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New Events & The "Write" Stuff
The answer is straightforward: writing skills are crucial as a researcher and even more so if you are an independent consultant because you need to wrote proposals, scope, and price your work in …
New Event & The 'Magic Wand' Reimagined
The user research "magic wand" question is often debated for its effectiveness, relevance and depth. The conventional way of posing this question—"If I could solve one thing about X with a magic wand…
Thematic vs. Content Analysis
Writing blog articles can sometimes feel like venturing into an Alice In Wonderland rabbit hole. Depending on the topic, it can be a super enjoyable adventure or an all-consuming, time-sucking…
Events, New Hobbies, Countless Rewards
Over the holidays my daughter and I went to Australia! 🇦🇺 Traveling has always been my happy place. The quality time with my daughter was exceptional, my end of year stress level plummeted, and I fell in looooove with Sydney. I cannot put a price on these *supercalifragilistic* takeaways. I can, however, put a price on my new hobby :)
Steve Portigal Event, Long-Haul Trucking & UXR Synergies
Let’s face it. The research industry has changed dramatically over the past ten years. This practical and inspirational event will unravel these shifts, delve into the often overlooked nuances, and talk about …
Dogfooding: Tasting Success in Product Development
Dogfood might sound gross for humans to consume, but it plays a vital and (dare I say) yummy role in product development. No, we’re not talking about swapping your sandwich with your furry friend. It’s…
UXR & Real Estate: A Parallel Journey
Our Ask Like A Pro cohort All-In researchers completed 78 interviews (over four days!) for our fantastic project sponsor, Blurb books! In between supporting their various questions and…
Demystifying Heuristic Reviews: Elevating User Experiences
The Fall 2023 Ask Like A Pro cohort is in full swing! This is always a really exciting time in our cohorts. The researchers authored their stakeholder kick off agendas, held their kick off calls, drafted their…
46 UX Writing & UXR Jobs + Trends
I really enjoy speaking with potential learners from all over the world about new Ask Like A Pro cohorts. I meet with them 1:1 to ascertain if the program might be a good fit for their goals, or not. There has been a lot of interest in these Zoom calls regarding UX writing roles, alongside user research positions. In today's job edition, we've featured multiple UX writing positions. Interestingly, all four sponsored projects from Blurb books!
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[REPLAY] ICYMI — Tuesday’s "Is Ask Like A Pro Right for Me?" Info Session Replay
Tuesday’s Q&A with Ask Like A Pro alumni, several prospective learners, and this cohort's research project sponsor Blurb, was terrific! A few incoming All-In students joined us and we enjoyed…
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