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Learn from a UX Portfolio Got Interviews with Google and Facebook | UX Portfolio Review ep.5
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Learn from a UX Portfolio Got Interviews with Google and Facebook | UX Portfolio Review ep.5

In this video, I review the portfolio of a UX designer with 6-year experience who's interviewing with Google, Facebook and other top tech companies. Please subscribe to support my small channel, so I can keep creating content for you. 💕 This video is part of a series called "UX Portfolio Reviews". In each portfolio review, we look at the landing page, about page, and evaluate one project within the candidate's portfolio. You'll learn feedback from the perspective of a UX hiring manager. ✨ Need Help With Your UX Portfolio? ✨ Check out these videos: UX Portfolio Review ep.1 | What Hiring Managers Look For: https://youtu.be/lVcr59rRNFU UX Portfolio Review ep.2 | Balancing visuals and text: https://youtu.be/6vbFvgR0bw8 UX Portfolio Review ep.3 | The Art of Storytelling: https://youtu.be/kZ9chIt-MJM UX Portfolio Review ep.4 | Transition Into UX with a Different Background https://youtu.be/td9DtdzyU-Y How to Build Your First UX Portfolio: https://youtu.be/Y8c2p8DAClQ UX Portfolio | Walkthrough of My First UX Project and Advice for Beginners: https://youtu.be/RNgEdOQDTCM UX Portfolio | How to Create a UX Case Study: https://youtu.be/mWnfc0Lm_F4 5 Tips for Creating a UX Design Portfolio: https://youtu.be/iF-X8ZjALbQ 3 Things to Avoid at UX Portfolio Presentations: https://youtu.be/4KarOtBnT94 Schedule a 1:1 portfolio review with me: https://www.shujdesign.com/coaching -- -- ABOUT ME I'm a UX Designer based in the San Francisco bay area. I am passionate about helping people break into UX and grow. Let's connect! -- -- OTHER UX VIDEOS: How I got offers from Google and Amazon with a Newborn: https://youtu.be/B_Ia1kRcUcI How to get into UX: https://youtu.be/GK884zYcMhg 5 tips for UX job search: https://youtu.be/k_Tzjj5IoqM How to prepare for a UX job interview: https://youtu.be/WL_jQ80vaMU How to prep for whiteboard challenges: https://youtu.be/eTTSCl6Va6U App critique exercise on IKEA Space: https://youtu.be/nOxCjZSzTmA Live critique of a microwave: https://youtu.be/nBiBagtccOw Live critique of a wake-up light: https://youtu.be/_yB6KRi6w8U -- -- LET'S CONNECT twitter: https://twitter.com/shujiang321 instagram: https://instagram.com/yobi321 1:1 Coffee Chat: https://uxcoffeehours.com coaching: https://www.shujdesign.com/coaching
Whiteboard Challenge Done in FigJam - UX Mock Interview
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Whiteboard Challenge Done in FigJam - UX Mock Interview

I'm sharing a whiteboard challenge mock interview done in FigJam. This challenge took around 30min, plus feedback and recommendations shared at the end. This is part 1 of 2 videos. Part 2: https://youtu.be/rbNHrTGt8pU Please subscribe to support my small channel, so I can keep creating content for you. 💕 Get the step-by-step guide for how to prepare Whiteboard Challenge: https://www.shujdesign.com/product-page/a-step-by-step-guide-for-whiteboard-challenge Schedule a 1:1 whiteboard challenge with me: https://www.shujdesign.com/coaching -- -- ABOUT ME I'm a UX Designer based in the San Francisco bay area. I am passionate about helping people break into UX and grow. Let's connect! -- -- OTHER UX VIDEOS: How to prep for whiteboard challenges: https://youtu.be/eTTSCl6Va6U How I got offers from Google and Amazon with a Newborn: https://youtu.be/B_Ia1kRcUcI How to get into UX: https://youtu.be/GK884zYcMhg 5 tips for UX job search: https://youtu.be/k_Tzjj5IoqM 3 Things to Avoid at UX Portfolio Presentations: https://youtu.be/4KarOtBnT94 How to prepare for a UX job interview: https://youtu.be/WL_jQ80vaMU UX Portfolio Review Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsl_PBkaw3sgDWvp-INAYPDkQ-knvSEPG App critique exercise on IKEA Space: https://youtu.be/nOxCjZSzTmA Live critique of a microwave: https://youtu.be/nBiBagtccOw Live critique of a wake-up light: https://youtu.be/_yB6KRi6w8U Disclaimer: My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way. -- -- LET'S CONNECT twitter: https://twitter.com/shujiang321 instagram: https://instagram.com/yobi321 1:1 Coffee Chat: https://uxcoffeehours.com coaching: https://www.shujdesign.com/coaching
How to Nail Your UX Resume
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How to Nail Your UX Resume

In this video, I’ll walk you through a resume of an architect turned UX designer, and share with you some top tips on how to make your resume stand out. ✨Download UX Resume Writing Tips for FREE✨ https://www.shujdesign.com/product-page/ux-resume-writing-tips ✨UX Resume that helped me land my FIRST UX job✨ https://www.shujdesign.com/product-page/ux-resume-template-early-career ✨UX Resume that helped me land interviews with FAANG✨ https://www.shujdesign.com/product-page/ux-resume-template-mid-career -- -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Resume walkthrough 06:49 How to nail your resume 07:17 Be clear on your role and scope 08:37 Use strong verbs 09:34 Use bullet point 10:38 Recent professional experience 11:21 Frame your background to be supportive 12:10 Demonstrate impact with data 13:17 Summary 13:25 Helpful resources Please subscribe to support my small channel, so I can keep creating content for you. 💕 -- -- ABOUT ME I'm a UX Designer based in the San Francisco bay area. I am passionate about helping people break into UX and grow. Let's connect! -- -- LET'S CONNECT UX Coaching: https://www.shujdesign.com/coaching Coffee Chat: https://uxcoffeehours.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/shujiang321 Instagram: https://instagram.com/yobi321 Business inquiries: yobi321info@gmail.com -- -- OTHER UX VIDEOS: UX Portfolio Review Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsl_PBkaw3sgDWvp-INAYPDkQ-knvSEPG How to create a UX design portfolio website full tutorial: https://youtu.be/lcFwwb32VNY UX Design Portfolio DOs and DON'Ts: https://youtu.be/YY4tamxhfto How to get into UX: https://youtu.be/GK884zYcMhg 5 tips for creating a UX design portfolio: https://youtu.be/iF-X8ZjALbQ 5 tips for UX job search: https://youtu.be/k_Tzjj5IoqM How to Prepare for a UX job interview: https://youtu.be/WL_jQ80vaMU How to prep for whiteboard challenges: https://youtu.be/eTTSCl6Va6U 3 things to avoid at portfolio presentations: https://youtu.be/4KarOtBnT94 Disclaimer: My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way. #ux #uxui #uxcareer #uxdesign #uxdesigner #userexperience #careerchange #productdesign #productdesigner #interactiondesign #interactiondesigner #howtostartinUX #careercoach #uxcommunity #resume
How to Prepare for Behavioral Questions at UX Interviews | UX Interview Tips
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How to Prepare for Behavioral Questions at UX Interviews | UX Interview Tips

In this video, I’ll share with you some top tips on how to prepare behavioral questions at 1:1 UX interviews. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Have a pocket of stories 01:26 How to start putting your project stories together 02:00 Have a structure 02:17 Don't go into too much details 02:42 Storytelling framework S.T.A.R. 04:26 Don't forget about your design outcome 04:48 Do your homework 06:16 Don't fake it 06:25 How to answer "What's your weakness" 07:46 Example of my answer when asked about my weakness 08:32 Example of my answer when asked about a topic I did not have much experience 11:27 Be human 11:34 Ask interviewer to clarify when you didn't fully understand the question 12:18 Summary and attitude switch Please subscribe to support my small channel, so I can keep creating content for you. 💕 -- -- ABOUT ME I'm a UX Designer based in the San Francisco bay area. I am passionate about helping people break into UX and grow. Let's connect! -- -- LET'S CONNECT UX Coaching: https://www.shujdesign.com/coaching Coffee Chat: https://uxcoffeehours.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/shujiang321 Instagram: https://instagram.com/yobi321 Business inquiries: yobi321info@gmail.com -- -- OTHER UX VIDEOS: How to create a UX design portfolio website full tutorial: https://youtu.be/lcFwwb32VNY UX Design Portfolio DOs and DON'Ts: https://youtu.be/YY4tamxhfto How to get into UX: https://youtu.be/GK884zYcMhg 5 tips for creating a UX design portfolio: https://youtu.be/iF-X8ZjALbQ 5 tips for UX job search: https://youtu.be/k_Tzjj5IoqM How to Prepare for a UX job interview: https://youtu.be/WL_jQ80vaMU How to prep for whiteboard challenges: https://youtu.be/eTTSCl6Va6U 3 things to avoid at portfolio presentations: https://youtu.be/4KarOtBnT94 Live critique of a wake-up light: https://youtu.be/_yB6KRi6w8U Live critique of a microwave: https://youtu.be/nBiBagtccOw UX Portfolio Review Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsl_PBkaw3sgDWvp-INAYPDkQ-knvSEPG Disclaimer: My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way. #ux #uxui #uxdesign #uxdesigner #userexperience #uxinterviews #uxjobs #uxcareer #productdesign #productdesigner #interactiondesign #interactiondesigner #howtostartinUX #BehavioralQuestions #oneononeinterviews #careercoach #uxcommunity
3 Tips for Productivity without Burnout | How I Manage being a YouTuber & Mom with a Full-time Job
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3 Tips for Productivity without Burnout | How I Manage being a YouTuber & Mom with a Full-time Job

In this video, I’ll share with you 3 tips how to be more productive without burnout. "Productivity" is not always about getting MORE done, but focusing on the RIGHT things. Please subscribe to support my small channel, so I can keep creating content for you. 💕 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Own your schedule 01:22 If you don't own your schedule, somebody else will 01:58 Transfer your to-do list to your calendar 03:08 Know yourself, establish a routine works the best for YOU 03:46 Book recommendations: When, the scientific secrets of perfect timing by Daniel H. Pink 04:26 Understand the patterns 05:15 Take advantage of helpful tools 06:17 All types of work involved being a YouTuber 05:48 How I manage being a YouTuber and mom with a full-time job 07:40 Help yourself scale with a systematic approach 08:57 What I thought would make me productive vs. What actually does 10:08 Summary More about the book: When, the scientific secrets of perfect timing by Daniel H. Pink https://amzn.to/3LiaNSe Music: Bossanova Musician: Ilya Truhanov Site: https://icons8.com/music/ -- -- ABOUT ME I'm a UX Designer based in the San Francisco bay area. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and inspiration on personal and career development. Let's connect! -- -- LET'S CONNECT UX Coaching: https://www.shujdesign.com/coaching Coffee Chat: https://uxcoffeehours.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/shujiang321 Instagram: https://instagram.com/yobi321 Business inquiries: yobi321info@gmail.com -- -- Disclaimer: My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way. #productivity #selfcare #wellbeing #mentalhealth #productive #ux #uxdesign #careercoach #uxcommunity
How to Learn Accessibility and Inclusive Design + Google I/O Announcement
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How to Learn Accessibility and Inclusive Design + Google I/O Announcement

What is product inclusion? Why it matters? What are the differences between accessibility, inclusive design, and product inclusion? In this video, I'm sharing some learning resources and basics on accessibility and product inclusion. Please subscribe to support my small channel, so I can keep creating content for you. 💕 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Google I/O announcement 02:46 What is product inclusion 04:07 Why it matters 04:14 Value for UX designers 05:15 It's critical for business 06:03 It benefits broader users 07:06 How to get started 08:13 Google Belonging 10:20 A11ycasts with Rob Dodson 11:12 Microsoft Inclusive Design 12:31 Inclusive Design by Nielsen Norman Group 13:29 Book recommendation: Mismatch 13:59 Summary Links: Google I/O 2022: https://io.google/2022/ Google I/O 2022 "Getting Started with Accessibility and Product Inclusion": https://io.google/2022/program/8a683847-f670-4b03-852a-b7e544600bcd/ Google Belonging: https://about.google/belonging/ A11ycasts with Rob Dodson: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNYkxOF6rcICWx0C9LVWWVqvHlYJyqw7g Microsoft Inclusive Design: https://www.microsoft.com/design/inclusive/ Inclusive Design by Nielsen Norman Group: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/inclusive-design/ Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design by Kat Holmes: https://amzn.to/38Y5qZq -- -- ABOUT ME I'm a UX Designer based in the San Francisco bay area. I am passionate about helping people break into UX and grow. Let's connect! -- -- LET'S CONNECT UX Coaching: https://www.shujdesign.com/coaching Coffee Chat: https://uxcoffeehours.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/shujiang321 Instagram: https://instagram.com/yobi321 Business inquiries: yobi321info@gmail.com -- -- OTHER UX VIDEOS: How to create a UX design portfolio website full tutorial: https://youtu.be/lcFwwb32VNY UX Design Portfolio DOs and DON'Ts: https://youtu.be/YY4tamxhfto How to get into UX: https://youtu.be/GK884zYcMhg 5 tips for creating a UX design portfolio: https://youtu.be/iF-X8ZjALbQ 5 tips for UX job search: https://youtu.be/k_Tzjj5IoqM How to Prepare for a UX job interview: https://youtu.be/WL_jQ80vaMU How to Answer Tell Me About Yourself: https://youtu.be/6-VM8dmSOEc How to Prepare for Behavioral Questions: https://youtu.be/aVYHlBGwBWs How to prep for whiteboard challenges: https://youtu.be/eTTSCl6Va6U 3 things to avoid at portfolio presentations: https://youtu.be/4KarOtBnT94 Live critique of a wake-up light: https://youtu.be/_yB6KRi6w8U Live critique of a microwave: https://youtu.be/nBiBagtccOw UX Portfolio Review Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsl_PBkaw3sgDWvp-INAYPDkQ-knvSEPG Disclaimer: My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way. #ux #uxui #accessibility #inclusivedesign #inclusion #uxdesign #uxinterview #uxdesigner #userexperience #uxjobs #productdesign #productdesigner #interactiondesign #interactiondesigner #careercoach #uxcommunity

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