Semantic soup, jargon mismatches, imposter syndrome, and more can all conspire to suck your confidence heading into an interview for a new content strategy, UX writing, or content design job. I’ve got some tips to help you get through it. Video Links Content and UX Slack Community UX Writing Events Put the Work Before the…
Category: FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about design, content, UX writing, and digital strategy.
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What should I put in my UX content portfolio?
Whether you’re applying to be a UX writer, content strategist, product content strategist, or product designer, your portfolio should tell a story about YOU.
How do I get started in UX?
First, it’s important to know that UX is a big umbrella term that has eaten many other disciplines. Getting “into UX” could mean becoming a researcher, or writer, or designer, or animator, or even a software developer. Companies often have some sort of UX team or department, but not every job where you’d use UX…
How do I get started in content strategy?
There are as paths into content strategy as there are content strategists. This is my take on getting started in the field.
How did you get started in content strategy?
I’ve worked on the content side of digital experiences since 2009. Here’s how I got started.
How do I get started in UX writing?
There’s no magic bullet for getting your first official UX writing job. No single experience, program, or certification will put your resume on the top of the stack or get you that callback. Before you spend money on a camp or certificate, consider what you need to get out the program. That’s what should guide you. Will…
What is UX Writing?
UX writing is less “writing, but apps” and more “design, but words”. What I mean by that is that UX writing is primarily a UX design specialization. UX writers typically focus on interface copy and language while working collaboratively as part of a design team on a specific product or feature, rather than working solo…
Assorted Personal Questions About my Facial Hair
These are not precisely questions about UX or content strategy, but I still get asked them a lot at conferences.