Austin User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA)

🗓️ May 22, 2025
🕒 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CT
📍 Virtual Event (RSVP to see the link)

Sam Stephens is a Senior UX Researcher at Rocket with a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction and Design. She’s passionate about helping teams make informed business decisions that truly serve their customers.

Sam brings expertise in storytelling, data visualization, and teaching strategies that turn research into action.

Overview
Whether you're building your portfolio, sharing insights with stakeholders, or preparing for your next interview, a well-crafted research study presentation can make your work shine. Join this session for tips about how to structure, write, and present impactful UX Research case studies that clearly communicate your process, highlight your impact, and tell a compelling story.

You'll learn

• Different methods to plan and structure a strong research case study
• What key elements to include (and why they matter)
• Common storytelling pitfalls and how to avoid them
• A walk-through of an example UX research case study

Who should attend

• UX researchers at any level who want to improve how they present their work
• Designers, product managers, or strategists who share research with stakeholders
• Students or job seekers preparing portfolios or interview case studies
• Anyone interested in making their research more engaging and impactful

🗓️ May 27, 2025
🕒 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT
📍 Virtual Event (RSVP to see the link)

Kat Rector is a career strategist and networking expert who’s helped thousands of tech professionals build smarter job search strategies. She’s the founder of AustinTechEvents, a leader on multiple tech industry boards, and a trusted coach for professionals navigating career transitions.

With deep knowledge of hiring trends, staffing, and personal branding, Kat focuses on the human side of job seeking in an AI-heavy world. Her approach helps people stand out, connect authentically, and land roles they’re proud of.

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## What This Talk Covers

AI may scan your resume, but people make the decisions. This session dives into what it really takes to move your job search forward—beyond the online application portal.

Kat will walk through:

• Building a strong, authentic personal brand
• Networking strategies that actually lead to referrals
• Interview techniques that help you stand out
• Turning cold applications into warm introductions

Whether you're actively job hunting or preparing for your next move, you'll walk away with practical tools to build momentum and take charge of your career.

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## Schedule

• 15 minutes: Pre-event networking
• 60 minutes: Presentation
• 15 minutes: Post-event networking

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## Who Should Attend

UX and tech professionals at any career stage who want to:

• Level up their job search
• Improve their networking game
• Gain clarity on how to stand out in a competitive market