Let’s be real.

Most UX job seekers know they should be more visible online.

But when it comes to posting?

→ “I don’t want to sound fake.”

→ “I’m not an expert.”

→ “What would I even say?”

So instead, they stay quiet.

And guess what?

While you’re busy polishing your portfolio in private…

Someone else—less experienced, less polished—is posting one simple reflection a week…

And getting referrals, interviews, and offers.

Not because they’re better.

But because they’re visible.

So here’s what I tell my clients:

You don’t need to post like a “thought leader.”

You just need to post like a real human who’s learning and doing the work.

Here are 5 no-cringe things you can post—even if you hate social media:

→ "1 thing I learned this week"

Example: “I finally understood the difference between a design problem and a business problem. Here’s the mental shift that helped.”

People love seeing growth in motion.

→ "Something I used to believe... but don’t anymore"

Example: “I used to think a perfect portfolio would get me hired. Now I know relationships > visuals. Took me 3 months to learn that.”

→ "1 question I’m exploring"

Example: “How do you balance business KPIs with accessibility goals? Curious how others have done this in real projects.”

Questions invite conversation (and comments).

→ "Behind-the-scenes of my process"

Example: “I’m currently reworking a case study. Here’s how I’m thinking about reframing the ‘impact’ section.”

You don’t need to be finished. Just show the thinking.

→ "A resource that actually helped me"

Example: “I used to hate writing resumes. But this one tip changed how I frame my work: [insert tip].”

That’s it.

No need to be profound. Just be present.

Remember: job search ≠ just applying.

It also means being seen. Remembered. Trusted.

And you can’t be remembered if you’re invisible.

So if you haven’t posted in weeks?

Pick one of the 5 ideas above. Write it in your voice. Post it today.

(And tag me on LI to let me know too)

You’re not building a following.

You’re building momentum.

Joseph