Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

Learn how to handle large projects in your UX portfolio by breaking them into smaller, more manageable sections. Tailor your portfolio for job applications to showcase your expertise effectively. Streamline your job applications and impress recruiters with evidence and examples.

Career Strategy Lab Coaches Erin, Becca, and Steph share insights on demystifying career feedback. They discuss the importance of specificity, goal alignment, and skill development in the critique process. Learn how to navigate conflicting feedback, improve career materials, and empower yourself for career success.

Learn how to stand out in your job search by utilizing the AIDA framework, used by top companies to capture attention. Discover how to apply AIDA to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and cold emails, making small changes to increase recruiter interest. Understand the importance of capturing attention, generating desire, and prompting action in your job search process.

Discover actionable tips on how to make time for professional development, whether you have a busy schedule or ample free time. Learn to schedule dedicated time, manage perfectionism, and set priorities. Find out how to break tasks into manageable sprints and build a supportive community for maximum growth.

A few times a year we open the doors to Career Strategy Lab and host an Open House so prospective clients can learn about the program and get to know some of our clients. In this episode, we’re sharing the audio from our last Open House (it’s an imperfect podcast episode but we think the stories are worth sharing!) During this episode, you’ll hear from three Career Strategy Lab clients (two Product Designers and a Senior UX Designer) on how to tackle mindset issues like imposter syndrome and procrastination as well as how they improved their communication skills and confidence in CSL.Tune in to hear how these three women accepted new job opportunities by applying the “Product of You” framework Sarah teaches in Career Strategy Lab. 02:00 Work meeting, questions, introductions, Career Strategy Lab.05:26 Enhancing communication skills through enrolling in CSL.09:08 Focused on single case study with significant impact.13:01 Surrounding with career-focused community creates accountability.14:22 Embrace promoting yourself to communicate your value.18:04 Consistency in touch points shapes brand perception.23:36 Coaching and CSL sessions significantly improved performance.25:35 Optimize resume for ATS, keep it simple.30:33 Mindset calls provided support and guidance.34:45 Program rekindled confidence and passion for work.37:17 Allie found his flow; advice on sprints.40:54 Organize sprints for career roadmap and job search.43:36 Detailed course materials for career development available.45:51 Weekly sprint check-ins, events, job alerts available.49:35 3-month CSL course requires dedication.51:35 Encouraging self-compassion and growth in career.55:42 Private questions? Use the email or link.57:44 Thank you for listening to career strategy podcast.🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025👉 Join Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people.👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

This podcast provides actionable steps to take after a layoff, including processing emotions, updating career materials, and discreetly using LinkedIn's 'open to work' setting. It also emphasizes personalized messaging, finding joy, and helping others during the job search journey.

Learn how to improve email communication with the GAIN framework, focusing on clarity and conciseness. Discover the importance of anchors in cold messaging and effective email closings. Enhance your communication skills and boost response rates with actionable tips and strategies

Join the Career Strategy Lab coaching call where professionals discuss crafting compass statements, enhancing resume bullet points, and curating tailored portfolios. Explore decision-making in career paths and pivoting opportunities for success.

Learn how to build genuine career relationships with a quarterly engagement plan. Strategies include creating targeted contact lists, nurturing connections with intentional engagement, and transitioning online interactions to offline conversations for deeper relationships.

Explore why posting negative content on LinkedIn during a job search can harm your prospects. Learn practical tips for job seekers to make a positive first impression. Discover alternative ways to express frustrations and interests on LinkedIn for professional growth.