Welcome to another Open House episode of the Career Strategy Podcast! In this episode, Sarah Doody sits down with Jon Simmons, a seasoned product designer currently navigating the UX job search.Jon shares his experience of revamping his portfolio, refining his job search strategy, and preparing for senior-level interviews after a layoff. He discusses how shifting his portfolio approach from a website to a presentation format significantly improved his job prospects and how structured storytelling and community support made a difference in his confidence and clarity.<h3>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</h3>✔️ The importance of stepping back from just tweaking your portfolio and doing deeper self-reflection✔️ How portfolio presentations (vs. websites) give you more control over your job search narrative✔️ The role of mindset and confidence in positioning yourself for high-level UX roles✔️ Why community and structured frameworks can prevent burnout and job search frustration✔️ Jon’s insights on interviewing for principal product designer roles and adapting to today’s marketTimestamps01:43 Episode Overview and Open House Context03:14 John's Journey in Career Strategy Lab07:12 Portfolio Presentation Insights15:58 The Importance of Self-Reflection18:03 Advice for Prospective Members20:06 Conclusion and Community Highlights21:47 Closing Remarks and Call to Action🎬 Watch our free <a href="https://www.careerstrategylab.com/ux-job-search-funnel?utm_source=cslpodcast-footer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UX Job Search Workshop</a> and learn how to stand out in 2025👉 <a href="https://www.careerstrategylab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">Join Career Strategy Lab</a>, a UX job search accelerator for UX and Product people.👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdoody/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahdoody" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/sarahdoody" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

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