Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio #162 These skills will increase your salary in 2026
Dec 17, 2025
Discover how visibility and internal branding can significantly boost your career prospects. The hosts explore whether chasing promotions is always worth it and share strategies for showcasing your value, like speaking the business language and prioritizing high-impact work. Tune in for tips on playing company politics and the importance of building strong relationships within your organization. Plus, learn why mentoring others and balancing AI with critical thinking can set you apart in a competitive market.
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Frame Design As Business Impact
- Speak business, not design process, when presenting your work to hire managers and stakeholders.
- Focus on outcomes, metrics and impact rather than double diamond steps or personas.
Be Proactive And Let Employers Chase You
- Be proactive in showing recent impact and keep your portfolio up to date so you can be pursued by employers.
- Practice pitching impact confidently to move from being considered to being chased and offered higher salaries.
Document Promotion Requirements With Manager
- Document promotion conversations and create a shared goals doc with your manager listing exactly what you must achieve.
- Commit to the documented goals and use them as the roadmap to negotiate salary or title changes.