Academia to UX

Web course for academics transitioning to UX. Learn to translate academic skills and accomplishments into that of a User Experience Researcher (UXR).

If you’re ready to leave academia—Academia to UX will give you the critical insights and practical knowledge to successfully land a job as an applied research or UX researcher. In our video modules you'll learn:

— How to turn a long CV into a powerful, one-page resume

— How to navigate job opportunities & applications

— How best to work with different types of job recruiters and digital resources

— How to translate academic experience into industry-relevant terms

— What to expect in conversations with hiring managers

— Understand the nuances between contract vs. full time vs. agency employment roles

— How to prepare for the job interview and portfolio presentation

—The importance of preserving your sense of worth amid rejection

— What to do when you land a job and need to negotiate the job offer

Module 7: The Interview Process
Module 7: The Interview Process
Module 6: Agency Roles, Contract Positions, & Full-Time Employment
Module 6: Agency Roles, Contract Positions, & Full-Time Employment
Module 8: Learning from Rejection / Accepting a Job Offer
Module 8: Learning from Rejection / Accepting a Job Offer
Module 5: Digital Resources for Learning and Job Hunting
Module 5: Digital Resources for Learning and Job Hunting
Module 4: Making academic experience legible in the private sector
Module 4: Making academic experience legible in the private sector
Module 3: Turning your C.V. into a one-page resume
Module 3: Turning your C.V. into a one-page resume
Module 2: UX Research Methods
Module 2: UX Research Methods
Module 1: Introduction to UX
Module 1: Introduction to UX
Course introduction - what to expect
Course introduction - what to expect