My journey of becoming a UX researcher

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Sprinkles sitting in the back like a pile of marshmallow. 🥰 Tap "Show More" for Timestamps and more helpful UXR Resources ⬇️
0:00 Intro
0:58 My undergrad in performance school
1:57 First transition: Performing to Public Relations
2:41 2nd transition: PR to comms research
3:39 Internships: Ericsson and Disney
5:54 My 3 tips for career transitioners
👇🏻You can now book a private or small group career chat session with me: calendly.com/aonatalks
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☺ UXR Resources ☺
» Best tactics for running UX workshops and more: pipdecks.com/decks Using my promo code "AONA96864 " during checkout for an additional 15% off
» A good overview of UXR (mostly Qual): amzn.to/3wv1cA8
» UXR stakeholder management: It’s Our Research: amzn.to/3fER7H7
» UXR methods handbook: amzn.to/2PzZF7w
» UXR product sense: amzn.to/30IuKwg
» Writing effective surveys: amzn.to/3JXznqS
» Quant UXR: amzn.to/30HSAYX
» About field study and ethnography: amzn.to/31hWGr3
» An easy-to-read intro to stats: The Cartoon Guide to Statistics amzn.to/3nFwstF
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☺ About Me ☺
Hello there! I’m Aona, creator of AonaTalks, also a Senior UX Researcher (UXR) working in Silicon Valley. Topics I enjoy talking include but not limited to UX research, UX career growth, and Silicon Valley fashion and lifestyle. I hope my content can help aspiring and like-minded UXers find their personal and professional footing in this field. Thank you for visiting my channel! I hope you find what you are looking for.
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☺ Channel Playlist ☺
🐣 For UXR beginners 🐥: bit.ly/3zG5WEX
🧪 UXR craft 🧪: bit.ly/3FbLjRZ
🌱 UXR growth 🪴: bit.ly/334rgb5
🖥 UXR & tech career tips 🖥 bit.ly/3Gc9h11
🦄 creator journey 🦄: bit.ly/3HNCbEW
🌼 my passions in life 🌼: bit.ly/3r3foyb
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☺ Connect With Me ☺
Book a private or small group career chat session with me: calendly.com/aonatalks
For business inquiries: aona.ux@gmail.com
» IG: @aonatalks
» Clubhouse: @aonatalks
» Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/aonayang/
» Bilibili：@AonaTalks
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☺ Equipment☺
» Video: Sony ZV1
» Audio: Rode NT USB mini
» Edit: Final Cut Pro
» Channel Art: Procreate (on iPad Pro)
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☺ Disclaimer ☺
My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way.
Some of the links are affiliated.
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☺ Music ☺
» Bensound.com www.bensound.com/
🎵Music provided by Epidemic Sound
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@AonaTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Here's an another video on my channel about how to "effectively" network for a job that you might find helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bL16gNl9nrzJpIE.html

@AonaTalks 3 жыл бұрын

One thing that I DID NOT mention in this video is , even though it may SOUND like I had a very smooth career transition, and (seemingly) high confidence in interviewing, it also took me a full 9 months to find my first full time job, and for every other career move I made, my interview duration is no less than 3-6 months. Like you, I also experienced self doubt, comparing myself with others then beating myself up for not doing good enough and repeat. Finding a job is never easy, and finding a job while in a career transition is full of hardship, but remember there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. If I can make it as an international student, you can too!

@ziyuuuchen 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please recommend some books and articles to us in order to learn the basics of ux research?

@AonaTalks 2 жыл бұрын

@@ziyuuuchen Here's my book recs (also included in all my videos' description box): » A good overview of UXR (mostly Qual): Observing the User Experience: A Practitioner's Guide to User Research amzn.to/3wv1cA8 » UXR stakeholder management: It’s Our Research: amzn.to/3fER7H7 » UXR methods handbook: Universal Methods of Design - 125 Ways to Research Complex » Problems: amzn.to/2PzZF7w » UXR product sense: Validating Product Ideas: amzn.to/30IuKwg » Survey methodology: Quantitative Research Methods for Communications: amzn.to/3fF8d7L » Quant UXR: Quantifying User Experience: amzn.to/30HSAYX » UXR storytelling: Storytelling with Data: amzn.to/3lbFdIP » About field study and ethnography: The Field Study Handbook: amzn.to/31hWGr3 » An easy-to-read intro to stats: The Cartoon Guide to Statistics amzn.to/3nFwstF

@anirudhganesh 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this. ♥️

@kennedyariel6536 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, this is soo helpful! I’m a psychology PhD student who was just introduced to UX a few months ago, and the more I learn about it, the more excited I get. I’m really hoping to land an internship next summer to get some first hand experience!

@BRAZEN_Muse 2 жыл бұрын

I studied Psychology and took a UX research course at my university. I really want to get into this field but I don’t want to go get a masters or PhD :(. I graduated and I’ve been working a boring analyst job, I am hoping to make the switch to UX soon

@jen5917 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience Aona! You came to me at such a perfect timing and I am so great full for these informative and encouraging videos(":

@gracebear 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Visuals. Thanks for sharing! I got top1 in a PR/advertising plan at the national competition as well :)

@marianamontiel3895 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for sharing every detail, the more I learn, the more I like the field. greetings

@andreavalencia1628 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos because they are very useful for me. I am preparing to become a UX Researcher and all the information you provide helps me a lot❤️❤️ Greetings from Peru

@AonaTalks 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you Andrea! Best of luck to you 🤞🏼

@feiyisun2601 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Aona!

@shubhamsingla7048 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video and of course that cute cat behind you!

@AonaTalks 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks for noticing Sprinkles! :)))

@YY-cr1ue 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aona for giving these tips! Super interested in the topic on self-started research but feel a bit loss when deciding the right topic😿 Look forward to hearing some suggestion from you❤️

@AonaTalks 3 жыл бұрын

New video on self-initiated UXR projects I recommend for newbies - 4 unique UXR projects (beginner friendly) for your portfolio kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zt1moNmWtMDUaYU.html

@josiezhou9785 2 жыл бұрын

omg我们经历中有好多相似点。我现在在加拿大做UXR，也是comm和journalism本科背景，也往PR方向explore过，在Edelman实习。不同的是我是通过design projects和一个information science的master走到UXR的方向的。不愧是中英电视播音主持系的你的youtube视频逻辑清晰简洁风格又很好看，超级欣赏你！

@huei-hsinwang3570 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aona! New fan here👋 Just wanna say I am beyond grateful for all the insightful videos you make. As someone who is considering switching career path to UXR, your in-depth knowledge and generosity of sharing really helped and motivated me! Thank you!! Was wondering whether you could make a video about how you improve your communication skills specifically with English being your second language. As someone who has studied in the states for a few years, I have a decent level of communication skills but struggle to sound as natural & professional as a native speaker… Can you share how you go about making your English sound natural? Thanks💕

@AonaTalks 3 жыл бұрын

Just launched the video on my journey of learning Eng as a second language: Being a foreigner (Chinese) in US: how I learned to speak English like a native speaker kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hc1xgtl5nbLMo4U.html

@gatornbruno 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aona, thanks for the great video! Would you be able to make a video talking about how to create UX research portfolio? I want to pursue a career in UX without any background in design or HCI, and I’m not sure where to start. Thank you!

@AonaTalks 3 жыл бұрын

already filmed it. Coming up soon :)

@misaelecheverria1671 2 жыл бұрын

I like your persona.

@karenannell8273 3 жыл бұрын

Even as someone who IS coming from a research and HCI-background, I'm still having trouble getting interviews.It's SUCH a frustrating process.

@AonaTalks 3 жыл бұрын

IKR...Such a myth. :/

@charlottetse8795 2 жыл бұрын

太厉害了！！！果断关注

@anirudhbbalotiaa 3 жыл бұрын

Useful. Aona, how do we find Hiring Managers? And going via Hiring Manager is it the same as Employee Referral?

@niujxi1023 3 жыл бұрын

networking

@deutercoyg 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I would like to know as well @aona

@niujxi1023 3 жыл бұрын

谢谢分享：）

@luxi2427 3 жыл бұрын

Aona姐姐你好棒啊~~爱了~❤ 可以知道你在国内是哪个大学嘛？如果本科和master想读不一样的，会很有难度吗~ （BTW pretty constructive video and fluent English ❤）

@AonaTalks 3 жыл бұрын

本科浙传学英文播音的🤗

@kayla5978 2 жыл бұрын

This video says you went from Disney to Google, but the last video talks about Air BnB, just wondering what your path was.

@AonaTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Disney to Google to Sumo Logic to Airbnb to Google again.

@Nisha-lf4iv 2 жыл бұрын

can you pls elaborate more about ux portfolio?

@AonaTalks 2 жыл бұрын

I have at least 2-3 other videos on my channel about portfolio. Do some digging :)

@Nisha-lf4iv 2 жыл бұрын

@@AonaTalks ya sure , tysmm

@BRAZEN_Muse 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know about quantitative UX research roles?

@AonaTalks 2 жыл бұрын

I know _some_ but not sure if it’s enough to make dedicated content on. What specifically do you want to know about quant UXR roles?

@BRAZEN_Muse 2 жыл бұрын

@@AonaTalks thanks for the reply! Mainly interested to see how it’s different from qual UX and if there are jobs where you do both or more of one type of research.

@IamGenith 2 жыл бұрын

I strongly disagree with Referrals, for me I find it cheating. Like a backer in order to get u a job. But i know the reality when lt comes to this. What do u think?

@AonaTalks 2 жыл бұрын

I do not disagree with referrals - because you still have to go through the interviews like any other candidates and you do not get preferential treatment during the interview process. So I don’t see it as cheating.

@IamGenith 2 жыл бұрын

@@AonaTalks I see, i guess the referral thing in my country is different 😅😅😅😂 There once u get a “backer” it is a sure win to get in