cover of episode 035: Q+A with Sarah: UX bootcamp portfolio projects, presenting case studies during an interview, 1-page resumes & more!

035: Q+A with Sarah: UX bootcamp portfolio projects, presenting case studies during an interview, 1-page resumes & more!

2023/10/2
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Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

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During this Q+A, Sarah discusses what your portfolio should look like when you leave a UX bootcamp, how many case studies should you present in an interview, the myth of the one page resume, and so much more!

01:14 The portfolio you created in a bootcamp won’t work with recruiters

05:29 You can’t predict how long you’ll have in an interview, so why not ask?

06:55 Keep your resume chronological

08:40 Employers want experience, they want receipts!

11:32 Work done for confidential clients may still be useful for your portfolio

12:41 The one page resume is the biggest lie ever told

14:52 Setting yourself up for a future job search

18:08 If you want to hear about new jobs, you have to be where the jobs are! LinkedIn

18:55 A bootcamp is not a ticket to a guaranteed job

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