Hiring & Interviews

“The level of specificity on job ads now is insane,” says designer and founder of Never Dull Studio, Ben Mottershead. He reflects a growing sentiment among designers that job listings have become too…

There’s no loyalty in the tech industry anymore. Is it time to get out?

Why we should invest in the next generation of product designers

Getting ghosted after UX job applications? Discover 9 overlooked technical mistakes in portfolios, resumes, and links that silently hurt…

Get a clear assessment of your skills, actionable and tailored feedback, and prepare to ace interviews at top companies

What founders and recruiters really look for when hiring designers in 2025. From portfolio tips to the hiring process - insider insights from Design Buddies.

With talking points for UX job interviews, questions to ask and a comelling story to tell. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Why this loaded label is sometimes valid — and how candidates and hiring managers can get better at navigating it.

I read most cold emails I get. Both from people looking to get hired and those trying to sell something.

Job seekers are preemptively jumping through hoops on their own

#2 — do your research before applying for a job

He chose the wrong way of showing his communication skills

That’s what every design hiring manager right now expects from candidates!

I built a habit of writing and sharing ideas in public before I understand what I’m doing. But six months ago I decided to make the habit…

The job market is brutal right now. Even high-performers are getting ghosted. The old playbook doesn’t work anymore — but what does?

It was a ‘twist’ question that revealed his [genuine] thoughts

Why mastery, real skill, and intellectual firepower will never get you hired in a system built by people who don’t understand what you do

Andy Nelesen discusses the incognito test and how organisations may not benefit as much as they think from less traditional methods.

She [only] has one question on repeat…

Back in his days at Amazon, Jeff Bezos always asked this odd job interview question. Psychology says it’s surprisingly revealing.

Techniques i use to get ready for interviews

A few eagle-eyed readers have noticed that it’s been 4 weeks since my last entry in what I have been thinking of as my “niblet series” — one small piece per week, 1000 words or less, for the next t…

An Ibec survey has revealed that hybrid working among other benefits is becoming increasingly important to workers in 2025.

People always think about the right time to look for a job. The answer is “Always.”

When the quiet part is said out loud.

A more scalable way to access unproven talent before anyone else.

Some of the most talented people I know can’t find work. Meanwhile, others with seemingly average skills keep landing amazing…

Here’s some truth about why people get hired and it’s not what they tell you. Here’s how to make the most of it.

Craft a standout Product Designer resume 2025 with must-have phrases, expert tips, and proven strategies to land more interviews and jobs

Sometimes you just get the 'ick' from a job interview and StandOut CV have compiled the most common examples from 2024.