5 Mistakes that can cost you a job in UX

Hey! In this video I will share with you the five most common mistakes junior designers make - many of which can be a deciding factor whether they will get their first UX job or not. There's of course more to getting a UX job, including good portfolio practices, resume, cover letters, ux interviews and so on, but fix these five things and your chances will improve a lot!
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[@asimgiri4269]

Nice content. Enjoyed it. Btw it would be nice if you could make a video regarding how to write user case studies properly.

[@bydesign431]

Can't wait for this to come out!! Your designs are amazing you always do a great job! After watching all your vids it inspired me to upload some of my stuff on here too!! Thank a lot! :))

[@MalewiczHype]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ahmad.mujeeb]

Cant wait. ❤

[@chrisz2140]

you're always pumping quality videos and information gems; thank you for making these videos and sharing your wealth of information! big fan from Canada

[@MalewiczHype]

Glad you like them! Thank you :)

[@arunavabanerjee6103]

Thanks for making this video :D I haven't seen it yet but can already tell it will be a banger as usual 😎 damn you're looking cool as heck with those glasses

[@MalewiczHype]

The sun was shining a bit too strong through the window when I started recording, so that's the reason for the glasses 😎

[@TechMantra2]

Nice use of primary and recency bias❤

[@ameereeo]

this is what I was looking for ✨ thank you man

[@MalewiczHype]

Glad it was helpful 🙌

[@berrieberrie1555]

thank you ^^

[@drive4068]

I really like your channel, all the truth is so useful thanks!

[@MalewiczHype]

That was my main goal - to just talk about what I think and not worry about the industry as much

[@benjisify]

Great video Malewicz, deeply appreciated. I have been guilty of most of the things you have mentioned in this video, but I also noticed that very few companies are willing to hire from abroad (maybe due to cost or policies). I am currently based in Nigeria and I have had a couple of interesting interviews and some of the recruiters have personally told me it is easier for them to hire someone within the country than getting someone from abroad, though I am working hard to get a visa to Europe, then I feel I can really show myself and become a better designer. Keep up the good work.

[@MalewiczHype]

Sometimes that may be true, but I've heard about many companies in EU hiring people from countries that are not very open to giving out visas and it worked every time. I think it's best to focus on the quality of your work, when it's stellar companies will fight for you no matter where you're based :)

[@benjisify]

@@MalewiczHype I completely agree with you. I will keep improving myself. Thanks a lot

[@MalewiczHype]

Good approach! You'll do great things!

[@aplutypus7599]

1. Portifolio (only 1 project? u lazy) 2. Design tool (nobody cares) 3. Boring case studies (case studies without the UI and TL;DR) 4. Typos 5. Random job applications

[@solomonadebayo1980]

Wow am motivated!

[@MalewiczHype]

Go for it!

[@sheikaadhil4471]

Amazing tips!!!!!!

[@MalewiczHype]

Glad you like them!

[@krissie1640]

This is too good to watch! Thank you Michal for such a practical video :) Wait, do I the only one who notice the ironic humor of point no.4? - on 3:54

[@MalewiczHype]

Haha! Thanks! Yeah some missed the intentional typos, but it really is a big problem 😎

[@krissie1640]

@@MalewiczHype Aha love it! Thanks again for the good advice 🥰

[@ellemaloney8648]

Thanks for the informative video. What would you suggest is the best way to present a portfolio? Good examples of a portfolio would be fantastic.

[@MalewiczHype]

I actually made a short course on exactly that, during which I build a case study from scratch. But the portfolio itself, it's best for it to be a website, and no "intro" screens. Start with your projects front and center, possibly placed in mockups, then a short about, photo and a contact + social media links. Many people make the mistake of creating an intro page or a big "about me" page on the top, but most recruiters are impatient and they don't scroll sometimes, so you need to show them the actual work as quickly as possible. Also 5-6 case studies is now a must to stand out :)

[@spencerhayden1283]

I am currently doing the Google UX course and am a far ways away from applying but this still was so helpful when looking at my work now. Also, do you have any recommendations for getting other UX designers eyes on my projects while in the course and outside it so they can be as good as they can be? I'm not friends with anyone who's currently working in the UX field.

[@MalewiczHype]

If you haven't seen it already, we have a slack community that helps with stuff like that :)

[@spencerhayden1283]

@@MalewiczHype I wasn't aware of that! I'd love to join but I don't see a link to it in your description. Where would I find it?

[@samarshams7611]

great tips thank you one question if my designs are in a different language and I want to apply to English companies do I have to change the language?

[@MalewiczHype]

Likely - yes. While it doesn't affect the designs that much, being able to understand them can be a crucial part of the decision for hiring.

[@Ricky-jh7rl]

Hi Michal, what if I want to focus more on UI design should I include research on my portfolio? Or just show my UI design process?

[@MalewiczHype]

That's a tough question, because as I believe UX designers should know UI, it doesn't work exactly the same the other way around - if you're "just" a UI designer you can earn more than most UX designers who know just a little UI. But I'd go with showing a little bit of the full UX process as well - even if you prefer UI.

[@Ricky-jh7rl]

@@MalewiczHype I see. Thank you so much!

[@goatjunie0720]

Hello! Malewicz! I should say thank you so much (:

[@MalewiczHype]

For what? ;)

[@goatjunie0720]

@@MalewiczHype For sure, your helpful advice and your time haha

[@RealMehedi]

Can you please review some good portfolios

[@MalewiczHype]

at some point in time definitely!

[@user-tv9bp2dh4c]

I come to KZbin to chill and learned my lesson now, heading back to Figma now😭😭

[@jerryloncey]

When starting a brand new project, is the user persona the initial research is based on assumed or based on competitors? Let's assume the product is a brand new invention...

[@MalewiczHype]

Real projects usually have market data already done by the product team, so UX designers rarely ever make personas. And in for-fun / portfolio projects you can try to assume it based on the competition so it makes some sense in the case study.

[@jerryloncey]

@@MalewiczHype thank you.

[@keithburdan74]

Can you make a video about creating a good portfolio?

[@MalewiczHype]

Coming at some point later this year!

[@keithburdan74]

@@MalewiczHype thank you malewicz, really appreciate what you're doing to the community

[@G00dhead]

This dude is just cool.

[@MalewiczHype]

Oh come on 🤣

[@bulewife]

I keep watching your videos because your accent😄

[@ProgressSkateboarding]

Numbur 4. I sea what your did their.

[@MalewiczHype]

To er is humon

[@afrojaaktar2210]

Same here. I thought to myself, he must have done that on purpose. typo in the typo section 🤭

[@jacekpuzio]

I think that wearing sunglasses in a dark room is a UX mistake 😄 it looks very unnatural + the perception is disturbed when you can’t see someone’s eyes. 👀 unless you aren’t Stevie Wonder or David Lynch vloging 👍🏻😏

[@MalewiczHype]

I used an ND filter on the lens, but it was actually VERY bright in the room - that's why I had to get the glasses 🤷

[@sheikaadhil4471]

At last "Big companies are there anyway"😂😂

[@MalewiczHype]

They are switching to that new style of work as well, they just do it slower

[@iyanuadebayo-tayo9941]

*pacing up and down