? Get your free UX Career RoadmapNavigating the job market can feel like a maze. In this episode, Cheryl Platz, a seasoned UX professional, lays out a map for job seekers to present themselves effectively. Discover how to craft a portfolio that showcases not just your abilities but also the impactful contributions you've made in your career, whether that's enhancing processes, saving costs, or avoiding negative outcomes. Learn how a well-told story can elevate your job application and the significance of aligning your career materials with the needs of potential employers.Cheryl shares with Sarah her own job search experiences, sharing insights on how to adapt to feedback and connect with interviewers. She stresses the importance of engagement on platforms like LinkedIn, and how sharing genuine content can open unexpected doors in your career. Additionally, this episode delves into the process of evaluating portfolios, the critical skill of storytelling in interviews, and strategies for career transitions. Hear personal anecdotes on maximizing LinkedIn and tips for your first day and the first 90 days in a new role.Whether you're starting, switching, or advancing your career, this discussion provides practical advice for making the right moves on your professional journey.05:33 Post-9/11 economy disrupts computer science career.07:53 Diverse skills: production, writing, UX, game design.11:30 Transition from Gates Foundation to Riot leadership.14:40 Focus on strengths, strategize for interview success.17:23 Incorporating gaming experience into professional interviews.20:32 Engage with community, share work, mentor.23:29 LinkedIn as a career tool; use wisely.28:46 Flipping hiring practices, vetting applicants for interviews.30:40 Prioritizing criteria and quality in portfolio evaluations.34:20 Specific criteria for job search impact assessment.36:31 Celebrating wins and saving companies money is important.40:38 UX designers must design for others, not themselves.44:29 Presentation foreshadows potential client meeting behavior.47:39 Evaluating skills, problem definition, and case studies.51:15 Start by learning, absorb, set goals, learn rhythm.54:24 Quick social media post leads to resolution.☎️ Book a free Career Strategy Call to learn how we can help? Join 49,000 people who read our free career tips newsletter? Get your free e-book, The Career Strategy Roadmap⭐️ Enjoy the podcast? Please rate the podcast to help us reach more folks? Say hi and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter