What Type Of Person Thrives In UX Research According To A Senior Bilingual UX Researcher At Bixal
Even at a senior level, Nicolas learned that "you don't need to know everything or solve everything on your own," a valuable lesson combating imposter syndrome despite possessing a PhD. This experience highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking help, contrary to initial assumptions about self-sufficiency at a senior position.
Overcoming Challenges, Imposter Syndrome, Teamwork, Communication, Seeking Help
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Nicolas Doyle
Senior Bilingual UX Researcher
Bixal
Bowling Green State University
University of Southern California - Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Pennsylvania State University - Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
Spanish & Other Languages
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. It's okay to not know everything and ask for help; even senior-level professionals need to collaborate and seek different perspectives.
2. Imposter syndrome can affect even those with advanced degrees and significant experience; it's crucial to manage this feeling and not let it hinder your work.
3. Seniority does not mean having all the answers; it's about having expertise in a specific area and leveraging others' knowledge effectively to achieve goals.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
Even at the senior level, which is in my job title, you don't need to know everything or solve everything on your own. That was a hard lesson for me to learn, especially when I first started out.
Yes, I have specialization and should have expertise in my area. That's why I have my position. But that doesn't mean I need to be all-knowing or never ask for help.
When I first started, I had this idea that if I'm at the senior level, I shouldn't need to talk to coworkers, get other opinions or perspectives, or ask people for help. It's okay not to know the answers, to ask questions, to ask for help.
Imposter syndrome, even for somebody who has finished a PhD, is still there. It doesn't fully go away. So it's something that you constantly have to push through and manage.