Hiring & Interviews

The website of Robin Rendle, a designer and writer from the UK.

On the last day of November 2023, I found out that my entire product team at VMware will be laid off effective at the end of January 2024.

The negative impact of misleading career advice, unrealistic expectations, and entitlement.

My experience with losing a year (and my mind) to job-search limbo

Companies are prioritizing skills over education in their hiring process.

True story. Two years ago, I was the one looking for a junior design role, and now I find myself sitting on the other side of the table…

90% of people still create resumes in the wrong way

#1 — Turn the interview into an experience.

If this isn’t your dream career, it’s time to rethink your decisions

What are are some of the common mistakes made by people composing modern CVs and how can you stand out while staying professional?

Firstly, job interviews are mostly nonsense. There are huge volumes of research from academic circles, popular journals like Harvard…

AI interview services say they’re eliminating bias — but not everyone agrees.

In this tough job market, hiring managers have their own difficulties in finding the right fit. Here are 7 tips for job seekers from my…

UX colleagues were asking me how I got so many interviews from the moment I changed the headline of my LinkedIn profile to UX Designer

Hint: It’s not where you’d first think to look. Many don’t even have design in the job title. But they’re closely related to design, are an important part of the design process, and can naturally…

When seeking new career opportunities as a UX/UI designer, it’s essential to masterfully utilize LinkedIn to highlight your expertise and…

1-page. Well-formatted.

Simplify your job search and extract key info from job offers quickly

Some tips from my previous job hunt to design an ATS-friendly resume that impresses recruiters and will help you land your dream design job

I recently completed the process of hiring for a Head of Design role at my current company and was surprised when I couldn’t find much…

I’ve been part of the interviewing teams before, but this is my first time being the hiring manager. It’s been quite a learning experience.

Two years ago, I joined Nordhealth as the sole UX researcher, tasked with the challenge of building the company’s UX research from scratch.

Play hardball on the market with these suggestions! (These are not quick hacks, btw.)

Assessments, multiple interviews and background checks... It seems many candidates are getting their own back by 'ghosting' the hiring process.

Getting a job can feel like climbing a mountain. You face multiple rounds of interviews, compete against a crowd of 200 hopefuls, and then…

Adam Herbert, co-founder and CEO of Go Live Data, has read a lot of bad CVs. Here, he details some common mistakes and gives tips on how to avoid them.

Have you been worried about the recent tech layoffs that have been happening (again)?

As a new or aspiring UX designer, crafting a compelling resume is crucial to grabbing the attention of potential employers

One of the first step in landing your dream job is crafting a UX designer resume that will get you a second look. But what skills, qualifications and information are companies looking for when it comes to UX design employees? What needs to be on your resume – and how do you design it – so that you get noticed?

How Big Tech is changing the way designers show their work