The mindset differences between novice and experienced UX Researchers

Concentrate on the things that matter, and give up what doesn’t.

Let’s imagine you’re comparing the portfolios of two UX Researchers:
UXR A vs. UXR B. Both candidates possess nearly identical backgrounds and skills: 4+ years in research, experience with different methodologies, industries, and so forth.

They’re nearly the same — at least on paper. Yet there are specific things that could imply that UXR A will likely be…