Abstract
You know the methods, you know how to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, but what should you expect when you join the workforce? How do you integrate yourself into a high-functioning team, and why is it sometimes difficult to get coworkers excited about research? In this talk, we’ll talk about how to prepare yourself for a career as a UX research practitioner.

Biography
Alec is a cofounder of UXR Collective, the creators of UXRConf. Alec has been a researcher for almost ten years, working mostly at tech startups including Meta, North, and Finaeo. When he’s not working, Alec is most likely playing basketball or drinking coffee.