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Coaching for New + Aspiring UX Researchers

UX Research is an exciting (and relatively new) career field. One-on-one guidance can promote deeper and faster learning, and speed your entry into the field.

 

Many newer researchers believe that progressing in the field means learning every method there is to know. In my experience, learning and reinforcing the thought process that underlies research — defining research questions and planning a project that answers them — is far more important. Individual methods and tools make a lot more sense once those fundamental skills are developed.

 

For research experts coming from an academic career, I can help advise on how to build the skills necessary to make the transition to UX research. Your background will provide a solid foundation, but there are new habits and behaviors required in industry research. Working together, we can make sure you hit the ground running!

Build Your Research Mind

I can teach research as it's practiced in industry, focused on these fundamentals:

  • The research process: moving logically from business goals, to research plan, through delivery of findings

  • Sourcing and defining research questions

  • Choosing research methods

  • Mixing research methods

  • Running product tests, usability tests, user feedback programs

Acquiring New Methods

User research draws on an immense toolbox from a vast number of disciplines, including design research, the social sciences, the humanities, and even the hard sciences.

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I can help you organize and focus your method acquisition based on your experience, goals, and trends in the job market.

Transition from Academia

Let me help you bust the myth that your academic skills have no value in the business world. They do!

 

Coaching can focus on connecting your existing skills to their practical application in industry.

 

Building a research portfolio is also an essential step in the transition. We can work on identifying easy opportunities to complete projects and produce a portfolio that paves your way.

Launch Your Career

Want to start in UX research? I can advise on the best steps to take, and can provide support as you prepare a resume and portfolio, or apply for roles.

Book a free intro call to learn more.

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