This week, Darren wraps up the series on the UX job landscape by providing career enhancement and key job search tips and their impact. He discusses things such as the need to commit to continued education, maintaining a broad perspective on career trajectory and ways to do the work, developing and maintaining an appetite for constructive criticism, and several more. Tune in for your weekly dose of UX reality. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World o...
Nov 29, 2022•46 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren explains an oft-mentioned concept on the show — UX being under siege — by way of a brief history lesson. He explains what the siege is, provides several examples of the siege at work, the impact of the siege, and the basic strategies for standing against and overcome the siege and its "children." As always, tune in for your weekly dose of UX reality. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. V...
Nov 22, 2022•58 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast In this potpourri episode, Darren covers several topics across the UX job landscape such as UX layoffs, hiring insincerity, the hidden problems of working with folks who subscribe to imposter syndrome, and more. Tune in for your weekly dose of UX reality. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Nov 15, 2022•48 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Darren revisits a portion of last week's Opportunity Paradox overview, giving specific attention to and providing tips on how to evaluate job opportunties, companies, and leaders associated with the "opportunities." Tune in for the deets. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs#opportunityparadox Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Nov 08, 2022•52 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast You see a job posting. You examine it to confirm whether or not you're qualified. You apply. You're interviewed. You get the gig. Shortly thereafter, you find out the job and company were not as advertised. Tune in to this episode to learn about what Darren calls the "opportunity paradox" and get tips on how to identify these scenarios and overcome them. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs#opportunityparadox Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.c...
Nov 01, 2022•36 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren concludes his discussion with Karen Lin, where she talks about a topic near and dear to her heart — tech supremacy. Tune in to learn about tech supremacy and learn how it impacts the UX job landscape. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs#techsupremacy Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Oct 25, 2022•40 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren talks about the landscape of the UX job world with special guest, Karen Lin. The topics covered during this segment of the 2-part conversation include interviewing skills, asking the right questions when evaluating candidates, overcoming interviewer bias, overlooked factors about short stints, and the presence of a CXO in organizations. Tune in for the insights! #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://...
Oct 18, 2022•48 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren concludes the Q and A segment by covering such topics as the importance and function of UX Managers (and how to vet them), the shortage of entry-level UX positions, and the overwhelming nature of learning and growing in the discipline.Tune in for this episode's insights. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Oct 11, 2022•46 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren continues answering questions from the UX community. This week's topics include: Managing challenging clients and stakeholders, the best ways for junior UXers to develop their acumen and handle career trajectory, and the differences between remote and in-house UX jobs. Tune in for the insights! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.mediu...
Oct 04, 2022•46 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren fields questions about the UX job world received via social media. Topics covered during this episode include recruiters and recruiting, proper expectations for new UXers, dissecting the frequent disconnects between hiring teams, and portfolios. Enjoy!!! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Sep 27, 2022•43 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren breaks down one of his popular blog posts to further address the truths needed to help optimize one's job seeking mindset. Tune in for a step-by-step breakdown of The UX Job Seeker Manifesto, plus 5 bonus items and topics. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Sep 20, 2022•55 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast In Part 5, Darren takes time to address proper mindsets for job seekers and expands by taking a look at the critical thinking required to evaluate job postings. Tune in for the insights. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Sep 13, 2022•44 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast In Part 4, Darren speaks with noted UX Researcher and Designer, Stéphanie Walter. The main points of focus this week include experiences with recruiters and educating recruiters about how to optimize their hiring and candidate engagement efforts. Tune in for the deets! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast In the third segment of the series on the UX job landscape, Darren converses with UX veteran Spencer Ivery. The duo focuses on topics such as interviewing and vetting candidates, the "art" of interviewing, the importance of empathizing with hiring managers and recruiters, tips on buidling a sound UX team, how to best present yourself as a candidate, and key tips and highlights associated with UX team management. Tune in to another energetic and insightful session. #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast In this installment of the series covering the UX job landscape, Darren hosts a conversation with UX veteran Michelle Pakron, where they discuss such topics as candidate resumes, the importance of following instructions (for candidates), the Ph.D. to UX Research phenomenon, and key factors associated with UX team building and maturation. Tune in to this check out this enlightening dialogue. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at http...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast Whether job hunting, preparing for new job, interviewing, creating a portfolio, hiring, running a UX team, or anything of the sort, for many much of what happens in the UX job world is an enigma. This week we set out to lay a foundation of clarity. The topic begins with Darren and his first guest, Marc Majers (author of "Make Your Customers Dance") discussing several aspects of the UX job landscape, including the ethics and integrity of job postings and the proper dynamics and approaches for bui...
Aug 16, 2022•51 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast This is the finale of the 3-part series, with Darren discussing several key aspects of user experience with the father-daughter duo of long-time UX veteran Spencer Ivery and his daughter, Ayana. Tune in to hear their stories and partake of special insights to help empower and enrich your UX journey. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Aug 09, 2022•32 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast This is part 2 of a 3-part series, discussing several key aspects of user experience with the father-daughter duo of Spencer and Ayana Ivery. Spencer began his design journey working at Apple in the late 80s, while his daughter (the Senior Communications Manager for Hack the Hood) decided to follow in her father's footsteps and enter the world of UX consulting. Tune in to hear their stories and partake of special insights to help empower and enrich your UX journey. #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio ...
Aug 02, 2022•44 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast In this special education of Talkin' Shop, Darren presents the first of a three-part series, discussing severa key aspects of user experience with the father-daughter duo of Spencer and Ayana Ivery. Spencer began his design journey working at Apple in the late 80s, while his daughter (the Senior Communications Manager for Hack the Hood) decided to follow in her father's footsteps and enter the world of UX consulting. Tune in to hear their stories and partake of special insights to help empower a...
Jul 26, 2022•40 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast As Darren always says, working in UX is about much more than the actual work itself. In this episode, Darren is joined by UX professional Justin Ranton in a discussion covering several critical topics that all provide insights about many of the unseen and overlooked elements associated with the discipline. Tune in for an energetic and enlightening dialogue. #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. ...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren spends time evaluating selected social media posts and replies for the express purpose of exposing a dangerous mentality that's running rampant in UX circles — concepts that give life to non-existent problems and concepts and personas that don't exist. It's time to stop circulating stories of UX boogeymen and time to stop crying wolf. Check out and share this special UX Potpourri episode. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxpotpourri Check out the new World ...
Jul 12, 2022•45 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast For this week's UX potpourri session, Darren answers questions and addresses topics presented to him via social media: 1) The best ways for newcomers to learn about UX; 2) Developing a filter (to help overcome the barrage of misinformation circulating in UX today and 3) The best way to approach and learn about the 4 Pillars of UX. Tune in for the deets! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the U...
Jul 05, 2022•32 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Darren concludes the brief series on UX mentoring by recapping some of the key points mentioned in the previous episodes, as well as sharing a few unexpected bubble busters to help people along on their respective journeys. Tune in for the gold! #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #mentoring #uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Jun 28, 2022•31 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast Whether a person seeks to become or wants to connect with a mentor, understanding the qualities of a good mentor is critical. In Part 4 of the current series, Darren provides insights on the associated qualities and traits of good mentors. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast Many seek to engage in mentoring, but oversimplify it to everyone's detriment. In this week's episode, Darren expands on the demystifying mentoring by sharing required personal characteristics of those seeking to become mentees. Tune in for the deets. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Jun 14, 2022•39 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast The series on mentoring has already expanded. This week, after a brief recap, Darren tackles two more dynamics associated with mentoring: 1) The marks of good mentoring and 2) The pitfalls and challenges of mentoring and being mentored. Listen to the episode for more details. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Jun 07, 2022•40 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast Mentoring is a hot topic in UX these days. Though it's a hot topic and though many are advised to secure a mentor, many are without knowledge of what mentoring truly is and are in dire needs of insights on the topic. This week, Darren concludes the 2-year anniversary celebration with a new series that addresses this very topic. In this introductory session, he covers a basic definition of mentoring, provides some examples of mentoring similitudes many are familiar with, and shares insights and c...
May 31, 2022•33 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast The World of UX 2-year celebration continues with a Talkin' Shop session featuring UX professional, Karen Lin. Tune in as we talk about several factors at work in today's UX landscape, most notably discussing UX leadership and organizational UX maturity. Enjoy! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
May 24, 2022•57 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast As part of the World of UX 2-year anniversary celebration, Darren engages in an extremely enriching, energetic, and enlightening dialogue with UX veterans D. Ben Woods (CEO of Covalent and COO of Onedrus) and Michelle Pakron (Head of UX at ChaiOne). Topics covered during these set include the UX job market, portfolios, churn, and the importance of UX professional empowerment. Check out this extended episode today!!! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux Check out the new World of...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Darren has mentioned the concepts and personas of poseurs, retrofits, and upstarts from time-to-time, but has never dedicated time to explain what each means, provide examples, or explain the fallout associated with each. That changes with this episode. Tune in to understand why it's critical to be well-versed about these factors and the threats they pose and how to overcome them from individual perspectives. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux Check out the new World of UX web...
May 10, 2022•54 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast 
