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039: Q&A with Sarah on where to start when you’re new to UX, getting promoted, and portfolio transformation

039: Q&A with Sarah on where to start when you’re new to UX, getting promoted, and portfolio transformation

FromCareer Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody


039: Q&A with Sarah on where to start when you’re new to UX, getting promoted, and portfolio transformation

FromCareer Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Oct 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week’s episode is a Q&A session with Sarah!

Tune in to hear how to start your job search when you’re brand new to UX, looking for opportunities to grow from within your company, and the importance of your portfolio!

01:16 If you’re early in your career, of course you want to apply to everything!

03:01 How do you approach finding your first job?

06:46 Make the most of performance reviews

08:54 Spell. Check. Your. Resume.

10:20 Curate your resume to each job you apply to

12:10 The best way to approach cold emailing? Warm things up!

17:37 How important is a portfolio at the start of your career? Very important.

20:48 Never worked in UX? You still have skills you can use to apply to UX positions.

22:32 How do I use classified work to promote my skills?? Get a copy of our Free E-Book: The Career Strategy Roadmap.
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Released:
Oct 30, 2023
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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