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106: How Steven Navigated ADD In His UX Job Search & Got Hired As a Design Researcher

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Nội dung được cung cấp bởi Sarah Doody and Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab™. Tất cả nội dung podcast bao gồm các tập, đồ họa và mô tả podcast đều được Sarah Doody and Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab™ hoặc đối tác nền tảng podcast của họ tải lên và cung cấp trực tiếp. Nếu bạn cho rằng ai đó đang sử dụng tác phẩm có bản quyền của bạn mà không có sự cho phép của bạn, bạn có thể làm theo quy trình được nêu ở đây https://vi.player.fm/legal.

In this inspiring episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah sits down with Steven, a Career Strategy Lab (CSL) alum who transitioned from uncertainty to launching his own UX research agency. Steven reflects on his journey, from overcoming self-doubt as a career switcher to building confidence, leveraging mentorship, and creating a sustainable business model. Sarah and Steven explore the role of community, structured career tools, and storytelling in navigating the job search and scaling an agency.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to balance career switching and climbing in your professional narrative.
  • The power of mentorship and community in building confidence and finding opportunities.
  • How CSL’s structured resources and critiques accelerate career progress.
  • Tips for marketing and storytelling as a freelancer or agency owner.
  • Why action, not perfection, is key to career success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mentorship Creates Opportunities: Proactively seeking mentorship can open doors to projects and collaborations you may not have anticipated.
  • Community Matters: A supportive environment accelerates learning, boosts confidence, and helps you see new possibilities for growth.
  • Storytelling Sells: Strong communication and storytelling skills, honed through CSL, are vital for job seekers and agency owners alike.
  • Action Over Perfection: A bias toward action—leveraging critiques and taking small steps—yields measurable results in the job market and beyond.
  • Structure is Transformational: Tools like the career roadmap and portfolio critiques help organize thoughts and focus efforts for maximum impact.

Timestamps

00:30 Meet Your Hosts

01:08 Episode Overview and Audience Context

02:03 Steven's Career Journey

02:55 Navigating Career Challenges

07:57 Building Confidence and Community

12:30 Applying Career Strategy to Business

16:19 Final Thoughts and Advice

18:50 Conclusion and Farewell

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Share Your Feedback:

Did you enjoy this episode? Let Sarah know! Email her at hello@sarahdoody.com or tag her on social media. Don’t forget to rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts if you found this episode helpful.

💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025

👉 Join Career Strategy Lab – Apply now to start your own UX job search transformation

👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter

📩 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! 🚀

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Nội dung được cung cấp bởi Sarah Doody and Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab™. Tất cả nội dung podcast bao gồm các tập, đồ họa và mô tả podcast đều được Sarah Doody and Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab™ hoặc đối tác nền tảng podcast của họ tải lên và cung cấp trực tiếp. Nếu bạn cho rằng ai đó đang sử dụng tác phẩm có bản quyền của bạn mà không có sự cho phép của bạn, bạn có thể làm theo quy trình được nêu ở đây https://vi.player.fm/legal.

In this inspiring episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah sits down with Steven, a Career Strategy Lab (CSL) alum who transitioned from uncertainty to launching his own UX research agency. Steven reflects on his journey, from overcoming self-doubt as a career switcher to building confidence, leveraging mentorship, and creating a sustainable business model. Sarah and Steven explore the role of community, structured career tools, and storytelling in navigating the job search and scaling an agency.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to balance career switching and climbing in your professional narrative.
  • The power of mentorship and community in building confidence and finding opportunities.
  • How CSL’s structured resources and critiques accelerate career progress.
  • Tips for marketing and storytelling as a freelancer or agency owner.
  • Why action, not perfection, is key to career success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mentorship Creates Opportunities: Proactively seeking mentorship can open doors to projects and collaborations you may not have anticipated.
  • Community Matters: A supportive environment accelerates learning, boosts confidence, and helps you see new possibilities for growth.
  • Storytelling Sells: Strong communication and storytelling skills, honed through CSL, are vital for job seekers and agency owners alike.
  • Action Over Perfection: A bias toward action—leveraging critiques and taking small steps—yields measurable results in the job market and beyond.
  • Structure is Transformational: Tools like the career roadmap and portfolio critiques help organize thoughts and focus efforts for maximum impact.

Timestamps

00:30 Meet Your Hosts

01:08 Episode Overview and Audience Context

02:03 Steven's Career Journey

02:55 Navigating Career Challenges

07:57 Building Confidence and Community

12:30 Applying Career Strategy to Business

16:19 Final Thoughts and Advice

18:50 Conclusion and Farewell

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Share Your Feedback:

Did you enjoy this episode? Let Sarah know! Email her at hello@sarahdoody.com or tag her on social media. Don’t forget to rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts if you found this episode helpful.

💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025

👉 Join Career Strategy Lab – Apply now to start your own UX job search transformation

👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter

📩 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! 🚀

  continue reading

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