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027: Career Strategy Q+A with Sarah: UX job titles, portfolio tips, and hiring outlook

027: Career Strategy Q+A with Sarah: UX job titles, portfolio tips, and hiring outlook

FromCareer Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody


027: Career Strategy Q+A with Sarah: UX job titles, portfolio tips, and hiring outlook

FromCareer Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The episode of the Career Strategy podcast features clips from a live Q+A with Sarah. On it, she answers questions about differences in job titles, having a say in product strategy, transitioning from internship to positions, and so much more!

01:01 What is the difference between a UX Designer and Product Designer?

03:58 Should UX designers have a say in the overall product strategy and decision  making process?

05:11    UX designers should always be operating from a place of strategy.

06:08 Tips or recommendations for getting  UX consultant positions after a UX internship.

06:55 Try and expose yourself to many different types of products and many different types of industries.

08:53  UX jobs and other industries

11:17 Is UX strategy something that is marketable today?

15:17 Portfolio tips for people who are changing careers into user experience.

19:38 Is it a bad idea to try and market yourself as a UX researcher?

23:13 Just because you're seeing layoffs doesn't mean companies you've never heard of aren't hiring.

25:31  Are junior roles the best fit for someone transitioning into the world of UX from a design related field like architecture?

28:02 As a career changer, what would be the most important aspect that the employer will see on my portfolio?

28:53 A lot of projects that come outta bootcamps look the same and it's not your fault.? Want a career that lets you live your dream live? Explore Career Strategy Lab.
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Released:
Aug 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Career Strategy Podcast is the go-to resource for UX and Product People committed to career growth. In each episode, Sarah Doody, Founder + CEO of Career Strategy Lab, shares her expertise and actionable tips to stand out as a candidate in a crowded market and strategically land your dream role without wasting time applying to hundreds of jobs by focusing on the most important product you'll ever work on, "The Product of You." Grab your free copy of the Season 1 Workbook and Episode Guide at CareerStrategyPodcast.com