Resumes, Portfolios, and Networking can be a daunting task for design professionals. In this presentation, I break down how you can do all three of them better.

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by Brian Sullivan

2. Brian Sullivan.
@BrianKSullivan
@bigdesign
Hi, my name is
#breakingux

3. 1. Resume
2. Portfolio
3. Networking

4. Resume (or Rap Sheet)

5. Resumes contain
certain elements.

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

10. Tips for Resume Writing

11. 1. Use keywords.

12. 2. Include all contact info.

13. 3. Add an objective.

14. 4. Prioritize content.

15. 5. Choose Your Style
ChronologicalFunction-based

16. Portfolio (Your Product)

17. Watch Your Online Presence

18. Make It Visual

19. Kevin Schumacher

26. Same Visual Style

27. Linked-in Testimonials

28. Network (Your People)

29. Your Network = Business

30. Networking is a Contact Sport

31. It’s a great book, too!

32. Best networkers focus on giving, not getting.

33. Value people over technology.

34. Your 5/10/15 Plan

35. 5 Meetings/Encounters Daily

36. 10 Correspondences Daily

37. 15 Phone Calls Daily

38. Networking Template

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. Shake Hands & Exchange Cards.

42. Business Card Strategy
Your business
cards go here
Their business
cards go here

43. Card Holders Get in the Way.

44. Introduce Them to Someone You Know.

45. Everyone Loves a Connector. Be one.

46. Remember Their Names!

47. Join UX Dallas Meetup

48. Come to the Big Design Conference.
September 4-6, 2014

49. What’s My Name?