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How the layoffs have impacted UX roles
And resources for those affected
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A self-paced degree in UX research
Reap many of the benefits of a formal education at a fraction of the cost
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UX in flux: what lead to the layoffs and what lies ahead
Answers to questions from readers about the present and future of our economy and discipline
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Measuring users’ mental models
Basic and advanced approaches to understanding and analyzing users’ beliefs about your product
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What UX Research job interview cycles look like today
Perspectives from UXR hiring managers and job-seekers
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Lawton Pybus
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Thomas Stokes
Is there pent-up demand for UX research?
Forecasting the 2024 job market using historical data and original research
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The ups and downs of the UXR job market
How things have changed over a volatile year for technology
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Building and evaluating UX Research portfolios
Current and best practices for job seekers and hiring managers
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Thomas Stokes
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5 strategies for building a UX Research portfolio without work experience
Raise your hand for volunteer work, learn by doing, and break the entry-level barrier
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Unlocking the potential of AI tools with UX research
Three key opportunities where research can enhance the user experience
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You and Your UX Research
Moving beyond the grind and making an enduring contribution to the field
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Get ahead as a UX professional by reading a non-UX book
25 crowdsourced recommendations from fellow practitioners
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