From PhD to UX Researcher: Perspectives from Google and Twitter

Join Jennifer Spencer, User Experience (UX) Researcher at Google (PhD in Sociology, UC Davis) and Simon Wolfe Taylor, Senior UX Researcher at Twitter (PhD in History, Columbia University) to hear about their transition from humanities/social sciences degrees to work in the tech field, and to see if this might be the right move for you. The speakers will describe their personal journeys and then turn to practical tips regarding transferable skills, what recruiters are looking for, interview tips, and more.

[@samsungesponiage6831]

I love both speakers. Very transparent. I am interested in UX and really enjoyed this talk from both of you.

[@dinasaduova8686]

I love Jennifer. she is straight to the point.

[@shaquanisha]

Thank you for sharing this talk! I was not able to get into the Zoom room when the talk was originally recorded. Is there any way to get a link to the slide deck used during the presentation with the resources at the end?

[@jennyspencer2414]

Hi Shamika, here is a link to the deck with resources! docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HtvBXtmQCbhgqrHIoeqL5UmKpEqBRD5xoD5ffFR8K9s/edit?resourcekey=0-VlJBS0gDpHH7e9kVp-QvTA#slide=id.g122c1a0b964_0_192

[@dinasaduova8686]

@@jennyspencer2414 Jenny, you really give incredible advice. very succinct and to the point. I was wondering if you take on mentoring?