User Defenders – UX Design & Personal Growth

055: How to Get Your Foot in the Door with Andy Budd

Andy Budd reveals what the hiring minds of companies are really thinking. He answers how to navigate the recruitment process and presents an invaluable insight that shows how to subvert it altogether. He urges us to be more of who we are and to recognize that each of us has unique talents that are fit for the right organizations at the right time. He also emphasizes that it's up to each job seeker to communicate their personal value if they want to land the job of their dreams. Resumes That Stand Out (6:20) UX Education (28:45) Does Your Appearance Matter? (38:23) What About Soft Skills? (48:25) The Recruiter Follow-Up (60:09) Asking for Feedback (67:30) Check out the detailed show notes including mentioned links, transcript and Eli Jorgensen’s astonishing superhero artwork at <a href="https://userdefenders.com/055">userdefenders.com/055</a> This episode is brought to you by Adobe, makers of XD. Try it FREE at <a href="https://userdefenders.com/xd">userdefenders.com/xd</a>

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