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In today's episode Sarah shares an incredibly practical and efficient tip that's going to revolutionize your job search strategy: batching.
Sarah discusses actionable advice on how to group similar tasks to stay focused and save time, from updating your resume to networking on LinkedIn.
She walks you through different approaches and schedules for organizing these tasks & staying accountable through completion, whether on a weekly or monthly basis.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by your job search, this might be the game-changer you need to take control and reduce stress in your job search.
Timestamps
00:05 Unlocking career success, seeking impact, flexibility, growth, and fair pay.
01:51 Streamline your job search with batching; grouping similar tasks together.
04:05 Effective job search strategies.
06:22 Maximizing job application efficiency by batching cover letters and resumes.
07:18 Protect your calendar, schedule and stick to your job search plan.
08:10 Importance of planning & taking ownership of your calendar for accountability.
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Ever wondered if LinkedIn's "open to work" feature makes you look desperate? In this episode Sarah tackles that question head-on.
You’ll learn why professionals using the green "open to work" banner receive more recruiter messages and have higher chances of engaging with hiring managers.
Sarah also debunks some myths, explaining why being visible and proactive on LinkedIn can outweigh any potential downsides.
Whether you’re considering turning on the green banner or looking for more efficient ways to connect with recruiters, this episode offers valuable insights you won't want to miss.
Timestamps
00:22 LinkedIn's open-to-work feature debated; consider intentions.
04:38 "Open to work" boosts LinkedIn engagement significantly.
08:00 "Open to work” boosts LinkedIn job visibility.
12:22 Be cautious of LinkedIn advice, consider benefits.
Resources Mentioned
3 Tips To Announce You're 'Open For Work' On LinkedIn
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Struggling with updating your UX portfolio? This episode of the Career Strategy Podcast dives deep into UX portfolios and offers practical tips for both seasoned professionals and those switching careers.
In this episode, you’ll discover the benefits of customizing your portfolio for each job application and why creating a presentation format might be your secret weapon. Sarah shares advice on aligning your projects with job descriptions, maintaining visibility, and dealing with company policies restricting showcasing your work.
Tune in to get strategies for breaking down large projects and understand the significance of making your work easy to digest for recruiters.
Whether you're a freelancer or job seeker, learn why making yourself visible on platforms like LinkedIn is crucial.
Timestamps
00:00 Updating resumes with years of experience challenges.
06:24 Customize your portfolio to match job description.
09:29 Tailor portfolio to recruiters, case study length.
11:21 Consider UX in all career-related materials.
14:33 Portfolio content: Quality over showing every step.
19:38 Increase visibility for job and freelance opportunities.
22:34 Adding work to your portfolio despite restrictions.
25:10 Conceal sensitive info when discussing healthcare projects.
27:34 Enhance portfolio, career coaching for UX professionals.
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Struggling to get responses to your cold emails and messages? This episode of the Career Strategy Podcast dives into practical tips for improving your follow-up game.
In this episode Sarah explores why people might not reply and how you can increase your chances of a response without being annoying.
Sarah also breaks down a 5-day follow-up cadence and suggests experimenting with specific days and shares a simple and effective template for your follow-ups, ensuring you stay clear and direct.
Plus, Sarah shares a handy hack involving TextExpander to make your follow-up process quicker and less stressful.
Tune in to learn why you should stick to one communication channel and avoid bombarding your contacts across multiple platforms.
Timestamps
01:40 Set expectations, use GAIN framework for replies.
05:55 Limit follow-up to original communication method.
07:07 Create reusable email templates to expedite communication.
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In today's special episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered experiences of alumni from the Career Strategy Lab who have recently secured new roles and transformed their careers.
Our guests share their personal journeys and the pivotal moments that propelled their career success. From overcoming the fear of posting on LinkedIn to mastering the art of storytelling in portfolios and resumes, this episode highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and structured support.
Listen as Senior Product Designer at Contact Monkey, Jamie, Global Head of Product Design & Experience at DSI, Duncan, and Product Designer at Zipline Retail, Jaden, discuss how Career Strategy Lab's curated curriculum and 5-sprint program helped them gain confidence, clarity, and authentic self-presentation in interviews.
Whether you're looking to switch careers, enhance your job search strategies, or build a standout portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life insights. Stay tuned as we uncover the transformative power of investing in oneself and the invaluable role of a supportive community in achieving career success.
Timestamps
03:20 Left previous job, struggled, found new role.
09:00 Laid off while pregnant, found new job.
15:39 Mindset shift in job search for designers.
17:16 Emphasizing self-recognition and value in past work.
22:58 Support and connection in overcoming career challenges.
30:37 Owning your story is important in career.
37:04 Impactful case study sprint improved job prospects.
43:33 Choose best option for best results.
46:28 Investing in career advice paid off well.
55:48 Join strategylab.com/applyv2 for info and updates.
58:30 Course is primarily self-paced with weekly Q&A.
01:03:37 Portfolio important for interviews and confidence boost.
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Are you doing enough to stay ahead in your career?
In this episode Sarah discusses why you should always be applying, even if you're happy with your job.
You’ll learn the two main scenarios where this practice can make a difference and why it's important to apply for jobs right up until you start a new role.
Even if you’re comfortably employed, Sarah also shares the benefits of keeping your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills sharp.
Tune in for actionable advice on how to take charge of your career and always be prepared for whatever comes next.
Quotables
“If you're in a job and you really have no plans on leaving, I think it's a very healthy exercise to explore other roles at different companies from time to time."
"It's not until you look outside of the confines of your current job that you realize: wait a sec, I really like the structure of this company's teams or these benefits or their salary or their job title or who knows what."
Timestamps
00:32 Always apply for job opportunities to grow.
04:45 Applying while employed helps gauge worth, reduces anxiety.
08:06 Use job search tools, set up alerts. Apply.
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In today's episode, Sarah addresses a crucial mindset shift for your job search: how your ability to communicate can be more important than your qualifications.
Often times professionals hyperfocus on their credentials but struggle to convey their value effectively.
Sarah explores common pitfalls in resumes and interviews, and actionable tips on improving your communication to boost your job search success.
Quotables
"Your qualifications don't matter unless you can communicate them, right?"
"If you're applying to jobs and not getting interviews it's more than likely a communication problem not a qualification problem."
Timestamps
00:15 Resume should have a clear elevator pitch.
03:15 Effective resume tips.
04:10 Self-audits and communication improvement on resumes and job search.
06:57 Aligned messaging during your job search.
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In today’s episode, Sarah shares how to include numbers on your resume, even if you think you don't have any.
Many people believe that only monumental achievements, like saving or making a million dollars, are worthy of metrics on a resume. But that's far from the truth!
This episode will walk you through a simple mindset shift from focusing on outcomes to showcasing your processes.
Sarah explores practical examples for various roles like user researchers and designers, illustrating how to quantify your work and make your resume stand out.
Ready to boost your career strategy and grab that dream job? Tune in.
Quotables
“When it comes to job applications, change your focus from outcomes to processes."
"Many designers say, for example, I created a design system. Well, great! But let's highlight the scope by telling people more about that design system."
Timestamps
00:53 Elevate your resume with relevant metrics.
01:39 Examples of process metrics for different roles.
04:34 Including numbers enhances the power of resumes.
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If you're someone with 10, 15, or even 20-plus years of experience in user experience or product roles, this episode is tailor-made for you.
Sarah breaks down how experienced professionals like you are still landing great opportunities in diverse industries, the crucial difference between settling and compromising in your job search, how overconfidence can mask underlying fears and why it's essential to embrace modern job search strategies to stand out and succeed.
Whether you're looking to climb higher in your current field or pivot to new opportunities, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life examples to help you strategize and thrive.
Quotables
"You have to communicate what you have done. You can't just rely on your qualifications."
"There is a difference between settling or sacrificing and compromise. And with compromise, you still have the power."
Timestamps
00:42 Career climbers: hiring, mindset, imposter syndrome tips.
04:28 Highlight accomplishments, not just qualifications, in resumes.
08:50 Recognizing bills, imposter syndrome, and career challenges.
10:27 Optimize career materials, LinkedIn; mindset essential.
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In today’s episode Sarah addresses a topic that affects nearly every job seeker: the Applicant Tracking System, or ATS. With so much misinformation and myths swirling around about how ATS works, Sarah spends intentional time cutting through the noise to give you the real story. She’ll break down what an ATS is, how it processes your resume, and why it's crucial to optimize your document for these systems. Sarah also shares actionable tips to increase your visibility to recruiters and hiring managers. If you're in the middle of a job search or gearing up for one, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the complexities of the ATS and land your next role.
Quotables
“One of the myths out there is that the ATS is a robot rejecting people. And that is not totally true."
"You want to be customizing your resume for every job you apply to. Now that does not mean recreating it from scratch every single time. It could mean that you're just rewriting certain bullet points, reordering bullet points, maybe even removing bullet points to draw attention to the bullet points that are more relevant to that job you are applying to."
Timestamps
00:28 Applicant tracking systems organize and rank candidates.
04:01 Recruiters and managers make final hiring decisions.
08:37 Applicant tracking systems and self-ranking summary in hiring.
12:43 Understanding applicant tracking systems & its human impact.
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In today’s episode Sarah shares valuable strategies for analyzing job descriptions in detail, so you understand how to highlight your most relevant skills and experiences.
You’ll learn practical tips for tailoring resumes and portfolios to catch a hiring manager's eye by emphasizing specific examples that match job requirements.
Sarah also addresses the challenge of being perceived as overqualified and offers insights on presenting yourself effectively regardless of extensive experience.
If you’re navigating a job search and wondering how to make your experience count, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help refine your approach and improve your chances of landing interviews.
Quotables
"It's not about your years of experience. It is about how relevant your experience is."
"Read and study the job description and look for things that they've mentioned that you have done and that you have stories to back up the fact that you've actually done those things."
Timestamps
00:38 Experience matters less, relevance is key.
05:11 Customize your resume, portfolio to match the job description.
07:55 Relevance over years of experience in hiring.
10:32 Tailor your approach, highlight stories, get interviews.
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Struggling to know what to post on LinkedIn during your job search? You're not alone, and this episode has you covered.
From sharing your expertise to engaging with people at companies you admire, you'll learn how to boost your visibility and create a strong first impression.
In this episode, Sarah shares why posting regularly and thoughtfully can make a difference when potential employers scroll through LinkedIn profiles and gives practical tips on how to curate content, start meaningful conversations, and share valuable resources. You’ll also learn about the importance of engaging with posts from companies where you want to work and how this can influence LinkedIn's algorithm in your favor.
Sarah also highlights what not to do, like turning LinkedIn into a place for complaints, ensuring your profile gives off the best vibe.
Listen in for actionable advice that could help land you more interviews and get you noticed by the right people.
Quotables
"The moment someone lands on your LinkedIn profile, they are 1 step closer to getting to know you and maybe seeing how you could be a great candidate for a role they're hiring for, whether they're hiring now or maybe in the future."
“When you share your knowledge, you increase your visibility. And when you increase your visibility, you are more likely to be seen and potentially stand out to people hiring or even just people who work at companies where maybe you want to work."
— Sarah Doody
Timestamps
00:45 Overcome fear of posting on LinkedIn.
03:09 Increase LinkedIn visibility through regular, engaging posts.
07:26 Share expertise by explaining, increasing visibility and standing out.
11:34 Leverage LinkedIn for job visibility and professionalism.
12:57 Leverage LinkedIn for effective job search strategy.
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In today’s episode Sarah addresses this question head-on!
Tune in to learn what Career Strategy Lab offers and how the unique group coaching program and community designed for UX, design, and tech professionals helps clients increase their confidence and achieve their career goals.
Sarah also addresses the lack of negative reviews and discusses why some people choose not to publicly share their experiences.
If you’ve ever been skeptical or simply curious, this fully transparent episode provides the clarity you need to get a real sense of what’s inside the Career Strategy Lab.
Quotables
"Whether you are marketing a physical product, a service, or yourself as a candidate, the principles of marketing still stay the same. You still need to do things that help you become more visible as a new business or a new product or a candidate. You need to catch people's attention. You need to make it easy for them to contact you."
"I am the marketing firm. And if you want to learn how to market yourself as a candidate, then career strategy lab is going to help you do that."
Timestamps
00:39 Addressing the Scam Question
00:58 Understanding Career Strategy Lab
02:36 Handling Negative Feedback
05:58 Marketing Insights and Transparency
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Are you stuck trying to wrap up your UX portfolio because your massive project is taking forever to complete?
Today we've got an insightful episode for all the UX designers out there grappling with how to present large projects in your portfolio.
In this episode, Sarah discusses the strategy of breaking down large projects into smaller, more manageable pieces, making your portfolio not only easier to complete but also more appealing to recruiters and hiring managers.
Tune in to discover how this approach can streamline your job applications and better showcase your expertise.
Quotables
"It is perfectly fine to break up a very large project into multiple smaller projects for the purposes of your portfolio."
"By taking a larger project and breaking it up into chapters, you can all of a sudden have a portfolio with 3, 4 projects in it."
"What we want is to show the recruiters and hiring managers the evidence, the examples, the receipts."
Timestamps
00:32 Introduction to Career Strategy Podcast
00:38 Handling Large Projects in Your UX Portfolio
01:40 Breaking Down Large Projects into Smaller Sections
04:33 Tailoring Your Portfolio for Job Applications
07:38 Conclusion and Final Tips
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Get ready to transform your approach to feedback! This episode delves into the art of giving and receiving critiques on career materials.
Career Strategy Lab Coaches Erin Lindstrom, Becca Santilli, and Steph Knox share their extensive experience from reviewing thousands of resumes, portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles.
They discuss the importance of being specific when asking for feedback and how staying mindful of your goals can make the process more effective.
Learn how different methods, like live sessions and prerecorded critiques, can help boost your confidence and refine your materials.
Whether you're looking for a new job or aiming for a promotion, this episode will guide you to get the best feedback possible.
Tune in to discover actionable tips that ensure you get the feedback you need to succeed.
Reflection Questions
1. What strategies do you typically use when asking for feedback on your career materials, and how can you apply Erin, Steph, and Becca's advice to improve your approach?
2. How do you handle receiving conflicting feedback from different sources, and what steps can you take to discern which feedback is most valuable to you as suggested in the podcast?
3. Erin mentioned the importance of building the skill set to improve any career material bullet point in the future. What specific skills or actions can you focus on to enhance this ability in your own career development?
4. Considering Becca's point about the importance of the compass statement in gaining clarity and confidence, how would you articulate your own compass statement, and in what ways might it serve as your North Star in your career journey?
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction and Special Guests
00:11 Understanding Feedback in Career Strategy Lab
00:42 Demystifying the Critique Process
01:30 Meet the CSL Coaches
03:17 The Critique Process Explained
04:50 Personal Critiquing Processes
06:07 Importance of Compass Statement
09:45 Live Calls and Community Support
11:36 Tips for Asking Feedback
16:12 Your Next Steps
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Want to stand out in your job search? In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah breaks down the AIDA framework, a four-part methodology used by top companies to capture your attention and spark action.
In this episode, you’ll learn how AIDA can be applied to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and even cold emails to potential employers and discover how small changes in how you present your skills and experience can make a big difference in holding a recruiter’s interest and getting that coveted interview.
Whether you’re just starting to update your career materials or deep into your job search, these tips will help you think more strategically and communicate more effectively so you get noticed, book more interviews, and are offered more roles.
Quotables
"The process of you getting hired is very similar to the process of you going and buying that new pair of shoes or booking that hotel."
"The goal is that something about your resume catches their attention, and to do that we need to create a resume that makes you stand out from other candidates."
"Be thinking, what am I doing to capture attention, interest, desire so that they take action?"
Timestamps
00:56 Interest leads to desire, prompting action ultimately.
03:58 Effectively capturing attention and generating action is the goal of your career materials.
09:11 Be mindful of how you’re taking action.
12:05 AIDA has been around for a while, it’s time to apply it to your job search,
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Eager to boost your professional growth but struggling to find the time and right flow for your life? Figuring out how to best use your time is a regular topic inside of Career Strategy Lab as we help clients navigate how to focus on progress over perfection while juggling the realities of life.
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah shares practical strategies to fit professional development into your life regardless of what your calendar looks like.
From tips on scheduling dedicated time for growth to managing perfectionism and expectations, you'll learn how to navigate either a jam-packed schedule or, the ample free time a lay-off presents, to invest in yourself.
Whether you're balancing a full-time job and other commitments or have an open calendar to focus on growth, this episode provides actionable advice catered to your unique situation.
Get ready to uncover the importance of setting priorities, build a supportive community, and break tasks into manageable sprints to maximize your efforts.
00:56 Making time for professional development: actionable tips.
03:46 Schedule professional development with focus and energy.
08:22 Commit to intentional, efficient professional development.
11:25 Break tasks, focus on energy, quality work.
13:17 Prioritize tasks, schedule and say no.
17:31 Learn practical tips for professional development journey.
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A few times a year we open the doors to Career Strategy Lab and host an Open House so prospective clients can learn about the program and get to know some of our clients. In this episode, we’re sharing the audio from our last Open House (it’s an imperfect podcast episode but we think the stories are worth sharing!)
During this episode, you’ll hear from three Career Strategy Lab clients (two Product Designers and a Senior UX Designer) on how to tackle mindset issues like imposter syndrome and procrastination as well as how they improved their communication skills and confidence in CSL.
Tune in to hear how these three women accepted new job opportunities by applying the “Product of You” framework Sarah teaches in Career Strategy Lab.
02:00 Work meeting, questions, introductions, Career Strategy Lab.
05:26 Enhancing communication skills through enrolling in CSL.
09:08 Focused on single case study with significant impact.
13:01 Surrounding with career-focused community creates accountability.
14:22 Embrace promoting yourself to communicate your value.
18:04 Consistency in touch points shapes brand perception.
23:36 Coaching and CSL sessions significantly improved performance.
25:35 Optimize resume for ATS, keep it simple.
30:33 Mindset calls provided support and guidance.
34:45 Program rekindled confidence and passion for work.
37:17 Allie found his flow; advice on sprints.
40:54 Organize sprints for career roadmap and job search.
43:36 Detailed course materials for career development available.
45:51 Weekly sprint check-ins, events, job alerts available.
49:35 3-month CSL course requires dedication.
51:35 Encouraging self-compassion and growth in career.
55:42 Private questions? Use the email or link.
57:44 Thank you for listening to career strategy podcast.
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Navigating a layoff can leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and scared. In this episode, Sarah will walk you through how everything from feeling your feelings to updating your career materials.
This episode offers 9 practical things you can to do feel more in control and to save time as you navigate the journey to finding your next role. And, if you're happily employed, these tips can help you prepare just in case you ever face an unexpected layoff.
If you've recently experienced a lay off or spend time wondering what you'd do if you were to be laid off, this episode is for you.
00:00 Allow time to process, evaluate your finances, seek support.
05:37 Update your resume, LinkedIn, then career materials.
08:23 Use LinkedIn's "open to work" setting discretely.
13:42 Personalize messages, be active in communities.
15:26 Posting your vision to leverage visibility.
19:35 Find joy, recharge, and relieve stress.
21:52 The power of helping others.
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Struggling with getting responses to your cold messages? Discover a straightforward approach to crafting communication that's more likely to get you a reply. This episode dives into a four-part structure called the GAIN framework, designed to hone your messages to be concise, clear, and effective. Learn why keeping things short is critical and how specificity in your queries can significantly up your chances of receiving the response you need. Plus, avoid common mistakes like overly long messages or unclear intent that might be sending your emails straight to the ignored pile.
Want more support? Grab our communication swipe files and so much more inside of Career Strategy Lab.
00:00 Be clear, concise, and specific in messaging.
05:45 Use strong anchor when reaching out professionally.
09:18 Efficient email communication framework for networking.
10:32 Use GAIN framework for clearer, impactful messages.
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