Preparation Tactics for a Tough UX Job Market

Use these tactics to prepare yourself for a downturn in the UX job market.


This content originally appeared on NN/g latest articles and announcements and was authored by Evan Sunwall

Summary: Use these tactics to prepare yourself for a downturn in the UX job market.



It’s relatively easy to bask in the glow of a sunny UX job market and its plentiful opportunities. However, coping with a challenging job market is the true test of endurance for the UX professional. This article is the first in a series for UX-job searchers; it discusses how you can prepare for a job transition in a tough market.

Tactics for Currently Employed UX Professionals

First, take stock of your current situation. If you’re still employed, your current circumstances may afford you particular resources or opportunities that you can use to prepare for future job seeking.

The best way to succeed in a tough UX job market is to avoid it in the first place. That means delivering results your manager needs and appreciates, sharing stories with them so they understand your impact and can easily convey those stories to their boss, and doing your best not to be last on their list during performance-review discussions. It's always preferable to initiate your UX-job search on your timetable rather than on your employer's.



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This content originally appeared on NN/g latest articles and announcements and was authored by Evan Sunwall


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