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What Hiring Managers Are Looking For In Your UX Portfolio

I'm approached often with requests for portfolio reviews and the information I share for each review can be applied to every portfolio. For this chat, I welcome all levels of UX…

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About this session

I'm approached often with requests for portfolio reviews and the information I share for each review can be applied to every portfolio. For this chat, I welcome all levels of UX Designers and hiring managers. I welcome any and all questions regarding the field of UX and a career in UX Design. Topics that could be covered in this chat are:

  • What makes a good UX portfolio
  • How to get experience as an emerging designer and build your portfolio
  • LinkedIn strategies
  • Interview tips
  • How to hire a UX Designer (for those looking to hire a UX Designer)
  • Why UX is important and why this is a strong career choice
  • Recommended resources

Meet the speaker

Jill DaSilva

Jill DaSilva

Founder, Head of UX Strategy

Jill began programming when she was 8 years old and has been designing digital experiences since the early 2000’s. She teaches and speaks globally about User Experience Design and Minimum Viable Product Strategy. Jill also serves as an IxD Advisory Board Member for Santa Monica College and served as the Lead UXDI Instructor + Global Education Strategy Team Member at General Assembly. Jill was voted as one of 50 LA tech CEOs, founders, executives, hackers, & investors you must follow on Twitter.
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