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Are you curious about how others have successfully transitioned into UX Research? Want to learn from their experiences and get insights into how to make your own transition smoother? Keep reading.

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October 23, 2025

Navigating Agency Life as a UX Researcher

Switching from product to agency UXR means faster pace, major clients, creative-focused insights, and redefining impact from iteration to inspiration.
Theo Johnson
Author
April 2, 2025

The Value of a PhD

PhDs: Your skills are valuable but often misunderstood. Translate your ability to solve problems & manage projects for industry to see your worth.
Elena Hoffer, PhD
Author
May 2, 2025

Daniel Smith's Advice to UX Researchers

UXRs: Gain industry practice & show quantifiable business impact on resumes. Use slide deck portfolios. Master process & continuously develop skills.
Daniel Smith, Ph.D.
Author
May 2, 2025

Seven Traits of Elite UX Researchers

Top UX researchers aren't purists. They're strategic rule-breakers who ask leading questions, embrace bias, and act as partners to drive impact.
Kritika Oberoi
Author
December 12, 2024

Career Transitions: From UXR to Product

Get a first person perspective on the pros and cons of transitioning from UX Research to a Product Manager role.
Claire Menke
Author
September 14, 2020

From Brain Science to Quantitative UX

If you’re looking to try out a career in quant UX (or have recently made the switch), here are five big lessons from Kitty Z Xu.
Kitty Z Xu
Author
April 17, 2018

The (Non-Traditional) Way to Break Into UX Research

Want to be a UXR but not from social science? Learn from this web engineer's career change. Tips & resources to break in without a fancy degree.
Emma McCabe
Author
January 7, 2022

How to Break Into UX Research

A guide for people wanting to transition into UXR, especially from non-UX backgrounds like cognitive science or journalism.
Shrut Kirti
Author
December 31, 2020

My career transition from marketing to UX research

From Marketer to UX researcher in one year. Learn how with research methods, networking, projects & portfolio.
Vicki Lim
Author
February 27, 2023

Transitioning to a Career in UXR Playbook

Want to switch to a UXR career? This guide explains the role (user needs, research design, collaboration) & intro to research types of methods.
Kamala Alcantara
Author

How to Level Up Your User Research Career

This article offers advice on how to progress in a UXR career. It outlines different career levels in UXR and the skills required for each level.
Nikki Anderson
Author
January 1, 2023

Free Course for Academics Looking to Transition

Academia to UX is a free 8-week course that helps academics transition to UXR by teaching resume writing, interviewing, negotiation & more.
García & Ricart
Author
September 18, 2021

What I Wish I Knew Then

A researcher with a PhD, and many years of research experience, highlights assumptions they had before transitioning to UX Research.
Martina Dove PhD
Author
May 16, 2023

How a History Professor Decided to Pivot

Uncover insightful learnings and transition tips from a tenured professor turned researcher.
Aditya Mahara, Ph.D.
Author
May 5, 2022

Transitioning from PhD to UX Researcher (Video)

PhDs from Google and Twitter share their journey from PhD to UX Researcher; tips & advice to see if this path fits you!
UC Davis Humanities Institute
Author
February 7, 2019

How to Become a UX Researcher: The Ultimate Career Guide

UX Research career launchpad! Master the basics and launch your UXR journey with this step-by-step guide.
Various
Author

YouTube Playlist of UX Research Career Advice

UXR dreams on YouTube! Get expert tips & advice to launch your research career with this curated playlist. Dive in & learn from the pros!
Various
Author
August 9, 2023

UX Research Resources for Beginners

Curated by Simon Taylor, this document is designed for beginners to the UX Research field, focusing on people transitioning from other professions.
Simon Taylor
Author

Expert Led UX Researcher Courses

Jen Romano, Ph.D.'s UX Researcher 1:1 and group training courses offered in person and/or virtually.
Jen Romano
Author
November 14, 2020

Eight Steps to Becoming a UX Researcher

Lyric Metroplos's top eight tips on how to become a UX Researcher within a year.
Lyric Metroplos
Author
January 14, 2022

Becoming a UX Researcher: A Limited Twitter Spaces Series

Audio archive of five episodes focused on providing tips and advice about how to break into the UX Research industry.
Reggie Murphy (audio)
Author

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