145: [Part 1/3: Diagnose Your UX Job Search] Escaping UX Career Identity Fog & Why Your Identity Is Your Superpower

Are you a UX professional struggling to explain who you are or what you want next? You’re not alone. Here’s how to clear the fog and move forward with clarity.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in your UX career, unsure of your strengths, hesitant to apply for jobs, or wondering if you still belong in the industry, then this episode is for you.

Sarah introduces the concept of Career Identity Fog, a feeling of misalignment that can erode your confidence and sabotage your job search.

But there’s good news: You can use UX research and strategy tools on yourself to lift the fog and reposition your career with clarity and conviction.

This is Part 1 of a special 3 part series on diagnosing your UX job search challenges, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the other episodes in this series.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ What Career Identity Fog is—and why so many UX professionals are feeling it

✔️ 5 signs you’re stuck in identity fog (and how it’s slowing down your job search)

✔️ A 3-part framework to rediscover who you are and what you want in your UX career

✔️ Why confidence doesn’t come from trends—it comes from clarity

✔️ How one woman got hired by clearly articulating her ideal role on LinkedIn

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Career Identity Fog

00:31 Understanding Career Identity Fog

01:21 Diagnosing Your UX Job Search

03:40 Symptoms of Identity Fog in Your Career

11:33 Job Search Diagnosis Checklist

17:21 Clearing the Identity Fog: Steps to Take

23:55 Real-Life Success Stories

28:02 Conclusion and Next Steps

29:46 Career Strategy Lab: Your Path to Success

31:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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