Tag: Job Hunting
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Unemployed for Over a Month: Resetting the Game Plan
After over a month of job searching, four final interviews, and hearing “you’re not senior enough” one too many times, I’m shifting gears. I’ve updated everything—my resume, portfolio, LinkedIn—and now I’m expanding the playbook. From contract work to freelancing, and… Continue reading
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I was let go last Friday…
It’s Monday now, and it’s starting to sink in. It wasn’t a total surprise. If I’m honest, it’s been a long time coming. But even when you know, it still lands with a thud. One moment, you’re in meetings and… Continue reading
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What’s the Point of Sex/Gender on a Job Application?
If you’ve applied for a job recently, you’ve probably come across a question asking for your sex or gender. And if you’re like me, you might have paused for a second and wondered: Why does this matter? Job applications are… Continue reading
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Do We Really Need to Confirm Our Email When Creating an Account?
The other day, I was signing up for an account to apply for a job, and I ran into something that immediately made me sigh: the dreaded “Confirm Your Email” field. You know the one—it asks you to type in… Continue reading
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The Reality of UX Internship Rejections
A 4.0 GPA and 3 Years of Experience Weren’t Enough Breaking into UX design can feel like an uphill battle, even for those with experience and a strong academic record. Despite offering a 4.0 GPA transcript from a currently in-progress… Continue reading