how to break into ux: what is a ux design hiring manager thinking & looking for?
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As a growing field, true UX and Product Design talent is at a premium. How does someone get a start and break in as a User Experience Designer? What are the concerns of a UX Design Hiring Manager and what are they thinking? What are the Hiring Managers and companies looking for? http://uxhow.com/break-ux-design-ux-design-hiring-manager-thinking-looking/TRANSCRIPT
How To Break Into UX: What Is a UX Design Hiring
Manager Thinking & Looking For?
“After engineers, the biggest challenge for companies is finding
high-quality creative design and user-experience talent.”
The 5 Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2012 - Inc.
UX job descriptionsWhat looking forWhat really thinkingSuggestions to break in
UX Design Job Description
Why do UX design job descriptions vary so much?
Each role IS differentDifferent understanding of UXReally do need many skills...
Years of experienceDegree in related areaCommunication skillsBest practices (UCD)Deliverables (wireframes)Design tool proficiencyCode and/or prototypePortfolio & more...
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“What is the one thing you are looking for and recommend
to those getting a start in User Experience?”
There aren’t any projects that won’t benefit from thoughtful design and the trick is to find that aspect of your project and make the most it you can.
You don’t have to know everything, but it’s important to understand the pros and cons of things when it comes to technology.
I honestly found the only way to stand out is to make sure you’re compatible culturally with a new position.
What UX Design Hiring Managers Are Thinking...
Is this person trustworthy?
Work collaborativelyShow how you think Need to prove it
Can they help right now?
Willingness to helpTeam missing an expertiseAble to help on Day1
Can this person grow?
FlexibilityEvolving marketplaceName of game is change
Can they tell a story?
Tell your storyExplain needs of usersInterview process
Suggestions on How To Break Into UX Design
Grow your circle
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Get hands on experience
© Nina H
Connect with a talent manager
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Do your research
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Sharpen your portfolio
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