Leo Vogel

Career Advice

Education

1. Consider taking the Udacity UX Design Nanodegree ($$$)
2. Consider taking the Google UX Design Certification and list it as your first education on LinkedIn, this will give you at least one portfolio project ($$)
3. For a free option you can use Springboard

LinkedIn

1. Remove your resume from LinkedIn so you can engage with recruiters more directly
2. Add your portfolio as a featured link
3. Do not include descriptions for Featured links so they open directly
4. Add a header image (Figma Template)
5. Use a clear, professional profile photo with a plain background
6. Use bulleted items for experience section like for your resume
7. Ensure you have at least 500 connections; keep networking with other designers until you’ve reached this minimum
8. Connect with me (My Profile)

Portfolio

1. Buy and use a personal domain
2. Don’t include your phone number and personal email to reduce spam; a jobs-focused email is better

Networking

Resume

1. Update your resume to be ATS optimized (Templates Here)
2. Use a DOCX file; PDF performs much worse for ATS systems
3. Use https://rezi.io/ to craft an optimized resume with AI assistance

Job Boards

Hired Link Get matched with tech employers.

Entry Level Jobs Link Job board for new grads.

Otta Link Top recommendations at exciting startups.

UXR Hunt Link Junior UX jobs

Job Search Books

The 2-Hour Job Search, Second Edition: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

The 2-Hour Job Search, Second Edition: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster - Kindle edition by Dalton, Steve. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The 2-Hour Job Search, Second Edition: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster.

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Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker’s Playbook

Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker’s Playbook - Kindle edition by Terry, Phyl, Cagan, Marty. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker’s Playbook.

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