My ACTUAL UXR portfolio that got me my first few jobs | case study walkthrough

[@justinlee3620]

What a perfect timing! I am actually in the process of creating my portfolio and your video was super helpful :) Thank you for this super in-depth explanation and your backstory!!

[@Tifffster]

Woohoo super glad to hear it's helpful!! Thanks Justin :) I'm sure yours looks great! I think it makes a lot of difference when you gain exposure into others' portfolio and learn from their mistakes - so you're doing awesome! Best of luck!!

[@arulight]

Hello! This was such a helpful video as I am working towards creating my portfolio. Getting to know your explanation and the mental process behind each step was very informative. Thank you so much! Btw, if I can give a small suggestion, making the background music's volume a little lower might be better as it'll help in focusing on your voice more! Once again thank you for this video and for sharing your early portfolio work. Have a nice day ahead!

[@Tifffster]

Hi @aru! Thanks for enjoying my video🙂 great feedback! Thanks a lot -Will keep in mind for upcoming vids. Best of luck as you create your portfolio! 💪

[@martayegger7947]

Hi, how’s you doing? Did you find a job? Im planning to create my portfolio too, was it helpful through your job seeking process?

[@arulight]

@@martayegger7947 Hello, yes! I think a couple of months after this comment I got a UXR internship. Now I'm in a different role. My portfolio was still a wip at that time, and honestly I haven't gotten back to it. What helped was presenting my existing work and experience differently, and these days every other interview process involves some assignment too, so they were able to see my work through that. This is specific to my experience as a sociology grad looking for UXR and market research roles. I'd make it clear upfront in the interview process that I don't have a portfolio, but other tangible examples of my work. I hope this helps, and all the best!

[@kaullevilasboas5695]

VERY helpful video for me! It will help me unblock some problems I was facing in how to present one case study on my portfolio. Thanks a million!

[@Tifffster]

Aw, so glad to hear!♥️ Best of luck to you as you prepare your case study project!👏

[@anarchynerd838]

I just started a UX boot camp! You helped me decide whether I wanted to be researched and designer, and it’s been so hopefully setting what my expectations should be in finding a career.

[@Tifffster]

Hii @Anarchy Nerd!❤️Thanks for enjoying the video 🥰 I’m so happy to hear my videos helped.

[@Tifffster]

Best of luck with the UX boot camp! You’ll learn a ton and get to apply a ton of knowledge. Have fun with it!🙂

[@kirangaya3139]

Which Bootcamp is it if you don't mind? Looking to Join one

[@lindabalounova]

What a great topic and idea on the first UX project! 🖤

[@Tifffster]

Thanks so much, @lindabalounova! 🖤🖤

[@Jayhappyman]

Thanks for sharing this TIff!

[@Tifffster]

Of course! Thanks for your comment, Jay! :)

[@kieyamcclung]

Thank you so much for the lessons you've learned! Great video!

[@Tifffster]

Yay glad to hear, thank you!🙂

[@nisanozden4589]

This was really helpful, thank you!

[@Tifffster]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much @nisanozden4589! :)

[@myjoys2024]

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing :)

[@Tifffster]

Of course! Glad it was helpful💛

[@AnnaKrymova]

thanks a lot for the useful video! Is it possible to share the presentation?

[@RenaBena98]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@Tifffster]

You’re so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!🙂

[@zanerose1394]

Thank you so much, this was fantastic! P.S Another potential solution to the long-line/congestion issue: Offer discounts during off-peak hours. This could incentivize employees (“Aprons”) to visit at different times, and could decrease traffic in the checkout line.

[@Tifffster]

Thanks so much @zanerose1394! Ah YES that's a great idea. Love that potential solution :)

[@jasminecheng3766]

Thank you for this video, it's super helpful! I'm curious to get your opinion on whether doing "fake" case study projects or volunteering UX services for a case study is better for the portfolio. Thanks!

[@Tifffster]

Sorry for the delayed response! That’s a tough question, because I wouldn’t advocate for “free work”, but I also think learning on the job in the real life environment is the best way to learn. So definitely real life work >>> fake projects, even if that means little to no compensations. If there’s a way you can volunteer to run a case study in an organization you’re acquainted with (school, old job, family friend business, etc), I think that’d be ideal! Hope that helps!

[@Tifffster]

Also thanks for your kind comment! Glad to hear it was helpful!🙂

[@Jayhappyman]

@11:33 "아 더워" LOLLLL XD

[@makenzieglavin4005]

I'm so struggling right now to find a user research job anywhere. I only have about a year of experience, and have hit a dead end. I cant tell if it's my portfolio holding me back or what.

[@Allison-gh9zn]

하영아 안녕! 너가 만들어준 유툽 닉 기억나지? 뭔말인지 모르지만 반가워 화이팅!!

[@Tifffster]

안녕하세요!! ㅎㅎ 감사합니다~ :) 혹시 누구세용?! 저번에도 댓글에서 뵈었던것 같아서용~~ :)

[@헤일리-k4s]

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[@Tifffster]

@@헤일리-k4s 히히 고모구나~~ 고마워용 고모🫶💖

[@rhythmbhaskar8493]

Great video, thanks for guiding me through my portfolio making process. It would have been easier if the background music was a little milder than your voice. I usually watch videos on 2x speed so background sound was really disturbing at times.

[@Tifffster]

Glad you liked the content!☺️Thanks for the feedback!

[@Azeezfunmilolaa]

Hi, please what app did you use to decorate the pages? And how do you attach this case study to your portfolio?

[@Tifffster]

Hi! Decorate the slides? I actually used the powerpoint template at my work, because the case study was related to the work at my previous work, and then used Google Slides to update. Though, these days I love using Canva for creating slideshows - It’s free and super animated + intuitive. These I didn’t attach to my portfolio. I sent sharable link to hiring managers when they asked for sample work.

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[@RBLXGaming23]

Did you pay for those User Interviews out of your own pocket?

[@Tifffster]

Hi Felix! I did not - my research participants were employees at the headquarter, so I reached out to random folks at the company and spoke to my coworkers. :) If I may give some advice, I recommend trying out scrappy ways of recruitment before spending $. As long as you have a clear reasoning as to why you chose that group of folks to participate, you'll be good!

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[@jennalee7573]

안녕하세요 tifffster님! 항상 영상 잘보고있습니다: ) 저는 부캠 공부끝내고 잡서치를 하는중인데 너무나 고민도많고 UXR에대해 궁금한점이 많아서 혹시 email 이나 Linkdln으로 제가 연락드릴수있나 궁금해서 이렇게 올립니다! ㅠㅠ 감사합니다

[@Tifffster]

안녕하세요오 @jennalee7573님! 영상 재밌게 봐주셔서 감사해요! 그리고 답변이 늦어서 죄송해요.ㅠㅠ 저도 부트캠프 끝나고 잡서치 중 궁금한점이 너무 많았던지라 너무너무 이해해요~ 제가 현재 따로 연락을 받고있지는 않지만 궁금한거 댓글 남겨주시면 제가 많은 분들이 볼수 있게 성심성의껏 답변하려고 하고 있어요! 댓글 남겨주시면 열심히 대답 드리겠습니당! :) 좋은하루 되셔요!!

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