153: 5 Things Hired UX People Do That Work in Today's UX Job Market

Still applying to dozens, or hundreds, of UX roles and not hearing back? It’s not the number of applications that gets you hired. It’s the strategy behind how you position yourself.

In this rapid-fire episode, Sarah breaks down the five things she consistently sees among UX candidates who are getting hired right now. Whether you’ve applied to 50, 100, or 200+ jobs without results, these are the shifts that will change your job search immediately.

This episode is your wake-up call: Stop applying to more roles and start fixing these five root issues.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why applying to more jobs won’t fix your job search

✔️ How to optimize your LinkedIn so recruiters find you

✔️ Why most candidates dramatically undervalue their skills

✔️ The danger of getting feedback from people who aren't involved in hiring

✔️ The truth about UX portfolios—and why yours should not be a website

✔️ Why clarity about what you want is the real job search shortcut

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:38 Common Job Search Mistakes

02:07 Leveraging LinkedIn for Job Search

04:18 Valuing Your Skills and Experience

07:22 Overcoming the Unhirable Mindset

10:46 Creating Effective Portfolios

14:18 Clarity in Career Goals

17:57 Recap and Final Thoughts

19:28 Career Strategy Lab and Workshops

20:56 Podcast Reviews and Closing

🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market

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