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083: Hear hired stories from 3 mid & senior UX people recently hired in USA, Canada, and England
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In today's special episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered experiences of alumni from the Career Strategy Lab who have recently secured new roles and transformed their careers.
Our guests share their personal journeys and the pivotal moments that propelled their career success. From overcoming the fear of posting on LinkedIn to mastering the art of storytelling in portfolios and resumes, this episode highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and structured support.
Listen as Senior Product Designer at Contact Monkey, Jamie, Global Head of Product Design & Experience at DSI, Duncan, and Product Designer at Zipline Retail, Jaden, discuss how Career Strategy Lab's curated curriculum and 5-sprint program helped them gain confidence, clarity, and authentic self-presentation in interviews.
Whether you're looking to switch careers, enhance your job search strategies, or build a standout portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life insights. Stay tuned as we uncover the transformative power of investing in oneself and the invaluable role of a supportive community in achieving career success.
Timestamps
03:20 Left previous job, struggled, found new role.
09:00 Laid off while pregnant, found new job.
15:39 Mindset shift in job search for designers.
17:16 Emphasizing self-recognition and value in past work.
22:58 Support and connection in overcoming career challenges.
30:37 Owning your story is important in career.
37:04 Impactful case study sprint improved job prospects.
43:33 Choose best option for best results.
46:28 Investing in career advice paid off well.
55:48 Join strategylab.com/applyv2 for info and updates.
58:30 Course is primarily self-paced with weekly Q&A.
01:03:37 Portfolio important for interviews and confidence boost.
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