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Is there a best time to start connecting with UX recruiters….YES while you are currently employed!
Posted by Carlos Sotomayor on January 3, 2013 at 1:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
I know many eyebrows must have risen at this statement. But, a surveyed number may surprise you even more; almost 47% of the employers prefer their potential candidates to be currently employed. And, as a UX Recruiter that has spoken to several UX Designers, I can confidently say that starting to build a network with recruiters and keeping a good awareness about what is in the job market, while still employed, works in your advantage in making a…
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Research & Design: True Collaboration
Posted by Keith Alfano on December 30, 2012 at 8:14pm 0 Comments 1 Like
As a UX Researcher, I thought I'd share some of the things that have best facilitated the interdisciplinary collaboration between usability researchers and designers. Please free to add to this list based on your own experience.
- GET DOWN INTO THE TRENCHES. As a researcher, understand the candidate design directions. Kneel down by the desk of the designer/research with whom you are collaborating so you are both sharing a screen. Fully grasp the design and technical limitations…
Finding a beautiful design solution in the moment...
Posted by Dale Mellor on December 25, 2012 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
One of the greatest assets any Designer can cultivate is the ability not only to solve problems, but to solve problems on the fly!
Inevitably, due to a quirk in communication, or an accidental shut down of your computer, a problem arises that demands an immediate solution - if not sooner. When it involves your client and their needs, you know your reputation and your paycheck are on the line.
Truly a Designer can find a beautiful solution to any problem given time. The mark…
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Get your UX Portfolio working for you!
Posted by Harvinder Singh on December 19, 2012 at 10:56am 0 Comments 1 Like
The importance of Portfolio in the design arena is undeniable. Especially with the rapidly changing UX recruiting trends and highly competitive UX job market, a well built resume is not enough to cut the bill.
As hiring managers become increasingly busy and competition hikes up for a dynamic UX job, it’s very hard for hiring managers to figure out the right design talent who will fit not just in a UX role but in the overall design philosophy of the company. And,…
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What's the best way for a research psychologist to enter the UX field?
Started by Scott in User Experience Design. Last reply by Scott Feb 8. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Hi Bestica community,I'm considering entering the User Experience field. My background is in experimental social psychology research (PhD) and management consulting. I have limited programming skills for now, and it seems almost all of the job…Continue
Eye-tracking software
Started by Keith Alfano in Usability. Last reply by Logan McKinley Jan 11. 8 Replies 0 Likes
What do you recommend for eye-tracking software when it comes to tracking gaze on non-website UI's? I've used Clearview before, and it seemed to track gaze by URL, but for non-web UI's, it just lumped all gaze density together, making the data…Continue
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UX / UI lessons learned and their application
Started by Dale Mellor in User Experience Design Jan 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Much has been learned in the UX & UI fields... ( I read up) I can see that there is a lot that I benefit from in my own online experience from what has been learned ( using web sites and such)What can you share with me ..a Visual Artist .. from…Continue
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