Career & Life Q&A: my UXR journey, UXR growth, recommended resources, and more!

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Hey all!! Thank you thank you thank you for submitting your questions through Linkedin and IG!!
I do apologize that I weren't able to get to all the questions but I did pick out questions that got asked most frequently here. Some of the questions you submitted that I feel STRONGLY about will be made into separate dedicated videos in the future so stay tuned! (A lot of them are related to time management, stay motivated ;)

We have 3 buckets of questions today - so use the timestamps below to jump to the section of your interest!

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:51 UXR Specific:
- 02:55 3 words to describe your journey in UX
- 03:02 How did you change from a contractor to FTE
- 03:38 How to rock my probation at work as a UXR
- 04:38 Do you think XYZ majors/programs in XYZ university are great for getting into UXR?
- 05:44 Best approaches to up-skill your research knowledge and grow as a UXR?
- 07:16 Would you advice new grads to diversify in their Qual&Quant skill or focus?
- 08:51 Any books you recommend for learning about UXR?
- 09:05 I would love to hear how you built your confidence in your own abilities as a UX researcher

10:00 Growth and Development:
- 10:04 How did you learn how to apply to jobs? I find that schools don’t teach you how to, and every field has slightly different practices
- 11:00 Do you have any techniques to prevent yourself from experiencing burnout?
- 11:48 Have you ever had any tasks you didn’t want to do at work? How do you deal with it?
- 13:26 What would you want to achieve next in your career?
- 14:05 What would you tell your younger self about the whole process that got me where I am today?

14:24 Personal and Fun:
- 14:34 You and Ermo are so cute together/how did you meet your partner
- 15:22 How are you able to manage so many plants and keeping them healthy?
- 18:04 What are your personal fav apps?
- 19:10 If not UXR, what’s your dream job?
- 19:38 Why are you so cool?
- 19:46 Do you have long term plan in your life?

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☺ UXR Resources ☺
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» New to data and statistics? Use my link: https://bit.ly/3zH0Kkd and check out the first chapter of any DataCamp course for FREE!
» A good overview of UXR (mostly Qual): https://amzn.to/3wv1cA8
» UXR stakeholder management: It’s Our Research: https://amzn.to/3fER7H7
» UXR methods handbook: https://amzn.to/2PzZF7w
» UXR product sense: https://amzn.to/30IuKwg
» Writing effective surveys: https://amzn.to/3JXznqS
» Quant UXR: https://amzn.to/30HSAYX
» About field study and ethnography: https://amzn.to/31hWGr3
» An easy-to-read intro to stats: The Cartoon Guide to Statistics https://amzn.to/3nFwstF

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☺ About Me ☺
Hello there! I’m Aona, creator of AonaTalks, also a Senior UX Researcher (UXR) working in Silicon Valley. Topics I enjoy talking include but not limited to UX research, UX career growth, and Silicon Valley fashion and lifestyle. I hope my content can help aspiring and like-minded UXers find their personal and professional footing in this field. Thank you for visiting my channel! I hope you find what you are looking for.

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☺ Channel Playlist ☺
🐣 For UXR beginners 🐥: https://bit.ly/3zG5WEX
🧪 UXR craft 🧪: https://bit.ly/3FbLjRZ
🌱 UXR growth 🪴: https://bit.ly/334rgb5
🖥 UXR & tech career tips 🖥 https://bit.ly/3Gc9h11
🦄 creator journey 🦄: https://bit.ly/3HNCbEW
🌼 my passions in life 🌼: https://bit.ly/3r3foyb

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☺ Connect With Me ☺
Book a private or small group career chat session with me: https://calendly.com/aonatalks
For business inquiries: [email protected]
» IG: @aonatalks
» Clubhouse: @aonatalks
» Linkedin:   / aonayang  
» Bilibili：@AonaTalks

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☺ Equipment☺
» Video: Sony ZV1
» Audio: Rode NT USB mini
» Edit: Final Cut Pro
» Channel Art: Procreate (on iPad Pro)

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☺ Disclaimer ☺
My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way.
Some of the links are affiliated.


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☺ Music ☺
» Bensound.com https://www.bensound.com/
🎵Music provided by Epidemic Sound

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