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

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

A third of our lives, or about 70,400 hours, are spent at work. At some point, you’ve likely found yourself stuck in your career and felt underpaid, undervalued, unfulfilled, underutilized, or unsure of where you’re headed and what you’re doing. Being stuck in your career is not your fault! Most career advice feels like it’s stuck in the 80’s and 90’s. The Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody, Founder & CEO of Career Strategy Lab, will help you apply timeless design, marketing, and sales strategies to your career. Each episode has actionable steps that will take the overwhelm and stress out of advancing your career regardless of what stage you’re at.

  1. HACE 22 H

    [Time Sensitive] 4C framework workshop to get hired in UX

    Until Friday, you can listen to the audio of my free workshop about the UX job search and Q&A about "The 4C Framework To Get Hired In UX" ... list by Friday at 9pm PT. 💁‍♀️ I REALLY recommend you also watch the video because seeing the visuals will help you see why you're stuck in your UX job search, the cost of staying stuck, and how to get unstuck. ➡️ Watch the workshop replay here before Fri, Mar 14. ALSO ... enrollment is open for Career Strategy Lab's UX job search accelerator from now until Fri, Mar 14 at 9pm PT. Learn more or join here and if you want to chat 1:1 you can book a call here. 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025 👉 Join 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. 💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

    1 h y 16 min

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    113: How a Senior Product Designer got promoted with a 37% increase in total compensation

    Promotions don’t just happen—you have to advocate for yourself!  In this episode, Sarah breaks down the inspiring story of Marco, a Senior Product Designer who secured a 37% increase in total compensation by leveraging his annual review process, gathering compelling evidence, and using the tools from Career Strategy Lab to make his case. If you’ve ever wondered how to position yourself for a promotion, this episode is a must-listen. Sarah walks through Marco’s exact strategy, from recognizing his value to structuring his performance review, so you can apply the same tactics in your own career. What You’ll Learn: Why promotions don’t happen by chance—you have to make the case for yourself.How Marco used UX case studies from Career Strategy Lab to showcase his impact.The importance of peer reviews and selecting the right colleagues to vouch for you.How to prepare for performance review season all year round—not just weeks before.Why documenting your achievements is crucial for both promotions and job searches.Links & Resources: Join Career Strategy Lab to fast-track your job search or promotionIf this episode resonated with you, tag Sarah on social media or leave a quick review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! 🎧 Listen now and start setting yourself up for your next promotion! Timestamps 00:38 The Importance of Strategy in Career Growth 01:02 Case Study: Marco's Journey to Promotion 02:02 Marco's Strategy: Leveraging Career Strategy Lab 04:15 Steps Marco Took to Secure His Promotion 07:54 Key Takeaways: How to Advocate for Yourself 10:28 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 11:36 Conclusion: Stay Connected and Share Your Thoughts 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025 👉 Join 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. 💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

    12 min

  3. 3 MAR

    112: How Emily tripled her UX freelance rate from $35 to $125 / hour (and got a full time job too)

    In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah Doody breaks down the key steps to getting hired—whether for a full-time job or a freelance contract. Through the story of Emily, a former fashion and beauty marketer turned UX writer, Sarah illustrates how refining your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile can dramatically increase your opportunities and earning potential. Emily’s journey highlights the power of strategic career marketing—starting with a $35/hour contract, she grew her rate to $125/hour in under six months. Sarah shares actionable insights on how you can position yourself as the ideal candidate, attract job offers and freelance clients, and confidently communicate your value to decision-makers. Key Takeaways Why the hiring process for full-time and freelance work follows the same fundamental principles.How Emily used Career Strategy Lab to refine her portfolio, LinkedIn, and resume—unlocking new career opportunities.The importance of treating every professional interaction as a potential interview.How to iterate on your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile based on feedback.Why contract work can be a stepping stone to full-time roles (or a lucrative career path on its own).How Career Strategy Lab can help accelerate your job search—and even count as a tax-deductible expense for freelancers.Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Career Strategy 01:01 Meet Emily: A UX Writing Success Story 02:34 Emily's Journey to Freelance Success 05:23 The Financial Upside of Freelancing 08:21 Key Lessons from Emily's Experience 11:55 Final Tips and Conclusion 14:12 Wrap-Up and Contact Information 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025 👉 Join 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. 💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

    15 min

  4. 24 FEB

    111: Hidden costs of navigating your UX job search alone

    In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast,, Sarah dives into the hidden costs of navigating your job search alone and why a DIY approach may be holding you back. Many job seekers spend months stuck in a cycle of applying, tweaking resumes, and feeling frustrated—without realizing they’re wasting valuable time, missing opportunities, and facing an unnecessary emotional toll. Sarah breaks down why job searching requires strategy, positioning, and persistence—not just endless applications. She also shares what successful job seekers do differently, including treating their job search like a UX project, getting strategic with LinkedIn, and investing in the right tools and guidance to accelerate results. If you’re tired of going in circles and want to land a job faster and smarter, this episode is for you! What You’ll Learn:✅ The #1 hidden cost of a DIY job search (hint: it’s not just time wasted) ✅ Why “busy work” like tweaking your resume daily doesn’t move the needle ✅ How to spot FSP activities (False Sense of Progress) and focus on what works ✅ The missed opportunities that cost you job leads and interviews ✅ The mental and emotional toll of job searching alone—and how to fix it ✅ How to structure your job search like a UX project to get hired faster ✅ The biggest mistakes job seekers make on LinkedIn (and what to do instead) ✅ Why successful job seekers seek feedback early and often Resources & Links Mentioned:📌 How to Post Strategically on LinkedIn (Podcast 📌 Steven’s Success Story – How He Landed a UX Research Role 📌 Join Career Strategy Lab & Get Expert Guidance Timestamps:00:21 Welcome to the Career Strategy Podcast 01:04 The Hidden Costs of Navigating Your Job Search Alone 02:47 The Real Impact of a DIY Job Search 03:18 Time: The Most Expensive Hidden Cost 05:59 Missed Opportunities in Your Job Search 09:58 Mental and Emotional Toll of a DIY Job Search 13:59 What Successful Job Seekers Do Differently 14:12 Treating Your Job Search Like a UX Project 16:08 Understanding the Users of Your Job Search 18:35 Learning from Proven Tools and Guidance 20:41 Creating Structure and Accountability 25:21 Breaking Free from the DIY Approach 27:42 Conclusion: Reflecting on Your Job Search Approach 29:05 Career Strategy Lab: Your Next Step 30:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell Take Action:🚀 If you’ve been stuck in your job search, don’t DIY it anymore! Career Strategy Lab provides the coaching, curriculum, critiques, and community to help you land a role faster—and potentially with a five-figure salary increase. 🎯 Visit careerstrategylab.com to apply today! 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025 👉 Join 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. 💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

    31 min

  5. 17 FEB

    110: How Jane Got Hired As A Principal Product Researcher After Emigrating To The USA With No Professional Network

    In this episode, we’re taking you inside a Career Strategy Lab Open House, where we chat with Jane, a UX researcher who landed a Principal UX Researcher role at Whole Foods—despite having no prior U.S. work experience or connections! Jane’s story is an incredible example of what’s possible when you shift from a scarcity mindset to a strategic approach in your job search. 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why treating your career like a product roadmap leads to better opportunities ✔️ How Jane overcame imposter syndrome and job search doubts ✔️ The biggest mistakes she made before joining Career Strategy Lab ✔️ The power of clarity in choosing the right roles and companies ✔️ How she landed a job above the level she applied for ✔️ Why negotiation isn’t just about salary—it’s about strategy Whether you're feeling stuck in your job search or just need some motivation, Jane’s experience will inspire you to take action and own your career strategy. ✨ Considering Career Strategy Lab? Jane shares why she believes it’s a priceless investment in your future. 🎧 Tune in now and get ready to rethink how you approach your job search! 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025 👉 Join 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. 💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

    22 min

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    109: How cohorts can hold you back and why Career Strategy Lab takes a different approach

    Many career coaching programs use cohort-based models to keep participants accountable. But do they really work? In today’s episode, we’re tackling a common question: Is Career Strategy Lab’s UX Job Search Accelerator run in cohorts? Spoiler alert—it's not! And there’s a very good reason why. Host Sarah Doody breaks down why strict cohort schedules can be limiting, how Career Strategy Lab takes a different approach, and why focusing on outcomes over rigid timelines creates a better job search experience. Whether you’re treating your job search like a full-time job or balancing it alongside a 9-to-5, this episode will help you stay accountable without the stress of falling behind. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why traditional cohort-based courses can actually slow you down or leave you behind. ✅ How Career Strategy Lab builds daily and weekly habits to keep you accountable. ✅ The power of sprint check-ins, deadlines, and structured flexibility for job seekers. ✅ Why focusing on outcomes over schedules is key to success. ✅ The "Three E’s" method: Execute, Engage, Encourage—and how it keeps you on track. Links & Resources: 🔗 Learn more & apply: careerstrategylab.com/apply 📩 Questions? Send a message on LinkedIn to Sarah Doody 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025 👉 Join 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. 💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

    20 min

  7. 5 FEB

    108: Why you're stuck redesigning your UX resume & how to get out of a career rut

    If you’ve been stuck in an endless cycle of tweaking, redesigning, and overanalyzing your UX resume, this episode is for you. Sarah breaks down why perfectionism keeps you from landing interviews, how to shift your mindset, and what you should focus on instead. She also shares why conflicting resume advice from too many sources slows you down and how Career Strategy Lab can help you streamline your job search with a clear, strategic approach. Plus, Sarah announces the 1-Week Resume Sprint happening February 10-14, 2025, where you’ll create a recruiter-ready, ATS-optimized resume in just five days. Save 35% with the code RESUMELASTCALL. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why endlessly tweaking your resume is delaying your job search ✅ The dangers of Frankensteining feedback from multiple sources ✅ How to create a minimum viable resume and start applying now ✅ The biggest resume myths that might be holding you back ✅ Why clarity in your resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio is crucial for landing interviews ✅ How Career Strategy Lab can help you build a job search strategy that works Join the 1-Week Resume Sprint (Feb 10-14, 2025): If you’re ready to stop overthinking your resume and start getting interviews, join Sarah for a 5-day Resume Sprint inside Career Strategy Lab. You’ll get step-by-step lessons, feedback, and expert guidance to create a recruiter-friendly resume that actually works. 👉 Sign up now at careerstrategylab.com/maven Timestamps: 01:08 The Resume Sprint Announcement 02:45 The Resume Rut: Why Perfection is the Enemy 04:09 Breaking Down the Resume Rut 09:20 The Importance of a Clear Career Strategy 12:07 How Career Strategy Lab Can Help 15:53 Community Support and Feedback 20:32 Conclusion: Get Out of the Resume Rut Resources & Links: 🔹 Sign up for the 1-Week Resume Sprint 🔹 Related Episode: Why One-Page Resumes Are Overrated 🔹 Learn more about Career Strategy Lab → careerstrategylab.com 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025 👉 Join 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. 💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

    24 min

  8. 3 FEB

    107: Your UX Career Is a Product (Sarah Doody's interview on the Awkward Silences podcast by User Interviews)

    This episode of the Career Strategy Podcast features Sarah's interview on the Awkward Silences Podcast by User Interviews. In this episode, Sarah Doody is interviewed by Erin May, the CMO of User Interviews, and John-Henry Forster, who at the time of recording was the SVP of Product at User Interviews. Join them as they dive deep into treating your UX research career like a product and the pivotal strategies to become a UX research manager. 🧠 6 Key takeaways 1) Treating Your Career as a Product Your career should be managed like a product, focusing on continuous improvement, setting goals, and building a road map. Consider the skills, experiences, and networks you want to develop for your future roles. 2) Creating a Career Road Map Just like products have roadmaps, your career should have one too. Create a timeline of your career, noting your happiness, satisfaction, work-life balance, and other personal values. 3) Do some UX Research on Yourself Conduct a self-assessment to map out where you’ve been in your career. Seek feedback from past colleagues to identify your strengths and areas of improvement. 4) Minimum Viable Resume and Portfolio Focus on creating a "minimum viable" resume and portfolio to quickly test their effectiveness. This involves starting with a good enough version to see if it generates interviews, and then iterating based on feedback. 5) Relevance in Applications Ensure your resume and portfolio are tailored to highlight experiences and skills relevant to the job you’re applying for. Avoid creating generic applications that don’t adequately showcase your suitability for the role. 6) Job Market Insights Despite recent layoffs in tech companies, the long-term demand for UX roles is expected to grow as businesses continue to prioritize digital transformation. ⏰ Timestamps Discussing treating your career like a product: 00:00:59Identifying the importance of creating a career road map: 00:04:35How to do user research on yourself: 00:07:23Creating a minimum viable resume and portfolio: 00:16:21Insights on the current job market: 00:10:45Treating your application strategy as a marketing effort: 00:04:23The importance of having questions for your potential employer: 00:38:35Statements on learning vs. earning: 00:44:00Parting advice for listeners: 00:48:43 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025 👉 Join 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. 💬 Did this episode resonate with you? Tag Sarah on social media and share your biggest takeaway!

    51 min
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A third of our lives, or about 70,400 hours, are spent at work. At some point, you’ve likely found yourself stuck in your career and felt underpaid, undervalued, unfulfilled, underutilized, or unsure of where you’re headed and what you’re doing. Being stuck in your career is not your fault! Most career advice feels like it’s stuck in the 80’s and 90’s. The Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody, Founder & CEO of Career Strategy Lab, will help you apply timeless design, marketing, and sales strategies to your career. Each episode has actionable steps that will take the overwhelm and stress out of advancing your career regardless of what stage you’re at.

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