039: Q&A with Sarah on where to start when you’re new to UX, getting promoted, and portfolio transformation

This week’s episode is a Q&A session with Sarah! Tune in to hear how to start your job search when you’re brand new to UX, looking for opportunities to grow from within your company, and the importance of your portfolio! 01:16 If you’re early in your career, of course you want to apply to everything! 03:01 How do you approach finding your first job? 06:46 Make the most of performance reviews 08:54 Spell. Check. Your. Resume. 10:20 Curate your resume to each job you apply to 12:10 The best way to approach cold emailing? Warm things up! 17:37 How important is a portfolio at the start of your career? Very important. 20:48 Never worked in UX? You still have skills you can use to apply to UX positions. 22:32 How do I use classified work to promote my skills?🎬 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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