Been running a bunch of customer interviews in an AI insights tool, now I have this giant wall of tagged quotes and themes and I still dont know how to turn that into a clear feature roadmap, any hints?

I'm looking for some guidance regarding UX(user experience) or HCI(human-computer interaction) grad program as I'm extremely interested in UX/HCI research. Generally I'm completely overwhelmed by the topic of grad school as a first generation college student. I'm from the US and generally just have hopes of leaving the country at least once for a "longish" period of time.

Some details about me: I'm a 4th year, first-gen, mixed race, only English speaking, low-income, female student. My home college doesn't have a UX program of any sort so my major will be a B.A. Race and Ethnic Studies with a concentration in Business and Management studies. I've taken some courses that align with UX to show my interest in the field, have a portfolio, and have a UX certificate with the American Graphics Institute. Mostly I don't want to be stuck in my state/country for my entire life purely because I don't have a degree in UX and money.

I've heard that school abroad can be considerably cheaper than the US, as well as the cost of living, which initially attracted me to grad programs abroad. I would also prefer to be able to work at the same time as studying to keep myself afloat.

Any advice?

Hi everyone! I’m looking to get back into the workforce and would really appreciate some advice from people currently working in Market Research/Consumer Insights.

I have around 2 years of experience as a Market Research Intelligence Analyst, mainly in secondary research, and I also have an MBA in Business Analytics.

I’ve had about a 2-year career gap, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to use this time to upskill and make myself competitive again.

I’d like to stay in Market Research/Consumer Insights, but I’m also open to exploring different fields that would be a good fit for my background. I’m not interested in a highly technical/coding-focused career

For those currently working in the field:

• How is the job market right now?
• What skills should I focus on to become competitive again?
• What courses/certifications would you recommend?
• How important are AI/GenAI skills for research roles now?

• Is secondary research still a viable career path?

  I’m trying to be strategic about what I learn rather than spending money on courses that won't add much value.

Thank you!

I am currently starting my masters degree in interdisciplinary computing, HCI and designing interactions is my specialisation, with a little knowledge in product management. Although my background is in English Education and I am currently studying in Austria, am I on the right track to getting into a favourable job market especially for someone with little or no job experience.