Why Do We Need to Network? Career Advice, Building Rapport and Networking Tips
UXCon 2025: Jen Blatz on Career Paths, Networking, and Finding Your Strength to Connect
In this engaging episode of BlatzChatz, Jen Blatz, shares her journey from design to research.
She offers valuable networking advice for the UX Con 2025 conference.
Jen and Ash Birk discuss the importance of authentic connections in the UX community.
Key points include:
• Her career-defining moments
• Tips for breaking into the field
• The significance of continual learning and adaptability in UX
• How to strike up a conversation with anyone
• Transferable skills in UX
• How to build rapport fast
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⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Icebreakers
00:58 Upcoming UX Con Conference
02:55 Jen's Journey into UX Research
05:22 Career Defining Moments
08:29 The Importance of Connections
18:19 Personal Hobbies and Interests
21:47 Unexpected Conversations at UX Con
22:26 Advice to Younger Self
22:58 The Unpredictable Path of Life
25:26 The Importance of Networking
29:28 Building Rapport in UX Research
33:36 Networking Tips for Conferences
36:22 The Long Game of Networking
42:00 Fun with UX and Pet Apps
43:35 Wrapping Up and Staying Connected
Other speakers at UXCon 2025 include: Kevin Liang, Yao Adantor, Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun, Calvin Robertson, Bodt, Kyle Bodt, Dan Talib Latif Flounders, Edward Cupps, Crystal Shamblee
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