Does your UX portfolio attract recruiters and hiring managers (and does NOT scare them away)? As you may know, the portfolio is one of the most crucial parts of a UX job search, and making some of the common mistakes can ruin your chances of landing that first UX role.

You may have heard that what will ultimately get you hired is a strong portfolio with real comprehensive UX case studies.

This interactive virtual fireside chat features a UX manager from Google who reviewed lots of portfolios and hired many candidates, who is also a teacher at UC Berkeley and an experienced mentor who helped over a hundred people transition into the field.

We discuss what has changed and how exactly you can build an awesome portfolio with strong case studies so you can become a highly marketable candidate and nail that first UX job search in 2025.