Writings on careers
Mostly musings about my own career and thoughts about the endless design career discussions on social media.
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, a 1 min read
Quick thoughts about the fractured UX community
What might we miss when we just focus on the work? Read more...
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, a 12 min read
An Event Apart SF 2022
Notes from other people’s talks at the last An Event Apart ever. Read more...
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, a 2 min read
On hiring, first impressions from the other side
Observations after finishing my first round of hiring. Read more...
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, a 14 min read
How to change your career if you are short on money, time, and energy
Transitioning from a cancer research job into a UX design career, without bootcamps, masters degrees, or a Type-A overachieving personality. Read more...
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, a 8 min read
How to kick butt at your next job interview (even if you suck at speaking)!
Doing well at job interviews means more than being a slick public speaker. Learn how to deconstruct job descriptions to get hiring managers excited! (With an assist from The Incredibles because that’s just a classic.) Read more...
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, a 12 min read
Building a network, for introverts!
How to build an amazing network to help with career growth—lessons learned from an extreme introvert! Read more...
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, a 12 min read
Everything you need to know about live-tweeting
Pre- and post-event tips about live-tweeting, from a 1 tweet per minute live-tweeter! Read more...
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, a 9 min read
GovTech, the job you never thought you’d love
Why government is an awesome place to work for a technologist, and what you need to get there. Read more...
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, a 4 min read
SoCal Code Camp 2016
Notes from other people’s talks at SoCal Code Camp 2016, at USC. Read more...