Weekly challenge 4: Build a professional presence

 

Weekly challenge 4: Build a professional presence

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Question 1

Why is it important for UX designers to use a portfolio during the job application process?

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Because it shows hiring managers examples of work and the skills a designer can bring to the job

Because it’s a great way to start feeling like a part of the UX design community

Because jobs in the creative fields don't accept traditional resumes

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The best way for hiring managers to appreciate the projects you’ve created is to review them! Otherwise, hiring managers won’t be able to accurately assess your abilities and understand what you can bring to the job.

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Question 2

What is a benefit of using a website builder?

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Website builders have a single template.

Website builders are only for advanced users.

Website builders offer tutorials on building with code.

Website builders make it possible to create a functional website without HTML and CSS knowledge.

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HTML and CSS are helpful languages to know, but they’re not required for designers that want to to use website builders.

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Question 3

When including case studies in a design portfolio, which of the following questions should they answer?

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Who were the designer's mentors?

What process did the designer follow?

What UX design online communities are featured in the case study?

What biases did the designer include?

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It’s important to show your work process so outside parties can get a grasp of the effort that went into the final product.

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Question 4

Why should personal branding matter to a UX designer? Select all that apply.

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It helps a designer stand out from the crowd.

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Recreating trends in your own style as a designer is a good way to get creative, but you want to have distinct projects and qualities as well. Otherwise, you’ll get lost in a sea of other applicants.

It enhances a designer’s creative drive.

It showcases the type of work a designer does.

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Showcasing the type of work you do reveals to potential employers what they can expect before they make a hiring decision.

It can help match a designer with companies that share their values.

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How a designer presents their personal brand is important because it is the first impression potential employers get! First impressions matter.

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Question 5

It’s important for designers to include a personal statement to reinforce their professional presence online. What should a personal statement highlight?

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The differences between a designer’s personal and professional life

The things a designer does, and what they stand for

The list of projects a designer has completed

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A personal statement should effectively and concisely describe what a designer does, and what they stand for.

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Question 6

Which of the following can help a UX designer enhance their social media presence?

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Tag and interact with industry professionals on social media

Avoid starting conversations with industry professionals on social media

Set personal accounts to public mode.

Don’t worry about what is shared, posted, and liked on social media

Correct

Interacting with industry professionals on social media can help you get acquainted with current trends, start conversations with peers, and learn from industry leaders.

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Question 7

Which popular online community for UX designers focuses on long-form writing?

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Medium

Reddit

Facebook

Instagram

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Medium is one of the most popular online communities for UX designers.

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Question 8

A designer creates a new Twitter account, posts pictures of several designs, and links her portfolio. How can this impact her job search?

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Recruiters may utilize her Twitter account in lieu of a traditional portfolio to assess her work history and skills.

Recruiters are unlikely to check her social media accounts, so she can keep her interactions and posting activity to a minimum.

Recruiters may find her designs since they often check social media accounts after the application process begins.

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Designers can use social media to showcase their work. Potential employers will often peruse a designer’s social media profiles during the interview process.

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Question 9

Can designers leverage online UX communities to gather feedback on their work?

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Yes. Designers can post work in popular UX communities online to generate ideas, find inspiration, and learn from other UX professionals.

No. Designers should avoid posting their work online, since it’s possible that other designers may use these ideas on projects.

Maybe. Designers can get feedback from people online, but it’s best to use subscription-based services where users are verified UX professionals.

Correct

Designers can post their own work on popular UX communities online provided they do not violate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). These spaces offer a great opportunity to engage with other designers and receive feedback from UX professionals.

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Question 10

Consider the following scenario:

A UX designer wants to create an updated portfolio to showcase their unique skills and values as a designer. They start by purchasing a custom domain name. To make a great first impression on website visitors, they add projects that highlight the type of work they do well. Then, they add a concise description of their personal design philosophy to help them stand out from the crowd.

This designer is applying what best practice to convey the value of their work?

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Tell a complex and detailed story

Use widely available templates

Establish a personal brand

Leverage free online resources

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It is very important to establish a personal brand. A personal brand is the way in which your personality, unique skills, and values as a designer intersect with your public persona.

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Question 11

A designer is deciding how to describe their work in their online portfolio. Should they include technical language and buzzwords, since the target audience includes people from the UX design industry?

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Yes. They should write content that appeals to industry professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers.

No. They should write content that is friendly, conversational, and aligns with their personal brand.

Sometimes. They should use technical language if they have more experience, but conversational language if they are early in their career.

Correct

Simple and friendly conversational language is best when writing content for an online portfolio. It is best to minimize the use of buzzwords, complicated language, and technical jargon.

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Question 12

Imagine a designer is creating a portfolio and needs to write the introduction. Which of the following is an example best practice of an introduction?

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“I like to create user-centered design experiences for underrepresented audiences.”

“Hi, I’m Jenna. I believe the user is the center of any successful design solution.”

“Hello, I’m Jenna. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

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Introductions should be clear and to the point. This is an example of an effective introduction.