Hi UX and UI ninjas. Not posting for myself, but inquiring on behalf of my husband who was just laid off of his consulting firm due to time on bench. He’s completed a UX internship and one year as a UX associate, but now has to hit the pavement and find a new role. To be honest, I feel terrible for him. I know these tech layoffs are common. Beyond his portfolio (which he has) and his Google UX cert (61% complete) any other areas he should focus on? TIA!

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It seems like he has everything he need. Next step is to go and apply for different job offers, he can try freelancing as well

Make sure resume and LinkedIn are polished and use appropriate key words describing skills and experience, then establish profiles on as many job boards as can find. Monster, careerbuilder, indeed, etc. Indicate openness to contract roles, which are plentiful now due to current tech hiring freeze. Be open to working for any hourly rate and for any period of time.

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