Recent economic and technology trends have created a perfect storm for UX professionals and a very challenging job market. This presentation will provide an overview from personal experience on how to best navigate the current UX job market including how best to search for UX jobs, prepare your UX portfolio, interview and prepare, market yourself as a UX professional, network, and leverage AI tools to maximize your success. The presentation will discuss trends over the years in the UX job market, and strategies for job seekers, currently employed UX professionals, and new grads. It will also discuss how to best manage mental health and motivation during layoffs and application rejection.