chrissy ching: how to land a job in ux
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Slides from Chrissy Ching's presentation on how to land a job in UX, which she presented at the October NoVA UX Meetup. Chrissy can be reached by email at CChing at HireStrategy.com. Join us at an upcoming meetup: http://meetup.com/nova-ux Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/novauxmeetupTRANSCRIPT
HOW TO LAND A JOB IN UX/ HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE A RECRUITER IN YOUR JOB SEARCH
B Y : C H R I S S Y C H I N G
Graduated from James Madison University, B.S. Public Policy and Administration, Minor in Instructional Design
Started recruiting at a small firm right out of school in HR/recruiting/ tech
Joined HireStrategy in March as a recruiter in Tech Contract, transitioned into a BD role in July
MY BACKGROUND
HOW T
O LAND T
HE JOB
THE RESUME
Take the time to alter the resume to fit the job description
You need to have a portfolio!
Make sure the information on there is 100% accurate
Eliminate buzz words that may not convey your true skillset
Remove objective statement or anything overly wordy or irrelevant
THE INTERVIEW
Wear a conservative suit with no distracting accessories
Be yourself, show your personality and do not misrepresent your experience.
Be direct and look your interviewers in the eyes.
Turn your cell phone off!
Bring a pen, pad-folio, and several copies of your resume
Know when to talk about compensation
Prepare questions for the interviewer
Ask for the job!
THE OFFER
Make your expectations clear If you are working with the recruiter If you are applying individual
Make a decision promptly
Do not make the courtship so hard that the marriage is in question
HOW T
O ENGAGE W
ITH A
RECRUITER
THAT ANNOYING RECRUITER LINKEDIN MESSAGES YOU… AGAIN
Always have pleasant and professional exchanges
You never know when things may changeYou never know where that individual may end up
Keep an open mind
Stay connected
BENEFITS OF USING A RECRUITER
My Personal StoryUsing a recruiter
It’s a free service to help YOU out!
We (recruiters) take out all of the leg work for you
Liaison to great companies and managers you wouldn’t necessarily have access to, and setting up interviews.
If you are employed, you no longer have to worry
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Always have clear and honest communication
Set expectations up frontWhen to communicationWays to contactCompensation
BonusesBenefitsEquity