Sarah Doody

Join Sarah Doody, founder of Career Strategy Lab™, as she shares her journey from corporate roles to empowering UX professionals. She emphasizes common pitfalls in portfolio building and strategies to navigate NDAs. Sarah discusses how to articulate the business impact of research, especially when facing implementation challenges. She also offers standout application tips for freelancers and highlights the importance of in-depth interview preparation. Tune in for her insights on thriving in a competitive job market!

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Doody, Founder of Career Strategy Lab™, shares her insights on navigating job searches for UX and product professionals. She emphasizes the importance of crafting a career roadmap with clear goals. Sarah explains how to create a compelling compass statement to filter opportunities aligned with individual aspirations. The concept of 'anti-networking' is introduced, focusing on building meaningful relationships rather than traditional networking. Listeners also learn strategies for revitalizing their cover letters to stand out in the job market.

Have you thought about your career lately? Chances are, you have - given the buzz around the record high voluntary resignation rates during this “Great Resignation.” In this episode, Sarah Doody, UX Researcher, Experience Designer, and Founder of the Career Strategy Lab, shares her thoughts on how UX professionals can design their ideal careers, whether they’re in the market for a new role or not. Read more about Sarah Doody:  Website (sarahdoody.com) Twitter (@sarahdoody) LinkedIn (/in/sarahdoody) Instagram (@sarahdoodyux) NN/g Resources on UX Careers: Jakob Nielsen: How to Start A New Career in UX (2-min video) UX Careers (free 90-page report) Growing in your UX Career: A Study Guide (article) Portfolios for UX Researchers (article) Interested in working with us? Apply to this posting by April 4th