In the latest episode of Tech Wrecked, we welcome Kailey Trussel, a user experience (UX) researcher with a diverse background in UX design and research.

Kailey shares her journey into the tech industry, starting from her transition from academic research to working in startups. She discusses her experiences with job hunting, including the challenges of navigating the current job market, the impact of layoffs, and the creative strategies she has employed, such as her viral 'super hireable' LinkedIn post.

We talk shop on the job market dynamics, the importance of storytelling and personal branding in job searches, and the systemic issues facing job seekers today.

1:18 Kaylee's Professional Background in UX

03:06 Transitioning into Tech

08:36 The Viral LinkedIn Post: Super Hireable

18:25 Navigating the Job Market

22:54 Navigating Job Search Priorities

24:27 The Importance of Values Alignment

25:49 The Power of Visual Cover Letters

31:27 Challenges in the Modern Job Market

34:49 The Impact of Employer Investment

38:40 Future of Job Seeking and Education

Shout outs!

Marco polo

Amy Santee

Mark America Smith

Jiaorui Jiang

Katie Leatherman!

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