How a Senior UX Researcher at Google navigated an unexpected layoff and got a new UX job
In this interview, Coach Erin Lindstrom sits down with Katie Miller, a member of the Career Strategy Lab. Katie is a Senior UX Researcher who was working at Google and received the unexpected news she had been laid off.
Katie’s story of how she navigated the layoff and ultimately got a new awesome UX researcher role is an amazing one that exemplifies everything that we teach. She shares how she got into UX and UX research, how she’s dealt with the difficulties of the job search, and how CSL has helped her become who she is today!
This interview includes UX researcher interview and job search tips applicable to UX researchers at any career stage.
TIMESTAMPS
02:30 How Katie first got into UX and UX Researcher
09:16 There is an idea of pedigree when you worked at a FAANG company
15:55 What if you stopped replying to every recruiter and focused on the ones who are actually looking for YOU
23:54 You can have your best interview and not get the job or, and not move forward.
33:32 It can be difficult sometimes, but trust that you’re good at what you do.
38:03 Make sure to give yourself breaks
44:40 When an opportunity comes to add to your toolbox, jump on it
49:08 Inclusivity is important for the research processes to bring a diverse data set
51:50 It all comes down to being your own best salesperson
56:06 Confidence in yourself and your work takes practice but it’s so worth it!
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🌐 Website: https://careerstrategylab.com
🎤 Podcast: https://www.careerstrategypodcast.com
📬 Newsletter: https://careerstrategylab.com/newsletter
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdoody
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💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahdoody
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CAREER STRATEGY LAB
Career Strategy Lab is a job search accelerator and career incubator for UX, Product, and Tech professionals. Our clients have been hired at: American Express, Blue Origin, Home Depot, Microsoft, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, and many more companies!
💻 Apply to join: https://careerstrategylab.com/apply
🎯 Success stories: https://careerstrategylab.com/success-stories
Видео How a Senior UX Researcher at Google navigated an unexpected layoff and got a new UX job канала Sarah Doody
Katie’s story of how she navigated the layoff and ultimately got a new awesome UX researcher role is an amazing one that exemplifies everything that we teach. She shares how she got into UX and UX research, how she’s dealt with the difficulties of the job search, and how CSL has helped her become who she is today!
This interview includes UX researcher interview and job search tips applicable to UX researchers at any career stage.
TIMESTAMPS
02:30 How Katie first got into UX and UX Researcher
09:16 There is an idea of pedigree when you worked at a FAANG company
15:55 What if you stopped replying to every recruiter and focused on the ones who are actually looking for YOU
23:54 You can have your best interview and not get the job or, and not move forward.
33:32 It can be difficult sometimes, but trust that you’re good at what you do.
38:03 Make sure to give yourself breaks
44:40 When an opportunity comes to add to your toolbox, jump on it
49:08 Inclusivity is important for the research processes to bring a diverse data set
51:50 It all comes down to being your own best salesperson
56:06 Confidence in yourself and your work takes practice but it’s so worth it!
***
CONNECT WITH SARAH
🌐 Website: https://careerstrategylab.com
🎤 Podcast: https://www.careerstrategypodcast.com
📬 Newsletter: https://careerstrategylab.com/newsletter
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdoody
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdoodyux
💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahdoody
***
CAREER STRATEGY PODCAST
💜 Review us on Apple Podcasts
http://bit.ly/3YA2BSJ
🟢 Rate us on Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3ZEsz8Z
***
CAREER STRATEGY LAB
Career Strategy Lab is a job search accelerator and career incubator for UX, Product, and Tech professionals. Our clients have been hired at: American Express, Blue Origin, Home Depot, Microsoft, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, and many more companies!
💻 Apply to join: https://careerstrategylab.com/apply
🎯 Success stories: https://careerstrategylab.com/success-stories
Видео How a Senior UX Researcher at Google navigated an unexpected layoff and got a new UX job канала Sarah Doody
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