http://2010.iasummit.org/talks/9703
The Career Workshop for Information Architects and other User Experience
Professionals is a half-day event that teaches attendees how to optimize their
career search. Attendees will learn the skills needed in today’s market, and
will get the opportunity to network and share ideas.
Divided into four information-packed sessions, the workshop will include
discussions, and individual and team exercises:
1. Career Listings, Career Sites and Agencies
Looking at recent career listings to understand what employers are looking for
Communicating what IA’s do to recruiters
Applying lessons learned to cover letters and interview conversations
2. Resumes
Examining sample resumes
Tips for designing an IA-oriented resume that stands out
3. Portfolios
Understanding what makes a great portfolio
Determining the best method to display it
4. Interviewing
Examining what interviewers want to hear
Presenting yourself through your portfolio
Communication tips for before, during and after the interview
3. Mario Bourque
Manager of Information Architecture and Content Management
Trapeze Group
Toronto, Canada
Russ Unger
Research Methods
Director of Experience Planning
with
Draftfcb Todd Zaki Warfel
Chicago, IL
Coming Soon!
Introductions
7. ‣This is Sanctuary!
‣It’s a workshop--feel free to share/participate as we go
‣Share only what you’re comfortable with others knowing
Some Basic Rules
8. ‣This is Sanctuary!
‣It’s a workshop--feel free to share/participate as we go
‣Share only what you’re comfortable with others knowing
‣If you’re not comfortable asking something in front of the group,
see us at break or after the session (or DM us!)
Some Basic Rules
9. ‣This is Sanctuary!
‣It’s a workshop--feel free to share/participate as we go
‣Share only what you’re comfortable with others knowing
‣If you’re not comfortable asking something in front of the group,
see us at break or after the session (or DM us!)
‣You don’t have to participate in the Mentoring Speed Dating if
you don’t want to
Some Basic Rules
38. Basic Rules
‣Do Your Research
‣Are You Connected?
Before You Apply For A Job Online
39. Basic Rules
‣Do Your Research
‣Are You Connected?
‣Find Out the Recruiter’s Name / Who the Role Reports to
Before You Apply For A Job Online
40. Basic Rules
‣Do Your Research
‣Are You Connected?
‣Find Out the Recruiter’s Name / Who the Role Reports to
‣Use Keywords from the Job Posting
Before You Apply For A Job Online
42. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣The Purpose of a Cover Letter is to Explain How You Will Benefit the Company
Cover Letters
43. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣The Purpose of a Cover Letter is to Explain How You Will Benefit the Company
‣Use Words from the Posted Ad in Your Cover Letter
Cover Letters
44. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣The Purpose of a Cover Letter is to Explain How You Will Benefit the Company
‣Use Words from the Posted Ad in Your Cover Letter
‣Be as Conservative or Creative as the Company Appears to Be
Cover Letters
45. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣The Purpose of a Cover Letter is to Explain How You Will Benefit the Company
‣Use Words from the Posted Ad in Your Cover Letter
‣Be as Conservative or Creative as the Company Appears to Be
‣No Excuses for Poor Grammar and/or Typos
Cover Letters
46. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣The Purpose of a Cover Letter is to Explain How You Will Benefit the Company
‣Use Words from the Posted Ad in Your Cover Letter
‣Be as Conservative or Creative as the Company Appears to Be
‣No Excuses for Poor Grammar and/or Typos
‣If Possible, Drop the Name of the Person Who Referred You
Cover Letters
47. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣Don’t be Afraid to Pay Someone to Help You Write a Cover Letter (but Know How
to Write!)
Cover Letters
48. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣Don’t be Afraid to Pay Someone to Help You Write a Cover Letter (but Know How
to Write!)
‣Must be Addressed to the Specific Name of the Recipient (Last Resort: Use “Dear
Hiring Manager”)
Cover Letters
49. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣Don’t be Afraid to Pay Someone to Help You Write a Cover Letter (but Know How
to Write!)
‣Must be Addressed to the Specific Name of the Recipient (Last Resort: Use “Dear
Hiring Manager”)
‣Find Contact Info from Google or LinkedIn, or Call the Company’s Receptionist
Cover Letters
50. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣Don’t be Afraid to Pay Someone to Help You Write a Cover Letter (but Know How
to Write!)
‣Must be Addressed to the Specific Name of the Recipient (Last Resort: Use “Dear
Hiring Manager”)
‣Find Contact Info from Google or LinkedIn, or Call the Company’s Receptionist
‣Must Target a Specific Position in the First Paragraph
Cover Letters
51. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣Must be Very Specific When Describing Your Skills and Qualifications
Cover Letters
52. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣Must be Very Specific When Describing Your Skills and Qualifications
‣Use Concrete Examples to Demonstrate Your Claims
Cover Letters
53. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣Must be Very Specific When Describing Your Skills and Qualifications
‣Use Concrete Examples to Demonstrate Your Claims
‣Demonstrating Knowledge of the Employer Shows Your Interest – Make Sure Your
Facts are Correct!
Cover Letters
54. Basics of Cover Letter Writing
‣Must be Very Specific When Describing Your Skills and Qualifications
‣Use Concrete Examples to Demonstrate Your Claims
‣Demonstrating Knowledge of the Employer Shows Your Interest – Make Sure Your
Facts are Correct!
‣Request for Action and Specific Description of Your Planned Follow-up Action
Cover Letters
57. Sample Cover Letter #1
‣Get Links Correct
‣Get the Description Right
Cover Letters
58. Sample Cover Letter #1
‣Get Links Correct
‣Get the Description Right
‣Use SPELL CHECK. C’mon, now!
Cover Letters
59. Sample Cover Letter #1
‣Get Links Correct
‣Get the Description Right
‣Use SPELL CHECK. C’mon, now!
‣Proof read
Cover Letters
60. Sample Cover Letter #1
‣Get Links Correct
‣Get the Description Right
‣Use SPELL CHECK. C’mon, now!
‣Proof read
‣Make Sure to Provide Contact Info
Cover Letters
61. Sample Cover Letter #1
‣Get Links Correct
‣Get the Description Right
‣Use SPELL CHECK. C’mon, now!
‣Proof read
‣Make Sure to Provide Contact Info
‣Some Parts Can Be Boilerplate, but
Customize to Your Audience!
Cover Letters
64. Sample Cover Letter #2
‣Get the Company Name Right
‣Get the Description Right
Cover Letters
65. Sample Cover Letter #2
‣Get the Company Name Right
‣Get the Description Right
‣Use SPELL CHECK. C’mon, now!
Cover Letters
66. Sample Cover Letter #2
‣Get the Company Name Right
‣Get the Description Right
‣Use SPELL CHECK. C’mon, now!
‣Lying... Well, Lying is Bad
Cover Letters
69. Resume Basics - The 101 Version
‣Some employers still don’t know “what we do”
Resumes
70. Resume Basics - The 101 Version
‣Some employers still don’t know “what we do”
‣KISS methodology - give your resume an enema
Resumes
71. Resume Basics - The 101 Version
‣Some employers still don’t know “what we do”
‣KISS methodology - give your resume an enema
‣No more than two pages. Period.
Resumes
72. Resume Basics - The 101 Version
‣Some employers still don’t know “what we do”
‣KISS methodology - give your resume an enema
‣No more than two pages. Period.
‣Contact Info first > Positions > Accomplishments > Education
Resumes
73. Resume Basics - The 101 Version
‣Some employers still don’t know “what we do”
‣KISS methodology - give your resume an enema
‣No more than two pages. Period.
‣Contact Info first > Positions > Accomplishments > Education
‣Don’t spend too long describing your job role in each position
Resumes
74. Resume Basics - The 101 Version
‣Some employers still don’t know “what we do”
‣KISS methodology - give your resume an enema
‣No more than two pages. Period.
‣Contact Info first > Positions > Accomplishments > Education
‣Don’t spend too long describing your job role in each position
‣Remember: Your resume opens the door for the interview in many cases, but...
Resumes
75. Resume Basics - The 101 Version
‣Some employers still don’t know “what we do”
‣KISS methodology - give your resume an enema
‣No more than two pages. Period.
‣Contact Info first > Positions > Accomplishments > Education
‣Don’t spend too long describing your job role in each position
‣Remember: Your resume opens the door for the interview in many cases, but...
‣"It’s the personality more often than the resume that gets you the job" - Theresa
Putkey
Resumes
76. Resume Basics - The 101 Version
‣Some employers still don’t know “what we do”
‣KISS methodology - give your resume an enema
‣No more than two pages. Period.
‣Contact Info first > Positions > Accomplishments > Education
‣Don’t spend too long describing your job role in each position
‣Remember: Your resume opens the door for the interview in many cases, but...
‣"It’s the personality more often than the resume that gets you the job" - Theresa
Putkey
‣One last thing: Employers WILL use Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. to
find out more about you, how you behave online, etc.
Resumes
77. Formatting - Overview
‣Use a plain, 10 point Serif font
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
78. Formatting - Overview
‣Use a plain, 10 point Serif font
‣Resist the urge to design your resume
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
79. Formatting - Overview
‣Use a plain, 10 point Serif font
‣Resist the urge to design your resume
‣Name, address, phone, personal email, portfolio and URL
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
80. Formatting - Overview
‣Use a plain, 10 point Serif font
‣Resist the urge to design your resume
‣Name, address, phone, personal email, portfolio and URL
‣Centered and bold at the top
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
81. Formatting - Overview
‣Use a plain, 10 point Serif font
‣Resist the urge to design your resume
‣Name, address, phone, personal email, portfolio and URL
‣Centered and bold at the top
‣Write up your job history, presented in reverse chronological order
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
82. Formatting - Overview
‣Use a plain, 10 point Serif font
‣Resist the urge to design your resume
‣Name, address, phone, personal email, portfolio and URL
‣Centered and bold at the top
‣Write up your job history, presented in reverse chronological order
‣Each job has Start-End Dates, Your Title, Company Name and Location
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
83. Formatting - Overview
‣Use a plain, 10 point Serif font
‣Resist the urge to design your resume
‣Name, address, phone, personal email, portfolio and URL
‣Centered and bold at the top
‣Write up your job history, presented in reverse chronological order
‣Each job has Start-End Dates, Your Title, Company Name and Location
‣Lastly, two lines for your education. Degree, Year and Institution
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
84. Formatting - Responsibilities
‣Follow with 2-3 sentences describing responsibilities
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
85. Formatting - Responsibilities
‣Follow with 2-3 sentences describing responsibilities
‣Answer the question, What job did you have?
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
86. Formatting - Responsibilities
‣Follow with 2-3 sentences describing responsibilities
‣Answer the question, What job did you have?
‣After responsibilities, list your major accomplishments using bullet points
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
87. Formatting - What to Include in Responsibilities
‣How large was the audience for the work you did – hints to the kind of impact you can
make and how comfortable you are working with large scale initiatives
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
88. Formatting - What to Include in Responsibilities
‣How large was the audience for the work you did – hints to the kind of impact you can
make and how comfortable you are working with large scale initiatives
‣How large was the group you worked with – hints to the types of interactions and
demands you are subject to depending on size of team
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
89. Formatting - What to Include in Responsibilities
‣How large was the audience for the work you did – hints to the kind of impact you can
make and how comfortable you are working with large scale initiatives
‣How large was the group you worked with – hints to the types of interactions and
demands you are subject to depending on size of team
‣How large was your client (for consultants), employer (for in-house employees)
Example: “Fortune 50”, “$200MM annual revenue” – hints to the level of business
challenges you’re exposed to and the risks you were subject to while working with them
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
90. Formatting - What to Include in Your Accomplishments
‣Activities that resulted in cost saving and efficiency gains (better performance, less
people/hours on projects, etc)
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
91. Formatting - What to Include in Your Accomplishments
‣Activities that resulted in cost saving and efficiency gains (better performance, less
people/hours on projects, etc)
‣Activities that resulted in increased value (explicit satisfaction score gains, increased
revenue and profit margins, etc)
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
92. Formatting - What to Include in Your Accomplishments
‣Activities that resulted in cost saving and efficiency gains (better performance, less
people/hours on projects, etc)
‣Activities that resulted in increased value (explicit satisfaction score gains, increased
revenue and profit margins, etc)
‣Company and industry recognition (awards, nominations, remarks from annual
reviews, etc)
Livia Labate
Principal Information Architect
Comcast Interactive Media
Resumes
96. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Clean
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
97. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Clean
‣Concise
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
98. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Clean
‣Concise
‣Clear
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
99. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Clean
‣Concise
‣Clear
‣Quantified
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
100. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Clean
‣Concise
‣Clear
‣Quantified
‣Provides easy links to work
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
101. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Clean
‣Concise
‣Clear
‣Quantified
‣Provides easy links to work
‣Relevant
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
102. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Clean
‣Concise
‣Clear
‣Quantified
‣Provides easy links to work
‣Relevant
‣Typo Free
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
103. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Clean
‣Concise
‣Clear
‣Quantified
‣Provides easy links to work
‣Relevant
‣Typo Free
‣Clearly Show a distinct focus/direction
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
104. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
“It is not uncommon to have multiple resumes for
multiple roles, ‘specialization’ is key vs.
‘generalization’.”
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Resumes
105. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Write about your accomplishments in your role
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
106. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Write about your accomplishments in your role
‣Don't re-write your job description – write about your skills
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
107. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Write about your accomplishments in your role
‣Don't re-write your job description – write about your skills
‣Include a couple links to show online samples of your work
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
108. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Write about your accomplishments in your role
‣Don't re-write your job description – write about your skills
‣Include a couple links to show online samples of your work
‣Keep it brief – resumes over 4 pages are pretty long
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
109. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Write about your accomplishments in your role
‣Don't re-write your job description – write about your skills
‣Include a couple links to show online samples of your work
‣Keep it brief – resumes over 4 pages are pretty long
‣Talk about how you're involved in a team atmosphere
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
110. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Show how you've moved up the ladder
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
111. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Show how you've moved up the ladder
‣Files with images are too big to upload to systems like Taleo so all of your hard
work is lost at that point
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
112. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Show how you've moved up the ladder
‣Files with images are too big to upload to systems like Taleo so all of your hard
work is lost at that point
‣Include a link to your LinkedIn profile
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
113. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Show how you've moved up the ladder
‣Files with images are too big to upload to systems like Taleo so all of your hard
work is lost at that point
‣Include a link to your LinkedIn profile
‣Could include recommendations from your LI profile
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
114. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Show how you've moved up the ladder
‣Files with images are too big to upload to systems like Taleo so all of your hard
work is lost at that point
‣Include a link to your LinkedIn profile
‣Could include recommendations from your LI profile
‣Good tenure is always a benefit on anyone's resume
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
115. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
“For UX people I take an extra look at the general lay
out of their resume – easy to follow, logical etc.”
Penny Curtis
Senior Recruiter / Account Coordinator
The Laudi Group - Toronto, ON
Resumes
116. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Don’t go crazy with fonts/colours/designs. Clean and simple makes me want to review it…
anything “busy” will be passed over.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Resumes
117. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Don’t go crazy with fonts/colours/designs. Clean and simple makes me want to review it…
anything “busy” will be passed over.
‣If you are a contractor/consultant – create a functional resume. I don’t want to read a five page
resume that lists 50 companies with the exact same description of responsibilities under each one.
List your skills or projects most relevant to the job posting and then have a list of your contracts
under a separate section (no descriptions necessary).
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Resumes
118. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Don’t go crazy with fonts/colours/designs. Clean and simple makes me want to review it…
anything “busy” will be passed over.
‣If you are a contractor/consultant – create a functional resume. I don’t want to read a five page
resume that lists 50 companies with the exact same description of responsibilities under each one.
List your skills or projects most relevant to the job posting and then have a list of your contracts
under a separate section (no descriptions necessary).
‣If you are a perm employee – create a chronological resume. List each company (newest first)
and your relevant skills or projects. Try to use no more than six bullet points under each company.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Resumes
119. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Do not write in paragraph form. Bullet points are easier to read.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Resumes
120. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Do not write in paragraph form. Bullet points are easier to read.
‣Do not go into detail on jobs you had 10 years ago (no-one cares). If you feel you
must mention them, your best bet is a heading with “Positions prior to 1998” and
then a quick list with each company and the dates.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Resumes
121. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Do not write in paragraph form. Bullet points are easier to read.
‣Do not go into detail on jobs you had 10 years ago (no-one cares). If you feel you
must mention them, your best bet is a heading with “Positions prior to 1998” and
then a quick list with each company and the dates.
‣Always remember that the recruiter and/or hiring manager is looking at least 30
resumes for each role (probably way more). If you make it difficult for them to read
yours, they just won’t.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Resumes
122. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
“Highlight the link to your online portfolio – do not
attach multiple examples of your work to an email. If
you do not have an online portfolio, make one before
you start your job search. There is nothing I hate more
than having to wait five minutes for an email to open
because of all the attachments.”
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Resumes
124. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣The interview is your audition. Be prepared and ready to give the best
performance of your career.
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
125. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣The interview is your audition. Be prepared and ready to give the best
performance of your career.
‣Know your sh*t. Be prepared to talk about your best work. Nail it.
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
126. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣The interview is your audition. Be prepared and ready to give the best
performance of your career.
‣Know your sh*t. Be prepared to talk about your best work. Nail it.
‣Arrive on time. The interviewer’s time is precious. Also, be patient if they make you
wait. Sometimes things do come up on both sides! If you will be late, try to call
beforehand.
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
127. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Have back-ups of sample work in case something fails. Either in print or bring a
laptop.
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
128. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Have back-ups of sample work in case something fails. Either in print or bring a
laptop.
‣Ask for the job! If you truly feel you can do the job at hand, make it known before
leaving the interview. Ask Name and title (responsibility) of the people who will
interview you
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
129. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Have back-ups of sample work in case something fails. Either in print or bring a
laptop.
‣Ask for the job! If you truly feel you can do the job at hand, make it known before
leaving the interview. Ask Name and title (responsibility) of the people who will
interview you
‣Google their names and learn about them before the interview
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
130. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Have back-ups of sample work in case something fails. Either in print or bring a
laptop.
‣Ask for the job! If you truly feel you can do the job at hand, make it known before
leaving the interview. Ask Name and title (responsibility) of the people who will
interview you
‣Google their names and learn about them before the interview
‣Learn about the company and their current situation before the interview
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
131. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Dress professionally
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
132. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Dress professionally
‣Be on time
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
133. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Dress professionally
‣Be on time
‣Bring your portfolio (preferably printed).
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
134. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Dress professionally
‣Be on time
‣Bring your portfolio (preferably printed).
‣Prepare questions about the things that are important to you in working day-to-day
(you should be interested in the company and work dynamics)
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
135. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Dress professionally
‣Be on time
‣Bring your portfolio (preferably printed).
‣Prepare questions about the things that are important to you in working day-to-day
(you should be interested in the company and work dynamics)
‣Be honest
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Interview Advice
137. Why Thank You Notes?
‣Courteous gesture
Thank You Notes
138. Why Thank You Notes?
‣Courteous gesture
‣Additional opportunity to sell yourself
Thank You Notes
139. Why Thank You Notes?
‣Courteous gesture
‣Additional opportunity to sell yourself
‣Cover areas left out of interview
Thank You Notes
140. Why Thank You Notes?
‣Courteous gesture
‣Additional opportunity to sell yourself
‣Cover areas left out of interview
‣Send to each person that interviewed you (if multiple)
Thank You Notes
141. Why Thank You Notes?
‣Courteous gesture
‣Additional opportunity to sell yourself
‣Cover areas left out of interview
‣Send to each person that interviewed you (if multiple)
‣Leaves a positive impression if you do it right!
Thank You Notes
142. Recommended Format for Thank You Notes
‣Thank the employer for his or her time, letting the interviewer know how much you enjoyed
meeting with him or her
Thank You Notes
143. Recommended Format for Thank You Notes
‣Thank the employer for his or her time, letting the interviewer know how much you enjoyed
meeting with him or her
‣Identify the specific position for which you interviewed
Thank You Notes
144. Recommended Format for Thank You Notes
‣Thank the employer for his or her time, letting the interviewer know how much you enjoyed
meeting with him or her
‣Identify the specific position for which you interviewed
‣Mention a key point of your conversation with the interviewer. When writing letters to multiple
interviewers, differentiate your letters by referring to something specific you learned from the
interviewer
Thank You Notes
145. Recommended Format for Thank You Notes
‣Thank the employer for his or her time, letting the interviewer know how much you enjoyed
meeting with him or her
‣Identify the specific position for which you interviewed
‣Mention a key point of your conversation with the interviewer. When writing letters to multiple
interviewers, differentiate your letters by referring to something specific you learned from the
interviewer
‣Express enthusiasm for the job/company, and reiterate why you fit well with the organization.
Thank You Notes
146. Recommended Format for Thank You Notes
‣Thank the employer for his or her time, letting the interviewer know how much you enjoyed
meeting with him or her
‣Identify the specific position for which you interviewed
‣Mention a key point of your conversation with the interviewer. When writing letters to multiple
interviewers, differentiate your letters by referring to something specific you learned from the
interviewer
‣Express enthusiasm for the job/company, and reiterate why you fit well with the organization.
‣Indicate that you look forward to possibility of becoming a member of that organization
Thank You Notes
150. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Be positive. I understand how frustrating it can be when decisions aren’t made quickly. I
like when candidates check in for updates and express their continued interest, but calling in
to complain is a different story. Chances are I’m frustrated as well and already pushing for
decisions to be made.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Post-Interview Advice
151. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Be positive. I understand how frustrating it can be when decisions aren’t made quickly. I
like when candidates check in for updates and express their continued interest, but calling in
to complain is a different story. Chances are I’m frustrated as well and already pushing for
decisions to be made.
‣Please don’t call or email me every day. Again, checking in is fine but if you contact me
every day I start to think you’re desperate and question why.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Post-Interview Advice
152. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Be positive. I understand how frustrating it can be when decisions aren’t made quickly. I
like when candidates check in for updates and express their continued interest, but calling in
to complain is a different story. Chances are I’m frustrated as well and already pushing for
decisions to be made.
‣Please don’t call or email me every day. Again, checking in is fine but if you contact me
every day I start to think you’re desperate and question why.
‣Provide information promptly when requested. If you take a week to get back to me on
something, I will assume you’re not interested in the role.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Post-Interview Advice
153. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
“Make sure you stand out from the crowd. Personality
counts. Candidates who are good at making a
personal connection with the recruiter or hiring
manager are going to be remembered long after the
one who just comes in, shows their portfolio and
leaves.”
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Post-Interview Advice
155. Things to Consider Before You Go...
‣Give at least 2 weeks notice
Quitting Your Job
156. Things to Consider Before You Go...
‣Give at least 2 weeks notice
‣Don’t flame-out on your way out (people often return, get references, work, etc.
from previous employers)
Quitting Your Job
157. Things to Consider Before You Go...
‣Give at least 2 weeks notice
‣Don’t flame-out on your way out (people often return, get references, work, etc.
from previous employers)
‣Tie-up loose ends
Quitting Your Job
158. Things to Consider Before You Go...
‣Give at least 2 weeks notice
‣Don’t flame-out on your way out (people often return, get references, work, etc.
from previous employers)
‣Tie-up loose ends
‣Make yourself available as best as you can after you leave
Quitting Your Job
159. Things to Consider Before You Go...
‣Give at least 2 weeks notice
‣Don’t flame-out on your way out (people often return, get references, work, etc.
from previous employers)
‣Tie-up loose ends
‣Make yourself available as best as you can after you leave
‣Remember: This job most likely got you to where your next job is taking you. Be
grateful/thankful
Quitting Your Job
160. Things to Consider Before You Go...
‣Give at least 2 weeks notice
‣Don’t flame-out on your way out (people often return, get references, work, etc.
from previous employers)
‣Tie-up loose ends
‣Make yourself available as best as you can after you leave
‣Remember: This job most likely got you to where your next job is taking you. Be
grateful/thankful
‣Commit to Quit: When you do it, there’s no real turning back
Quitting Your Job
162. Q&A With Real, Live
Recruiters!
(They won’t bite & we’ve got stun guns if they try.)
163. Amanda Schonfeld
Manager, Recruiting
Sapient
Chicago, IL
312.458.1773
aschonfeld@sapient.com
Emily Brewer
Manager, Recruiting
SapientNitro
Santa Monica, CA
310.264.5239
ebrewer@sapient.com
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
164. Some Starter Questions
‣If I tell you my current salary, do I burn myself during negotiations?
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
165. Some Starter Questions
‣If I tell you my current salary, do I burn myself during negotiations?
‣What is the time frame to make a hire for this role?
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
166. Some Starter Questions
‣If I tell you my current salary, do I burn myself during negotiations?
‣What is the time frame to make a hire for this role?
‣Why is this position open?
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
167. Some Starter Questions
‣If I tell you my current salary, do I burn myself during negotiations?
‣What is the time frame to make a hire for this role?
‣Why is this position open?
‣How long do people stay in roles at the company? Why do they leave?
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
168. Some Starter Questions
‣If I tell you my current salary, do I burn myself during negotiations?
‣What is the time frame to make a hire for this role?
‣Why is this position open?
‣How long do people stay in roles at the company? Why do they leave?
‣How many candidates are being put forward?
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
169. Some Starter Questions
‣If I tell you my current salary, do I burn myself during negotiations?
‣What is the time frame to make a hire for this role?
‣Why is this position open?
‣How long do people stay in roles at the company? Why do they leave?
‣How many candidates are being put forward?
‣Do you think I’m a good candidate? Why?
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
170. Some Starter Questions
‣If I tell you my current salary, do I burn myself during negotiations?
‣What is the time frame to make a hire for this role?
‣Why is this position open?
‣How long do people stay in roles at the company? Why do they leave?
‣How many candidates are being put forward?
‣Do you think I’m a good candidate? Why?
‣What are the positives/negatives about the company? The manager?
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
171. Some Starter Questions
‣If I tell you my current salary, do I burn myself during negotiations?
‣What is the time frame to make a hire for this role?
‣Why is this position open?
‣How long do people stay in roles at the company? Why do they leave?
‣How many candidates are being put forward?
‣Do you think I’m a good candidate? Why?
‣What are the positives/negatives about the company? The manager?
‣What will the rest of the interview process be like?
Q&A With Real, Live Recruiters
173. When Do You Need a Contract?
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174. When Do You Need a Contract?
ALWAYS.
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175. Don’t Take My Word For It...
“All too often contractors and their clients believe there is a meeting
of the minds at the beginning of their relationship, when in fact
ambiguities are just lying in wait.”
“The more clearly you define the terms and parameters of your
relationship with a client in a written contract up front, the less likely
you will end up fighting over each party’s obligations down the line.”
Jean Marc Favreau
Peer, Gan & Gisler, LLP
Washington D.C.
Freelance Contracts
176. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
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177. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
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178. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
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179. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
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180. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
‣Scope of Work
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181. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
‣Scope of Work
‣Assumptions
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182. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
‣Scope of Work
‣Assumptions
‣Deliverables
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183. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
‣Scope of Work
‣Assumptions
‣Deliverables
‣Ownership and Rights
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184. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
‣Scope of Work
‣Assumptions
‣Deliverables
‣Ownership and Rights
‣Additional Costs and Fees
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185. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
‣Scope of Work
‣Assumptions
‣Deliverables
‣Ownership and Rights
‣Additional Costs and Fees
‣Project Pricing
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186. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
‣Scope of Work
‣Assumptions
‣Deliverables
‣Ownership and Rights
‣Additional Costs and Fees
‣Project Pricing
‣Payment Schedule
Freelance Contracts
187. What’s in a Contract?
‣Title Page
‣Revision history
‣Project Overview
‣Project Approach
‣Scope of Work
‣Assumptions
‣Deliverables
‣Ownership and Rights
‣Additional Costs and Fees
‣Project Pricing
‣Payment Schedule
‣Acknowledgement & Sign-off
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188. Title Page
(They don’t *have* to be fancy.)
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189. Revision History
(It’s important to keep track of things that change!)
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191. Project Overview
‣Describe the project you’ll be working on--in your own words.
‣Paint a clear picture of the project for the client.
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192. Project Overview
‣Describe the project you’ll be working on--in your own words.
‣Paint a clear picture of the project for the client.
‣1-2 paragraphs
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194. Project Approach
‣Tell your client HOW you plan on working on the project with them.
‣Define the rules of engagement.
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195. Project Approach
‣Tell your client HOW you plan on working on the project with them.
‣Define the rules of engagement.
‣Explain your process (if you must/desire to do so).
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196. Scope of Work
‣Identify the division of labor for the project--state what you’re responsible for.
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197. Scope of Work
‣Identify the division of labor for the project--state what you’re responsible for.
‣Identify what the client is responsible for.
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198. Scope of Work
‣Identify the division of labor for the project--state what you’re responsible for.
‣Identify what the client is responsible for.
‣Identify what is included in the price of the project.
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199. Scope of Work
‣Identify the division of labor for the project--state what you’re responsible for.
‣Identify what the client is responsible for.
‣Identify what is included in the price of the project.
‣Don’t leave any grey areas!
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201. Assumptions
‣Tell the client--very clearly--what you need from them to ensure your success.
‣These are more like “expectations” than assumptions. :-)
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202. Assumptions
‣Tell the client--very clearly--what you need from them to ensure your success.
‣These are more like “expectations” than assumptions. :-)
‣Make sure to explain impacts if assumptions are not met (delays, failures, etc.).
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204. Deliverables
‣Identify the work product you will create and deliver to the client.
‣Don’t be afraid to identify a variety of deliverables that you *may* produce.
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206. Ownership and Rights
‣Make certain to explain work that is:
‣Work for hire - created under copyright for the party who pays for it (your client).
Freelance Contracts
207. Ownership and Rights
‣Make certain to explain work that is:
‣Work for hire - created under copyright for the party who pays for it (your client).
‣Licensed work - use Creative Commons as a resource to identify the types of rights
you may be willing to give for your work.
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208. Additional Costs and Fees
‣Detail the external costs that are or are not covered in your fees.
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209. Additional Costs and Fees
‣Detail the external costs that are or are not covered in your fees.
‣Detail additional services that you provide that the client could opt to pay for.
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210. Project Pricing
‣Know how long the project will take YOU (or whomever is working on it)
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211. Project Pricing
‣Know how long the project will take YOU (or whomever is working on it)
‣Find a formula that works for you; it will take time
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212. Project Pricing
‣Know how long the project will take YOU (or whomever is working on it)
‣Find a formula that works for you; it will take time
‣Degrees of Difficulty is one approach
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213. Project Pricing
‣Know how long the project will take YOU (or whomever is working on it)
‣Find a formula that works for you; it will take time
‣Degrees of Difficulty is one approach
‣Don’t forget to include Project Management time!
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214. Project Pricing
‣Know how long the project will take YOU (or whomever is working on it)
‣Find a formula that works for you; it will take time
‣Degrees of Difficulty is one approach
‣Don’t forget to include Project Management time!
‣Determine your billing rate(s)--do some research (IAI Salary Survey, AIGA, etc.)
Freelance Contracts
215. Project Pricing
‣Know how long the project will take YOU (or whomever is working on it)
‣Find a formula that works for you; it will take time
‣Degrees of Difficulty is one approach
‣Don’t forget to include Project Management time!
‣Determine your billing rate(s)--do some research (IAI Salary Survey, AIGA, etc.)
‣Estimate / control the reviews and revisions--stick to it!
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218. Payment Schedule
‣50% upfront, 50% upon completion. NO! NO! NO!
‣(Well, maybe. But mostly NO!)
‣Remember: YOU NEED TO EAT!
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219. Payment Schedule
‣50% upfront, 50% upon completion. NO! NO! NO!
‣(Well, maybe. But mostly NO!)
‣Remember: YOU NEED TO EAT!
‣Find payment/invoicing schedules that keep you paying your bills
Freelance Contracts
220. Payment Schedule
‣50% upfront, 50% upon completion. NO! NO! NO!
‣(Well, maybe. But mostly NO!)
‣Remember: YOU NEED TO EAT!
‣Find payment/invoicing schedules that keep you paying your bills
‣Explore retainer options when available
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221. Payment Schedule
‣50% upfront, 50% upon completion. NO! NO! NO!
‣(Well, maybe. But mostly NO!)
‣Remember: YOU NEED TO EAT!
‣Find payment/invoicing schedules that keep you paying your bills
‣Explore retainer options when available
‣Consider stipulations for how to handle a project that gets put on hold
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223. Acknowledgement and Sign-off
‣Without signatures, your contract isn’t worth much.
‣Ensure that whomever signs-off on the contract is someone who has that authority.
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224. Where Can I Get One of These?
http://www.projectuxd.com/downloads
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227. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
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228. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
‣Project summary
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229. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
‣Project summary
‣Start date
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230. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
‣Project summary
‣Start date
‣End date
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231. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
‣Project summary
‣Start date
‣End date
‣Rate/price
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232. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
‣Project summary
‣Start date
‣End date
‣Rate/price
‣Project explanation
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233. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
‣Project summary
‣Start date
‣End date
‣Rate/price
‣Project explanation
‣Activities and deliverables
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234. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
‣Project summary
‣Start date
‣End date
‣Rate/price
‣Project explanation
‣Activities and deliverables
‣Itemized costs and payment schedule
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235. Statements of Work
‣Title page
‣Revision history
‣Project reference number (if applicable)
‣Project summary
‣Start date
‣End date
‣Rate/price
‣Project explanation
‣Activities and deliverables
‣Itemized costs and payment schedule
‣Acknowledgement and sign-off
Freelance Contracts
236. “After the last revision request [from the client], I figured maybe I
should completely reapproach my process. Based on Chapter 3
of your book A Project Guide to UX Design, I rewrote my scope
doc from the ground up. Two days later, I get a voicemail from
the client. They love the new scope doc, it hits all the points they
are concerned about and completely lays the process out for
both their team and ours. Contracts are being prepped now, and
we should be off and running by the end of next week.”
Gregg Tomlinson
Principal
Fathead Design, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Freelance Contracts
239. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
Portfolio Design Studio
240. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Break Into Groups
Portfolio Design Studio
241. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Break Into Groups
‣Present Portfolios to Your Groups
Portfolio Design Studio
242. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Break Into Groups
‣Present Portfolios to Your Groups
‣Provide Portfolio Feedback (all to presenter)
Portfolio Design Studio
243. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Break Into Groups
‣Present Portfolios to Your Groups
‣Provide Portfolio Feedback (all to presenter)
‣Sketch Portfolio Designs
Portfolio Design Studio
244. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Break Into Groups
‣Present Portfolios to Your Groups
‣Provide Portfolio Feedback (all to presenter)
‣Sketch Portfolio Designs
‣Review Portfolios
Portfolio Design Studio
245. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Break Into Groups
‣Present Portfolios to Your Groups
‣Provide Portfolio Feedback (all to presenter)
‣Sketch Portfolio Designs
‣Review Portfolios
‣Choose “Group Portfolio Style”
Portfolio Design Studio
246. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Break Into Groups
‣Present Portfolios to Your Groups
‣Provide Portfolio Feedback (all to presenter)
‣Sketch Portfolio Designs
‣Review Portfolios
‣Choose “Group Portfolio Style”
‣Final Sketching
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247. We’re Going to Design a Great Portfolio
‣Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Break Into Groups
‣Present Portfolios to Your Groups
‣Provide Portfolio Feedback (all to presenter)
‣Sketch Portfolio Designs
‣Review Portfolios
‣Choose “Group Portfolio Style”
‣Final Sketching
‣Group Presentations
Portfolio Design Studio
249. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣For IA’s relevant content is a must. Just as with resumes, it may be helpful to have a few
separately formatted portfolios in pdf format, with each bringing to light specific industry
experience depending on the role/industry you’re applying to
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Portfolio Design Studio
250. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣For IA’s relevant content is a must. Just as with resumes, it may be helpful to have a few
separately formatted portfolios in pdf format, with each bringing to light specific industry
experience depending on the role/industry you’re applying to
‣Wireframes must be annotated. Include all relevant project info (sitemaps, wireframes,
personas).
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Portfolio Design Studio
251. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣For IA’s relevant content is a must. Just as with resumes, it may be helpful to have a few
separately formatted portfolios in pdf format, with each bringing to light specific industry
experience depending on the role/industry you’re applying to
‣Wireframes must be annotated. Include all relevant project info (sitemaps, wireframes,
personas).
‣Show the finished product. Even if it’s just a screenshot. The finished product may resonate
with team members long after an interview, which is a plus.
Loryn Schiraldo | lschiraldo@24seveninc.com
Recruiting Account Manager
24 Seven Inc. (NYC)
Portfolio Design Studio
252. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Every IA/UX person should have one…if you can’t be bothered to create a website for
yourself, I’m not hiring you.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Portfolio Design Studio
253. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Every IA/UX person should have one…if you can’t be bothered to create a website for
yourself, I’m not hiring you.
‣Portfolios should be easy to navigate. If you have multiple specialties, section them off so I can
find what I’m interested in one click. I don’t want to have to search for the work I want to see.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Portfolio Design Studio
254. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Every IA/UX person should have one…if you can’t be bothered to create a website for
yourself, I’m not hiring you.
‣Portfolios should be easy to navigate. If you have multiple specialties, section them off so I can
find what I’m interested in one click. I don’t want to have to search for the work I want to see.
‣Ensure your portfolio is relevant to the positions you are applying for and update it constantly.
Work you did five years ago is not going to interest me as much as what you did six months
ago.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Portfolio Design Studio
255. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
‣Every IA/UX person should have one…if you can’t be bothered to create a website for
yourself, I’m not hiring you.
‣Portfolios should be easy to navigate. If you have multiple specialties, section them off so I can
find what I’m interested in one click. I don’t want to have to search for the work I want to see.
‣Ensure your portfolio is relevant to the positions you are applying for and update it constantly.
Work you did five years ago is not going to interest me as much as what you did six months
ago.
‣For the love of the gods, make sure all your links work. No, really. ALL OF THEM.
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Portfolio Design Studio
256. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters
“Case studies that show the initial problem/opportunity
and then a work flow overview to see how the final
solution/result was arrived at make me very happy. I
need to see how your brain works to know if you’ll fit
with our process methodologies.”
Sara Cooper | sara.cooper@dhltd.com
Recruitment Consultant
Filogix – Toronto, ON
Portfolio Design Studio
257. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters Russ
‣Did testing on my portfolio with multiple UX hiring managers
Portfolio Design Studio
258. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters Russ
‣Did testing on my portfolio with multiple UX hiring managers
‣LESS is, by far, much MORE
Portfolio Design Studio
259. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters Russ
‣Did testing on my portfolio with multiple UX hiring managers
‣LESS is, by far, much MORE
‣Brief explanations, highlighted screens with captions
Portfolio Design Studio
260. Helpful Information From Real Recruiters Russ
‣Did testing on my portfolio with multiple UX hiring managers
‣LESS is, by far, much MORE
‣Brief explanations, highlighted screens with captions
‣KISS approach
Portfolio Design Studio
269. Mentoring Speed Dating
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
455 N. 3rd Street #108
(Arizona Center)
We’ll be on the Patio (weather permitting)
Appetizers & a Drink (or two)
Mentoring Speed Dating
Editor's Notes
The title page is the simple page that introduces your document. Title pages
are an interesting beast: there are a number of ways you can create them
from a style and information perspective. How you do it is up to you.
A typical title page consists of the following elements:
 Client company name
 Client company logo (if you have permission to use it)
 Project title
 Document type (proposal)
 Version of proposal
 S ubmission date
 Your company name
 Proposal authors
 Project reference number
 Cost
 Confidentiality
In essence, when a client approves a proposal and both parties agree upon
the terms, you are ready to begin working. So when additional modifications
are requested, you need to review them very carefully. This ensures your
costs still make sense and that there is a clear understanding on both sides
about the modifications and at what stage the project is restarting (if necessary).
You should also always provide an appropriate explanation of why the
revision constitutes a full new version in the revision history.
Work for hire - you give up the source files (should consider charging differently)
Licensed work - you give up compiled files; no source
Work for hire - you give up the source files (should consider charging differently)
Licensed work - you give up compiled files; no source
Work for hire - you give up the source files (should consider charging differently)
Licensed work - you give up compiled files; no source