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The resources linked below offer guidance as well as job postings for qualified individuals seeking a career in user experience (UX).

The School's UX listserv is also a good source of job information. Prospective employers often send us postings to share with our students. If you are not on the listserv but would like to be, email ischool@kent.edu.

Regardless of where you are in the program, it's never too early to start planning your next step. Take some time to explore the market. Keep in mind some positions may be posted under related titles of the UX umbrella, including user experience designer, information architect, interaction designer, usability engineer, user interface designer, experience strategist, content strategist and user researcher.

Job Listings

Career Resources

• LinkedIn groups related to UX/IA/Usability

Career Services at ºÚÁÏÍø

Career Exploration and Development at ºÚÁÏÍø offers numerous resources on its website, including tips for writing resumes and cover letters, networking, interviewing, conducting your job search and more.

Professional Organizations

Getting involved with a professional association is one of the best ways to enhance what you're learning in your classes — and most of them have special rates for students or recent graduates. They offer specialized training, conferences, networking opportunities, job listings and more. Some of the groups below are national; students are encouraged to seek out the relevant chapters and organizations closest to them. Professional organizations have job boards, although some may be viewable only by members.