We open tomorrow

Tomorrow I’m sending you something important.The full invitation to Career Creators — my 12-week program to help you land senior UX roles without job boards.Here’s why it matters:80% of senior roles never hit job boards.By the time a posting goes liv...

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Aug 26, 2025
Career Chasers vs Career Creators

There are two kinds of jobseekers.Career Chasers:Fire off 200 applications into an ATS black hole.Compete against 1,000 résumés for one role.Measure “progress” by whether a recruiter ghosted them.Burn hours tweaking portfolios no one reads.Career Cre...

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Aug 25, 2025
I did very little

Jeff got laid off last October.It shook his confidence.He told me: “Honestly, I felt stuck. I didn’t know how to tell my story anymore.”Three months later?He landed a Senior UX role at Walmart.Here’s the truth: Jeff didn’t need me.He was always going...

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Aug 24, 2025
6 pieces of advice I hate

When I was job hunting years ago, I followed all the “expert” advice.It nearly broke me.Here are 6 tips I wish I never listened to:1. “Just apply to more jobs.”I fired off 100+ résumés. The result? Silence.More applications don’t mean more chances. T...

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Aug 23, 2025
From “not qualified on paper” → final interviews

Here’s something you won’t see on a job board:One client came to me stuck.7 years in marketing, but wanted to move into UX.Portfolio not polished.Every application ignored.On paper, she didn’t look like the “perfect” candidate.But here’s what happene...

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Aug 22, 2025
How I landed roles without applying

Here’s something most people don’t know about my career:I never got my biggest roles from job boards.I was headhunted for Head of Product Design at ContactOut.I was invited to teach at Nanyang Technological University.I’ve landed multiple senior role...

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Aug 21, 2025
What if applying harder is the wrong move?

A designer told me recently:“I’m applying to 10 jobs a day. Still nothing.”Sound familiar?Here’s the harsh truth: the front door is a trap.Job boards → 1% reply ratesReferrals → 20–30% reply ratesThat’s a 20–30x difference.Hiring managers don’t hire...

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Aug 20, 2025
The backdoor is open

This month, I’m making it easier than ever to get access to my system.📢 I’m opening the doors to Career Creators — my private 12-week program that helps UX professionals land senior roles without job boards.Here’s what we’ll do together:Map your Car...

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Aug 19, 2025
The line in the sand

Let me draw a line in the sand.On one side: Career Chasers.They measure progress by how many résumés they send.200 apps → 2 recruiter calls → 0 offers.Their inbox fills with ghosting, and their confidence tanks.On the other side: Career Creators.They...

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Aug 18, 2025
The hottest leads you’re ignoring

Most job seekers scroll past their warmest leads every day.They see…👀 Someone viewed their profile👍 Liked or commented on a post🔗 Sent a connection request…and they do nothing.That’s like a store owner watching someone walk in, browse the shelves,...

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Aug 18, 2025