Techie Personal Finance Bootcamp

Landing a UX Job with Sam Harper

Lucas Casarez CFP®/ Sam Harper Season 1 Episode 20

Sam shares his journey of escaping from his soul-crushing cubicle job to find his way into UX.

His story is great and he has a lot of great resources that will help you think of additional tips and tricks to land your job in UX. 

Here is what we cover:

  • Navigating your career as a young professional
  • Leveraging interests and experiences to create opportunities
  • Challenging yourself to build skills and a portfolio
  • Experiencing a layoff
  • Utilizing a resume expert
  • Critical steps you need to take in order to find a job in UX
  • Creating meaning within life


Barking Up the Wrong Tree
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Your UX Boot Camp Will Not Get You a Job Unless You Do These Critically Important Steps

Sam's LinkedIn Profile
Sam's Podcast

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