137: One LinkedIn change that landed this UX Designer 5 solid recruiter leads in 24 hours

Still waiting for recruiters to notice you? One small change to your LinkedIn profile could change everything.

In this episode, Sarah shares a real story from a workshop attendee who updated just one line of their LinkedIn profile and got five solid recruiter leads within 24 hours. You’ll learn what part of your profile to focus on (hint: it’s the headline), how to write it in a way that stands out, and why clarity and positioning matter more than lofty statements like “designing for impact.”

Plus, Sarah breaks down the three-part UX job search strategy you need to attract the right opportunities, without burning out, second-guessing, or rewriting your portfolio 100 times.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The one LinkedIn section that has the biggest impact on recruiter outreach

✔️ Why most UX job seekers get their headlines totally wrong

✔️ How to apply product strategy thinking to your career

✔️ The 3 essential UX job search strategies: Design, Marketing, and Sales

✔️ What happens when you’re missing even one of those strategies

✔️ How to stand out in a sea of qualified candidates (without starting from scratch)

Additional Resources:

Episode 18: Avoid This Mistake When Writing Your LinkedIn Profile headline

UX Job Search Workshop

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:38 The Power of LinkedIn Optimization

01:27 Understanding the UX Hiring Process

02:45 Crafting a Standout LinkedIn Headline

05:33 Three Key Strategies for UX Job Search

07:27 Invitation to the Workshop

08:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

09:29 Conclusion and Additional Resources

10:09 Special Message for Struggling Job Seekers

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

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