Alumni Spotlight – Sabrina on a Different Approach to Job Hunting

Hear from a COLAB3 alumni who recently landed her first product design role!

This week, we bring you the story of a delightful individual who was a part of the COLAB3 (previously Winter 2021) cohort. We’ll talk about imposter syndrome and how Co.Lab helped boost her confidence and elevate her skills as a designer.

The job-hunting journey is what you make of it. And Sabrina Hall says to make the entire process a conversation, not a transactional process. There were times at the start when she questioned her decision to pursue product design, even her place in the entire tech industry! But through many learnings and persistence, she is now flourishing in her role as a Junior Product Designer at Skiptown.

“You have to remind yourself that interviews are just conversations. As much as companies are trying to see if you’re a good fit, you also have to see if they’re a good fit for your lifestyle too. You have to be intentional with the companies that you’re applying to.”