Career advice for new(er) UX practitioners

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2. Career advice for new(er) UX practitioners Fadden, S. 2019. Career advice for new(er) UX practitioners. UX India, 10 September, Hyderabad.
3. Steve Fadden, Ph.D. 2 Head of User Research, Measurement & Analytics, Google Lecturer, UC Berkeley School of Information @sfadden on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefadden/
4. “The UX profession has grown substantially since 1950 and it is now truly worldwide. Even so, the expected growth until 2050 will dwarf anything we’ve seen so far.” Jakob Nielsen, 2017 Nielsen, J. (December 24, 2017). A 100-Year View of User Experience. Retrieved from: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/100-years-ux/
5. Share - Grow - Connect Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photography-of-yellow-sunflower-field-under-sunny-sky-1169084/
6. Understand the context
7. Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photography-of-yellow-sunflower-field-under-sunny-sky-1169084/
8. Image: https://www.goodfreephotos.com/vector-images/female-project-manager-vector-clipart.png.php
9. Images: https://www.goodfreephotos.com/vector-images/female-project-manager-vector-clipart.png.php, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hour_glass_clip_art.png
10. Typical process 1. Sourcing 2. Reviews 3. Screens 4. Interviews/assessments 5. References 6. Offer/negotiation 7. Confirmation Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photography-of-yellow-sunflower-field-under-sunny-sky-1169084/, https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photography-of-yellow-sunflower-field-under-sunny-sky-1169084/
11. Have a career strategy
12. What do you want to be? Search job posts • 5 year target • Common keywords • Gaps Image: https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/rainbow-bridge-national-monument-designated-as-an-international-dark-sky-sanctuary.htm
13. Where do you want to go? Destination list Company reviews Allies Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/dream-job-application-location-job-2904780/
14. Explore job lists Images: https://themanifest.com/user-experience/agencies, https://www.greatplacetowork.in/great/100-best-companies.php, https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/glassdoor-just-announced-100-best-places-to-work-for-2019-is-your-company-on-list.html, https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/100-best/2019
15. Learn about what matters to you Reference: https://www.glassdoor.co.in
16. Find allies Reference: https://www.linkedin.com/
17. Who can help you? Build your community Draw out their stories Offer gratitude and feedback Image: https://snoworld.one/my-top-10-tips-for-good-leadership/
18. Prepare questions and talking points “Tell me about how you became a UX Design Manager?” “Describe what a typical day looks for you.” “I noticed you used to work at [company], can you tell me about the differences between your current and past role?” “Describe the culture at [company]. What kinds of people thrive here?” “What do you look for when you are determining if a candidate is a good fit for your team?” “Over the next 2 years, what would you advise me to develop/work on to become a compelling candidate for [company]?”
19. Close the gaps Community feedback Mentoring Volunteering Side projects Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/planting-environment-nature-botany-1898946/
20. Look for opportunities everywhere Image: https://www.globalgiving.org/, https://www.giveindia.org/volunteering/telangana/hyderabad
21. Curate your evidence
22. Consider your evidence Before candidacy Resume Portfolio Correspondence Network feedback During candidacy Screening answers Presentation UX exercise Interview content Questions and engagement
23. Know your story Why you are here What you excel at What you are developing Image: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1389681
24. Make an impression Lead with your goal Inverted pyramid Functional skills > chronological roles Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Duck-Rabbit_illusion.jpg
25. Image: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/sample-resume-ux-designer-entry-level
26. Image: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/sample-resume-ux-designer-experienced
27. Image: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-a-functional-resume-2061997
28. Image: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-a-functional-resume-2061997
29. Image: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-a-functional-resume-2061997
30. Validate your message
31. Assess interpretations 30 second artifact test • Recall • Job role target Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Impressionism_6.jpg
32. Have a reason for everything UX rationale Prepare for the whys • Format/message • Field/specialty • Organization Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/typography-geschtaltung-fonts-1069409/
33. Image: https://uxmastery.com/how-to-develop-project-ideas-for-your-ux-portfolio/
34. Build skills
35. Soft skills Cross functional collaboration Managing conflicts ...and time ...and change Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/team-together-hands-joined-prayer-472488/
36. Expertise over breadth Mastery: tool, method, hobby Flexibility and innovation Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thebakkenmuseum/15642021859
37. Data understanding Analytics and metrics Quant and qual Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DARPA_Big_Data.jpg
38. Storytelling Engage audience Build empathy Provoke action Image: https://www.jbsa.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2000985682/
39. Advice
40. Be concise Clarify assumptions Crisp statements Check in Image: https://www.maxpixel.net/Protest-News-Reporter-Bpd-Baltimore-Urban-Police-1507128
41. Have a POV Framework for rationale Assumptions and hypotheses Show commitment Image: https://www.needpix.com/photo/915387/new-construction-framing-timbers-home-build-structure
42. Bias toward action Have recommendations ready Improvements, with more resources Shortcuts, if less resources Image: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/47097
43. Concise - POV - Action Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photography-of-yellow-sunflower-field-under-sunny-sky-1169084/
44. Thank you! @sfadden on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefadden/