Free Lesson
True or False: What actually matters in a design job search?
Part of Maven Rewind
30 min
Feb 13, 2025 3:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
Find out what actually matters to land a new design role
To land a role quickly, make sure you're not missing a factor that actually does impact hiring decisions.
Learn to ignore common misconceptions about hiring
ATS formatting? Unposted jobs? What matters, and what doesn't? We'll cut through the noise so you can focus.
Avoid the most common design job search mistakes
Want to stand out? Start by simply avoiding the biggest mistakes most designers make when it comes to getting hired.
Why this topic matters
Misconceptions about the hiring and the application process distract designers from what really matters when it comes to landing a new role.
In this session, design recruiter extraordinaire, Hang Xu, and I will rank common beliefs about the application process (from TRUE to PANTS-ON-FIRE). Learn to focus on what areas matter most so you can ignore the rest.
You'll learn from
Ryan Scott
Design leader · Ex-Airbnb & DoorDash · U.C. Berkeley MBA
Hang Xu
Founder & Talent Agent @ Collective Supply
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