Jared Spool
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Why Finding A UX Job Is So Difficult In Today’s Market

90 min
Nov 17, 2026 2:00 PM

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What you'll learn

What’s changed in today’s job market?

The nature of UX has shifted. And what hiring managers want in their new hires has shifted with it.

How to best attract a hiring manager’s attention

There are fewer positions and more people applying for each one. You must grab their attention to be considered.

The secrets to designing effective portfolios & résumés

UX job seekers absolutely need portfolios in today’s market. What hiring managers need to see in it has changed.

How UX professionals are getting jobs in this market

Despite challenges, UXers are getting hot interviews and offers. The trick is adapting to the market’s demanding needs.

Why this topic matters

The UX job market is tremendously frustrating right now, but not because UX is less valuable. The market changed, and so have hiring practices, expectations, and decision-making processes that shape hiring. Discover how you’ll make it easier for hiring managers to see you as the right candidate for the job. Explore how successful UXers adapt their job search strategies and position their experience against each prospective role’s requirements.

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Jared Spool

Jared Spool

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

Co-CEO of Center Centre
Center Centre – UIE
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