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Nov 2021
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Transition from HR Analyst to AIUX Resea...

Tolu Garcia
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Episode 53 Show Notes:

To jump from HR to the research ladder is nearly impossible at Google,

especially for someone who doesn't have a Master's or PhD. However, Morgan Ramsey proved all the critics wrong by planning her unconventional way into UX Research. She started her career as an HR Analyst but quickly realized that her true passion was UX. 

In this episode, we discuss her resilient journey to becoming a UX Researcher. It took years of dedication and strategically mapping out her plan to obtain her dream job in research. I'm so inspired by Morgan's commitment to utilizing the resources around her to create her career path to UX Research, and I think she'll inspire you too. 

We also discuss what it's like being an AIUX Researcher!

Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.

 

Mentions:

 

Morgan’s links:

 

Website

https://www.morgancramsey.com/services-1

 

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgancramsey/

 

Twitter

https://twitter.com/_Morgan_Ramsey

 

The Pocket Universal Methods of Design: 100 Ways to Research Complex Problems

https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781631593741

 

Universal Methods of Design Expanded and Revised:

https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781631597480

 

Clubhouse: UX Research Corner

https://www.clubhouse.com/club/uxresearchcorner

 

Unpacked Angles - Youtube by Nannearl LeKesia Brown

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCum8djro0z8MuZJ9afFVGxQ/featured

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