🧑‍💻 Get Hired in UX Without Applying Online Course

Some people keep applying to hundreds of online job postings, others find jobs using a smarter approach 💡

Mar 23, 2023

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Hello friends!

A few weeks ago I ran an experimental email course on how to get a job in UX without applying. Over the course of 9 weeks, registrants were receiving 1 lesson per week. The last lesson was published 2 days ago. I decided to publish the whole course in my Journal (with minor modifications).

The core idea of this course is about getting hired without applying to hundreds of online job postings. Each lesson describes the step in the process and provides some tips, advice, actionable items, and resources for further reading.

Enjoy 🤙

Kirill V Journal

[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #1 - Mindset

Stay optimistic I know it can be a real drag and can make you want to pull your hair out. But let's be real, it's just a job search, not trying to cure cancer. Health fir…

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

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[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #2 - Companies

Narrow Your Focus Identify your priorities When looking for the right job, you can't just focus on the job itself. The company you work for is just as important. That's…

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

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[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #3 - Research

Research. Research. Research. 1. Start with the Company Website The first place you should always start is the company's website. Look for anything that stands out, such…

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

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[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #4 - Portfolio

A portfolio is a collection of your work that showcases your skills, experience, and design process. A strong portfolio can set you apart from other candidates and gi…

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

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[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #5 - Value

Value First 1. Analyze their situation and identify problems Identifying problems that your potential employer is facing is the first step to showing your value. Dow…

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

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[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #6 - Relationships

Build Quality Relationships 1. Find Key People in the Company The first step to building relationships in your desired company is to identify key people. Look for p…

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

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[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #7 - Resume

Tailor Your Resume Know your audience and tailor your resume to their needs. If you followed the course, you should have done all the research and relationship-building …

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

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[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #8 - Interviewing

Almost there! The fact that they decided to interview you, is already a huge win. You've passed the "resume test" 👍 Time to prepare to make a great i…

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

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[Get Hired in UX Course] Lesson #9 - Negotiating

Offer Negotiation Negotiating your salary can be daunting, but don't worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are three things to keep in mind when negotiating your jo…

2 years ago · Kirill Vechtomov

Hope this helps you find a job faster 💪

Ciao, Kirill

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