Have you ever wondered what qualities you need to succeed in user research? I just published an article on UXmatters, Qualities of Effective User Researchers, which lists the following qualities that lead to a successful career in user research:

• Curiosity
• Idealism
• Pragmatism
• Persuasiveness
• Open-Mindedness
• Ability to Learn Quickly
• Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail
• Time Management Skills
• Collaboration
• Empathy
• Friendliness
• Neutrality
• Perceptiveness
• Patience
• Mental Agility
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Good Memory
• Effective Notetaking
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Design Skills
• Writing Skills
• Communication Skills

This may sound like an intimidating list, but you don’t have to be perfect in all of these areas. Check out the full article on UXmatters – Qualities of Effective User Researchers.

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