Job Seeker Resources

Job search

• Hot Job: User Experience (UX) Designer – Get the scoop on the typical UX design job description, the education and skills requirements, and a way to discover starting salaries for the role in your city.
• Digital Skills and Tech Trends: What Designers Must Master Now – Spend some time redesigning your brand and skill set in preparation for your job search.
• Working With a Recruiter: Your Partner in Finding Your Next Great Job – If you’re starting your job search, working with a recruiter can be a smart decision. Learn how recruiters can help.
• How Job Seekers Can Speed Up the Hiring Process – Many candidates find the hiring process can drag on for a while. Here are strategies you can use to motivate an employer to come to a faster hiring decision.
• Looking For a Remote Role? Recruiters for Remote Jobs Can Help – Read practical advice on how to find remote jobs, with four key tips to put you on the path to remote-work success.

Salary negotiation

• How to Ask for a Raise: 7 Tips for Success – Should you decide to ask for a raise, these seven tips can help put you on the right track.
• How to Negotiate Salary During Your Job Search – Review these tips for how to negotiate salary that can help you tactfully and confidently ask for what you want.

Resume, portfolio, and interview

• How to Write a Resume (That’s Good!) in 7 Easy Steps – Here are several recommendations for building a resume that can help increase your chances of landing a job interview.
• 6 Tips to Make a Digital Portfolio That Pops – Increase the odds that your digital portfolio examples will catch the eye of busy hiring managers by following e-portfolio best practices.
• Turning the Tables: 8 Questions to Ask an Employer in an Interview – To glean key information about the work environment, here are eight questions to ask an employer in an interview.
• Oops! Things to Say in an Interview if You Don’t Want the Job – Help ease nerves before a job interview by reviewing this list of things not to say in an interview, followed by some things you can say.
• How to Answer, ‘Why Do You Want to Work Here?’ – Prepare a solid response to this common interview question.
• Knowing How to Research a Company Can Boost Job Seekers’ Chances – Learning about your prospective employer can give you an edge over the competition. Read these tips on how to search a company in preparation for a job interview.
• No Response After an Interview? Here’s What to Do If You’ve Been Ghosted – Sometimes in the hiring process companies can go dark with no explanation to the candidate. Here are some things to help prevent getting no response after an interview.
• Tips for Writing a Cover Letter That Will Stand Out – Your cover letter is your introduction to a prospective employer. Review tips for writing cover letters that will convince hiring managers to call you for an interview.