#62 Is UX the career for me?

As we're rounding out the end of 2022, now's a great time to think about your 2023 career goals! In this episode, I share some of my recent realizations and applications of goal-setting and how it's been working for me as well as some questions to consider as you're thinking about where you want to put your focus next year. We're talking about: SMART goals, frequency of goals, investing in courses and programs, and a whole lot more! Come follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandamworthington Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-worthington/ Download the 50 affirmations for new UXers here: https://www.uxhustle.org/first-ux/affirmations

In this episode, I share my favorite journal prompts to get clear on what might be holding you back from self-promoting at work. You can take a couple of these prompts each day or have a mega-session going through all of them. I'd love to hear what you learned about yourself while journaling — Come follow me on Instagram and share your experience: https://instagram.com/amandamworthington Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-worthington/ Download the 50 affirmations for new UXers here: https://www.uxhustle.org/first-ux/affirmations Journal Prompts: How do I feel about promoting myself right now? What am I afraid will happen if I promote myself at work? What would I do if that happened? What's the best thing that could happen if I promote myself at work? What would I do if that happened? How do you want others to feel when you talk about yourself? How do I already make people feel that way? What's a big career goal that I have for the next quarter, year, or season? How much harder would my goal be if I didn't tell anyone? Why? How much easier would it be if I share my goals and progress with others? Why?

In this episode, we talk about self-promotion at work! I share my favorite tips and ways of thinking about self-promotion so that you can get out of your own way, share the amazing work you're doing, and ultimately get recognized for it! Want to hear more about promoting yourself at work and taking up space without feeling smarmy? Come follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandamworthington (I truly hope you try the #BragLikeABoss challenge.  If you do tag me and let me know how it went!!) Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-worthington/ Download the 50 affirmations for new UXers here: https://www.uxhustle.org/first-ux/affirmations I truly hope you try the #BragLikeABoss challenge.  If you do tag me and let me know how it went!!

In this episode, we talk about how to set yourself up for success in your next UX role — whether it's your first UX role or a new industry/company/title, this episode is for you! We'll cover the 5 types of questions that I ask my clients as they're stepping into a new UX Career season — and the #1 thing most people forget to do before starting their new role! Get the Top 50 Affirmations Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram Connect via email [email protected]

In this episode, we talk about the biggest question: How do I get a job in UX. You've taken the courses, gotten the skills, used those skills on some projects, and now you're ready to take your UX career to the next level: Full-time employment. Today we walk through the 6 steps that I use in "Land Your First UX Role" to help people get job search ready and why I suggest using that order — even though it sounds counter-intuitive. Plus you get an extra-special BONUS for being a UX Hustle listener. If you're one of the first 10 people to use this code at checkout, you get $100 off Land Your First UX Role, my 6 week program to help you land your first UX role your way. Go to uxhustle.org/first-ux Making it a steal at $297! Use discount code: POD100  Get the Top 50 Affirmations Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram Connect via email [email protected]

In this episode, we talk about all the ways that you can get the UX skills you need to move forward in your UX career. You've decided that UX is the career path you want to pursue, and now you need the skills and experiences to become a "UXer". We talk about different ways of thinking about the skills you need, where you can get them, and how to stay in the driver's seat of your UX career no matter which path you choose! Get the Top 50 Affirmations Learn more about UX Portfolio PowerPlay: https://uxhustle.org/uxppp Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington

In this episode, I talk with UX Writer and UX Portfolio PowerPlay grad, Tiffany Hsia! Tiffany shares about her experience in pivoting her career, finding her niche, and ultimately landing a job in her niche in a pandemic. Tiffany Hsia is a certified User Experience Designer, UX Writer, and Object-Oriented UX strategist. She recently landed her first content design role at Meta. Previously, she worked for 5 years as a product designer and technical writer for a startup in the automotive service space. Outside of work, she enjoys creating digital art, watching K-dramas, and lifting weights in her home gym. Get 15% off self-paced courses through the UX Content Collective at https://uxcontent.com/ using the code UXCC15off Learn more about UX Portfolio PowerPlay: https://uxhustle.org/uxppp Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington

In this episode, I talk about some of the questions that I ask clients when they're considering a career transition — especially into UX. This is an important phase in your UX journey because it's helping you figure out what information, skills, and experiences you want and need in order to know whether UX is the right career for you or not. Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuxhustle & https://www.instagram.com/amandamworthington Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington

I'm so excited to share this episode with you where I talk with one of my favorite people, Sarah Kate Hampton. Sarah Kate is one of the most genuine people I know. We met at General Assembly and have stayed close ever since — through jobs, layoffs, new adventures, stand-up comedy, all of it. Sarah Kate's a FORCE in this world — she's always ready to echo back and underline the importance of things and she's always ready to go all the way deep. Sarah Kate spent 6 years in k12 education first teaching 3rd grade while earning her masters in counseling and then as a high school counselor in rural Georgia. She needed a bit of a switch because the pressure of her job was taking an emotional toll. In between frantically counting credits for failing seniors, writing recommendation letters, and visiting college campuses, she researched UX. By the end of the 17/18 school year she took a leap of faith and submitted her resignation. There have been a lot of changes over the past couple years, and she continues to grow and evolve in her career as a Senior UX Researcher. Connect with Sarah Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkatehampton/ Get more information about UX Portfolio PowerPlay: https://uxhustle.org/uxppp

In this episode, I talk with Maggie Olson, a business coach for start-up creatives, about the top mistakes or struggles she sees people make when first starting their business. If you've considered breaking out on your own — or even how to break through a "maybe" phase, this episode is for you! Connect with Maggie Olson on Instagram @maggielynncreative, Facebook @MaggieLynnOlson, or MaggieLynnOIson.com Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington