Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research
Episodes
060: How to make your portfolio stand out by focusing on benefits over features
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah shares actionable advice on how to stand out in your career by applying a sales strategy to your...
059: Could you benefit from our upcoming UX Portfolio Sprint?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah discusses how sprints can serve professionals regardless of whether they're just starting out or...
058: The Optimal UX Portfolio Format: 6 things to consider when decided between a website and presentation
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dive into the hotly debated topic of portfolio formats. In this episode, Sarah provides valuable insights into the strategic considerations th...
057: A lesson on attention to detail involving Van Halen and M&M candies
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
✨Reminder → Enrollment's open for our 3-week UX Portfolio Sprint. Doors close on March 22 or when seats are sold out! In this episode of the Caree...
056: How to describe a career break on your resume & why they're normalized
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reminder → Enrollment's open for our 3-week UX Portfolio Sprint. Doors close on March 22 or when seats are sold out! Feeling worried about explainin...
055: How to conduct a successful job search, a 5 part framework
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reminder → Enrollment's open for our 3-week UX Portfolio Sprint. Doors close on March 22 or when seats are sold out! Welcome to episode 55 of the Ca...
054: How to deal with ghosting in the job search
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Career Strategy Podcast delves into the topic of ghosting in the job search, shedding light on why it happens and how to cope w...
053: How to follow up after a job interview so you can stand out
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to stand out in job interviews and extend your visibility after the meeting? In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah shares prac...
052: 2 questions to overcome career overwhelm by focusing on what you can control
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in your career or job search? Overwhelmed by the unknowns? This episode of The Career Strategy Podcast offers a practical tip to help yo...
051: 15-minute annual review with Sarah Doody
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to take control of your career with a 15-minute annual review! This episode is designed to help you reflect on the past year and set intenti...
050: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with CSL Coach, Erin Lindstrom
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, guest host Erin Lindstrom takes over to tackle the topic of imposter syndrome. Erin delves into the or...
049: Building a UX portfolio to get hired
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode origninally aired on the Ironhacks Podcast! Check out Ironhack's awesome resources here! In this episode, we discuss building a robust UX...
048: How to stop applying to hundreds of jobs
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally aired on the Honest UX Talks Podcast. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks This conversation ranges from learning how to positio...
047: Design a fulfilling UX career (and start thinking beyond job titles and salaries)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This show was originally aired on the NN/g UX Podcast hosted and produced by Therese Festenden. In this episode we dived into the heart of what ...
046: How Melody learned to articulate her career story and landed her dream job
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is an interview with product designer and Career Strategy Lab alumni, Melody. The job search can be a whirlwind of ups and downs...
045: How three CSL alumni leveraged what they learned for career impact and growth
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this "Open House" episode, we're joined by Career Strategy Lab alumni, Laura, Malavika , and Carlos, who each have their unique stories of transfor...
044: From start up, to laid off, to dream job. Meet CSL Alum, Malavika Oak
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is hosted by CSL Coach Erin Lindstrom with special guest, Malavika Oak, a CSL Alumni! Tune in to hear what led Malavika to UX an...
043: How commenting on LinkedIn can land you job interviews and opportunities
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you using LinkedIn correctly? It’s a social media platform, so be social! This week Sarah talks about how making connections using LinkedI...
042: Do recruiters and hiring managers only spend 6 seconds on your resume?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone says that recruiters spend barely any time on resumes, but is that true? This week Sarah shares her tips to keep recruiters engaged so they n...
041: A job search hack for career switchers and changers
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re considering a career in UX but not sure how you can leverage your previous experience to help you stand out as a candidate we want you to ...
040: How to vet career advice and know who to trust
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is FULL of information, but not all of it is as helpful as you may think. This week Sarah speaks to some of the flaws of trusting everyth...
039: Q&A with Sarah on where to start when you’re new to UX, getting promoted, and portfolio transformation
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 opportu...
038: To advance your career, you don't need more information, you need more action
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why aren’t you making the progress you’d like to in your career? 🤔 Maybe, just maybe, you’ve fallen victim to one of the biggest sources of p...
037: How to manage and regulate your emotions in your job search
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real, taking the next step in your career can be exhausting. The process of getting clear on what you want, finding aligned roles, tweaking...
036: Can I put projects that didn't launch in my resume and portfolio or talk about them in job interviews?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yes or no?! 🤔 Everyone wants to know whether or not it’s recommended to put projects that didn’t launch in their portfolio and if it’s worth ...
035: Q+A with Sarah: UX bootcamp portfolio projects, presenting case studies during an interview, 1-page resumes & more!
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During this Q+A, Sarah discusses what your portfolio should look like when you leave a UX bootcamp, how many case studies should you present in an int...
034: Was your job offer rescinded or withdrawn? Here's what to do ...
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve done all the hard work of searching for a position, crafting your materials, interviewing, and you received a job offer! But then, the unth...
033: What to think about and say in a screener interview with HR
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The screening call with HR is often your first opportunity to connect and leave a lasting impact. Tune into this episode to learn what to expect, how ...
032: Q+A with Sarah: Navigating saturated job markets, creating case studies when you signed an NDA, AI and more
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a Q&A session with Sarah! Tune in to hear the number one thing to do in a saturated job market, how to share case studies...
031: What is an informational interview and how to ask someone to do one
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stop awkwardly approaching people to get career advice and use the strategies from this episode to connect instead! In this episode of the Career Stra...
030: From laid off to landed a new role; interview with Senior UX Researcher, Katie Miller
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Career Strategy Lab Coach, Erin Lindstrom, sits down with Katie Miller, an incredible Senior Researcher who was laid off who genero...
029: Career Myth: Your resume must be 1 page
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sarah discusses the common misconception that your resume should only be one page long If you have a long and accomplished career hist...
028: How and why you should treat your career like it's a product
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sarah discusses how to treat yourself and what you can offer to an employer like it’s a product. Do you know your core features? How...
027: Career Strategy Q+A with Sarah: UX job titles, portfolio tips, and hiring outlook
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ha...
026: The #1 thing holding you back in your career
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah discusses the number one thing holding you back in your career, the benefits of a community, honing in on your goals, and so mu...
025: [Job Search, Pt. 5 / 5] How to deal with rejection in your job search
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 5 of the 5 part series on the Job Search. In this episode, Sarah discusses what it means when you’re rejected at different points of...
024: [Job Search, Pt. 4 / 5] How to research a company before you apply
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 4 of the 5 part series on the Job Search! In this episode, Sarah discusses the importance of researching what kind of work environment...
023: [Job Search, Pt. 3 / 5] Why you should NOT play the numbers game in your job search
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 3 of the 5 part series on the Job Search. In this episode, Sarah discusses why playing the numbers game is not in your best interest a...
022: [Job Search, Pt. 2 / 5] Why you should prioritize people over platforms in your job search
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 2 of the 5 part series on the Job Search. In this episode, Sarah discusses prioritizing making connections with people, following and ...
021: [Job Search, Pt. 1 / 5] The #1 thing to do before you apply for a job
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 1 of a 5 episode series about the job search! In this series, we'll cover what to do before you apply for a job, why relationships are...
020: Listen in on a Career Strategy Lab Mindset Call
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Sarah shares a mindset coaching call that the CSL Coaching Team hosted for people interested in CSL to give them a taste of the ...
019: Career tips from running the NYC marathon
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed trying to make our careers into what we want them to be over night. Breathe and remember that your career is a marath...
018: Avoid this mistake when writing your headline on LinkedIn
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn profiles are often not optimized for visibility. They should be treated like web pages, keeping search engine optimization in mind. The right...
017: Ageism in tech and user experience
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can feel difficult to break into the tech field, or any industry, when you reach a certain age. You may feel like you’re being overlooked for sim...
016: 3 Questions to get unstuck in your career
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you’re stuck in your career? Maybe you’re bored, or you feel like your skills have plateaued or heck, even your salary has platea...
015: 3 Ways to deal with job search burnout
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many people, maybe even you, job search burnout is real. A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that half of adult job seekers in the USA...
014: LinkedIn mistakes job seekers make & how to optimize your LinkedIn profile
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah goes over some of the common mistakes people make with their LinkedIn profiles and guides you to...
013: Create a resume that stands out with these 3 user experience (UX) tips
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah does a deep dive into the UX mistakes commonly made with resumes and how to correct them to stan...
012: You got the offer! How to determine if it's the right fit and what to do if not
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although a job offer is an exciting accomplishment, don't let your judgment be clouded by the salary or other shiny objects. In this episode Sarah sha...
011: How to stop doubting your resume and portfolio
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would change if you treated your resume and portfolio as products? What would an MVP look like? In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, S...
010: The 3 considerations most people miss when it comes to the job search
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many candidates obsess over job titles, salaries, or having a certain company on their resume, and as a result, they often turn a blind eye to other t...
009: Don't take this popular career advice
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Playing the numbers game isn't a strategy; it's a recipe for burnout." In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah debunks the popular adv...
008: 3 Common mistakes career switchers make and how to avoid them
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Career Switchers are incredibly well positioned for jobs in tech but so many of them don’t realize it. In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcas...
007: Will Career Strategy Lab work for you?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever considered joining CSL (or any career development program, really) you’ve likely wondered if it’s for YOU. In this episode, Sarah...
006: How to make it past the second job interview
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting chosen for an interview means you're doing something right. But, if you’re not getting callbacks or offers, then there are likely specific t...
005: 5 Lessons from hiring managers
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah talks to hiring managers from Gusto, Meta, Shopify, IBM, and a recruiter who works in the field ...
004: How to find a tech job outside of the tech industry
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to redefine what it means to "work in tech"? In this episode, Sarah shares how to find excellent jobs outside of the typical FAANG companie...
003: Thinking differently about career development (+3 questions to ask yourself)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah breaks down the 3 questions to ask yourself to discern whether or not an investment in career de...
002: The REAL reason you're overlooked for job opportunities (and what to do)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah talks about the REAL reason most candidates get overlooked when applying for jobs and what to do...
001: How to build confidence for the job search
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah shares 3 tips to help let go of self doubt and increase confidence for the job search. 0:15: If ...
Welcome to The Career Strategy Podcast
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🎬 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 Pro...