and ask clear questions during interviews.
Kerry also shares tips on networking and finding mentors who can give honest advice. Building real connections at work can help new designers fit in and stand out.
This episode is packed with useful advice for anyone starting their design career and wanting to make a good impression from the start. Don’t miss it!
Topics:
• 04:15 – Kerry’s origin story
• 10:39 – Be realistic and have backup companies
• 16:09 – Resources to research their job hunt
• 24:13 – Job listings are hard to interpret
• 30:04 – You need to pay your dues, work hard and grind
• 37:26 – As a noob how do you navigate the new role?
• 42:39 – figuring out your place on a new team
• 50:11 – Find an internal mentor
Helpful Links:
• Connect with Kerry on LinkedIn
• Follow Kerry on Instagram
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