Career Advice

How I went from teacher to UX designer — career switch story

by Zarith Sofea·October 20, 2025

Taught for 5 years. Did a UXcel online course (RM1,200 total). Built 4 portfolio projects redesigning apps I use daily. Applied for 30 jobs, got 5 interviews, 1 offer at RM4,800. Took 7 months.

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Comments (2)

Wani Sani84

7 months from zero to hired as a career-switcher is fast. The portfolio targeting real problems is what made the difference.

Yana Kamal66

Redesigning apps you use daily is brilliant portfolio advice. You have genuine opinions and pain points to solve.