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After 30 years in UX, Chris faced his first job search in nearly a decade. With layoffs looming at his company, he knew the hiring market had changed and that “winging it” wouldn’t cut it. In this episode, Chris shares how he rebuilt his career materials, adapted to a completely different job market, and avoided burnout along the way.

If you’ve been in UX or Product for years but feel like the hiring process has passed you by, this conversation will help you see what’s possible — and how to get moving again with clarity, focus, and zero perfectionism.

Topics discussed in this video:
How Chris prepared for a layoff he saw coming
Adjusting to the modern UX hiring process after nine years at one company
Why frameworks like the Compass Statement helped him move quickly
Avoiding perfectionism while creating a resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio
The role of community and expert feedback in building confidence
Staying focused during a career transition without burning out

Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:42: Intro
00:43 - 02:35: Chris’s background and 30-year UX journey
02:36 - 05:22: Getting the layoff warning and deciding what’s next
05:23 - 07:10: Relearning the job market after nearly a decade
07:11 - 10:15: Building deliverables quickly without overthinking
10:16 - 13:05: How the Compass Statement kept him on track
13:06 - 15:20: The value of community during a job search
15:21 - 18:05: Staying confident and avoiding burnout
18:06 - 19:58: Chris’s advice for anyone navigating a layoff

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