The rejection spiral is real. I’ve been there.
I still remember one of my lowest points. I’d just gotten another rejection— From a company I was genuinely excited…
Read issue →I didn’t have a mentor. So I made one.
There’s a certain kind of loneliness that’s hard to explain. You’re not a junior anymore— You’ve shipped projects. Led…
Read issue →The hardest message I ever sent
I remember the first time I tried reaching out cold on LinkedIn. My palms were sweaty. I re-read the message five times.…
Read issue →Why I stopped trying to be “the best”
There was a time in my career when I felt like I had to show I could do everything. User research? I’ve done it. UI…
Read issue →The cure for imposter syndrome isn’t confidence
You walk into an interview, and everything tightens. Your throat dries up. Your thoughts go blank. You’ve practiced. You…
Read issue →The lie behind “I should figure this out myself”
You tell yourself you’re smart. Capable. You’ve made it this far without help. So when your job search stalls, you…
Read issue →The real reason you still feel behind
You see another post on LinkedIn. Another “I’m thrilled to announce…” update. Another shiny portfolio, another…
Read issue →Why most UX designers fail at networking
You open LinkedIn, scroll through your feed, and think: “I should message that hiring manager. Maybe just comment first.…
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