Joseph Louis Tan

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Why the Best UX Jobs Are Never Posted

Let me tell you a secret: The best UX jobs are hidden.


They’re like the secret menu at your favorite restaurant. You won’t find them on job boards or LinkedIn because they never get advertised.


Here’s how it works:


  1. Hiring managers start with people they already know—like internal candidates or referrals.
  2. Next, they ask trusted colleagues for recommendations.
  3. By the time they think about posting the role, they’ve often already found someone.


That’s why most people never even get a chance.


So how do you find these “hidden” jobs?


You go directly to the source. You:



This approach worked for me, and it’s worked for countless UX professionals I’ve coached.


If you’re tired of competing with hundreds of applicants for every role, it’s time to try something different.


I break it all down in the From Ghosted to Hired: Black Friday UX Job Bundle. You’ll learn how to tap into the hidden job market and get noticed by the right people.


But hurry—the offer expires this Friday at midnight EST.


Check it out here: See the Bundle


Talk soon,

Joseph

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