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Career Growth Accelerator

Take your portfolio and presentation skills to the next level. Get the accountability and support you need to become insanely hireable. Fast!
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"You'll meet a lot of great people that are in your same situation and will be good long-term connections."

James Martin Touhey
Prev. Product Design Director at O'Reilly

"The kickoff call was like a therapy session for designers, and that alone was worth every cent."

Jim Salinger
Design Manager at Disney

"I found it extremely beneficial to see a community of people working through their process and I’m so thankful for the content."

Mary Gower
Freelance UX Designer

Supporting top talent from leading tech companies

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Network with industry leaders

Join product professionals from companies such as Disney, Google, Meta, and Apple. Expand your network and learn from the top minds in your industry.

Grow your network with industry leaders
Get a level-matched accountability group from day one
Receive support from experienced community mentors

Injection of energy

Benefit from structured and intensive live training. Continue receiving support and guidance even after the workshops.

Follow a proven step-by-step roadmap to help you get through the hiring process — with multiple offers at the end.
Learn how to find your hireable story that makes you a standout candidate
Present your portfolio to a panel of senior designers and learn what they value in you

What our previous sprinters have to say

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What about levels?

Our members are roughly equally split between entry, mid, senior, and lead — connect with people at your level and work towards a shared outcome.

Entry/Junior

You’re transitioning, coming out of Bootcamp, or graduated from design school. You're ready for your first step.

Mid/Senior

You already have a few years under your belt. You're ready to take on more responsibilities as a senior.

Lead/Manager

You’re an ambitious senior with multiple years of experience. You're ready to level up to lead (IC) or people management.

A proven roadmap to follow

Follow a proven step-by-step roadmap to help you get through the hiring process — with multiple offers at the end.
Week 1

Orientation, connection, and positioning

Kick off your journey by getting oriented, connecting with peers, and positioning yourself for success. Lay the groundwork for the weeks ahead by establishing clear goals and building strong connections.
Week 2

Case study canvas

Break down your design story and pull out hireable moments. This week focuses on creating a compelling case study that highlights your most marketable skills and experiences.
Week 3

Pixar-style storyboarding

Learn the art of storyboarding to transform your case study into a narrative flow. Develop a captivating story that engages your audience and showcases your design journey.
Week 4

Dry run slide deck

Prepare and present your slide deck in a dry run session. Receive constructive feedback and make necessary iterations to ensure your presentation is polished and professional.
Week 5

Practice panel with hiring managers

Gain valuable insights by presenting to actual hiring managers and recruiters. Practice your pitch, receive feedback, and refine your approach to stand out in real interviews.
Week 6-10

Extended hyper-care period

Benefit from continued support and feedback during this extended period. Fine-tune your skills, address any challenges, and ensure you’re fully prepared for your job search.
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Who are the accelerator for?

This is a safe place where people just like you come together to learn, connect and level-up.
You will love it here if...
You value diversity and accept people, regardless of their beliefs, apprerances, and backgrounds.
You're a seasoned veteran, but want to level up and strategize with people who have similar ambitions.
Or, you're enetring the field, want to start on a proven path, and get advice specific to your goals and situation.
You're a critical thinker with a positive attitude who take feedback and implement it in your own way.
This is not for anyone who...
Are are not willing to dedicate the time and effort it takes to make it to the next level.
Are not willing to "pay it forward" and give other people feedback, while expecting it for your own case studies or portfolio.
Are not ready to share your thoughts, questions, and roadblocks with your peers for constructive feedback.
Included

Case Study Club membership

Get access to our private network of UX and Product Professionals that come together to level up. Learn the strategies and tactics used by successful hires at leading tech companies.
Library of recorded walkthroughs for Junior, Mid-level and Senior portfolios
Access the knowledge of 100+ designers through the Ask the Community network.
Monthly Q&A office hours
46+ lessons breaking down portfolio design, case study storytelling, portfolio websites, capability decks and the interview process
Complete system for launching your portfolio, auditing your projects and tracking your applications
40+ templates for building your portfolio including a full Notion portfolio template
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More nice things people have said

“CSC helped me overcome my insecurities and helped me realized i’m not alone.”

Eva Yu
Product Designer at Vault Health

"If you are feeling overwhelmed or unsure and want a supportive and knowledgeable community to lean on, this is the way to go."

Ashley Marie Quinn
Lead Product Designer at Riffyn

"You'll meet a lot of great people that are in your same situation and will be good long-term connections."

James Martin Touhey
Prev. Product Design Director at O'Reilly

"I would sincerely recommend this class to any designer needing that bit of a push to get started and heading in the right direction."

Chris Piedra
Director of UX at Integra Connect

"Taking your class was really helpful for me to get a new job. I’m super thankful!"

Jenna Kang
Sr. Product Designer at Riiiid!

"Thanks so much for putting this class together. I truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback, advice and encouragement."

Steven Weigh
Sr. Designer at Cross Compass

"Feedback was clear, practical, and specific. I walked away with concrete action items that I could implement."

Emilia Totzeva
UX Designer at Centene Corporation

"I found it extremely beneficial to see a community of people working through their process and I’m so thankful for the content."

Mary Gower
Freelance UX Designer

“Greatly helps alleviate the stress of the portfolio-building exercise. I’m glad I chanced upon the program!”

Shilpi Dewan
Conversation Designer at Intuit

"The community is very helpful to keep transparency and open communication between students. It also helped me to trust my storytelling skills and developing my writing habit."

Humberto de Sousa
Lead Designer at Hoop

"The community helped us go faster and further together. I thank you for all the hard work and I hope other people can have this experience!"

A Jung Lim
UX Designer at Isobar

"Go for it. It's great. Love taking part, joining the calls and being part of the community."

Alex Chan-Perryman
Sr. Product Designer at AKQA

Upcoming accelerator

Join our upcoming accelerator. Spots are limited.
Start 15th of August 2024
19 of 40 spots left
$199
/Quarterly
Network with industry leaders
Structured and intensive live workshops
Practice panel with hiring managers
Continued high touch support
Case Study Club membership
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60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you go through the program and don't get any value from it, we'll refund you every cent. No problem!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost to join Career Growth Accelerator?

The cost is currently $199/quarter.

Is there a discount available?

No. There's not a discount available.

What time are the live sessions?

Live sessions with guests are usually at 7pm UTC (with a few exceptions). All sessions are recorded and uploaded to the private community space in case you miss out.

What will we be doing each week?

We've designed this to be personalized depending on where you are on your journey. Some already have a portfolio and want to improve it, and others are starting from scratch. Quite a few are working on their slide deck and prepping for interviews.

How much time do I need to dedicate each week?

1-3 hours per week would be ideal. Some weeks you'll work more than others. Writing case studies and working on decks takes time, but if you chunk it, then you'll be able to get much more done in less time (a simple concept you'll learn more about in the upcoming sessions.)

How is this different from Bootcamps such as General Assembly or CareerFoundry?

The Career growth sprint is specifically about what comes after Bootcamps and courses — putting yourself out there, and getting hired. (You'll still learn a lot about the design process, but this is not a design course.)

What if I join and don't like it, can I get my money back?

After you've joined, there's a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you go through the program and don't get any value from it, we'll refund you every cent. No problem!

Still have questions?

Reach out to us anytime — we're always happy to chat!