Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

085: UX portfolio Q&A about portfolio formats, tailoring, your portfolio, & more


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Struggling with updating your UX portfolio? This episode of the Career Strategy Podcast dives deep into UX portfolios and offers practical tips for both seasoned professionals and those switching careers. 

In this episode, you’ll discover the benefits of customizing your portfolio for each job application and why creating a presentation format might be your secret weapon. Sarah shares advice on aligning your projects with job descriptions, maintaining visibility, and dealing with company policies restricting showcasing your work. 

Tune in to get strategies for breaking down large projects and understand the significance of making your work easy to digest for recruiters. 

Whether you're a freelancer or job seeker, learn why making yourself visible on platforms like LinkedIn is crucial. 

Timestamps

00:00 Updating resumes with years of experience challenges.

06:24 Customize your portfolio to match job description.

09:29 Tailor portfolio to recruiters, case study length.

11:21 Consider UX in all career-related materials.

14:33 Portfolio content: Quality over showing every step.

19:38 Increase visibility for job and freelance opportunities.

22:34 Adding work to your portfolio despite restrictions.

25:10 Conceal sensitive info when discussing healthcare projects.

27:34 Enhance portfolio, career coaching for UX professionals.

🎬 Watch our free UX Job Search Workshop and learn how to stand out in 2025

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