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by Brian Sullivan

Brian Sullivan.

@BrianKSullivan

@bigdesign

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#breakingux

1. Resume2. Portfolio3. Networking

Resume (or Rap Sheet)

Resumes contain certain elements.

1. Do not lie.2. Link to portfolio.3. Your uniqueness.4. Design & UX skills.5. Your impact to

bottom line.

Tips for Resume Writing

1. Use keywords.

2. Include all contact info.

3. Add an objective.

4. Prioritize content.

5. Choose Your Style

ChronologicalFunction-based

Portfolio (Your Product)

Watch Your Online Presence

Make It Visual

Kevin Schumacher

Same Visual Style

Linked-in Testimonials

Network (Your People)

Your Network = Business

Networking is a Contact Sport

It’s a great book, too!

Best networkers focus on giving, not getting.

Value people over technology.

Your 5/10/15 Plan

5 Meetings/Encounters Daily

10 Correspondences Daily

15 Phone Calls Daily

Networking Template

Hello, my name is ________________.I am a ___________ at ____________.

The last cool project I worked on was __________________ where I learned ______,______, and ______.

How cool is that!

Use This Template. Give Them Your Card.

I have a couple of questions for you. It will take just two minutes:

1. Tell me what you do.2. Tell me what you love to do.

The answers are totally different.

Another Approach.

Shake Hands & Exchange Cards.

Business Card Strategy

Your business cards go here

Their business cards go here

Card Holders Get in the Way.

Introduce Them to Someone You Know.

Everyone Loves a Connector. Be one.

Remember Their Names!

Join UX Dallas Meetup

Come to the Big Design Conference.

September 4-6, 2014

What’s My Name?