The September Surge is here, time to lock in! ⏰ Join Research Crit on Sept 17


Hey Reader,

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If you have been job searching, you have probably heard of the September Surge.

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September and October (primarily in the U.S.) are known as the busiest months for hiring.

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Here is why:

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  1. Recruiters and hiring managers are ready to fill open roles as companies want to use remaining budgets before year end
  2. New projects kick off in Q4, creating fresh opportunities across teams
  3. Next fiscal year budgets are confirmed

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In other words, this is the season to polish your portfolio, practice your interview answers, and put yourself in a position to win!

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Companies are eager to secure top talent before the year ends and that is exactly why our next UX Outloud Research Crit on

Tuesday, September 17 (5:30–7pm PT) is focused on September Surge job search tips.

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If you are new here, Research Crit is a monthly series I created because we all deserve a space to grow with community and support, not judgment.

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It is a space where you can:

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✨ Share your work-in-progress without pressure

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✨ Get supportive and actionable feedback from peers

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✨ Ask the β€œbasic” questions you might not feel safe asking elsewhere

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✨ Leave feeling seen, encouraged, & part of a community

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And that is what happens every single month. In past sessions we have focused on resumes, portfolios, and interview prep.

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People walked away with clarity, confidence, and tips they could use right away to level up their materials.

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This month, you will:

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βœ… Learn strategies to stand out in the September Surge hiring wave

βœ… Get live critique on resumes, portfolios, and even get some interview practice

βœ… Be in community & hear from other UXRs navigating the same process

βœ… Build momentum to carry you into the end of 2024 and beyond

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🎟️ Save your spot

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The September Surge is short, but the momentum you build now can carry you through the end of the year and into 2026. Let’s make sure you are ready to get that role you so desire!

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Time to lock in πŸ”’ 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: πŸ“’ A resume that emphasizes your work and organizational impact πŸ“’ A LinkedIn profile that demonstrates your value to UX hiring managers and recruiters πŸ“’ 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. πŸ’š 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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