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Sr. People Ops Manager Shares Onboarding Culture Shift Jan 26, 2022

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In this special minisode, MetroStar's Sr. People Operations Manager shares how MetroStar's onboarding culture has shifted during the pandemic. Tune into this episode of Mock IT if you're a MetroStar "hopeful candidate" and interested in learning more about tech careers and how the first 90 days of a new job are shifting.

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Your Agency Wants Drupal Experts: Exploring Content Management in 2022 Jan 12, 2022

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Liz and Marie welcome special guest Jason Glisson, Senior Software Engineer at MetroStar. As an advocate for the content management tool Drupal, Jason talks about the June 2022 release of Drupal 10 and why he recommends government agencies use this open-source CMS tool.

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Approaching Design Leadership (w/ guest Iva Hutson) Dec 29, 2021

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Liz and Marie welcome special guest Iva Hutson in this week's episode. As a Sr. Experience Strategy Manager, Iva understands the nuances and intricacies of design leadership and how UX experts can become a leader in their field. From an industry pull away from portfolios to finding yourself in the C-suite, the trio explores what it means to be a leader in #UX and government.

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Making Project Restraints Work in Your Favor Dec 15, 2021

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In this minisode, Liz & Marie run through the basics of project and design restraints and how they tackle them. The duo chats about stakeholder feedback, time vs quality, and designing with negative space in mind (even for those pesky tablet devices).

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Misinformation on Social Media and Digital Literacy (Part 2 with Guest Leslie Bozoian) Dec 01, 2021

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Liz and Marie welcome back special guest, Leslie Bozoian, on the podcast this week. Leslie is a Visual Designer who has a passion for design and social media. In this special social media-focused episode, the trio discusses the responsibilities social media companies have to protect users, like Facebook, and the steps designers are taking to aid users in navigating a new era of digital literacy. From algorithms to font texts and data tracking, they unpack a lot in this jam-packed episode.

Read the "Frankenstein UX" blog here: https://blog.metrostar.com/design-systems-frankenstein-ux-solutions

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Using Design to Tackle Misinformation on Social Media (with Guest Leslie Bozoian) Nov 17, 2021

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Liz and Marie welcome a special guest, Leslie Bozoian, on the podcast this week. Leslie is a Visual Designer who has a passion for design and social media. The trio discusses how the pandemic has changed digital experiences, social media, and how designers can help tackle the spread of misinformation online. From understanding popups to navigating the redesign of share and flag buttons, this week's episode dives into social media platform design.

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Our Insights: Communicating with Government Customers Nov 03, 2021

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So, you're a UX Designer about to start a career in government contracting? We know the environment can feel different than the work you've done in the past. This week, Liz and Marie chat about how they landed their roles at MetroStar, the different types of growth you can find in the industry, and tips for communicating with government customers. In the episode, you'll learn more about their process and tips for being successful.

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Part One: Design Systems & Design Libraries Oct 20, 2021

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This week, Liz & Marie explore design systems, design libraries, and the United States Web Design System (USWDS). The pair explain what these tools are and how they impact designers in the government sector. They talk about things like the Obamacare website failure and how it changed the industry for designers.

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Let's Talk About Sunsetting Tech in Government, Chatbots, & More Oct 06, 2021

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Inspired by the recent Apple event, which introduced new tech to the world once again, Liz & Marie's discussion this week tackles what emerging tech means when you work for the government. They explain how they've seen teams sunset tech, what changes they've been a part of implementing, and their advice on tackling new tech.
The duo deep dive into AI chatbots, the tech behind help desks, DAR analysis, and more. Questions? Reach out at metrostar.com

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Building Successful Remote UX Teams Sep 22, 2021

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This week, Liz & Marie explore how their team handled the ever-changing dynamic of the pandemic. Their team transitioned to remote work right as they started a new project; Learn how they made it work!

The duo discuss everything from the tools they used (like Google Sheets and Miro) to how they fostered strong virtual relationships (Spoiler: They love to have their Zoom camera off).

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