I’m working on my case study where I showcase all my skills, like product thinking, problem analysis, visual design, user research, and metrics-based design. Do you think one case study like this is enough to land a role at a product-based company?

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Will one good case study be enough to get hired?

If your case study is really impressive and could wow most managers, then yes, you're good to go.

But if you think it’s not there yet, maybe try working on another one that’s a bit different—like a mobile app, a new industry, or one with more visuals or research.

I've seen cases where one killer case study really blows people away. If yours doesn’t quite do that, you’ll know what you need to do next.

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I’m working on my case study where I showcase all my skills, like product thinking, problem analysis, visual design, user research, and metrics-based design. Do you think one case study like this is enough to land a role at a product-based company?

Will one good case study be enough to get hired?

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