"Misunderstandings of Ghosting & UX Recruitment” - Act 01 - Scene 9 – Lena Kul

In this episode, Lena Kul dives into the challenges of UX recruitment and offers valuable advice for both candidates and hiring managers. She discusses the evolving landscape of hiring in the design industry, the misconceptions around applicant tracking systems (ATS), and the crucial role of portfolios in demonstrating a designer’s process. Lena also tackles the problem of ghosting in recruitment and shares strategies to navigate today’s competitive job market. She also introduces her course, which is designed to help candidates refine their job search and portfolio presentation for success.

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 Takeaways:

• UX recruitment is a fresh discipline that needs tailored processes.
• The current job market is chaotic and requires new strategies.
• Hiring managers face immense pressure and often lack support.
• Ghosting is a significant issue, but not as prevalent as perceived.
• ATS systems are often misunderstood; they are not as advanced as believed.
• Portfolios should showcase the design process, not just the final product.
• Designers need to articulate the impact of their work on business outcomes.
• Candidates have more power in the job search than they realize.
• Networking and building relationships are crucial in today's job market.
• Lena's course offers valuable insights into job search strategies and portfolio development.

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