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My Interview on Moofaces TV

My Interview on Moofaces TV

I was on my good friend Moofaces TV’s The Kids in the Room podcast recently where we talked about a range of topics from product design to…
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Some thoughts after reviewing 163 UX job applications

Some thoughts after reviewing 163 UX job applications

Why do most job applicants fail to even get a phone screen? Learn from some of the common mistakes I’ve seen from real life applicants.
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Turn interview questions into opportunities

Turn interview questions into opportunities

“So, do you have any questions for me?”
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FAQs for those new to UX job search

FAQs for those new to UX job search

I have found myself repeating this information a lot in my email correspondence with aspiring designers whom I coach or mentor.
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Ownership

Ownership

I’ve previously highlighted the importance of a designer’s soft skill in post such as Highlight your 20% and Designers vs. Design…
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UX jobs — Internship | Entry-level

UX jobs — Internship | Entry-level

This is a thread dedicated for ux internship and jr. level UX positions. Will update it as I see new opportunities.
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Sometimes, they lie…

Sometimes, they lie…

Who lie?
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How recruiters can benefit from Design Thinking

How recruiters can benefit from Design Thinking

Like many, I’ve received my share of Linkedin messages asking if I would be interested in a new role with a certain company. Most of them…
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Elevate your resume to the next level

Elevate your resume to the next level

If you are one of the many who write their resume like it’s a record of things that happened in your life, you might want to reconsider…
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So you aced the interview but didn't get the job…

So you aced the interview but didn't get the job…

So you wonder: "My interviews went so well. The panel members all seemed to like me. Why didn't I get that job?"
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Dear Yahoo Mail…

Dear Yahoo Mail…

Dear Yahoo Mail,
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Bad cover letters are self-eliminating

Bad cover letters are self-eliminating

Let’s start with an illustration from a real life example I’ve seen (and far too many times). The content’s slightly modified to protect…
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UX cheat sheet for (new) UXers

UX cheat sheet for (new) UXers

There are tons of great UX resources out there and here are some of my favorites for aspiring, new and seasoned UX professionals.
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Make movie trailers for your UX portfolio

Make movie trailers for your UX portfolio

Movie trailers are made with the primary purpose to get audience excited enough that they want to see the actual movies. Your UX portfolio…
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Do I need a “UX degree”?

Do I need a “UX degree”?

Mish’s article Debate Over Education: Is College Worth the Cost? reminds me of this same question that I get asked a lot of in the context…
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Actively design your resume

Actively design your resume

Throughout my career I’ve been involved in the process of recruiting and interviewing, and I’ve seen my share of good resumes as well as…
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9 ways to getting that first UX job — Part 3

9 ways to getting that first UX job — Part 3

Part 1 and Part 2 of this series look at the 6 ways to getting that first UX jobs for new and junior designers. Below are my last 3…
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9 ways to getting that first UX job — Part 2

9 ways to getting that first UX job — Part 2

I previously wrote in Part 1 that getting that first UX job can be tricky if you don’t already have some project experiences, but with a…
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Designers vs. Design Professionals

Designers vs. Design Professionals

Students often ask me how to get in the field when they have so little experience. Other than sharing tips with them on how they can get…
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UX job growth projection — Too good to be true?

UX job growth projection — Too good to be true?

I read the informative 2018’s UX Designer Salary Forecast recently and saw the above projection for UX designer job growth over time done…
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9 ways to getting that first UX job — Part 1

9 ways to getting that first UX job — Part 1

Through my teaching at General Assembly I’ve met many talented design professionals looking to get into UX: visual designers, interior…
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Highlight your 20%

Highlight your 20%

A common approach new(er) designers follow in the design of their portfolio case studies is to follow the same recipe that they were taught…
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