Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

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Welcome to the Career Strategy Podcast, with Sarah Doody, a UX Researcher & Product Designer with 20 years of experience who is helping UX and Product people design their careers. You’ll learn how to advance your UX or Product career including how get hired in UX, stay hired, get promoted, and build a personal brand and visibility. You’ll also hear no BS tips to optimize your UX resume and portfolio, navigate your UX job search, and prepare for UX job interviews so you can stop being invisible and be seen as an in-demand UX professional. Get ready to UX your career, ironic, right?!

  1. 21 H FA

    153: 5 Things Hired UX People Do That Work in Today's UX Job Market

    Still applying to dozens, or hundreds, of UX roles and not hearing back? It’s not the number of applications that gets you hired. It’s the strategy behind how you position yourself. In this rapid-fire episode, Sarah breaks down the five things she consistently sees among UX candidates who are getting hired right now. Whether you’ve applied to 50, 100, or 200+ jobs without results, these are the shifts that will change your job search immediately. This episode is your wake-up call: Stop applying to more roles and start fixing these five root issues. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why applying to more jobs won’t fix your job search ✔️ How to optimize your LinkedIn so recruiters find you ✔️ Why most candidates dramatically undervalue their skills ✔️ The danger of getting feedback from people who aren't involved in hiring ✔️ The truth about UX portfolios—and why yours should not be a website ✔️ Why clarity about what you want is the real job search shortcut Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:38 Common Job Search Mistakes 02:07 Leveraging LinkedIn for Job Search 04:18 Valuing Your Skills and Experience 07:22 Overcoming the Unhirable Mindset 10:46 Creating Effective Portfolios 14:18 Clarity in Career Goals 17:57 Recap and Final Thoughts 19:28 Career Strategy Lab and Workshops 20:56 Podcast Reviews and Closing 🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market 👉 Join Sarah Doody's Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people. 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    23 min

  2. 8 DIC

    152: How Steven Built a UX Consultancy After Being Laid Off After 17 Years At The Same Company

    In this interview, Sarah sits down with Steven, a longtime UX leader who spent 17 years at the same digital agency before an unexpected layoff forced him to re-evaluate everything. With no portfolio, no updated resume, and low confidence, Steven joined Career Strategy Lab, and everything changed. Today, Steven is thriving as a fractional product design director, long-term contractor, and consultant helping companies elevate their UX teams and integrate AI into their workflows. In this conversation, he shares how Career Stratgegy Lab's UX job search accelerator helped him rebuild his confidence, tell a clear story about 20+ years of experience, streamline his job search, and even reinvent himself as a business owner. Whether you're mid-career, coming out of a layoff, or curious about consulting, Steven’s story is a grounding reminder that clarity, strategy, and community can completely change your UX career trajectory. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Steven went from 25% confidence to 80% confidence in his job search ✔️ The myth he had to unlearn: your portfolio is not the first step ✔️ Why clarity + foundational work = faster, less stressful job search ✔️ How CSL’s community accelerated his progress and kept him motivated ✔️ The mindset shift that helped him stop applying blindly to jobs ✔️ How he now uses CSL’s frameworks to land consulting and contract roles ✔️ Why your “career operating system” needs ongoing updates ✔️ How knowing your values helps you choose the right opportunities Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Sarah Doody and Career Strategy Lab 00:38 Episode Overview and Open House Context 01:26 Sarah Doody's Background and UX Career Coaching 02:31 Steven's Journey and Career Strategy Lab Experience 04:13 Building Confidence and Telling Your Story 06:25 The Power of Community and Networking 09:55 Mindset Shifts and Career Value Criteria 13:03 Freelance and Consulting Success Tips 16:01 Final Thoughts and Advice 18:53 Conclusion and Next Steps 🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market 👉 Join Sarah Doody's Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people. 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    21 min

  3. 1 DIC

    151: Want to get hired in UX in Q1 2026? Start with these Q4 UX career essentials

    In this special coach takeover episode Erin, one of the coaches inside Career Strategy Lab's UX job search accelerator, breaks down the three most important things UX and product professionals should focus on in Q4 to set themselves up to get hired in Q1 of 2026. Whether you're feeling stuck, doubting your materials, overwhelmed by your portfolio, or unsure what support you actually need, this episode gives you a strategic and human approach to moving your job search forward. Erin shares what she and the CSL team are seeing every week while reviewing resumes, portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles—and the biggest patterns that determine whether someone gains traction or stays stuck in place. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why you must rethink who you’re getting job search feedback from ✔️ How inaccurate feedback erodes confidence—and what to do instead ✔️ The “back to basics” portfolio reset that outperforms flashy trends ✔️ Why hiring managers want clarity over cleverness (and no, you don’t need animations) ✔️ How to build trust through your case study storytelling ✔️ How to determine what level of support you actually need—structure, community, coaching, or therapy ✔️ Why Q4 is the perfect time to prepare for Q1 hiring surges Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Career Strategy Lab 00:38 Three Key Strategies for Getting Hired in Q1 2026 01:11 Assessing Feedback on Your Career Materials 05:50 Back to Basics: Improving Your Portfolio 09:19 Getting the Support You Need 16:04 Recap and Final Thoughts 18:49 Conclusion and Additional Resources 19:32 Special Message for Job Seekers 🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market 👉 Join Sarah Doody's Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people. 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    21 min

  4. 24 NOV

    150: From Academia to UX: How Ellen Got Hired As A Content Designer at TD Bank

    Applied to 50+ UX or Product jobs & still no interviews or offers? Get UX job search help. Welcome to the Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody, a UX Designer & UX Researcher with 20 years of experience who founded the UX job search accelerator, Career Strategy Lab. She's been doing UX career coaching since 2017. Follow Sarah on: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram Transitioning from academia to UX can be daunting, but Ellen’s story proves it’s possible. After 17 years as a professor, Ellen pivoted to a Senior Content Designer role at TD Bank, with Career Strategy Lab providing the strategy, clarity, and confidence she needed to make the leap. In this episode, Ellen shares how CSL helped her reframe her experience, confidently communicate her transferable skills, and land her UX role—all while navigating the challenges of switching careers. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Ellen navigated the shift from academia to UX ✔️ Why confidence was her biggest challenge and how CSL helped her overcome it ✔️ The importance of understanding how to communicate transferable skills ✔️ How she used the Compass Statement to connect her past experience to her new career ✔️ The value of having a portfolio and LinkedIn that clearly reflect your skills ✔️ Ellen’s tips on standing out during the job search with an authentic, tailored approach Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Sarah Doody and Career Strategy Lab 00:38 Episode Overview and Open House Context 01:25 Sarah Doody's UX Career Coaching Journey 02:29 Alan's Career Transition Story 03:39 Building Confidence and Skills with CSL 08:33 Mindset Shifts and Life Lessons 10:47 Practical Tips for Job Seekers 12:40 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 14:04 Podcast Outro and Additional Resources 14:44 Special Message for Job Seekers  ⭐ Support the show! Leave a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts to help more UX professionals find this podcast. 🔔 Follow & Subscribe for weekly strategies and stories to help you grow in your UX career—without the burnout. 🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market 👉 Join Sarah Doody's Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people. 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    16 min

  5. 17 NOV

    149: [Part 3/3: Diagnose Your UX Job Search] Are You Suffering From Stranger Syndrome?

    Welcome to the final part of our three-episode series designed to help you diagnose what's not working in your UX job search, so you can finally fix it. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the third and final symptom of a stalled search: Stranger Syndrome. If you’ve ever felt like you’re being ghosted, not getting referrals, or struggling to build meaningful connections with hiring managers or colleagues, this one’s for you. Sarah explains how to identify the five signs of Stranger Syndrome and why treating your career like a product can help you design, market, and sell yourself with more confidence and clarity. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What “Stranger Syndrome” is, and why it’s stalling your UX job search ✔️ 5 specific symptoms to watch for in your networking and interview process ✔️ Why relationship-building is more important than cold outreach ✔️ How to “microwave” cold relationships and reconnect with old contacts ✔️ The power of the Product of You framework (Design. Market. Sell.) ✔️ Why skipping clarity work keeps you stuck in a cycle of job search rejection Related Episodes: 142: How Laura Landed a Principal UX Design Role Without Applying (and With Only 1 Project in her UX Portfolio) 145: [Part 1/3: Diagnose Your UX Job Search] Escaping UX Career Identity Fog & Why Your Identity Is Your Superpower 147: [Part 2/3: Diagnose Your UX Job Search] Are you an invisible genius in your UX career? Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:38 Diagnosing UX Job Search Problems 01:56 The Product of You Philosophy 07:36 Understanding Stranger Syndrome 08:49 Symptoms of Stranger Syndrome 16:08 Overcoming Stranger Syndrome 18:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 24:10 Career Strategy Lab Invitation 🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market 👉 Join Sarah Doody's Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people. 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    25 min

  6. 10 NOV

    148: From Lost in UX to Confident Systems Designer: How Phoenix Reclaimed His UX Career Identity

    In this episode, Sarah sits down with Phoenix, a Career Strategy Lab (CSL) member who shares what it's like to be in the middle of their UX job search transformation. Phoenix opens up about the identity crisis that came from trying to be what companies wanted and how shifting toward a product-thinking approach—treating their career like a system—led to clarity, confidence, and traction. This is a must-listen for any UX or product professional feeling stuck, unfocused, or uncertain about how to move forward in today’s job market. You’ll hear Phoenix share the exact moment things started to click, the biggest mindset shifts since joining CSL, and how things like a simple resume rewrite not only clarified their value—but also unlocked a potential $20K salary bump. Whether you’re pivoting into UX, climbing toward leadership, or simply tired of second-guessing yourself, Phoenix’s story will help you see what’s possible when you stop trying to be someone you’re not and start owning what you bring to the table. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Phoenix went from feeling irrelevant to in control of their UX career ✔️ Why “conforming” to what employers want actually backfires—and what to do instead ✔️ The power of the compass statement and how it transforms resumes, portfolios, and interviews ✔️ How systems thinking applies to both UX and job search strategy ✔️ The emotional journey of building a personal brand that reflects your true strengths ✔️ Why clarity is more powerful than pep talks when it comes to confidence Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Career Strategy Lab 00:38 Episode Overview and Open House Context 01:22 Q&A with Phoenix: UX Job Search Insights 03:59 Phoenix's Journey: From Uncertainty to Clarity 07:33 The Power of a Strong Resume and Compass Statement 20:04 Emotional Impact and Personal Growth 24:19 Advice for Job Seekers and Final Thoughts 🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market 👉 Join Sarah Doody's Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people. 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    33 min

  7. 3 NOV

    147: [Part 2/3: Diagnose Your UX Job Search] Are You An Invisible Genius In Your UX Career?

    Think you’re great at what you do but still not landing interviews? You might be stuck in Invisible Genius Mode—and it’s costing you opportunities. In this episode, Sarah introduces the second major UX job search roadblock in her diagnostic series: Invisible Genius Mode. It’s the frustrating space where you know you're qualified—and so do your colleagues—but your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn aren’t making it clear to hiring teams. Sarah walks through 4 key symptoms of Invisible Genius Mode, explains why it’s a marketing problem (not a skills problem), and gives you a simple framework to reposition yourself as an in-demand candidate. This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on diagnosing your UX job search struggles. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The 4 signs you’re stuck in Invisible Genius Mode ✔️ Why strong skills don’t matter if your materials don’t communicate them ✔️ How to use Sarah’s “Product of You” philosophy to stand out ✔️ Why your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn must all tell the same story ✔️ What to change if you keep hearing “you’re a perfect fit” but still don’t get hired Related Episodes: 145: [Part 1/3: Diagnose Your UX Job Search] Escaping UX Career Identity Fog & Why Your Identity Is Your Superpower Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to UX Job Search Series 00:48 The Product of You Philosophy 06:01 Understanding Invisible Genius 08:10 Symptoms of Invisible Genius 10:37 Overcoming Invisible Genius 14:59 Conclusion and Next Steps 17:06 Final Thoughts and Resources 17:47 Special Message for Struggling Job Seekers 🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market 👉 Join Sarah Doody's Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people. 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    17 min

  8. 27 OTT

    146: How Jonathan Stopped Redesigning His UX Portfolio and Started Getting Interviews

    After a UX layoff left him uncertain about his next step, Jonathan, a UX leader with 20+ years of experience, turned to Career Strategy Lab to rebuild his confidence, reposition his experience, and take control of his job search. In this open house conversation, Jonathan shares what made the biggest difference: creating a tailored UX portfolio, clarifying his story, and rethinking how he showed up on LinkedIn. Jonathan went from unsure and out of practice to landing multiple interviews, gaining recruiter attention, and receiving an offer—all while feeling more empowered about his future than ever before. If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or unsure about how to sell yourself in the UX job market, Jonathan’s story will show you what’s possible when you stop guessing and get strategic. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Jonathan reframed his UX career story after 20 years in the industry ✔️ Why he downsized his portfolio and tailored it to each job ✔️ The mindset shift that helped him stop underselling himself ✔️ Why confidence is built through action, not perfection ✔️ What helped him go from job seeker to in-demand candidate ✔️ Advice for anyone considering joining Career Strategy Lab's UX job search accelerator Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Sarah Doody and Career Strategy Lab 00:38 Episode Overview and Open House Context 02:10 Jonathan's Career Journey and UX Strategy 05:48 Tailoring Your Portfolio for Success 09:22 The Importance of Confidence and Community Feedback 16:45 Final Advice and Encouragement 20:10 Conclusion and Podcast Information 20:49 Special Message for Job Seekers 🎬 Watch Sarah's free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in today's UX job market 👉 Join Sarah Doody's Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people. 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    22 min
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Welcome to the Career Strategy Podcast, with Sarah Doody, a UX Researcher & Product Designer with 20 years of experience who is helping UX and Product people design their careers. You’ll learn how to advance your UX or Product career including how get hired in UX, stay hired, get promoted, and build a personal brand and visibility. You’ll also hear no BS tips to optimize your UX resume and portfolio, navigate your UX job search, and prepare for UX job interviews so you can stop being invisible and be seen as an in-demand UX professional. Get ready to UX your career, ironic, right?!

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