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What is Wrong with Hiring

Laura Klein and Amy Santee
Hiring Practices
Tech Job Market
Hiring Processes
Career Development
User Experience (UX)
UX Research
Job Market Trends
Job Market
Recruiting Challenges
Job Search
AI In Hiring
Design Careers
AI and Recruitment
Creative Professionals
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Education In UX
Design and Innovation
Linkedin Recruiter
Linkedin
Career Coaching

The podcast where we try to understand why hiring and getting hired in tech are both absolute nightmares, and try to figure out what to do about it. Hosted by Laura Klein and Amy Santee.

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It might sound like a conspiracy to say that tech workers are subject to a rigged job market designed by billionaires for the consolidation of wealth and power.

After 2+ years of continued instability, mass layoffs, a hellacious job market, wage sta... more

It's been a tough couple of years for UX research professionals, and many are considering pivoting their careers within tech or beyond.

Leadership coach Tatiana Vlahovic reminds us that researchers plenty of marketable skills that can be applied in ... more

In this AMA, Amy and Laura (or maybe her doppelgänger) answer some listener-submitted questions.

- Hiring managers want UX rock stars, so how do you get hired if you've had the misfortune of working in places where you weren’t supported or were unde... more

In this three-part series replay from Halloween 2023, we share some fantastically horrific stories of tech hiring gone wrong, sent in by listeners. So grab your Halloween candy, holy water, and a flashlight while you listen into some spine tingling t... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Friedman
Founder of Workforce Consulting, LLC, providing fractional PeopleOps support for growing startups
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Episode: A Feature, Not a Bug: How the Tech Job Market is Rigged Against Workers with Lauren Friedman
Tatiana Vlahovic
Founder of Nurturing Clarity, a boutique leadership coaching firm
Nurturing Clarity
Episode: Expanding and Evolving Beyond Your UX Research Career with Tatiana Vlahovic
Lawton Pybus
Co-founding principal of Drill Bit Labs, with a PhD in human factors and extensive experience in UX research.
Drill Bit Labs
Episode: Making Sense of UX Research Job Leveling with Lawton Pybus & Thomas Stokes
Thomas Stokes
Co-founding principal of Drill Bit Labs, specializing in product strategy and user experience.
Drill Bit Labs
Episode: Making Sense of UX Research Job Leveling with Lawton Pybus & Thomas Stokes
Kimone Napier
Founder of Hire Breakthrough, career coach, speaker, and recruitment expert
Hire Breakthrough
Episode: Yes, Hiring is Broken with Recruiter Kimone Napier
Nikki Anderson
Founder of User Research Academy and author of 'Impact'
User Research Academy
Episode: From Charmander to Charizard: Level Up Your UX Research Job Search with Nikki Anderson
Roberta Dombrowski
Seasoned coach, mindfulness teacher, and research strategist
Founder of Learn Mindfully
Episode: Interviewing When You're an "Only" With Roberta Dombrowski
Mitch Clements
Senior Product Design Manager at Encino with a diverse career background as a developer, product manager, and designer.
Encino
Episode: Mitch Clements on Scaling Design Teams & Hiring Senior Talent
Sally Carson
Founder of Happy Path
Happy Path
Episode: Finding a Job Search Happy Path with Sally Carson

Hosts

Amy Santee
Career strategist and coach for user experience professionals, focusing on hiring practices and promoting effective strategies for job seekers.
Laura Klein
Author specializing in product development and user experience, occasionally co-hosting discussions on hiring practices and career development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • The real deal

    Really enjoyed the podcast as a grounded, informed discussion of the state of the industry right now. I felt myself nodding along as the hosts really brought an informed useful POV to the topics covered. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frustrated In San Francsico
    United Statesa year ago
  • Relevant to current UX market

    Great and relevant topics, the length of episodes is the right amount. I find it informative and interesting, while being honest and down to earth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abdulrhmaan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Honest and candid

    I listened to this all throughout my HCI program while anxiously applying to UXR jobs. It kept me sane and I enjoy the little bursts of humor, sarcasm and empathy. Thank you for this podcast — hope to keep listening because it’s great, insightful and informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lukoverthere
    United Statesa year ago
  • Transparent, insightful, and actionable

    Amy and Laura’s podcast is a breath of fresh air. They are candid about the highs and lows of what it’s like to work in UX and navigate the job search and hiring process. They share the latest industry trends. Their podcast guests come from a variety of backgrounds and provide actionable career advice and helpful resources. I’m also a big fan of the humor they bring to their interviews. Insightful and fun to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach and UXR
    United Statesa year ago
  • Radical Candor Kickass Podcast

    Entertaining stories delivered with praise and criticism, easy listening on hot takes for hiring, career, and industry at large. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    babielo
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the grounded and informed discussions of industry challenges, feeling they resonate with their own experiences in hiring and job searching.
The hosts are praised for their candidness and humor, making complex topics accessible and engaging to a diverse audience.
Audience members often mention the actionable advice shared in episodes, which helps both job seekers and hiring managers navigate the hiring landscape.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Expanding and Evolving Beyond Your UX Research Career with Tatiana Vlahovic
Q: How might individuals in UX research reframe their skill set when taking a new direction?
Individuals should recognize their transferable skills, such as cross-functional collaboration, product and business thinking, and effective storytelling, which can position them for various roles such as product management, operations, or even teaching.
Yes, Hiring is Broken with Recruiter Kimone Napier
Q: How can someone ensure recruiters know that a job taken at a lower level wasn't a demotion?
Candidates should articulate their reasons for taking a lower title during interviews, emphasizing that their responsibilities align with senior-level expectations.
Yes, Hiring is Broken with Recruiter Kimone Napier
Q: What can companies legally verify with previous employers about a candidate they want to hire?
Companies can verify employment dates, job titles, and sometimes rehire eligibility, although this varies state by state.
Yes, Hiring is Broken with Recruiter Kimone Napier
Q: What is your take on the state of the job market right now, as things are continuing to unfold?
The biggest reason for ongoing issues in the job market is economic uncertainty, inflation, and a shift in how companies hire, leading to burnout among recruiters and hiring managers.
Mitch Clements on Scaling Design Teams & Hiring Senior Talent
Q: How have you approached the hiring process for people in senior roles like design managers?
Mitch emphasizes the importance of evidence-based hiring focused on specific skills and experiences for senior and management roles.

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