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Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX ResearchAuthor: Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab
A third of our lives, or about 70,400 hours, are spent at work. At some point, youve likely found yourself stuck in your career and felt underpaid, undervalued, unfulfilled, underutilized, or unsure of where youre headed and what youre doing. Being stuck in your career is not your fault! Most career advice feels like its stuck in the 80s and 90s. The Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody, Founder & CEO of Career Strategy Lab, will help you apply timeless design, marketing, and sales strategies to your career. Each episode has actionable steps that will take the overwhelm and stress out of advancing your career regardless of what stage youre at. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Careers, Design Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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120: How a Sr UX Researcher got hired at Amazon after a layoff & 2 year job search
Monday, 28 April, 2025
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 with 20 years of experience who founded the UX job search accelerator, Career Strategy Lab. She's been doing UX career coaching since 2017.Follow Sarah on: LinkedIn | YouTube | InstagramIn this candid and encouraging open house conversation, Sarah Doody interviews Fritz Boyle, a UX researcher and Career Strategy Lab (CSL) graduate who recently landed a program manager role at Amazon—after nearly two years of job searching.Fritz shares what changed when he finally stopped spinning his wheels and committed to a strategic process. From rebuilding his portfolio and resume with intention, to regaining confidence through storytelling, community, and reflection, Fritz walks us through the exact mindset and tactical shifts that helped him move from burnout to breakthrough.Whether you’ve been job searching for months or you’re just starting out, this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to get clear, realign your strategy, and step into the next chapter of your career with confidence.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why applying to every UX job doesn’t work—and what to do instead✔️ How creating a portfolio isn’t just about design—it’s about clarity and confidence✔️ The role of community and coaching in rebuilding after rejection✔️ How Fritz moved from doubt to a leadership role in AI research at Amazon✔️ Why following a structured process made all the difference✔️ What it looks like to think long-term about your UX career (not just your next role)Where Fritz Works Now:🎯 Program Manager at Amazon, leading AI-powered UX research initiatives for the shopping experienceResources & Next Steps:💬 Love this episode? Share it and tag @sarahdoody with your favorite insight.⭐ Support the show! Leave a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover Career Strategy Podcast.🔔 Follow & Subscribe for weekly stories, strategies, and mindset shifts to help you thrive in your UX career.Timestamps:01:41 Meet the Guest: Fritz's Journey02:52 Challenges in the Job Market03:15 The Role of Career Strategy Lab05:11 Importance of Networking and Feedback06:49 Building Confidence and Storytelling09:19 Holistic Approach to Career Development16:03 Long-Term Career Strategy18:59 Final Thoughts and Advice22:33 Conclusion 🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025👉 Join Career Strategy Lab, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people.👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
