Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research
Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab
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Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab
▶ WebplayerWelcome to the Career Strategy Podcast, with Sarah Doody, a UX Researcher & Product Designer with 22 years of experience who helps 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, iron...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 52:01
UX design burnout doesn't come from working too many hours. That's one of Marc Aquino's hot takes in this episode, and once it sits with you, it's hard to keep blaming the hours.…
Sep 21, 2026 · 20:35
UX portfolio approaches based on seniority or role. That question lands in Sarah Doody's inbox nearly every day. Does the approach actually need to change? This episode answers a…
Sep 14, 2026 · 45:02
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Sep 7, 2026 · 11:53
Adding personality to your UX portfolio is one of the most repeated pieces of advice in the industry, and Sarah closes out her five part portfolio myth series by explaining why…
Aug 31, 2026 · 9:55
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Aug 24, 2026 · 14:37
UX portfolio case studies don't need to walk through every single step of your process, and trying to do that is actually working against you. This is week three of a five part…
Aug 17, 2026 · 18:56
UX portfolio websites eat up months, sometimes years, of time that could be spent applying, and Sarah argues you don't need one at all. This is week two of a five part series on…
Aug 10, 2026 · 12:49
UX portfolio advice is full of numbers that sound official but aren't backed by anything. This episode kicks off a five part series on UX portfolio myths, starting with the most…
Aug 3, 2026 · 26:54
Positioning is quietly becoming the skill that separates people who stand out in UX and product from people who get left behind, especially now that AI can build almost anything…
Jul 27, 2026 · -1:-43:-4
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Jul 20, 2026 · 39:17
Landing a Director level UX role doesn't happen by accident, and neither does becoming the person on the other side of the hiring table a few months later. Natalie Kurz did both.…
Jul 13, 2026 · 19:45
Just laid off from a UX role? If you’re tempted to open LinkedIn and easy-apply to every role with UX in the job title, don't do it! In this episode of the Career Strategy…
Jul 6, 2026 · 10:53
This episode is a full walkthrough of how you'll get hired in UX faster with Career Strategy Lab and exactly what happens after you join. Sarah shares what genuinely helps UX…
Jun 29, 2026 · 13:28
The UX job market is rough right now. If your LinkedIn feed looks anything like Sarah's, you already know that. But while everyone is complaining about the market, almost nobody…
Jun 22, 2026 · 58:59
Most UX professionals spend years trying to be good at everything. Eric Shumake, founder of HXR Labs, spent 20 years getting really good at one thing and it kept opening doors he…
Jun 15, 2026 · 31:16
Re-entering the UX job market after years away is harder than most people expect, especially when you're doing it alone. After 12 years at Constant Contact, growing from…
Jun 8, 2026 · 25:38
If you're sending dozens of applications per day and you aren't hearing back, this podcast is for you. Carlos was applying to dozens of UX jobs a day, swiping through listings…
Jun 1, 2026 · 22:33
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May 25, 2026 · 59:12
What do you do when you have years of experience, you're making it through rounds of interviews, but you still aren't getting offers? For Andrew, the answer was scrapping his…
May 18, 2026 · 14:07
NDAs stop a lot of UX professionals from including their best work in their portfolio, but they might not be the obstacle you think they are. Sarah has spent nearly a decade…
May 11, 2026 · 17:33
Have you been applying to UX jobs you know you're qualified for and still not hearing back? Chances are, your experience isn't the problem, it's how you're presenting it. After…
May 4, 2026 · 1:02:28
Do you ever wonder what happens on the other side of a UX job application, like who's reading your portfolio, what makes them keep going, and what makes them close the tab? Sarah…
Apr 27, 2026 · 54:45
What does it take to build a UX portfolio that makes a hiring manager stop scrolling? Alexander Zeh, Head of Product Design at ManyChat, is here to share how he approaches hiring…
Apr 20, 2026 · 10:33
Are you spending hours on your UX job search but not actually making progress? The problem usually isn't effort. It's focus. Most job seekers stay busy tweaking portfolios,…
Apr 13, 2026 · 28:00
After being laid off, Jonathan spent months applying to everything and getting almost nowhere. Even with 20 years of UX experience, 75% of his applications ended in silence or…
Apr 6, 2026 · 17:47
Every month your job search goes on is a month of lost salary. And the thing is, most UX and product people who are stuck aren't lazy. They're working hard, spending hours a week…
Mar 30, 2026 · 58:14
What does it actually take to get hired in UX Design and stand out to UX recruiters? Steph McDonald, a UX Recruiter from HubSpot is here to share how she approaches UX hiring.…
Mar 23, 2026 · 20:46
If your first move when updating your resume, building your UX portfolio, or preparing for an interview is to Google "how do I…" — you're falling into a trap that's slowing down…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:05:42
UX hiring insights from a UX veteran with 25+ years in UX and product. In this episode, Sarah Doody interviews Dan Maccarone, co-founder of Hard Candy Shell and Charming Robot,…
Mar 9, 2026 · 18:30
Feel like your UX job search is full time job? Here are 5 things you can start using today to save time, reduce overthinking, and make real progress in your UX or Product job…
Mar 2, 2026 · 23:29
Career maximalism is a mistake that many high achieving professionals make. When you care too much about your job, you can actually become worse at it. In this video, learn what…
Feb 23, 2026 · 15:45
The idea of career minimalism sounds healthy. But this trending philosophy of your job being a tool, not your identity (especially popular with Gen Z) could be quietly weakening…
Feb 16, 2026 · 25:02
Erica Jiminez went from facing a potential layoff at the CDC to landing her dream role as the first-ever User Experience Officer at WK Kellogg Foundation. In this episode, Sarah…
Feb 9, 2026 · 50:52
In this episode, Sarah Doody talks with Jared Tredly, a design recruiter at Shopify, about what really happens behind the scenes when UX and Product Design candidates apply for…
Feb 2, 2026 · 27:45
In this episode, Sarah Doody chats with Faith, a Product Designer who successfully transitioned from a layoff to a Product Design role, all while navigating UX career…
Jan 25, 2026 · 26:57
In this episode, Sarah talks about how AI is reshaping the UX landscape and why three key skills are more important than ever for professionals looking to stand out in the…
Jan 19, 2026 · 26:00
In this episode, Sarah interviews Vasudha, a UX Designer at Amazon AWS Applied AI, to talk about what it really looks like to invest in your career early, and how the impact…
Jan 12, 2026 · 55:29
In this episode, Sarah chats with Ben Peck, Director of Product Design & Global Strategy at nCino and a longtime community builder in the UX and product world, to demystify how…
Jan 5, 2026 · 29:02
In this episode, Sarah chats with Kellyn, a market researcher who successfully pivoted into a Lead UX Researcher role at Weedmaps, with a 40% salary increase, after feeling…
Dec 29, 2025 · 46:03
In this expert interview, Sarah Doody is joined by Patrick Neeman, Director of UX & AI Experiences at Workday, to pull back the curtain on how UX hiring actually works today—and…
Dec 22, 2025 · 18:50
In this episode, Sarah talks with Allie, a Senior UX Designer with over a decade of experience, about what it really looks like to lose your confidence mid-career, and how to…
Dec 15, 2025 · 23:26
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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 21:20
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…
Dec 1, 2025 · 20:44
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…
Nov 24, 2025 · 15:56
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Nov 17, 2025 · 25:23
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…
Nov 10, 2025 · 32:50
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 17:03
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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 22:02
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Oct 20, 2025 · 32:38
Are you a UX professional struggling to explain who you are or what you want next? You’re not alone. Here’s how to clear the fog and move forward with clarity. If you’ve been…
Oct 13, 2025 · 26:05
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Oct 6, 2025 · 58:39
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Sep 29, 2025 · 21:21
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Sep 22, 2025 · 35:17
If you've ever wondered why your UX or product design portfolio isn't getting attention, this episode is your answer. In this mini workshop, Sarah walks you through the most…
Sep 15, 2025 · 23:15
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Sep 7, 2025 · 23:17
Apple's iconic marketing helps it stand out because it emphasizes it's benefits, not just features. Instead of just listing every feature of it's products, Apple leans into the…
Sep 1, 2025 · 23:23
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…
Aug 25, 2025 · 11:22
Still waiting for recruiters to notice you? One small change to your LinkedIn profile could change everything. In this episode, Sarah shares a real story from a workshop attendee…
Aug 19, 2025 · 17:00
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…
Aug 11, 2025 · 15:11
Feeling overwhelmed by how much UX experience you have, or unsure how to translate it in today’s UX job market? This episode is for you. In this episode, Sarah talks with Chris…
Aug 4, 2025 · 20:23
Worried your career break in UX has made you unemployable? Let’s talk about what’s actually holding you back. In this episode, Sarah tackles a concern she hears constantly: “Did…
Jul 28, 2025 · 18:50
Think your UX background is too different to get hired? That mindset might be the real problem. In this episode, Sarah discusses the concept of terminal uniqueness, the belief…
Jul 21, 2025 · 35:21
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…
Jul 14, 2025 · 22:38
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…
Jul 7, 2025 · 20:56
Feel like your UX experience is too complex to explain—or too chaotic to package into a clear story? In this open house interview, Steve Sanshwe shares how he went from a chaotic…
Jun 30, 2025 · 25:41
What does your UX job search have in common with Peloton? A lot more than you think. In this episode, Sarah shares the behind-the-scenes story of how a treadmill class in NYC and…
Jun 23, 2025 · 19:16
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…
Jun 16, 2025 · 23:43
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…
Jun 9, 2025 · 20:29
After being laid off from his UX position, Duncan Abel wasn’t sure how to package his 20+ years of UX experience—or if he even wanted to stay in the field. In this candid…
Jun 2, 2025 · 25:44
In this special “coaches takeover” episode, Career Strategy Lab coaches Erin, Steph, and Becca go behind the scenes to talk candidly about what actually happens inside Career…
May 26, 2025 · 29:04
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…
May 19, 2025 · 16:35
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…
May 12, 2025 · 14:51
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…
May 5, 2025 · 22:54
In this episode, UX Researcher & Product Designer, Sarah Doody, shares a tool she created to calculate the ROI of your UX job search. You can watch the episode here and if you…
Apr 28, 2025 · 24:17
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…
Apr 21, 2025 · 11:52
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…
Apr 14, 2025 · 16:15
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…
Apr 7, 2025 · 20:08
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…
Mar 31, 2025 · 26:18
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…
Mar 24, 2025 · 22:17
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…
Mar 17, 2025 · 21:41
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…
Mar 10, 2025 · 12:06
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…
Mar 3, 2025 · 14:43
Want to get hired in UX faster? Click here . Welcome to the Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody, a UX Designer & UX Researcher who also founded the UX job search accelerator…
Feb 24, 2025 · 31:06
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…
Feb 17, 2025 · 21:34
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…
Feb 10, 2025 · 20:27
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…
Feb 5, 2025 · 24:24
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…
Feb 3, 2025 · 50:34
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…
Jan 29, 2025 · 11:29
This is a reminder that enrollment opens TODAY (Jan 29) at 4pm ET Career Strategy Lab's 3-month UX Job Search Accelerator. Here is the page to learn more or join:…
Jan 27, 2025 · 19:21
In this inspiring episode of the Career Strategy Podcast , Sarah sits down with Steven, a Career Strategy Lab (CSL) alum who transitioned from uncertainty to launching his own UX…
Jan 20, 2025 · 20:59
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast , host Sarah Doody dives into the transformative journey of Leon, a Career Strategy Lab (CSL) participant who navigated the ux jobs…
Jan 13, 2025 · 11:38
In this episode, Sarah Doody delivers a hot take on a common mistake in UX portfolios: focusing too much on showcasing the product and not enough on showcasing the designer .…
Jan 6, 2025 · 18:57
In this special "Open House" episode, Sarah sits down with Career Strategy Lab alum, Kristin, a former graphic design professor turned UX professional, who joined Career Strategy…
Dec 30, 2024 · 27:34
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Dec 23, 2024 · 42:43
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Dec 16, 2024 · 17:46
In this milestone 100th episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, we sit down with Jaden, a Career Strategy Lab alumni, who shares their transformative journey from apparel design…
Dec 9, 2024 · 28:48
Don’t forget! Don't miss Sarah's upcoming workshop on December 11, where she'll share detailed strategies for standing out in the UX job search funnel. Visit…
Dec 2, 2024 · 21:29
Imagine treating your job like a freelance gig—always ready for what’s next. This episode dives deep into why adopting a freelancer mindset can boost your career, even if you…
Nov 25, 2024 · 14:39
Why do your cold messages to recruiters go unanswered? In today's episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, we dive into the reasons why your emails and DMs might be getting…
Nov 19, 2024 · 8:59
In this episode, Sarah explains how the critiques in Career Strategy Lab work, including how many critiques you can submit, what you can submit, how you'll receive feedback, and…
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