#77 - Breaking Into User Research – with Eniola Abioye
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#77 - Breaking Into User Research – with Eniola Abioye

Eniola Abioye—user research career coach—joined us for a special live episode of Awkward Silences. She answered audience questions and shared some of her best tips for crafting a research portfolio that stands out, transitioning from different fields, and why not everyone needs a bootcamp.

Highlights
  • [6:16] How to learn more about user research on your own. 
  • [17:17] Tailoring your resume to UX research roles.
  • [22:38] Building a standout user research portfolio.
  • [26:40] Eniola’s honest opinions on bootcamps.

Resources mentioned in the episode

About our guest
Eniola Abioye helps UX Researchers improve their research practice. From seasoned researchers looking to level up to new researchers looking to get their bearings, Eniola helps researchers focus their practice. She’s also a Senior UX Design Researcher at Silicon Valley Bank. With a background in biotech, healthcare, fintech, she enjoys holding space for users to have real conversations.

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Creators and Guests

Erin May
Host
Erin May
Senior VP of Marketing & Growth at User Interviews
John-Henry Forster
Host
John-Henry Forster
Former SVP of Product at User Interviews and long-time co-host (now at Skedda)
Eniola Abioye
Guest
Eniola Abioye
Eniola is a User Experience Researcher (currently at Meta) and the founder of UX Outloud, a career coaching business focused on helping customer-centered professionals position their current skills to transition into tech UXR roles