Over the past 15 years, O3 World's CXO, Mike Gadsby has had the honor of meeting and interviewing designers from all over the world. In all that time, he has learned one important lesson: the experience of meeting people and making a connection is just as important as the details in the work. Check out the recap of his presentation here: https://goo.gl/9DTjNQ

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YOU ARE THE EXPERIENCE
A Designer’s Guide to Interviewing

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80/20

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THE EXPERIENCE OF YOU

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DISCLAIMER

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THREE PHILOSOPHIES

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THREE PHILOSOPHIES
1.Work is a 50/50 proposition.
2.The work counts.
3.But…you are more than your work.

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THREE PHILOSOPHIES
1.Work is a 50/50 proposition.
2.The work counts.
3.But…you are more than your work.

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THREE PHILOSOPHIES
1.Work is a 50/50 proposition.
2.The work counts.
3.But…you are more than your work.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT JOB

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WHAT DO YOU VALUE?

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WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

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NOW LATER REAL LATER
WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
-Be honest with yourself.
-Define your expectations.
-Is it about money or experience? Both?
-What are your salary requirements?

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
-Be honest with yourself.
-Define your expectations.
-Is it about money or experience? Both?
-What are your salary requirements?

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
-Be honest with yourself.
-Define your expectations.
-Is it about money or experience? Both?
-What are your salary requirements?

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
-Be honest with yourself.
-Define your expectations.
-Is it about money or experience? Both?
-What are your salary requirements?

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INTERVIEW LIFECYCLE
BEFORE
DURINGAFTER
YOU

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BEFORE
DURINGAFTER
YOU
BEFORE:
RESUME & PORTFOLIO

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YOUR RESUME

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YOUR RESUME
-Well designed.
-Focus on the content.
-Clear & concise.
-Looking for real experience.
-Mind the gaps.
-Don’t bullshit us.

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YOUR RESUME
-Well designed.
-Focus on the content.
-Clear & concise.
-Looking for real experience.
-Mind the gaps.
-Don’t bullshit us.

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YOUR RESUME
-Well designed.
-Focus on the content.
-Clear & concise.
-Looking for real experience.
-Mind the gaps.
-Don’t bullshit us.

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YOUR RESUME
-Well designed.
-Focus on the content.
-Clear & concise.
-Looking for real experience.
-Mind the gaps.
-Don’t bullshit us.

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YOUR RESUME
-Well designed.
-Focus on the content.
-Clear & concise.
-Looking for real experience.
-Mind the gaps.
-Don’t bullshit us.

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YOUR RESUME
-Well designed.
-Focus on the content.
-Clear & concise.
-Looking for real experience.
-Mind the gaps.
-Don’t bullshit us.

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YOUR PORTFOLIO

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How important is my portfolio?

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Very important.

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YOUR PORTFOLIO
-What kind of job? UX or UI? Manager?
-What was your role?
-What’s the story?
-How did you solve the problem?
-Show me. Don’t tell me.
-Mobile friendly. Real friendly.
-Attention to detail.

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PRODUCTION MANAGER DIRECTOR
CARE A LITTLE
HOW MUCH DO WE CARE ABOUT YOUR PORTFOLIO?
CARE A LOT

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YOUR PORTFOLIO
-What kind of job? UX or UI? Manager?
-What was your role?
-What’s the story?
-How did you solve the problem?
-Show me. Don’t tell me.
-Mobile friendly. Real friendly.
-Attention to detail.

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YOUR PORTFOLIO
-What kind of job? UX or UI? Manager?
-What was your role?
-What’s the story?
-How did you solve the problem?
-Show me. Don’t tell me.
-Mobile friendly. Real friendly.
-Attention to detail.

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YOUR PORTFOLIO
-What kind of job? UX or UI? Manager?
-What was your role?
-What’s the story?
-How did you solve the problem?
-Show me. Don’t tell me.
-Mobile friendly. Real friendly.
-Attention to detail.

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YOUR PORTFOLIO
-What kind of job? UX or UI? Manager?
-What was your role?
-What’s the story?
-How did you solve the problem?
-Show me. Don’t tell me.
-Mobile friendly. Real friendly.
-Attention to detail.

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YOUR PORTFOLIO
-What kind of job? UX or UI? Manager?
-What was your role?
-What’s the story?
-How did you solve the problem?
-Show me. Don’t tell me.
-Mobile friendly. Real friendly.
-Attention to detail.

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YOUR PORTFOLIO
-What kind of job? UX or UI? Manager?
-What was your role?
-What’s the story?
-How did you solve the problem?
-Show me. Don’t tell me.
-Mobile friendly. Real friendly.
-Attention to detail.

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YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

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YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
-What makes you different?
-Yes. Social media matters.
-Thought leadership counts.
-How can you make it better?

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YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
-What makes you different?
-Yes. Social media matters.
-Thought leadership counts.
-How can you make it better?

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YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
-What makes you different?
-Yes. Social media matters.
-Thought leadership counts.
-How can you make it better?

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YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
-What makes you different?
-Yes. Social media matters.
-Thought leadership counts.
-How can you make it better?

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DURING:
APPLYING & INTERVIEWING
BEFORE
DURINGAFTER
YOU

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APPLYING

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APPLYING
-Making first contact.
-Looking for a link & resume.
-Bullet points are my favorite.
-Spelling & grammar.

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Absolutely. Drop that name.

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APPLYING
-Making first contact.
-Looking for a link & resume.
-Bullet points are my favorite.
-Spelling & grammar.

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APPLYING
-Making first contact.
-Looking for a link & resume.
-Bullet points are my favorite.
-Spelling & grammar.

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DONE A LITTLE DONE A LOT
SHORT PROFILE
HOW SUCCESSFUL ARE YOU?
LONG PROFILE

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APPLYING
-Making first contact.
-Looking for a link & resume.
-Bullet points are my favorite.
-Spelling & grammar.

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IT’S “O3” NOT “03”

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INTERVIEWING

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SCREEN EXERCISE INTERVIEW
OUR PROCESS

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OUR GOALS
-Make sure you can do the work.
-How will you fit in here?
-What will the long term look like?

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THE INTERVIEW
-Know the basics.
-Do your homework.
-Ask (good) questions.
-Take notes.

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THE INTERVIEW
-Know the basics.
-Do your homework.
-Ask (good) questions.
-Take notes.

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THE INTERVIEW
-Know the basics.
-Do your homework.
-Ask (good) questions.
-Take notes.

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THE INTERVIEW
-Know the basics.
-Do your homework.
-Ask (good) questions.
-Take notes.

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THE EXERCISE

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Show us you give a shit.

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AFTER:
FOLLOW UP, REFERENCES
& THE OFFER
BEFORE
DURINGAFTER
YOU

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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
-Follow up.
-Your references.
-The offer.
-Or…the denial.

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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
-Follow up.
-Your references.
-The offer.
-Or…the denial.

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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
-Follow up.
-Your references.
-The offer.
-Or…the denial.

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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
-Follow up.
-Your references.
-The offer.
-Or…the denial.

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BEFORE
DURINGAFTER
YOU

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NEW CHALLENGES

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RELATIONSHIPS

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TEAM PLAYER

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It’s not karma. It’s work.

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Thank you.