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/novauxmeetup

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Page 1: Chrissy Ching: How to Land a Job in UX

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

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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

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HOW T

O LAND T

HE JOB

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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

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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!

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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

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HOW T

O ENGAGE W

ITH A

RECRUITER

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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

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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

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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Always have clear and honest communication

Set expectations up frontWhen to communicationWays to contactCompensation

BonusesBenefitsEquity

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QUESTIONS/ CONTACT INFORMATION

Thank you for your time!

Questions?

Contact [email protected]