Virtual interviewing don’ts during the pandemic — Most people have a sense for what to do during a job interview. It’s common to signal confidence, giving a firm handshake if you’re in person. But like many other aspects of life, the interviewing process has changed up over the course of the pandemic — many initial meetings now…

Essentials to redesign and influence your career — Two years of the pandemic have led to many sudden and jarring adjustments— and changed our relationship with work. Whether you’re looking for a switch or transitioning back, here’s how to approach rebalancing work so it’s tailored to your needs. 1. What Color is Your Parachute? (Richard Bolles) A comprehensive, classic…

On choosing work that matters to you — I recently read an article by James Clear on the concept of The Four Burners Theory. The author concludes that everyone must face a difficult truth: there are constraints on your time and energy. Every choice has a cost. While there’s more to life than our work, it also happens…

A framework for charting your next step — When facing a job change decision, there are three key factors to consider: 1. What’s your original motivation for the change? Does this motivation remain? 2. Are you passionate about the future work? Changing companies is nebulous as internal company cultures vary widely. In addition, consider the specific nature of the work you will be doing in the role. Who would you be working with on…

Where to create and upgrade your design portfolio — Whether you’re preparing for your next design internship or job, documenting your work for potential viewers often requires a portfolio website or portfolio presentation. Here’s where you can present case studies, highlight your best work and land your next job!

How to avoid distractions, structure your experiences and assess the big picture — Whether you’re new to the design field or a seasoned pro, these books can offer new perspectives on how to make work and time management happen more intentionally, whether in leveling up in your career aspirations or in daily life. Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life…

Tips on clarifying what’s important to you — If you’ve ever wondered what career to choose or what project to work on next — here’s some questions to help you through the process and push past analysis paralysis. When choosing what to work on next, ask yourself: Is the product/outcome interesting? Is the space worth working on? Is there alignment of product with the business? What are…