Honest UX Talks

Strategies on how to get hired for a UX position without applying to hundreds of roles How to make less mistakes by applying UX and Product Management principles to job search process How to create a portfolio not just with deliverables but articulating your decision making process behind that The importance of building connections with people in the field This episode's guest is Sarah Doody - founder and CEO of Career Strategy Lab 🔗Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo 🔗Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

Importance of good research and dangers of sloppy research.  Most common reasons why clients push back doing research and how to convince them not to do so.  Top 6 takeaways.  Mentioned in this episode: Anfi's case study template.  Ioana's most recent article on Medium on Instagram UX accounts she recommends to follow.  A designer that we mention in this episode: Jared Spool. 5 W’s + H research method ❓Next topic ideas: Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here 🔗Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo 🔗Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

Difference between working at a design agency and a big company or a start-up.  Types of work and clients you are exposed to at a design agency.  Hosts´ experience working and collaborating with design agencies.  TOP 6 main takeaways.  Designer Andy Budd, who we mention in this episode  ❓Next topic ideas: Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here 🔗Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo 🔗Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

Differences between working in a corporate environment and for start-ups. Skills that you can learn in each environment. Scope of responsibilities, team dynamics, and structure of work in these two contexts. 2 key takeaways. ❓Next topic ideas: Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here 🔗Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo 🔗Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

Practical tips on making it as a UX designer and being a mom. Transitioning into a new career later in life. Skills that are transferable from motherhood into UX. TOP 6 main takeaways. ❓Next topic ideas: Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here 🔗Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo 🔗Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

How was it and what happened Emotional rollercoaster Perspective is the key TOP 6 main takeaways ❓Next topic ideas: Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here 🔗Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo 🔗Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

What is the job search typical process in 2022? What are the differences in a job search between small and big companies? What are the differences in a job search between seniors and junior designers? TOP 6 main takeaways Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

Top 3 wins Top 3 failures  Next year plans Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

Are there specific parts of the design that everyone hates? Our personal least favorite parts of the design Is it changing over time? TOP 6 main takeaways Sponsor 🐝 This episode is sponsored by UXtweak: a one-stop-shop for anything website-testing-related. 🔥Give it a try too with 👉 30% OFF code: ANFISA30  🔗 www.uxtweak.com Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram

🐝 This episode is sponsored by UXtweak: a one-stop-shop for anything website-testing-related. 🔥Give it a try too with 👉 30% OFF code: ANFISA30 🔗 www.uxtweak.com Links: 🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana 🧡 Want to support us? Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 Our instagram 👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram 👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram