A Selection of Resources for Becoming A UX Researcher
How To Become A UX Researcher
In this post you’ll find a variety of expert tips, articles, and resources related to a career as a UX researcher, but first, a few brief points to consider.
As a UX researcher, you will need to think like the customer that would be interested in using the product and looking at the features and functionality that a customer would expect. You’ll be looking into consumer behavior and working closely with product designers to improve the overall customer experience.
Your job is important, done right, you may provide research that could be a “home run” and make millions. On the other hand, errors can cost millions.
You may need to pursue designers to changes because it will provide a better user experience. You need to offer solid facts and numbers and create presentations that can help with the persuasion process.
If you’re interested in pursuing this career look into shadowing or interviewing a UX researcher to get an overview of what you can expect from this career.
Sections Included In This Post:
- How To Become A UX Researcher
- UX Researcher Career Overview
- A Day in the Life of A UX Researcher
- Trends & Statistics Related To UX Researchers
- Salary For A UX Researcher
- Education – Schools and Certification
- Getting The Job
- Resume Tips For A UX Researcher
- Job Interview Questions For A UX Researcher
- The Job Interview
- UX Researcher FAQ
- Tools For A UX Researcher
- Associations
- Glossary and Terms Related To UX Researcher
- UX Researcher Quotes
- Industry Related Trade Publications
- Tips And Insights Related To UX Researchers
- UX Researcher Blogs
- UX Researchers To Follow Online
- TV Shows and Movies Related To UX Researchers
- UX Researcher Job Opportunities
- Self Employment Ideas Related To UX Research
- Courses Related To UX Research
- Books Related to UX Researchers
- The Latest about UX Researchers
- Tweets Related To UX Researchers
- Videos Related To UX Researchers
If you like this post, please share it, or bookmark it for future use.
How To Become A UX Researcher
Becoming a UX Researcher: What Skills You’ll Need | Springboard Blog
UX Research Career Starter Guide – UX Planet
Becoming a UX researcher: my experience and things I’ve learned along the way
What Does A UX Researcher Actually Do? [The Ultimate Career Guide]
How To Become An User Experience Researcher In 2019 – Zippia
How to Get a UX Job with No Professional UX Experience
UX Research Careers: A Guide to Getting Started
UX Researcher Career Overview
This section offers an overview of what you can expect from this career. Spend some time on the resources to get an overview of what to anticipate, including information on getting your degree and what to expect once you graduate.
User Researcher Job Description | Artisan Talent
UX researcher job profile | Prospects.ac.uk
UX Researcher | Job Profile, Responsibilities, Requirements
UX Researcher: Job description and how to become one
What is UX Research? | Interaction Design Foundation
A Day in the Life of A UX Researcher
In this section, people share their work experiences. You can get an overview of what your life could be like if you decide to pursue this career.
Keep in mind that everyone’s experience differs. But it’s always good to get different points of view that may reveal issues you haven’t considered.
Have a look at the resources I have selected that offer an overview of what your day may be like if you choose this career.
A day in the life of… a principal UX researcher – Econsultancy
ZapLabs | A week in the life of a UX researcher
A day in the life of… head of research at a UX agency – Econsultancy
Atotalx: A Day in Life of A User Researcher
Trends & Statistics Related To UX Researchers
This section will give you an overview of the changes in the current state of this career choice.
The trends and statistics section contains a lot of information about this career. You can view historical information and current trends and get an idea of what to expect in the future for this career.
If you’re going to spend time and money to get your degree, you want to make sure that you’re getting into something that will be around in a few years.
For example, you don’t want to get into a dying career. Why would you invest time and money to get into something that might not be around in a few years? For more on dying careers see “Dying Professions You Should Avoid”
Have a look at the resources that offer trends and statistics for this career.
The Rise of the UX Researcher – UX Planet
5 UX career trends for 2019 | Inside Design Blog
Salary For A UX Researcher
In this section, you can get an idea of the pay you can expect if you decide to choose this career.
Keep in mind different areas of the country offer different salaries and pay is related to the cost of living in the area. Another key issue is the demand for and competition for this type of work.
Check the “Job Opportunities” near the end of this page and you may be able to find the demand and pay for this job in your area.
UX Researcher Salary | PayScale
Average User Experience Researcher Salaries in the United States | Indeed.com
User Experience Researcher Annual Salary ($108,909 Avg | Jul 2019) – ZipRecruiter
Salary Trends for UX Professionals (1998-2019)
Education – Schools and Certification
In this section, you’ll find information about what’s required to get your education for this career. You’ll also find a list of any available schools that offer the degree you need for this job.
Have a look at the resources I have selected for this section that will give you an overview of the degree and schools available for you.
UX Research and Design | University of Michigan School of Information
User Experience Research | UC Berkeley School of Information
UX Degrees – A Global List of UX-related Bachelor & Master Degrees – UX Mastery
How to get into User Experience (UX) — Master’s Degree Programs in the U.S
Do I Need a Degree to Work In User Experience? | Interaction Design Foundation
Getting The Job
This section includes going through the hiring process and how to prepare for your job interview that will increase your chances of landing the job.
Click on the link below for more.
Job Preparation Resources You Need To Get That Job
Resume Tips For A UX Researcher
In the section, you’ll find tips and resources related to creating a resume for this career.
Submitting your resume is the first part of the job application process.
It’s also one of the most important steps of the process because it’s the first thing that a hiring manager sees. If your resume is weak or has red flags, you will have no chance to get an interview.
Have a look at the samples provided that will help you create a resume to grab the attention of the hiring manager.
User Experience Researcher Resume Samples | JobHero
UX Researcher Resume Samples | Velvet Jobs
8 UX Intern Resumes That Done Right – Bestfolios – Medium
User Experience Researcher Resume Sample – Best Format
Job Interview Questions For A UX Researcher
If you knew the questions that were going to be asked during a job interview, you would have more time to think about the answers and prepare for those questions.
This section offers some of the common questions that are asked during an interview for this type of career.
Take some time to go over them so that you’ll have time before your interview to consider your answers to questions that may be asked during your interview.
46 Interview Questions for User Experience Researchers at Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook
Design Research / User Experience Research Job Interview Questions (Revised & Updated)
Interviewing as a User Researcher – UX Collective
The Job Interview
This section offers tips and insights to help you have a successful interview. If you don’t do well during the interview, your chances of getting the job are next to none.
Take the time to go over the resources I have selected for this section that can help you have a successful interview and land the job.
How to prepare for a UX Interview, tips from a hiring manager
6 Tips for Better User Interviews – UX Planet
Cracking The UX Researcher Interview – Prototypr
8 Advice to Conduct Better UX Research Interviews – Muzli – Design Inspiration
UX Researcher FAQ
In this section, you’ll find frequently asked questions related to this career. By going over the frequently asked questions, you’ll be able to identify what other people are asking that you haven’t considered.
UX Research FAQs — Rachel C. Fleming
The UX Research FAQ – Meg D-K – Medium
Tools For A UX Researcher
This section offers tools and resources that can help you perform your job effectively. Take some time to go over the resources and see if any of these tools can help make your job easier and more productive.
UX Research Tools & Methods – UX Research Tools — Updated July, 2019
Tools I Use as a UX Researcher – Prototypr
A comprehensive (and ever-growing) list of user research tools
The Best UX Tools For User Research And User Testing [2019 Edition] – Usability Geek
Associations
The resources below offer associations related to this career.
Take some time to go over the resources for an overview of the benefits you can receive by becoming a member of the available association related to this career.
User Experience Professionals Association
Glossary and Terms Related To UX Researcher
With any career you choose, it’s always a good idea to have a strong knowledge of the terminology used in the industry.
Have a look at the resources I have selected that up for terms you need to be familiar with if you are pursuing this career.
52 Research Terms you need to know as a UX Designer
User Research Glossary Terms | Usability.gov
The Collaborative UX Glossary – UX Mastery
UX Researcher Quotes
This section offers available quotes online related to this career. Quotes are a great way that people convey a perspective in a few words.
Have a look at the resources below for popular quotes related to this career.
15 Inspirational UX Design Quotes | CareerFoundry
16 Quotes You Need to Read as UX Designer – UX Planet
Industry Related Trade Publications
Industry trade publications are a great source of information for news related to the industry you’re getting into.
These publications go way beyond your job functions, but they do give you an overview and knowledge you can use to your advantage.
Have a look at the trade publications I have found related to this career.
User Experience Magazine – The Magazine of the User Experience Professionals Association
Top 5 UX Magazines – User Experience Magazine
Tips And Insights Related To UX Researchers
In this section, you’ll find tips and insights related to this career that may come in handy if you decide to pursue this career.
Have a look at the resources I have included for this section.
Best Conferences for UX Researchers 2019 – Mixed Methods – Medium
What is UX Research? | Interaction Design Foundation
6 Tips Every UX Researcher Should Memorize | UserTesting Blog
How To Conduct User Research Like A Pro (Step-By-Step Guide)
Complete Beginner’s Guide to UX Research | UX Booth
7 Great, Tried and Tested UX Research Techniques | Interaction Design Foundation
Choosing the Right UX Research Method – UX Mastery
UX Research Techniques and Their Applications | Toptal
UX Researcher Blogs
Below you’ll find a collection of blogs I have selected that are related to this career and will help you stay up-to-date and in touch with your industry.
Staying in touch with industry news makes you more knowledgeable, and this knowledge will show in your job.
Have a look at the list below to follow the blogs that appeal to you.
11 of the Most Influential UX Blogs You Need to Follow
Top 50 UX Blogs and Websites For User Experience Designers in 2019
UX Researchers To Follow Online
This section list professional you can follow online and benefit from the tips, insights, and advice they have to offer.
Have a look at the list to see who you want to follow and build your connections related to your career choice.
10 UX researchers to follow – UX Collective
20 People in UX that You Have to Follow on Twitter | Interaction Design Foundation
Top 50 UX Influencers to Follow on Twitter
TV Shows and Movies Related To UX Researchers
You can learn a lot from TV shows and movies. I learn a lot from watching. Also, there is a lot of research that goes into good movies, so you get a good overview while you are enjoying the show.
Have a look at the resources for TV shows and movies I have selected for this section.
9 best design documentaries for UX & UI designers – Justinmind
UX Researcher Job Opportunities
This section allows you to see current job openings related to this career choice. You’ll get an idea of the job duties required as well as the pay.
Take some time to go over the opportunities to get an overview of today’s demand for this type of job.
Self Employment Ideas Related To UX Research
This section offers ideas for work in this field but as your own boss. You can provide information and services.
Each idea links to another page that goes into detail with resources that can give you a head start in this industry. Have a look at the ideas below.
Become A Blogger And Cover Topics Related To UX – See Our Page On How To Become A Professional Blogger
Become An Instructional Designer and provide educational courses related to UX, writing, design, and research – See Our Page On Becoming An Instructional Designer
Courses Related To UX Research
This section contains courses I have selected for this post. Have a look to see the course structure and topics covered. By looking at topics covered you’ll have an overview of the areas you need to know about.
With most online courses you can learn at your own pace, finish at your convince, and have access to the material to review whenever you want.
Courses on Lynda.com Related To UX Researchers
Courses on Udemy.com Related To UX Researchers
Books Related to UX Researchers
Books offer structure and cover a lot of information related to the topic they cover. By looking through the table of contents you can gain a lot of insight as to the areas you’ll want to pay attention to.
Have a look at the links below to view the books available related to UX Researchers
Books From Amazon Related To UX Researchers
Google Book Search Related To UX Researchers
The Latest about UX Researchers
In this section, you’ll be able to stay up to date on the latest related to this industry, including the latest news, Google searches, videos, what people are tweeting, and more.
I recommend spending some time on the news, tweets, and any available videos that can offer you the latest on what’s happening.
Google Searches
Latest Searches Related To UX Researchers
Latest Scholar Searches Related To UX Researchers
Latest Image Searches Related to UX Researchers
News
Latest News Related To UX Researchers
Tweets Related To UX Researchers
YouTube
Videos Related To UX Researchers
