Every week, I talk to UX designers who tell me:“I don’t have time for networking.”“I can’t do strategic outreach—it takes too long.”“I just need to apply to more jobs.”Then I ask them how they’re actually spending their time.❌ Scrolling job boards❌...

When I tell people both my parents are wheelchair users, they assume my childhood was difficult.But the truth? It shaped who I am in the best way possible.My siblings and I had to be self-reliant early on. We learned to problem-solve fast. If somethi...

Most UX designers send hundreds of applications—and get ghosted.But some land interviews without applying at all.How? Referrals.📌 60–80% of UX jobs are filled through referrals📌 Referred candidates are 4x more likely to get hired📌 Yet most designe...

I was coaching a UX designer last month who was thrilled to get a job offer.But when I asked, “Did you negotiate?”She hesitated.“I don’t want to risk losing the offer.”Sound familiar?Here’s the contradiction: Most UX designers want a higher salary—bu...

If you asked me back in my polytechnic days where I’d end up, I wouldn’t have guessed here.Back then, I was an Industrial Design student—more focused on designing physical products than digital experiences. I even served as valedictorian (which, let’...

Joscelyn was stuck.She knew she had potential as a designer.She had projects to showcase.But when she applied for jobs? Silence.She didn’t know what hiring managers were really looking for.Her portfolio felt scattered.Her resume didn’t tell a clear s...

A UX designer reached out to me last month, frustrated.“I keep making it to final rounds… then getting rejected. What am I doing wrong?”He had the skills.He prepared well.But he didn’t build trust.Here’s what most UX designers don’t realize: Intervie...

Most UX designers blend in.They have portfolios filled with the same projects.LinkedIn bios that sound like everyone else.Resumes packed with generic buzzwords.And then they wonder why hiring managers scroll past them.The problem?They don’t have a cl...

During this Chinese New Year, I had a chat with my niece. She’s graduating in six months, and like most fresh grads, she’s worried.She told me:“I’ve been applying, but it’s so competitive. What if I don’t get a job?”That hit me. Not just because of h...

A lot of mid-senior UXers tell me:🗣️ “I want to lead a team.”🗣️ “I’m ready for a senior role.”🗣️ “I want to have more impact.”But in the same breath, they also say:❌ “I don’t have enough experience.”❌ “I don’t feel ready.”❌ “I need someone to give...