Lauryl Zenobi on Anthro to UX with Matt Artz

In this episode of the Anthro to UX podcast, Lauryl Zenobi speaks with Matt Artz about her UX journey. Lauryl earned a MA in archaeology from the University of Washington in 2015 and currently works as Principal UX Researcher at Ad Hoc.About Lauryl ZenobiLauryl is a Principal UX researcher who brings human-centered design to Federal Government agencies. A recovering archaeologist, Lauryl uses her background in anthropology to build empathy with users and improve complex digital services. Check out her book "I want a UX job!", a how-to-guide for a career change into UX research, at iwantauxjob.com.About I Want a UX job!Every researcher started somewhere. Most stumbled into UX from other career paths without any guidance. This practical book will teach you how to translate your past experiences and frame yourself as a budding researcher. Along the way, you'll learn how to develop your skills, join the research community, build your research portfolio, write your UX resume, and find and interview for UX research jobs. If you want a career in UX research, this book is for you. Buy a copy here.Recommended LinksLauryl Zenobi websiteLauryl Zenobi on LinkedInI want a UX job! websiteUser Experience Professionals Association International (UXPA)Interaction Design Association (IXDA)About Anthro to UXThe Anthro to UX podcast is for anthropologists looking to break into user experience (UX) research. Through conversations with leading anthropologists working in UX, you will learn firsthand how others made the transition, what they learned along the way, and what they would do differently. We will also discuss what it means to do UX research from a practical perspective and what you need to do to prepare a resume and portfolio. It is hosted by Matt Artz (https://mattartz.me), a business anthropologist specializing in design anthropology and working at the intersection of product management, user experience, and business strategy. To learn more about the podcast and career coaching services, please visit Anthro to UX (https://anthropologytoux.com).