Tips for job hunting in a tough market (Casey Webb, Indeed)

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Staying hopeful, getting hired, and embracing the
hustle

The job market for content designers hasn’t been easy—and it’s
even harder when you're trying to break into the field for the
first time. But if there’s anyone who knows how to stay resilient
through the process, it’s Casey Webb.


In this episode, Casey shares her journey from marketing to UX
content design—navigating layoffs, contracts, full-time roles,
and everything in between. She talks candidly about building
confidence, managing rejection, and why being
coachable has been her secret weapon in landing roles at
companies like Wells Fargo, Warner Bros. Discovery, eBay,
and Indeed.


If you’re job searching right now, or just feeling uncertain
about your next move, this episode is for you.
What we talked about:

How Casey transitioned from marketing into content design
The ups and downs of job hunting over the last few years
Why the expectations for content designers have changed
The importance of business impact and strategic thinking in
portfolios
How to deal with contradictory interview feedback
Why the “one yes” mindset can help you push through
Tips for preparing for interviews and asking smart
questions
Why reaching out and building a network really works
How to show up with humility and curiosity—on and off paper
Staying grounded when the job search gets tough
Where to find Casey:

 LinkedIn
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