What makes a job candidate’s portfolio & resume stand out to you (especially when considering Jr./new-to-design candidates if there are any notably distinct considerations)?

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One thing I think is often overlooked is sharing how you collaborated with others. Design isn’t just about going in and making, it’s also about getting everyone involved in the design process so you can build the best exp for users. If you can show that I think you’ll really stand out.

Another thing, if you specialize in ux, treat your portfolio as a UX project in itself. Who are the users? What would their needs be? What devices are they going to be using? How much time will they have? Once you start taking those kinds of thoughts into account, you’ll be able to really wow them by designing your Portfolio for the type of companies and roles you want to work for.

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