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102: Navigating Your UX Career in Challenging Times (Sarah Doody's episode on the Insights Unlocked Podcast)

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Контент предоставлен Sarah Doody and Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab™. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией Sarah Doody and Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab™ или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.

This special episode of the Career Strategy Podcast features an episode of the Insights Unlocked Podcast powered by UserTesting.

In this episode, Sarah Doody is interviewed by UserTesting’s CEO, Andy McMillan. They discuss navigating your UX career over the next one to two years and dive into crucial themes that resonate with UX researchers, designers, and product managers from coping with tech layoffs to understanding the impact of AI.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. The State of UX Careers in 2024
  2. Insights from UX professionals on career satisfaction and challenges.
  3. Exploring opportunities beyond traditional tech companies.
  4. Impact of Layoffs and AI on UX Careers
  5. How tech layoffs and the rise of AI are reshaping career trajectories.
  6. Leveraging AI as a tool rather than a threat.
  7. Building a Career Roadmap
  8. The importance of long-term planning and acquiring transferable skills.
  9. Timeless skills like communication and critical thinking as career accelerators.
  10. Opportunities in Non-Tech Industries
  11. High-impact roles in healthcare, government, and education sectors.
  12. The growing value of research-first mindsets in non-tech companies.
  13. Practical Advice for Career Growth
  14. Keeping your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile updated.
  15. Building business acumen and aligning research with organizational strategy.
  16. The Role of AI in Research
  17. AI’s potential in idea generation and data synthesis.
  18. Why human context and critical analysis remain irreplaceable.

Actionable Takeaways:

  • Create a career roadmap to strategically build skills for long-term growth.
  • Regularly update your career materials to be ready for new opportunities.
  • Expand your impact by developing business acumen and aligning UX practices with company strategies.
  • View AI as a tool to enhance efficiency, not as a replacement for human expertise.

Time Stamps:

01:36 UX Professionals Share Their Career Insights

03:41 Navigating Layoffs and Economic Challenges

05:21 Exploring Opportunities Beyond Big Tech

09:49 The Role of AI in UX Research

14:30 Building a Resilient Career Strategy

18:54 Opportunities and Challenges in UX

26:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025

👉 Join Career Strategy Lab – Apply now to start your own UX job search transformation

👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter

📩 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! 🚀

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Контент предоставлен Sarah Doody and Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab™. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией Sarah Doody and Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab™ или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.

This special episode of the Career Strategy Podcast features an episode of the Insights Unlocked Podcast powered by UserTesting.

In this episode, Sarah Doody is interviewed by UserTesting’s CEO, Andy McMillan. They discuss navigating your UX career over the next one to two years and dive into crucial themes that resonate with UX researchers, designers, and product managers from coping with tech layoffs to understanding the impact of AI.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. The State of UX Careers in 2024
  2. Insights from UX professionals on career satisfaction and challenges.
  3. Exploring opportunities beyond traditional tech companies.
  4. Impact of Layoffs and AI on UX Careers
  5. How tech layoffs and the rise of AI are reshaping career trajectories.
  6. Leveraging AI as a tool rather than a threat.
  7. Building a Career Roadmap
  8. The importance of long-term planning and acquiring transferable skills.
  9. Timeless skills like communication and critical thinking as career accelerators.
  10. Opportunities in Non-Tech Industries
  11. High-impact roles in healthcare, government, and education sectors.
  12. The growing value of research-first mindsets in non-tech companies.
  13. Practical Advice for Career Growth
  14. Keeping your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile updated.
  15. Building business acumen and aligning research with organizational strategy.
  16. The Role of AI in Research
  17. AI’s potential in idea generation and data synthesis.
  18. Why human context and critical analysis remain irreplaceable.

Actionable Takeaways:

  • Create a career roadmap to strategically build skills for long-term growth.
  • Regularly update your career materials to be ready for new opportunities.
  • Expand your impact by developing business acumen and aligning UX practices with company strategies.
  • View AI as a tool to enhance efficiency, not as a replacement for human expertise.

Time Stamps:

01:36 UX Professionals Share Their Career Insights

03:41 Navigating Layoffs and Economic Challenges

05:21 Exploring Opportunities Beyond Big Tech

09:49 The Role of AI in UX Research

14:30 Building a Resilient Career Strategy

18:54 Opportunities and Challenges in UX

26:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025

👉 Join Career Strategy Lab – Apply now to start your own UX job search transformation

👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter

📩 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! 🚀

  continue reading

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