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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