Slides from Chrissy Ching's presentation on how to land a job in UX, which she presented at the October NoVA UX Meetup. Chrissy can be reached by email at CChing at HireStrategy.com. Join us at an upcoming meetup: http://meetup.com/nova-ux Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/novauxmeetup

1. HOW TO LAND A JOB IN UX/ HOW TO
EFFECTIVELY USE A RECRUITER IN YOUR JOB
SEARCH
B Y : C H R I S S Y C H I N G

2. Graduated from James
Madison University, B.S.
Public Policy and
Administration, Minor in
Instructional Design
Started recruiting at a small
firm right out of school in
HR/recruiting/ tech
Joined HireStrategy in
March as a recruiter in
Tech Contract,
transitioned into a BD
role in July
MY BACKGROUND

4. THE RESUME
Take the time to alter the resume to fit the job
description
You need to have a portfolio!
Make sure the information on there is 100%
accurate
Eliminate buzz words that may not convey your
true skillset
Remove objective statement or anything overly
wordy or irrelevant

5. THE INTERVIEW
Wear a conservative suit with no distracting
accessories
Be yourself, show your personality and do not
misrepresent your experience.
Be direct and look your interviewers in the eyes.
Turn your cell phone off!
Bring a pen, pad-folio, and several copies of your
resume
Know when to talk about compensation
Prepare questions for the interviewer
Ask for the job!

6. THE OFFER
Make your expectations clear
 If you are working with the recruiter
 If you are applying individual
Make a decision promptly
Do not make the courtship so hard that the
marriage is in question

8. THAT ANNOYING RECRUITER LINKEDIN MESSAGES
YOU… AGAIN
Always have pleasant and professional exchanges
You never know when things may change
You never know where that individual may end up
Keep an open mind
Stay connected

9. BENEFITS OF USING A RECRUITER
My Personal Story
Using a recruiter
It’s a free service to help YOU out!
We (recruiters) take out all of the leg work for you
Liaison to great companies and managers you
wouldn’t necessarily have access to, and setting up
interviews.
If you are employed, you no longer have to worry

10. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Always have clear and honest communication
Set expectations up front
When to communication
Ways to contact
Compensation
Bonuses
Benefits
Equity

11. QUESTIONS/ CONTACT INFORMATION
Thank you for your time!
Questions?
Contact information
Cching@hirestrategy.com
703-547-6702