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Eniola Abioye, UXR Career Coach | UX Outloud

Eniola Abioye

YOU'RE A PROFESSIONAL OR ACADEMIC RESEARCHER who has experience in people-focused work that you'd like to apply to a career in UX Research; however you don't know how to stand out and successfully pivot. You've come to the right place! My name is Eniola Abioye; I am a UXR Career Coach and I help customer-centered professionals position their current skills to transition into tech UXR roles. I founded UX Outloud to work directly with people who have experience doing user research but have never had the title on their resume. I guide researchers in building a strong narrative and employing an 8-step strategy in starting their UXR careers. My speciality is constructing tailored transition strategies taking into account the experience you have to leverage and the niche that are targeting for your next role. I take a hands-on approach to revamping your professional materials including: 📢 A resume that emphasizes your work and organizational impact 📢 A LinkedIn profile that demonstrates your value to UX hiring managers and recruiters 📢 A UXR portfolio that details your strategic research approach and case studies that showcase your experience I also work as a Lead UX Researcher and UXR Manager at Meta - and my background happens to be in biology and healthcare. Take it from me, someone who doesn't have the most "traditional" UXR background, you can apply people research skills from any and every industry and niche to UX. It all comes down to creating a strong narrative and making your skillset crystal clear. If you're ready to stop applying to UXR roles endlessly online and actually gain traction landing interviews and job offers, apply to work with me at bit.ly/uxrcareeraccelerator! Tell me about your background and what you're looking for in your next career move. I'm happy to answer any questions you have and figure out if we're a good fit on a free consultation call. 💚 Tap the "subscribe" button to hear tips and strategies for pivoting into UXR! On a personal tip, I was born, raised and educated in the Bay Area. I absolutely love traveling and adventures of any kind. Luckily UX Research has taken me all around the world and I'm documenting my journey as I go!

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My next course with NNG is on Nov 19-20, all about Analyzing Qualitative Data like a pro! 📊

Hey Reader, Let’s be real, when it comes to doing the work as a UX Researcher collecting data is the easy part. The real challenge comes after the interviews, when you’re just staring at pages on top of pages of notes thinking “okay, now what?”. That’s the part of research where it can get chaotic and often where so many researchers get stuck. If that sounds all too familiar, you’ll want to tune in for this upcoming course I’m teaching on Nov 19-20 in collaboration with Nielsen Norman Group....

8 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, If you’re coming from a non-traditional path like academia, psychology, or marketing, the jump into UX Research can feel intimidating. You might be thinking: “How do I make my experience sound relevant so I can actually land a UXR role?” Here’s the truth: you don’t need to start over. You just need to translate what you’ve already done into the language of UX Research. A lot of my coaching clients start out thinking they don’t have the “right” background. But when we break down...

9 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, If you’ve been applying for UXR roles and keep hearing silence after the interview, I want to share something with you that I tell a lot of my coaching clients: It’s not always about how much experience you have. It’s about how clearly you show your readiness. When I talk to hiring managers, especially those hiring for entry-level or junior researcher roles, they tell me the same things again and again. The people who stand out aren’t always the ones with perfect portfolios....

12 days ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader, My recent bootcamp program New Job July might be over, but the growth continues. ✨ Every round of this program teaches me something new about what it really takes to move from wanting a UX job to actually landing one and this summer’s cohort was no exception. One participant came in with years of academic and pharmaceutical research experience and wanted to transition into UX research. He was looking for a faster, more focused alternative to traditional UX bootcamps — something...

16 days ago • 1 min read
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Hey Reader, Can you believe summer’s almost over? Happy Halloween! 👻 Before you head out for candy (or cocktails 🍸), I’ve got a spooky good lineup of UX Research roles that might be the treat you’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re ready to make a bold move or just keeping an eye on what’s out there, these roles are worth a look. Each one is hand-picked by me to help you grow your skills and expand your impact. Here’s this month’s lineup: 👇🏽 🌱 Early Career (Entry-Level/Junior Roles) UX...

19 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, Being the only researcher on a team can sound exciting at first. You get to build something from the ground up, shape the culture of research, and have direct influence on how decisions are made. But the reality is, being a team of one can also be incredibly demanding. You are not just a researcher. You sometimes are also a strategist, educator, and project manager all at once. It can stretch your creativity, your time, and sometimes even your confidence. If you’re thinking about...

27 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, This is officially the final call for this month’s UX Outloud Research Crit! ⏰ We’re live this Wednesday, Oct 22, and if you’ve been meaning to join one of these sessions, take this as your sign. This month we’re unpacking a big one: how to actually show the impact of your research. Whether you’re updating your portfolio, prepping for interviews, or trying to communicate your value better at work, this conversation will help you connect the dots between your data and your story....

30 days ago • 1 min read

Get your free ticket to Learners Research Week 2026... five days of learning, connection, and celebration for researchers everywhere Hey Reader, It’s finally here! Tickets for Learners Research Week 2026 are now live. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to connect with other researchers, sharpen your skills, and be part of something bigger, this is it. From May 11 to May 15, Learners is taking over Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason in San Francisco for five full days of learning,...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, Most people tell their career story the wrong way… and it’s quietly costing them opportunities. 😭 I see it all the time. Brilliant people who’ve done amazing work, but when it’s time to talk about it in an interview, their story doesn’t land. It’s not because they don’t have impact, it’s because their story hides it. Here’s what’s really going on: Most of us learned to tell stories using the classic story arc: Beginning Middle Climax The End It makes sense that we bring that same...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, I’ve been waiting to share this with you. Research Week is officially back for 2026, and I got an early look at what’s coming. So consider this your insider scoop. 👀 This year, Learners is taking things to another level. We’re talking five days of hands-on learning, powerful talks, and thousands of researchers gathering together at Festival Pavilion in San Francisco from May 11 to May 15. Whether you’re new to UX research or leading teams, this is the event that everyone in our...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read