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How to apply for jobs in a tough market (2025)
Navigate the tough job market with these practical tips. Learn how to avoid burnout, leverage your network, write effective resumes, and use job search hacks to increase your chances of landing an interview.
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Breaking the Config Seal – My First Time at the Figma Conference
How I Ended Up on CNN, Met My Design Idol, and Learned the Sacred Power of Buffer Days
How to create a Junior UX/UI Portfolio Presentation
I know it's daunting to think about how you can present enough information in an interview that will cover everything you may need to.
How to Create an Impactful UX Portfolio: A Beginner's Guide
Learn beginner-friendly advice for creating an impactful UX portfolio. This guide covers everything from choosing a theme and writing a unique personal statement to crafting compelling case studies that will get you noticed.
The Productivity Hack That Recruiting “Gurus” on LinkedIn Won't Give You
The thing that you dread the most is usually the task with the most impact.
How Relevant are User Personas? A personal story
Let me tell you a short story about my experience buying my current road bike, which relates to my Sprocket case study.
My UX UI Journey: It's Never Too Late to Start Over
Fast forward 13 years and I’ve managed to create a successful career as a technical recruiter but I think I’ve found a specialty where I can put my degree to use meaningfully.
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"Like all forms of design, visual design is about problem-solving, not about personal preference or unsupported opinion."
— Bob Baxley
