Make your September Surge count → Research Crit is Sept 17🔑


Hey Reader,

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The busiest hiring season of the year is here and with it comes a chance to build real momentum in your job search.

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This period is often called the September Surge because:

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✨ Recruiters and hiring managers are back from summer and eager to fill roles

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✨ Companies want to use remaining budgets before the year ends

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✨ New projects are launching in Q4, opening fresh opportunities

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✨ Budgets for the next fiscal year are being confirmed right now

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In other words: this is the best time to polish your portfolio, prepare for interviews, and put yourself in position to land your next role.

That’s exactly what we’ll tackle together at this month’s

Research Crit: Surge Job Search Edition.

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đź“… Wednesday, September 17
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⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM PT
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📍Virtual

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Research Crit isn’t a lecture. It’s a collaborative space where UXRs come together for coaching, feedback, and encouragement in real time. Every session is shaped by the people who show up and this one is designed to help you maximize on the September Surge.

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Some of the areas we’ll likely dig into include:

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  • Nailing your career story so recruiters get it fast
  • Portfolio edits that highlight real impact
  • Connecting your research to business outcomes
  • Answering tough interview questions with clarity and confidence
  • Building an application strategy that actually works in today’s market

What makes Research Crit special is the community energy…you’re not navigating this alone. You’ll hear from other UXRs in the same boat, see live critique and coaching in action, and walk away with:

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âś… Actionable feedback you can implement immediately

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âś… Clarity on your next steps in the job search

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âś… Encouragement and momentum to carry you through the end of the year

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🎟️ Save your spot

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The September Surge is short, but the progress you make now can carry you into 2026. Don’t miss this chance to lock in! 🔒

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See you there,

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Eniola Abioye

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​UXR Career Coach and Founder, UX Outloud

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PS: Forward this to a fellow UX Researcher who's currently job searching, sharing is caring!​
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Eniola Abioye, UXR Career Coach | UX Outloud

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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