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59. Getting Hired in UX: What to Do When Apply-and-Wait Isn't Enough


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Navigating the UX job market has always had its ups and downs, especially with AI reshaping the industry. In this episode, host Laura Klein sits down with Evan Sunwall, NN/G's Director of Self-Paced Training, to share candid advice for UX practitioners trying to actively job search or level up in today's competitive market. With nearly 19 years in the field as both a designer and a hiring manager, he has a lot to say about where the field is headed — no matter what stage you're at in your career.

That experience is also what shaped Evan's self-paced course on getting a job in UX, part of NN/G's new and growing library of practical, pre-recorded courses built around real skill gaps. Evan was one of the first to help develop the format — running experiments and prototypes to figure out what actually works for self-directed learners.

Evan also previews a companion course aimed at hiring managers and shares that he's looking for sharp instructors to help expand the library into new topics across research, design, and AI.

Check out our NEW Self-Paced Courses!


About Evan Sunwall | Bio | Linkedin

  • Successful UX Job Searching (Course)
  • Hiring UX Talent (Course)


Free NN/G Articles:

  • How to Apply and Secure a UX Job
  • Advice for Approaching a UX Job Search
  • Templates and Tools for UX Job Seekers
  • Preparation Tactics for a Tough UX Job Market
  • Growing in Your UX Career: Study Guide


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