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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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Get this and nail more UXR job interviews this 2026! ⭐

Hey Reader, I want to share something I see all the time when I’m coaching UX researchers through interviews. It’s not that people are unprepared. It’s that they’re answering the surface of the question… not what’s actually being evaluated. For example: When an interviewer asks “Tell me about a recent research project” Most people walk through: - What they did - The methods they used - The steps they took And none of that is wrong. But what the interviewer is actually trying to understand is:...

12 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, I’m going to be honest…A lot of user interviews feel productive while you’re in them. The conversation is flowing, you’re asking good questions, and you’re getting thoughtful answers. But then you sit down to synthesize…And things start to feel a little unclear. You have quotes. Notes. Opinions. But not always clear, decision-ready insights. If you’ve ever been there, same 👀 And it’s exactly why I’m excited to be partnering again with User Interviews for a live, FREE workshop: The...

17 days ago • 1 min read
eniola watering some plants and text that says monthly uxr roundup opportunities

Hey Reader, I hope you’re doing well. The equinox is here, and I always notice this shift around this time of year. People start reassessing their goals, teams begin opening new roles, and priorities feel a little clearer. So if you’ve been thinking about your next move or even quietly asking yourself “what’s next for me?” This is a good moment to pause and take a real look at what’s out there. I’m excited to bring you another UXR Job Roundup. It’s honestly one of my favorite things to put...

26 days ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader, A lot of UX researchers assume becoming a manager is simply the next step after doing great individual contributor work. You run strong studies, influence decisions, and build trust with your team. So naturally the next right step feels like… management. But the truth is, the role changes much more than most people expect. The biggest shift is this: As an Individual Contributor, your impact comes from the research you deliver. As a Manager, your impact comes from the researchers...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, Quick reminder in case you missed it: Research Crit is back! And the first session of 2026 is happening on March 18. Let me ask you something. Have you ever walked out of a performance review thinking: “Wait… what does this feedback actually mean?” “Am I doing the right things to get promoted?” “Why does it feel like expectations keep shifting?” If you’ve had those thoughts, you’re definitely not alone. A lot of researchers are doing great work, but performance reviews can still...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, I’m a big believer that you grow when you teach. I have seen this over and over again in UX. Many researchers think they need more projects, more certifications, or more visibility to get ahead in their careers. But one of the most underrated growth accelerators is mentoring someone who is earlier in their career. It sounds simple and it’s not flashy, but it works. When you mentor a junior researcher, something shifts. They ask questions that force you to slow down and explain...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, Quick update on Research Crit 📣 The first event of 2026 is now happening on March 18 at 5 PM PST. We originally shared a potential date of March 11, but we’ve moved it one week later and I’m excited to officially lock in the new date. We’re relaunching with a special edition that feels especially important right now, all about: Decoding Performance Reviews: A Roadmap to Your Next Promotion Career progression is not as linear or clearly defined as it used to be. Roles evolve...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, The difference between a script and a story is perspective. And here’s something I don’t think we say enough in UX: Researchers are not meant to be neutral narrators. Your methods should be rigorous. Your analysis should be grounded in evidence. But your delivery? That requires point of view. 🧠 Too many research readouts feel like slide tours. Information-heavy. Easily forgotten. Not inspiring the decision makers in the room. A readout is not just where you share findings. It’s...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, Guess what?! The UX Outloud Research Crit series is officially back. And this pause? It was very intentional. I took time to step back and really listen to what this community has been navigating. Layoffs. Reorgs. Shifting expectations. “Do more with less” energy. And I kept hearing the same thing from folks,“I’m working hard… but I don’t know what actually leads to a promotion anymore.” So we’re starting off with a theme that feels especially important right now: Decoding...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, There are some things about research you just don’t learn from a course. You don’t fully understand them until you’re in the thick of it. Until recruitment is slow and you have to rethink your screener. Until interviews don’t go the way you planned. Until a stakeholder questions your findings. Until timelines shift and you still have to deliver clarity.That’s where researchers are actually shaped. Not in perfect conditions. But in constraint. And this is exactly why real-world...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read