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079: Advance your UX career as a mid or senior level professional
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If you're someone with 10, 15, or even 20-plus years of experience in user experience or product roles, this episode is tailor-made for you.
Sarah breaks down how experienced professionals like you are still landing great opportunities in diverse industries, the crucial difference between settling and compromising in your job search, how overconfidence can mask underlying fears and why it's essential to embrace modern job search strategies to stand out and succeed.
Whether you're looking to climb higher in your current field or pivot to new opportunities, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life examples to help you strategize and thrive.
Quotables
"You have to communicate what you have done. You can't just rely on your qualifications."
"There is a difference between settling or sacrificing and compromise. And with compromise, you still have the power."
Timestamps
00:42 Career climbers: hiring, mindset, imposter syndrome tips.
04:28 Highlight accomplishments, not just qualifications, in resumes.
08:50 Recognizing bills, imposter syndrome, and career challenges.
10:27 Optimize career materials, LinkedIn; mindset essential.
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