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Master Your Product Design and UX Research Job Search

4.8 (14)

2 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

Build a strong portfolio and a CV, learn to pitch, and gain the confidence to be the strongest candidate you've ever imagined yourself to be

Master Your Product Design and UX Research Job Search

4.8 (14)

2 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

Build a strong portfolio and a CV, learn to pitch, and gain the confidence to be the strongest candidate you've ever imagined yourself to be

Hosted by

Lena Kul

Recruitment & Job Search Advisor | ex-Lead Design Recruiter | UX Research @ Miro

Lena Kul

Recruitment & Job Search Advisor | ex-Lead Design Recruiter | UX Research @ Miro

Companies I hired from/my hires went to

Course overview

Getting rejected? Ghosted? Not being noticed? I've got you!

This course is for you if you are:

- Being overlooked or ghosted

- Not being able to showcase your strengths - in Portfolio and CV

- Not getting enough interview invites

- Dealing with unclear job descriptions

- Not getting any feedback after rejections

- Not standing out from the crowd

This course is is a combination of pre-recorded modules, live sessions, and hands-on projects designed to address the most common challenges in Product Design and UX Research job searches.

✅ Development of application assets like CV, portfolio case studies, pitches, and networking outreaches

✅ Creation of job search strategies, interviewing skills, and insights backed by a recruiter's insider knowledge

✅ Enhancement of your confidence to present yourself as THE candidate for a role

✅ Inclusive exercises with direct feedback from me

✅ Impactful community discussions and an exclusive live session with a design leader to gain a dual perspective of both a hiring manager and a recent candidate

I'll share real-life examples from my extensive experience in Product Design and UXR Recruitment.

Over the past two years, I've developed and tested actionable strategies with dozens of job seekers like you.

This course will help you develop application assets and skills that will change your perception of the recruitment process and yourself as a candidate forever.

Who is this course for

Junior-to-Senior Product Designers and UX Researchers who are looking for a new role

Product Designers and UX Researchers who continue applying but are not succeeding with their job search

Anyone in product design and research, regardless of the location and industry, can improve their job search strategies with this course

Junior-to-Senior Product Designers and UX Researchers who are looking for a new role

Product Designers and UX Researchers who continue applying but are not succeeding with their job search

Anyone in product design and research, regardless of the location and industry, can improve their job search strategies with this course

What you’ll get out of this course

Live Sessions and Personalised Feedback

In live sessions, we’ll meet twice a week to tackle your questions. Four modules include hands-on projects to create CV, Portfolio Case Study, Pitch, and Networking Outreach. Get personalised feedback to leave with "ready to be used" assets or strong templates.

Guidance on Building a Winning CV

Analyse common mistakes in CVs and learn the exclusive framework I've developed to highlight your skills, experiences, and impact with concise and powerful bullet points. Create a CV that stands out and receive personalised feedback from me.

Real Examples of Strong Portfolios

Review 5 examples of strong portfolios from Product Designers and UX Researchers at leading design-driven companies. Dive into the best and worst portfolio practices, and craft your own strong case study with personalized feedback from me.

Participate in a Exclusive Live Session with Josephine Lie, Head of Design @ Trainline | Former Meta, Bumble & BBC

In this interactive session, we’ll dive into valuable insights from a Design Leader who has recently navigated the job market as a candidate. Master interview tactics, portfolio secrets, and gain unique insights from the dual perspective of both candidate and hiring manager.

Problem-Solving & Whiteboarding Session Tips

Insider information on what to expect during skill assessment tasks and whiteboarding challenges, how to best prepare for them, and examples of how to present your hard and soft skills while solving problems.

Confidence Building

Overcome imposter syndrome by showcasing your achievements, impact, and goals in a way that inspires both you and your employer. Build confidence and success with methods like video prep, ice-breakers, and mental strategies.

Pitch Development

Learn what makes any pitch a strong pitch! Understand its key elements, how to best prepare, and the ways to build a connection with an interviewer to smoothly transition from the pitch to interview questions.

Networking Essentials

Rethink what effective networking means and learn how to build it from day one. Enhance your outreaches with exercises and examples of both successful and unsuccessful networking to boost your success.

Role Clarity

Learn how to better understand ambiguous job descriptions and role requirements through real-life examples of job posts. Discover what questions you can ask and how to prepare your CV, portfolio, and yourself to show that you are a match for any role you decide to apply for.

Feedback and Persistence

Learn how to get recruiters' feedback and handle ghosting by creating effective follow-ups.

This course includes

4 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

32 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

5 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Oct 7—Oct 13

Oct

Mixer - Let's get to know each other 👋

Tue 10/83:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Oct

Open Q&A

Thu 10/103:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Intro 👋

1 item

Crafting a Powerful CV

5 items

Building a Compelling Portfolio

6 items

Task Assignments and Whiteboarding Exercises

3 items

Building Confidence

4 items

Pitch Yourself like No One Can

3 items

Week 2

Oct 14—Oct 20

Oct

Open Q&A: Your Job Search Challenges Solved

Tue 10/153:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Oct

Exclusive Live Session with Josephine Lie, Head of Design @ Trainline | Former Meta, Bumble & BBC

Thu 10/174:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)

Networking Essentials

6 items

Understanding Roles Requirements

2 items

Getting Role Clarity on the Recruiter & HM Calls

2 items

Getting More Interviews

1 item

Interview Feedback

3 items

Leave Your Final Feedback and Reflect on Your Learnings

1 item

Bonus

4.8 (14 ratings)

What students are saying

Meet your instructor

Lena Kul

Recruitment & Job Search Advisor | ex-Lead Design Recruiter | UX Research @ Miro

I've spent years scaling Product Design and UXR teams in highly demanding, designer-driven hyper-growth environments.

Now, I'm on a mission to share the secrets of humanized recruitment and successful job application practices.

I've hired dozens of individuals from FAANG and other well-known companies like Spotify, Zendesk, Shopify, Booking.com, and others. I have also identified talent from lesser-known brands who are now employed by the best organizations in the world.

I bring a wealth of experience and best hiring practices that have allowed me to build my coaching capabilities.

I have an insider perspective that enables me to provide advice that works, ensuring my students have the best chance for success.

All my advice is based on real-life experiences.

I have developed this course to support individuals in challenging times. My goal is to help everyone secure roles they deserve and build the careers they aspire to have.

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