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I could use some career advice on choosing between roles at the same company (early career, research-focused)

I recently applied for a Market Researcher role in my current state but a different city and have a phone screen coming up. After applying, I discovered two other roles at the same company that I’m honestly more interested in:

• Product Research & Strategy Analyst (different state that I'm highly open to relocating to)

• UX Designer (different state that I'm highly open to relocating to)

Background: I’m early in my career with a strong interest in UX research and strategy. I have experience with user research methods (interviews, usability testing, synthesis), but I’m still growing on the design side. I’m more drawn to research and insight-driven work than pure design execution.

Here’s where I’m stuck:

The Market Researcher role seems more customer outreach / lead evaluation focused. It’s solid, but maybe not directly aligned with UX research.

The Product Research & Strategy Analyst role seems much closer to Ux research + strategy, just focused on products and suppliers instead of users.

The UX Designer role includes research, but it’s clearly still a design-heavy role, and I’m not sure I’m competitive there yet and/ or have a passion for design.

Complicating things:

\\- I’m open to relocating and put my address as a family members in the city the Market Research position is in. Although I don't currently live there, I am looking to relocate soon.

The roles I feel closely align to my long term career goals are also in a dream location and I would see myself there long term.

My questions:

1. During the phone screen, is it smart to bring up interest in the other roles, or should I stay fully focused on the Market Researcher position?

2. From a career trajectory standpoint, which role would best position someone for UX research or product strategy long-term?

3. Would it look unfocused to pivot toward a different role mid-process, even within the same company?

Appreciate any perspectives, especially from people in UX, product research, etc.

Hey everyone, I could use some advice on how to handle this in a way that feels both honest and strategic.

I recently applied for a role and used a relative’s address in the city where the job is located. From what I understand, that’s not super uncommon, especially if you’re planning a move anyway. But now I’m trying to figure out how to approach it if it comes up in interviews.

My situation:

- I’m not currently living there full-time yet

- I am planning to move there very soon as long as I get a full time job

- I’m also genuinely open to relocating

Where I’m stuck:

I’m debating between two approaches:

Option 1 (more transparent):

“I'm currently in the process of relocating and expect to be in the area within the next few weeks. I will be temporarily living at the address provided until I get a permanent position."

Option 2 (more polished/less detail):

“I recently moved to the area and am in the process of getting fully settled. I’m temporarily staying with family while I look for something permanent.”

I don’t want to accidentally raise red flags about commitment or logistics, but I also don’t want to misrepresent my situation and have that come back later.

For those who’ve been in a similar situation (especially hiring managers or recruiters), how would you recommend handling this? Is one approach clearly better, or is there a middle ground I’m not seeing?

Appreciate any perspective.

Hey everyone, I could use some advice on how to handle this in a way that feels both honest and strategic.

I recently applied for a role and used a relative’s address in the city where the job is located. From what I understand, that’s not super uncommon, especially if you’re planning a move anyway. But now I’m trying to figure out how to approach it if it comes up in interviews.

My situation:

- I’m not currently living there full-time yet

- I am planning to move there very soon as long as I get a full time job

- I’m also genuinely open to relocating

Where I’m stuck:

I’m debating between two approaches:

Option 1 (more transparent):

“I'm currently in the process of relocating and expect to be in the area within the next few weeks. I will be temporarily living at the address provided until I get a permanent position."

Option 2 (more polished/less detail):

“I recently moved to the area and am in the process of getting fully settled. I’m temporarily staying with family while I look for something permanent.”

I don’t want to accidentally raise red flags about commitment or logistics, but I also don’t want to misrepresent my situation and have that come back later.

For those who’ve been in a similar situation (especially hiring managers or recruiters), how would you recommend handling this? Is one approach clearly better, or is there a middle ground I’m not seeing?

Appreciate any perspective.

I could use some career advice on choosing between roles at the same company (early career, research-focused)

I recently applied for a Market Researcher role in my current state but a different city and have a phone screen coming up. After applying, I discovered two other roles at the same company that I’m honestly more interested in:

• Product Research & Strategy Analyst (different state that I'm highly open to relocating to)

• UX Designer (different state that I'm highly open to relocating to)

Background: I’m early in my career with a strong interest in UX research and strategy. I have experience with user research methods (interviews, usability testing, synthesis), but I’m still growing on the design side. I’m more drawn to research and insight-driven work than pure design execution.

Here’s where I’m stuck:

The Market Researcher role seems more customer outreach / lead evaluation focused. It’s solid, but maybe not directly aligned with UX research.

The Product Research & Strategy Analyst role seems much closer to Ux research + strategy, just focused on products and suppliers instead of users.

The UX Designer role includes research, but it’s clearly still a design-heavy role, and I’m not sure I’m competitive there yet and/ or have a passion for design.

Complicating things:

\- I’m open to relocating and put my address as a family members in the city the Market Research position is in. Although I don't currently live there, I am looking to relocate soon.

The roles I feel closely align to my long term career goals are also in a dream location and I would see myself there long term.

My questions:

1. During the phone screen, is it smart to bring up interest in the other roles, or should I stay fully focused on the Market Researcher position?

2. From a career trajectory standpoint, which role would best position someone for UX research or product strategy long-term?

3. Would it look unfocused to pivot toward a different role mid-process, even within the same company?

Appreciate any perspectives, especially from people in UX, product research, etc.

I could use some career advice on choosing between roles at the same company (early career, research-focused)

I recently applied for a Market Researcher role in my current state but a different city and have a phone screen coming up. After applying, I discovered two other roles at the same company that I’m honestly more interested in:

• Product Research & Strategy Analyst (different state that I'm highly open to relocating to)

• UX Designer (different state that I'm highly open to relocating to)

Background: I’m early in my career with a strong interest in UX research and strategy. I have experience with user research methods (interviews, usability testing, synthesis), but I’m still growing on the design side. I’m more drawn to research and insight-driven work than pure design execution.

Here’s where I’m stuck:

The Market Researcher role seems more customer outreach / lead evaluation focused. It’s solid, but maybe not directly aligned with UX research.

The Product Research & Strategy Analyst role seems much closer to Ux research + strategy, just focused on products and suppliers instead of users.

The UX Designer role includes research, but it’s clearly still a design-heavy role, and I’m not sure I’m competitive there yet and/ or have a passion for design.

Complicating things:

- I’m open to relocating and put my address as a family members in the city the Market Research position is in. Although I don't currently live there, I am looking to relocate soon.

The roles I feel closely align to my long term career goals are also in a dream location and I would see myself there long term.

My questions:

1. During the phone screen, is it smart to bring up interest in the other roles, or should I stay fully focused on the Market Researcher position?

2. From a career trajectory standpoint, which role would best position someone for UX research or product strategy long-term?

3. Would it look unfocused to pivot toward a different role mid-process, even within the same company?

Appreciate any perspectives, especially from people in UX, product research, etc.

I could use some career advice on choosing between roles at the same company (early career, research-focused)

I recently applied for a Market Researcher role in my current state but a different city and have a phone screen coming up. After applying, I discovered two other roles at the same company that I’m honestly more interested in:

• Product Research & Strategy Analyst (different state that I'm highly open to relocating to)

• UX Designer (different state that I'm highly open to relocating to)

Background: I’m early in my career with a strong interest in UX research and strategy. I have experience with user research methods (interviews, usability testing, synthesis), but I’m still growing on the design side. I’m more drawn to research and insight-driven work than pure design execution.

Here’s where I’m stuck:

The Market Researcher role seems more customer outreach / lead evaluation focused. It’s solid, but maybe not directly aligned with UX research.

The Product Research & Strategy Analyst role seems much closer to Ux research + strategy, just focused on products and suppliers instead of users.

The UX Designer role includes research, but it’s clearly still a design-heavy role, and I’m not sure I’m competitive there yet and/ or have a passion for design.

Complicating things:

- I’m open to relocating and put my address as a family members in the city the Market Research position is in. Although I don't currently live there, I am looking to relocate soon.

The roles I feel closely align to my long term career goals are also in a dream location and I would see myself there long term.

My questions:

1. During the phone screen, is it smart to bring up interest in the other roles, or should I stay fully focused on the Market Researcher position?

2. From a career trajectory standpoint, which role would best position someone for UX research or product strategy long-term?

3. Would it look unfocused to pivot toward a different role mid-process, even within the same company?

Appreciate any perspectives, especially from people in UX, product research, etc.