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1. What best describes your current role or focus in UX?

(Select 1–3 options)

1. What best describes your current role or focus in UX?

Exploring UX (learning about the field, transitioning, or early-stage career).

Individual contributor (focused on designing, researching, or solving problems directly).

Senior contributor (leading projects, mentoring others, or owning strategic initiatives).

Manager/Director/VP (managing teams or driving UX strategy at an organizational level).

Freelance/consultant (independent, client-based work in UX).

Design founder/creator (building products, tools, courses, or content).

Other

2. What’re your current goals in your UX career right now?

(Select all that apply)

2. What’re your current goals in your UX career right now?

Breaking into UX (landing your first role or transitioning).

Landing your dream UX job (at a company you admire or with a role you’re passionate about).

Advancing in your current role (promotion, salary increase, or skills growth).

Transitioning to a leadership role (managing teams or driving strategy).

Growing your personal brand as a UX expert (thought leadership, speaking, writing, or mentoring).

Building your own UX-related business (products, tools, courses, or consulting).

Pivoting to a specialized UX role (research, accessibility, content design, etc.).

Future-proofing your career (adopting AI tools, learning emerging skills, or adapting to market trends).

Other

3. Which of these is your highest priority right now?

(Select one)

3. Which of these is your highest priority right now?

Breaking into UX

Landing your dream UX job

Advancing in your current role

Transitioning to a leadership role

Growing your personal brand as a UX expert

Building your own UX-related business

Pivoting to a specialized UX role

Future-proofing your career

Other

4. What’s holding you back or challenging you most in your UX career?

(Select all that apply)

4. What’s holding you back or challenging you most in your UX career?

Lack of confidence in my skills.

Not knowing the right strategy or next steps.

Limited time to focus on career growth.

Lack of resources or guidance (mentors, courses, tools).

Fear of rejection or failure.

Getting noticed by hiring managers or recruiters.

Crafting a standout portfolio or resume.

Securing referrals or networking effectively.

Acing interviews or design challenges.

Negotiating offers or understanding market value.

Growing your skills to stay relevant.

Transitioning to a leadership role.

Monetizing design expertise (freelancing, consulting).

Other

5. Which skills do you feel you need to improve to achieve your career goals?

(Select all that apply)

Soft Skills:

5. Which skills do you feel you need to improve to achieve your career goals?

Storytelling and presentation (e.g., crafting compelling narratives for portfolios and interviews).

Confidence-building (e.g., handling rejection, overcoming imposter syndrome).

Leadership (e.g., managing teams, driving cross-functional collaboration).

Strategic thinking (e.g., aligning UX work with business goals).

Emotional intelligence (e.g., influencing stakeholders, resolving conflicts).

Career Skills:

Personal branding (e.g., optimizing LinkedIn, building authority, thought leadership).

Networking and relationship-building (e.g., securing referrals, building connections).

Negotiation (e.g., salary offers, project terms, stakeholder buy-in).

Career planning and strategy (e.g., setting long-term goals, pivoting roles).

Marketing and monetization (e.g., selling freelance or consulting services).

Technical or UX-Specific Skills:

Portfolio presentation (e.g., storytelling through case studies, showcasing measurable impact).

Interview preparation (e.g., whiteboarding, take-home challenges).

UX leadership (e.g., coaching team members, creating strategic roadmaps).

Emerging trends (e.g., AI in design, accessibility best practices).

Other

6. Why is achieving your UX career goal important to you?

(Select all that apply)

6. Why is achieving your UX career goal important to you?

Financial security or higher salary.

Work-life balance or flexibility.

Passion for solving user problems.

Desire to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Recognition or status in the UX field.

Other

7. How confident are you in knowing the steps needed to reach your career goals?

(Scale of 1–5: Not confident to Very confident)

7. How confident are you in knowing the steps needed to reach your career goals?

1. Not confident

2. Somewhat confident

3. Neutral

4. Confident

5.Very confident

8. Which of these best describes your current approach to career growth?

(Select one)

8. Which of these best describes your current approach to career growth?

I have a clear plan and follow it consistently.

I try different strategies but lack consistency.

I mostly react to opportunities as they arise.

I feel stuck and don’t know where to start.

9. How much time are you willing to dedicate to career growth weekly?

(Select one)

9. How much time are you willing to dedicate to career growth weekly?

Less than 1 hour.

1–3 hours.

3–5 hours.

Over 5 hours.

10. When was the last time you invested in your career growth (time or money)?

(Select one)

10. When was the last time you invested in your career growth (time or money)?

Within the last 3 months.

3–6 months ago.

6–12 months ago.

Over a year ago.

I haven’t invested in career growth yet.

11. How do you currently learn or grow in your UX career?

(Select all that apply)

11. How do you currently learn or grow in your UX career?

Online courses or tutorials.

Books or blogs.

Networking or mentoring.

On-the-job learning through projects.

Conferences or workshops.

I’m not actively learning right now.

Other

12. What types of content or support are you most interested in?

(Select all that apply)

12. What types of content or support are you most interested in?

Breaking into UX (resume tips, portfolio guidance, networking strategies).

Landing your dream job (referrals, interview prep, storytelling techniques).

Career advancement (leadership, salary negotiation, personal branding).

Mastering UX skills (research, interaction design, AI in UX, storytelling).

Building a design business (consulting, freelancing, product monetization).

Leading UX teams (managing designers, fostering collaboration, driving strategy).

Future-proofing your career (emerging trends, design systems, AI-driven design).

Practical tools (templates, step-by-step guides, case studies).

Interactive learning (live workshops, portfolio critiques, challenges).

Other

13. Would you be interested in…?

(Select all that apply)

13. Would you be interested in…?

Joining the UX Careerpreneurs program (land high-paying fulfilling UX roles step-by-step).

Specialized workshops (e.g., portfolio building, interview prep, networking).

One-on-one coaching (career growth, salary negotiation, leadership).

Live group coaching (real-time feedback on resumes, portfolios, or interviews).

Self-paced courses (flexible learning on UX skills and job strategies).

Templates and tools (referral scripts, resume/portfolio frameworks).

14. How did you hear about this newsletter?

(Select all that apply)

14. How did you hear about this newsletter?

LinkedIn.

Instagram.

Referral from a colleague or friend.

Google/search engine.

Workshop or event.

Other

15. Any other thoughts/comments/feedback? (Optional)

(Feel free to share anything that comes to mind for you. I read every single message!)

16. Your first name

17. Your email

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