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Career and research guidance from Noor Ali-Hasan. Opinions my own.

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  • 9 things I learned from 9 years at Google

    9 things I learned from 9 years at Google

    This past Friday (December 10, 2021) marked my nine year Googleversary! Nobody makes a big deal out of nine year anniversaries but I have…
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    Dec 12, 2021
    Making Yourself Easy to Manage

    Making Yourself Easy to Manage

    The relationship you have with your manager is critical to your career growth and happiness.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    Dec 18, 2021
    A guide to interviewing for UX research jobs

    A guide to interviewing for UX research jobs

    From the perspective of a UX research manager
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 2, 2021
    Do you need a PhD to become a UX researcher?

    Do you need a PhD to become a UX researcher?

    Several weeks ago, a reader left a comment asking for advice. They wanted my perspective on whether they needed to get a PhD to pursue a…
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    Apr 24, 2021
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    Making the most of your UX internship

    Making the most of your UX internship

    I recently wrote about how to make the most of your UX internship — you can find it here in Bootcamp.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 5, 2021
    Latest from Noor — May 29, 2021

    Latest from Noor — May 29, 2021

    This week: Report cards, new iMacs, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 29, 2021
    Wanna get far in your career? Show gratitude.

    Wanna get far in your career? Show gratitude.

    Nobody gets anywhere by themselves.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 8, 2021
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    On saying yes

    On saying yes

    A big part of success is showing up.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    Mar 5
    Why it matters when you mispronounce Kamala

    Why it matters when you mispronounce Kamala

    Whether it is the Vice President or a colleague, there’s no excuse for mispronouncing people’s names.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    Jun 6, 2021
    Why I don’t give out report cards

    Why I don’t give out report cards

    Resist the urge to reduce your usability findings into a series of checkmarks, X’s, and exclamation points.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 27, 2021
    Latest from Noor — May 22, 2021

    Latest from Noor — May 22, 2021

    The benefits of tactical research, understanding where research brings value and where it doesn’t, Wasabi the dog, and a passion project.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 22, 2021
    What I can and can’t help you with

    What I can and can’t help you with

    What you can and can’t ask a stranger on LinkedIn
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 18, 2021
    Latest from Noor — May 15, 2021

    Latest from Noor — May 15, 2021

    This week: NUMMI, PhDs and UX research, interviewing for UXR jobs, and resources to better understand the Palestinian experience.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 15, 2021
    UX research isn’t QA. And it isn’t an ombudsman.

    UX research isn’t QA. And it isn’t an ombudsman.

    It’s important for your team to understand where research brings value and where it doesn’t.
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    Noor Ali-Hasan
    May 13, 2021
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