027: Career Strategy Q+A with Sarah: UX job titles, portfolio tips, and hiring outlook

The episode of the Career Strategy podcast features clips from a live Q+A with Sarah. On it, she answers questions about differences in job titles, having a say in product strategy, transitioning from internship to positions, and so much more! 01:01 What is the difference between a UX Designer and Product Designer? 03:58 Should UX designers have a say in the overall product strategy and decision  making process? 05:11    UX designers should always be operating from a place of strategy 06:08 Tips or recommendations for getting  UX consultant positions after a UX internship. 06:55 Try and expose yourself to many different types of products and many different types of industries. 08:53  UX jobs and other industries 11:17 Is UX strategy something that is marketable today? 15:17 Portfolio tips for people who are changing careers into user experience. 19:38 Is it a bad idea to try and market yourself as a UX researcher? 23:13 Just because you're seeing layoffs doesn't mean companies you've never heard of aren't hiring. 25:31  Are junior roles the best fit for someone transitioning into the world of UX from a design related field like architecture? 28:02 As a career changer, what would be the most important aspect that the employer will see on my portfolio? 28:53 A lot of projects that come outta bootcamps look the same and it's not your fault.🎬 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.

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