Do not index
Do not index
It’s a tough time in the market right now.
Portfolio alone won’t get you hired
The job search isn’t just about having a strong portfolio—it’s about how you get noticed in the first place.
- The key is to get noticed by how you reach out.
- Then get through the filtering system (that's your portfolio).
- Then show your technical skills.
- Then how you communicate during interviews.
- And finally, are you a fit?
There's so much more to your job search than your portfolio.
Here’s the advice I always give:
1. Figure out your unfair advantage
What makes you different from other candidates?
Find your superpower and own it—make sure it shows up in your resume, portfolio, and when you're talking to people.
2. Dig deep into each company
Don’t just skim their website—get to know their values, culture, and what they’re working on.
Check out their social media, recent news, and reviews from employees. Learn what challenges they’re facing and think about how you can help.
Show you’re actually interested in what they do, not just looking for any job.
3. Customise your application
Don’t send out the same resume and cover letter to everyone. Tailor them to each company.
Highlight the skills and experiences that match what they’re looking for.
Mention something specific about their company that excites you—Make it personal, show you’ve done your research.
4. Know how their hiring process works
Every company hires differently, so figure out what to expect.
Do they have multiple rounds of interviews? A design challenge?
Talk to people who’ve been through it, or research online. It helps you prepare better and feel more confident.
5. Practice interviewing
Do mock interviews with friends or mentors, or record yourself answering questions.
Be ready to walk them through your design process and talk about your projects.
Interviews are a skill so the more you practice, the better you’ll get.
🚨 Most importantly: no shortcuts—It’s about quality, not quantity. You have limited resources so make every application worth it.
Land your next UX job with Job Sprint
You’re probably feeling that right now—the traditional way of finding a job just doesn’t work anymore. That’s why I built this course to address the specific challenges designers face in today’s job market.
Let’s go back to the basics and rethink the way we approach job searching—differently.
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