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

In today’s episode Sarah shares valuable strategies for analyzing job descriptions in detail, so you understand how to highlight your most relevant skills and experiences.You’ll learn practical tips for tailoring resumes and portfolios to catch a hiring manager's eye by emphasizing specific examples that match job requirements. Sarah also addresses the challenge of being perceived as overqualified and offers insights on presenting yourself effectively regardless of extensive experience. If you’re navigating a job search and wondering how to make your experience count, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help refine your approach and improve your chances of landing interviews.Quotables"It's not about your years of experience. It is about how relevant your experience is.""Read and study the job description and look for things that they've mentioned that you have done and that you have stories to back up the fact that you've actually done those things."Timestamps00:38 Experience matters less, relevance is key.05:11 Customize your resume, portfolio to match the job description.07:55 Relevance over years of experience in hiring.10:32 Tailor your approach, highlight stories, get interviews.🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market👉 Join Sarah Doody's 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.

Struggling to know what to post on LinkedIn during your job search? You're not alone, and this episode has you covered.From sharing your expertise to engaging with people at companies you admire, you'll learn how to boost your visibility and create a strong first impression.In this episode, Sarah shares why posting regularly and thoughtfully can make a difference when potential employers scroll through LinkedIn profiles and gives practical tips on how to curate content, start meaningful conversations, and share valuable resources. You’ll also learn about the importance of engaging with posts from companies where you want to work and how this can influence LinkedIn's algorithm in your favor.Sarah also highlights what not to do, like turning LinkedIn into a place for complaints, ensuring your profile gives off the best vibe.Listen in for actionable advice that could help land you more interviews and get you noticed by the right people.Quotables"The moment someone lands on your LinkedIn profile, they are 1 step closer to getting to know you and maybe seeing how you could be a great candidate for a role they're hiring for, whether they're hiring now or maybe in the future."“When you share your knowledge, you increase your visibility. And when you increase your visibility, you are more likely to be seen and potentially stand out to people hiring or even just people who work at companies where maybe you want to work."— Sarah Doody Timestamps00:45 Overcome fear of posting on LinkedIn.03:09 Increase LinkedIn visibility through regular, engaging posts.07:26 Share expertise by explaining, increasing visibility and standing out.11:34 Leverage LinkedIn for job visibility and professionalism.12:57 Leverage LinkedIn for effective job search strategy.🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market👉 Join Sarah Doody's 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.

In today’s episode Sarah addresses this question head-on!Tune in to learn what Career Strategy Lab offers and how the unique group coaching program and community designed for UX, design, and tech professionals helps clients increase their confidence and achieve their career goals. Sarah also addresses the lack of negative reviews and discusses why some people choose not to publicly share their experiences.If you’ve ever been skeptical or simply curious, this fully transparent episode provides the clarity you need to get a real sense of what’s inside the Career Strategy Lab.Quotables"Whether you are marketing a physical product, a service, or yourself as a candidate, the principles of marketing still stay the same. You still need to do things that help you become more visible as a new business or a new product or a candidate. You need to catch people's attention. You need to make it easy for them to contact you.""I am the marketing firm. And if you want to learn how to market yourself as a candidate, then career strategy lab is going to help you do that."Timestamps00:39 Addressing the Scam Question00:58 Understanding Career Strategy Lab02:36 Handling Negative Feedback05:58 Marketing Insights and Transparency🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market👉 Join Sarah Doody's 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.

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 Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market👉 Join Sarah Doody's 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