The Product Design Podcast

Jason Garrison - Switching Subjects: From Teacher to UX Researcher

February 27, 2023 Seth Coelen Season 2 Episode 47
Jason Garrison - Switching Subjects: From Teacher to UX Researcher
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The Product Design Podcast
Jason Garrison - Switching Subjects: From Teacher to UX Researcher
Feb 27, 2023 Season 2 Episode 47
Seth Coelen

In episode 47 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jason Garrison, Qualitative UX Researcher at AnswerLab, a full-service user experience insights firm helping create experiences people love.

During our chat, Jason shares his UX journey and path from internship to full-time UX Researcher. He offers fantastic insights into what led him to his current role, including strategies on portfolio development, networking, interviewing, and how to accept feedback from your manager or team once you land the job you want! This episode is filled with excellent advice for anyone looking to get into UX, especially if they are curious about becoming a UX Researcher!

During our interview with Jason, you will learn:

🧠 What sparked Jason’s excitement for UX research
🔥 How he went from internship to contracting and now to a full-time role as a Qualitative UX Researcher
💡 Strategies that work on portfolios, interviewing, landing your first role, and accepting feedback
🤩 What Jason does at AnswerLab
🎯 What qualities make for a great UX Researcher

👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

Make sure to follow Jason after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Other mentioned links:

Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

Where to find UX Cabin:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
📹 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
🎨 dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
⌨️ Website: https://uxcabin.com
✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

Show Notes

In episode 47 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jason Garrison, Qualitative UX Researcher at AnswerLab, a full-service user experience insights firm helping create experiences people love.

During our chat, Jason shares his UX journey and path from internship to full-time UX Researcher. He offers fantastic insights into what led him to his current role, including strategies on portfolio development, networking, interviewing, and how to accept feedback from your manager or team once you land the job you want! This episode is filled with excellent advice for anyone looking to get into UX, especially if they are curious about becoming a UX Researcher!

During our interview with Jason, you will learn:

🧠 What sparked Jason’s excitement for UX research
🔥 How he went from internship to contracting and now to a full-time role as a Qualitative UX Researcher
💡 Strategies that work on portfolios, interviewing, landing your first role, and accepting feedback
🤩 What Jason does at AnswerLab
🎯 What qualities make for a great UX Researcher

👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

Make sure to follow Jason after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Other mentioned links:

Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

Where to find UX Cabin:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
📹 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
🎨 dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
⌨️ Website: https://uxcabin.com
✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog