I thought this went without saying, but UX is not the only job for phds outside of academia. It’s also not the only type of job I applied for.
Here’s a list of jobs that I interviewed for & why I ultimately chose UX (it’s not for the reason you think): #AltAcChats
Here’s a list of jobs that I interviewed for & why I ultimately chose UX (it’s not for the reason you think): #AltAcChats
1. Behavioral Scientist (at a mental health startup)
In this role, I would have conducted research (mostly surveys/experiments) on how to improve mental health in the workplace. They were looking for a PhD in Psych with R skills.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
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In this role, I would have conducted research (mostly surveys/experiments) on how to improve mental health in the workplace. They were looking for a PhD in Psych with R skills.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
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2. Social Scientist (at a progressive political collective)
In this role, I would have conducted research on how to improve voter turnout for progressive candidates. They wanted a Social/Poli Sci researcher with R skills to analyze large datasets.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
In this role, I would have conducted research on how to improve voter turnout for progressive candidates. They wanted a Social/Poli Sci researcher with R skills to analyze large datasets.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
3. Research Scientist (at a child dev research initiative)
In this role, I would have conducted research on emotion education programs for Black/Latino/a kids, focused on improving academic outcomes. They were looking for a Dev Psych/Edu PhD.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
In this role, I would have conducted research on emotion education programs for Black/Latino/a kids, focused on improving academic outcomes. They were looking for a Dev Psych/Edu PhD.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
4. Program Coordinator (at a child dev nonprofit)
In this role, I would have created/managed events and maybe conducted/managed research. They wanted someone with a child dev background. They said the job was 50+ hrs/wk tho, which was a big no for me.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
In this role, I would have created/managed events and maybe conducted/managed research. They wanted someone with a child dev background. They said the job was 50+ hrs/wk tho, which was a big no for me.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
5. Market Researcher (at a marketing software startup)
In this role, I would have created and analyzed survey data about consumers. They were looking for social science researchers with survey design/analysis experience.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
In this role, I would have created and analyzed survey data about consumers. They were looking for social science researchers with survey design/analysis experience.
indeed.com/career-advice/…
6. UX Researcher (at a small consulting firm)
My first job! They were looking for someone with a social science research background to conduct UX research for various clients/products.
coursera.org/articles/what-…
My first job! They were looking for someone with a social science research background to conduct UX research for various clients/products.
coursera.org/articles/what-…
So why UX? It was the first job offer I had, my coworkers seemed nice, & I desperately wanted out of my post-doc (it had become increasing toxic for my mental health).
I wish there were a better reason, but the truth is, I just kinda fell into UX. And it’s been great so far 💛
I wish there were a better reason, but the truth is, I just kinda fell into UX. And it’s been great so far 💛
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