It Starts with a Conversation: A Guide to Interviewing UX Candidates
I believe that if asked, most people would say that they are good at conducting interviews. However, even the most experienced interviewers can get caught up in bad habits. We rarely take the time to assess our own interviewing skills or have others provide feedback on our technique.
There is no shortage of articles about how to ace an interview as a UX job candidate, but there has been little focus on how to be an effective interviewer. Assessing UX candidates can be particularly tricky because they can have highly diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. In this article, I will use several fictitious individuals to represent a variety of interviewer/interviewee situations and provide recommendations on how to avoid common interviewing pitfalls.
It Starts with a Conversation: A Guide to Interviewing UX Candidates
I believe that if asked, most people would say that they are good at conducting interviews. However, even the most experienced interviewers can get caught up in bad habits. We rarely take the time to assess our own interviewing skills or have others provide feedback on our technique.
There is no shortage of articles about how to ace an interview as a UX job candidate, but there has been little focus on how to be an effective interviewer. Assessing UX candidates can be particularly tricky because they can have highly diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. In this article, I will use several fictitious individuals to represent a variety of interviewer/interviewee situations and provide recommendations on how to avoid common interviewing pitfalls.
It Starts with a Conversation: A Guide to Interviewing UX Candidates
I believe that if asked, most people would say that they are good at conducting interviews. However, even the most experienced interviewers can get caught up in bad habits. We rarely take the time to assess our own interviewing skills or have others provide feedback on our technique.
There is no shortage of articles about how to ace an interview as a UX job candidate, but there has been little focus on how to be an effective interviewer. Assessing UX candidates can be particularly tricky because they can have highly diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. In this article, I will use several fictitious individuals to represent a variety of interviewer/interviewee situations and provide recommendations on how to avoid common interviewing pitfalls.
How to Position UX Managers for Maximum Impact
UX manager recruitment is at an all-time high. What is the role of a UX manager? How do you write an effective job description to hire someone with the right kind of qualifications? Should UX managers contribute tactical value? Contributor Frank Spillers shares his insights from over 20 years in the UX industry into how to best position UX leaders for success within your organization.
How to Position UX Managers for Maximum Impact
UX manager recruitment is at an all-time high. What is the role of a UX manager? How do you write an effective job description to hire someone with the right kind of qualifications? Should UX managers contribute tactical value? Contributor Frank Spillers shares his insights from over 20 years in the UX industry into how to best position UX leaders for success within your organization.
Applying for UX Jobs Should Not be a Painful User Experience
You’ve likely searched a job title on Monster.com or Indeed.com to see what results pop up in your area. “Monster” feels like an appropriate word choice on these sites. Between searching, applying, and dealing with recruiters, bad UX abounds for job seekers.
Build a UX Writing Portfolio that Gets You Hired
Building a portfolio based on words can feel like a challenge, but if you apply a little UX to it, it starts to make sense. Find out how to create a solid UX writing portfolio.
Optimizing LinkedIn to Boost Your UX Career
LinkedIn has lasted through a decade of networking apps that have come and gone, proving a little investment in the platform can reap significant benefits. Along the same lines, a little time invested in optimizing a personal profile, especially if you are currently job searching, can go a long way. Here are some tips for LinkedIn optimization.
Optimizing LinkedIn to Boost Your UX Career
LinkedIn has lasted through a decade of networking apps that have come and gone, proving a little investment in the platform can reap significant benefits. Along the same lines, a little time invested in optimizing a personal profile, especially if you are currently job searching, can go a long way. Here are some tips for LinkedIn optimization.