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How To Land Your Dream UX or Product Job In Weeks, Not Months

The Career Strategy Lab

Are you a UX or Product Professional who wants to land your dream role in weeks instead of months, without the overwhelm?

Introducing The Career Strategy Lab, a high-touch UX job search accelerator where I show you the exact methods I’ve used to help hundreds of people like you double their salaries and get hired at top companies including Home Depot, Intuit, American Express, Microsoft, Google, H&M, and Amazon … in half the time.

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Let me guess – you thought by now you’d be at your new job in UX or Product Development.

But in reality, the entire process of landing your next role has been a lot harder than you imagined.

Does this sound familiar? Right now you’re …

But if you’re honest, you wish you could …

You’ve been piecing together articles, tips, and advice, but it only leads to more confusion & wasted time.

Every article, video, and tweet only leads to vague tips and opinions.
Over and over you're told what to do but no one tells you HOW to do it.
So you cold email people to ask for career advice and they rarely respond.
You get stuck in "research mode" and you're overwhelmed with information.
You're frustrated because you never thought getting hired would take this long!

But this DIY approach hasn’t worked. You’ve hit a dead end on the journey to get your next role, here’s why …

Most products fail because they didn't have a clear product strategy, which is why you're stuck. You don't have a clear strategy for your career ... the most important product you'll ever work on.
Without a clear strategy for your career, you second guess everything – your portfolio, resume, interviews, etc – and waste a ton of precious time.
You're using old-school strategies such as endless networking, writing cold emails, and applying to countless roles through job sites.

So how do land your dream UX or Product job in weeks instead of months?

You need to treat your career like a product, the most important product you'll ever work on.
You need a solid career strategy so you can focus your efforts on the right activities that will help you stand out to your users – recruiters and hiring managers.
You must apply product design and marketing principles to your career so you can position yourself clearly and clearly communicate why people should hire you over another candidate.

When you have a solid career strategy to follow, 6 crucial things happen:

#1

When you see a role, you apply within hours instead of spending days getting your materials together.

#2

You understand how to navigate the job search, position yourself, and build authentic career relationships.

#3

You have clarity about your career path, what you want to do, and how you’re going to get there.

#4

You know how to confidently communicate the impact, value, and depth of your skills and experience.

#5

You stand out once you are hired because your communication skills are off the charts, making you a high-value team member.

#6

You’re more fulfilled, work at a company that aligns with your values and you’re on a team where you feel supported.

By implementing the strategies we teach, our clients have landed their dream jobs in weeks (not months) and get average salary increases of 56%.

Don’t just take it from me … here are some real-life results our clients have achieved after working with us.

Farrah

Secured a 100% salary increase

“I accepted a position as a Senior UX Designer for a Fortune 500 financial company in Texas.

My salary is a 100% increase. So basically I make double what I was making at my last job.”

Deirdre

Got hired during a pandemic

“I got hired during a pandemic! After not getting many interviews, I enrolled and got hired as a Digital experience Designer. “

Ibrahim

Pivoted into User Research

“I accepted a role but then got a better offer from Google so I accepted that one! Two years ago if you would’ve told me I’d be here today I wouldn’t have believed it!“

Melody

Started to get more interviews

“Previously I was getting no interviews! Your program helped me articulate my process during interviews. I was offered a Product Designer role at Lowe’s Home Improvement. “

Erik

Moved into Leadership

“I was not writing my case studies the correct way. After following your strategies, I got hired to build a UX team at Lockheed Martin. “

This is why I created The Career Strategy Lab, the most comprehensive UX job search accelerator for UX and Product professionals who want to land their dream job in weeks, not months, and secure future roles, promotions, or unexpected opportunities.

There is no other program out there designed to take a UX or Product professional, regardless of career stage, through the entire process of getting their next role, from start to finish.

This is the only program where we teach the entire holistic ecosystem of getting your next role, from portfolio to relationships to resume and everything in between … and how they interact in an interconnected way.

INTRODUCING

The Career Strategy Lab

A 6-month UX career search accelerator for UX and Product professionals who want to get their next role in weeks (not months) and without all the stress and overwhelm.

What’s included in the Career Strategy Lab:

Access to the 6-month Career Strategy Lab Program & Curriculum

This program is designed to be a 6-month experience.

This will allow you to create effective career assets, conduct a strategic job search, prepare for interviews, and evaluate the incredible job offers you’ll have.

Twice a month Group Coaching Calls With Sarah

Every other week, we will have coaching calls together where you can get your questions answered in a group setting.

This is where we can discuss career strategy, overcome challenges, and go deep into individual questions related to your portfolio, resume, job search, or career strategy.

Our Full Curriculum, Templates, And Job Search Script Library

Access all our worksheets, resources, checklists, and templates to help you reach your career goals faster.

This includes access to our fillable Google Docs for writing your portfolio and resume, along with job search scripts to help you with outreach, follow up, negotiation, and more.

Twice a month Critiques & Reviews Of Your Work

Critiques are your chance to submit your work and receive 1:1 feedback in a group setting. You’ll receive personalized and expert feedback on your portfolio, resume, cover letter, job search strategy, etc.

And, you’ll learn a ton from seeing the work of others and hearing their critiques – our clients consistently say this is the most valuable part of the program!

Access to the private Career Strategy Lab Community (not on Facebook)

Surround yourself with committed, driven, and focused UX and Product professionals. Ask questions, get support, and see what’s working for other people on their journey to get their next role.

You’ll meet other ambitious professionals, form authentic relationships, and challenge each other to reach your goals and not settle.

Here’s what we’ll do together inside The Career Strategy Lab

We designed every step of this program to help take the guess-work out of getting your next role.

When you follow our strategies and methods you’ll get the right stuff done faster … instead of constantly Googling what to do.

PART 1
Establish Your Career Roadmap

PART 2
Write & Design Your Portfolio

PART 3
Create a Resume That Stands Out

PART 4
Optimize Your LinkedIn Presence

PART 5
Conduct A Strategic Job Search

PART 6
Ace Your Job Interviews

The Career Strategy Lab was designed for you, no matter what career stage you’re at …

Career Launchers

You’re a current UX student or recent bootcamp graduate.

Career Switchers

You’re switching to UX from another industry.

Career Climbers

You’re ready to move up in your existing UX career.

How do I know if I’m ready to join The Career Strategy Lab?

This is not a fit if you:

You are new to UX and need to start your education. This is not a bootcamp!!
You are convinced it's possible to "break into UX" in a week.
You want someone to write your resume, create your portfolio, and find jobs for you.
You aren't coachable and have a negative attitude.
You aren't willing to try new things and change what you've been doing so far.
You're looking for a 1:1 career coach so you can "pick their brain" for hours on end.

This is a fit if you:

You want to be in a UX role where you're doing work that aligns with your values.
You want to confidently communicate your skills and experience.
You want to create a plan to reach your short and long term career goals.
You want a raise or promotion.
You want to stop re-doing your resume, portfolio, etc over and over.
You want to develop soft skills that will help you excel once you are hired.
You want to be paid what you're worth at a company you're excited about.

Maybe you’re thinking …
“Sounds nice, but it won’t work for me”

“I’ve already applied to over 50 roles, and I haven’t had a single interview.”

“There’s too much competition and I don’t know if I’ll ever stand out.”

“I’m starting to think I may have to settle because I still don’t have offers.”

“I’ve re-worked my portfolio and resume so many times already.”

I’m here to tell you … you can get your next UX or Product role without the overwhelm, and without taking another 6 months (or more) to make it happen.

What you need is a solid plan. You need to stop trying to DIY all of this, which costs you a ton of time, leaves you confused, and causes you to make crucial mistakes that can drag this whole process out even longer!

Landing your dream UX or Product Development role in weeks (not months) starts with applying some UX principles to you and your career … ironic, right?

We are on a mission to put you in control of your career path and job search so you can reach your professional goals.

And you are invited to join us!

If you’re ready to stop rushing to get your portfolio and resume in order, streamline your job search, get more interviews, and confidently communicate your skills and experience … then apply today!

The Career Strategy Lab Application Process

STEP 1

Fill out the application form below.

STEP 2

If accepted, watch the free job search training.

STEP 3

Decide to enroll in Career Strategy Lab.

STEP 4

Land your dream UX or Product role.

Here’s what it looks like to be in your dream UX or Product role:

You are excited about what you do and impact you're having at your company and on the products you work on.
You have clarity about your career path and what you need to do to reach your short and long term career goals.
You know how to clearly communicate your ideas and design decisions to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
You see and believe in your skills and experience and the value you bring to your team and company.
You understand how to develop authentic relationships with your teammates, manager, and other people in your industry.

Hey there, I’m Sarah Doody.

I’m a self taught User Researcher & Experience Designer and I got started in UX in 2005 and in 2012 started my own UX consultancy.

In 2012 I created and taught General Assembly’s very first 12-week UX immersive in NYC.

I’ve given UX talks and workshops all over the world including London, Sydney, Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, NYC, and more.

Google’s tried to hire me twice, but I turned them down. Best decision ever.

My passion is to see UX and Product professionals have the confidence and clarity to pursue and reach their career dreams.

What would it mean for your career if you could be in your dream role in 4 – 6 months or less, and with a salary increase of 50%?

Note → 50% is the average salary increase we’ve seen for our clients.

Let’s do the math … how much is it costing you every month you’re not in your new role?

Let’s say it takes you 9 months to get your next role.

You won’t start making a higher salary until month 9.

BUT, what happens if you get hired in 6 months?

You get 2 extra months at your higher salary!

Don’t miss out or waste any more time!

Let me show you how to apply UX and Product Development principles to your career so you can get hired in weeks (not months) and with less stress.

It’s time to get your dream role & do the work you’re passionate about!

These UX professionals from all career stages followed my step by step strategies and landed their dream jobs! If it worked for them, it can work for you!

Some of the companies people who’ve worked with us have been hired at:

We are accepting applications for the next cohort of Career Strategy Lab.
Apply now and be first to know when our next cohort starts.

If your application is accepted, you will also get access to our free training: “How To Land your Dream UX or Product Job in Weeks Instead of Months”

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