Free Lesson

UX Job Search: What Works Best in 2026

90 min
Jun 30, 2026 11:00 AM
Virtual (Zoom)

In this video

What you'll learn

Adapt to the bizarre demands of the 2026 UX job market

Today’s UX job market demands novel search strategies and approaches, optimized for current chaotic conditions.

Make your materials stand out in today’s challenging market

Deliver what hiring managers need when you master essential techniques to tailor your portfolio, résumé, and narrative.

Persuade hiring managers you’re the ideal candidate

Discover what today’s hiring managers are looking for and why some candidates advance while others are overlooked.

Prevent the job-hunt grind from totally demoralizing you

Shorten your job search time and increase visibility with recruiters and hiring managers.

Why this topic matters

The UX job market broke in 2022 and remains broken today, four years later. There are far more people looking for UX work than there are open roles. In a market this crowded, the strategies that worked even a few years ago no longer get traction. Your portfolio, résumé, and narrative need to speak directly to the work the hiring manager needs done and make it clear how you’ll improve their world.

You'll learn from

Jared Spool

Jared Spool

Center Centre’s Maker of Awesomeness and UX career coach.

Center Centre – UIE
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