Diagnosis
The results are in...
Thank you for taking the time to share your design career journey with us. We understand your frustration and want to help you turn your design job search around, for the better, starting today.
The problem
The "Diagnosis"
1
Your Design Skills
You seem to have the basics covered and are proficient in design foundational knowledge.
2
Your Portfolio & Career Skills
There is at least one indicator that you are lacking in the portfolio and career skills department. Although it would be great if our work speaks for itself, but it’s not enough. It is the most basic requirement to have great design skills, but if you lack portfolio, personal branding and career skills, other candidates who excel in those areas will often have a leg up against you.
Your Path Forward
Opportunities
Now that we understand the problem, the path ahead of you is clear.
Prioritize career coaching and portfolio improvement
You need to prioritize receiving coaching in career skills and portfolio development.e done before you can move forward with your job search. If you want to know exactly what design skills you are lacking, take our free test.
Your Personal Brand Matters More Than You Think
Personal brand building is a crucial component of your success in the job hunting process. Without an outstanding personal brand, you will have trouble standing out among thousands of applicants who are equally competent in design.
Check Your ATS Score
Make sure your resume receives higher than 80% ATS score because if you do not, your resume will not even be read by most big companies. It is a technical subject that professionals and coaches trained in ATS optimization can help you.
Recommended Action Plan
The 1, 2, 3s of what to do next
1
Improve Your Resume ATS Score
Work with design career coaches or professional portfolio building programs to improve your resume ATS score.
2
Receive In-Depth Feedback About Your Portfolio
Receive in-depth feedback for your portfolio to identify areas of improvements. It’s not enough to cover the basics – you need advice from top industry professionals and hiring managers.
3
Prioritize Improving Your Interview Skills
Do a deep dive in where you are the weakest in interview skills, including your presentation skills, storytelling abilities and interpersonal communication skills. It’s best to receive feedback through mock interviews and formal coaching because it’s hard to judge our own ability.
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Book A Free Clarity Call
Schedule a free, 30 minute call with us to find out if one of our programs can help you achieve your design career goals.