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Free Lesson
UX Job Search: What Hiring Managers Are Looking For
90 min
May 14, 2026 2:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
What hiring managers see in your résumé and portfolio
Design your materials to attract the right attention of recruiters and hiring managers.
How you’ll get hiring managers to put you in the ‘yes’ pile
What do your materials need for hiring managers to say, “OMG, I think we found the person we’ve been searching for”?
What will make your portfolio most effective
A persuasive portfolio isn’t a museum of your career. Instead, it’s a sales brochure for why you’re an ideal fit.
How to best tailor your materials for each job application
In 2026, you must tailor your applications closely to the job. How do you make that manageable for every application?
Why this topic matters
The UX job market is a mess right now. There are hundreds (possibly thousands) of people applying for each open position. Your application needs to stand out. Hiring managers have the upper hand. You need to think like they think, understanding what they are seeking. What will get your job application into the ‘yes’ pile of candidates the hiring manager wants to bring in for an interview?
You'll learn from
Jared Spool
Center Centre’s Maker of Awesomeness and UX career coach.
World-renowned UX Leader
