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 polishi...

Let me tell you something I’ve noticed coaching UXers:Most people work hard on their job search.They spend hours reworking their portfolio.They scroll job boards.They tweak their resume over and over.They’re busy. They feel productive.But they’re not...

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a pattern I keep seeing.Some clients make rapid progress—within 6 weeks they’re booking interviews, getting referrals, even landing offers.Others stay stuck for months, even though they’re in the same program.What’s th...

Let me tell you a quick story from a recent coaching session.I was reviewing a Minimum Valuable Pitch (MVP) one of my clients had sent to her dream company. On paper, she’s a mid-to-senior level designer. Years of experience. Solid roles.But somethin...

Sometimes I forget to pause.To really stop and see the transformation—not just in the client, but in myself.Last week, I had one of those moments. During a single coaching call, three clients made powerful shifts.Nothing flashy. No viral posts. No jo...

You showed your best work.You told your story.You nailed the interview.But still no offer.Why?Here’s what most candidates miss:Hiring isn’t just about design skills.It’s about fit.As a hiring manager, I always look at 3 types of fit:1. Job fitCan you...

A designer recently asked me:“Joseph… why am I still getting take-home challengeseven after doing a portfolio presentation?”I get it.It feels like free work.It feels like more hoops.But here’s the truth:A portfolio shows your past.A take-home shows h...

Two nights ago, I sat across the dinner table from four designers I had never met before.What started as casual chat over rice and noodles…quickly turned into something a little deeper.Someone asked:“What would you do after design?”We went around the...

Last night, I had dinner with 4 strangers.4 designers I’d never met before.We laughed.We talked about the hard stuff.We asked weird questions like:“If you stopped doing design… what would you do for the next 10, 20, 30 years?”It was a mix of nerves,...

The last few weeks, I’ve been doing something I haven’t done in a while.Showing up to real, in-person UX events.And it reminded me of something simple we forget:LinkedIn is amazing.But nothing beats talking to people in real life.I’ve met thousands o...