UX Research and Strategy Career Series

Career Series 2020

Our members asked, we listened

 Link to tickets to events can be found on Eventbrite

The UX Research and Strategy group is kicking of 2020 with a series of events to get you ready for a new career in UX, research, strategy and design. Our members have repeatedly told us they want help and tips on how to master an interview and create a portfolio. We are ready to help!

 January 29 – In-person meetup in Plano, TX
Demystifying the hiring process with UX hiring managers and recruiters 
Ever wonder what hiring managers and recruiters are looking for when they view your resume or portfolio? Do you have a dream job in mind, but are afraid of applying?  Now is your chance to ask the hiring pros directly! Get  inside tips on how to better position yourself for your next UX Research, Strategy or Design role.

Our expert panel members have worked in a variety of industries and are responsible for cultivating cross-disciplinary UX teams.

Panel Members

• Marc Bedinghaus, Talent Manager - UX, Research/Strategy, UI/Mobile Development at Projekt202
•  James Helms, Vice President of Design at Intuit
•  Lindsey Houck, Digital Account Manager at TEKsystems
•  Katrice McCullough, User Experience and Design Operations Management at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
•  Renee McKeon Rives, VP, Head of Design, Financial Services at Capital One
•  Stephen Thomas, Director of User Experience Design at Fidelity Investments

February – Online webinar
How to build a UX research portfolio
There are a lot of resources out there on how to build a UX design portfolio. What about about researchers and strategists? What if you don't have those killer design skills that a UX designer has?  This webinar is going to help you build that UX researcher portfolio you definitely need.

March 28 – In-person workshop in Irving, TX
Get your UX research portfolio reviewed by a pro
Now that you've watch the webinar and built your UX research portfolio, have a UX professional review it and give you feedback. Maybe you haven't quite put the portfolio all together yet, but have some ideas? That's ok. Bring that too. This is your chance to book some one-on-one time with a professional and have them give you direct, honest and personalized feedback to get your portfolio ready.

April – Online webinar
Mastering your UX job interview questions
There are some tough UX interview questions out there. This online webinar will help you prepare for your next UX job interview. Whether you are a designer, researcher or strategist, knowing your answers in advance will definitely give you a leg up in the process. This webinar will tell you what those questions are and how to think about personalized answers for them. As a bonus, we will also tell you the questions you should ask of your potential employer and what signs to look for in their answers.