Get Hired: Getting-That-Next-UX-Job-Preparedness
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Alix Han
UX Kung fu master
These are some of the companies/brands that I've been lucky enough to be a part of.
CAREER PATH
- Capstone project
- Paid Internship(s)
- Non-profits (optional)
- Your first job
- It depends...
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Startups
- UX design is crucial
- Flatter structure
- Short release cycles
- Business model?
- Funded? Risky nonetheless
The first UX/design hire for a startup is crucial as that person can really help shape the UX direction of the company. Startups are a great place to work if there is an opportunity to work with someone very seasoned who is willing to take you under their wings.
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Agencies
- Can get a variety of projects
- Can get high profile projects
- Time tracking to be billable to clients
- Can get stuck w/same client
- Client can still be right even when not
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Large Companies
- Groups & structures within company
- Opportunities to move around within
- Usually more job security
- Designer to developer ratio low
- Longer release cycles
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BRAND YOURSELF
- Portfolio
- Resume
First of all, always BE YOUR SELF.
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The Portfolio Handbook
This is the best handbook I've ever read about creating a portfolio. I agree with everything it says minus the using InDesign part as InDesign isn't the idea tool for creating a web site. Although, that portion of the document offers some great design tips.
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PORTFOLIO
- The UX of your site is crucial
- Be yourself
- Be concise
- BE concise
- Check out how others do it
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RESUME
- Have different formats ready
- Matches your LinkedIn page
- Clearly write out you accomplishments and impacts, not a laundry list.
- Check out how others do it
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RESUME
- Have different formats ready
- Matches your LinkedIn page
- Clearly write out you accomplishments and impacts, not a laundry list.
- Check out how others do it
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Be Interviewed
- Portfolio review with group
- 1:1 interviews
- Whiteboard challenge
- Situational questions
- UX process questions
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Product Development Model?
- How is this role involved?
- Specifics of this role?
- Key people you'd work with
- How are the teams set up
- What is the release cycle
Most interviewers will tell you that it's Agile, but you need to find out specifically how this role you're interviewing for is involved in Agile.
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Reporting Structure?
- Direct manager and role?
- Peers?
- Performance reviews?
- Career path?
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Company Culture?
- Office space design
- Equipment, software
- Social events
- Dress code
- Flexible working hours
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Compensation?
- Base salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.
- Retirement savings plan, etc.
- Stock options
- Consider cost of living
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