1:1 Portfolio Review Session

What to Expect

This one-hour session is designed to give you focused, actionable feedback to elevate your design portfolio. Together, we’ll dive into key areas that showcase your skills, aligning your work with what hiring managers look for and leaving you with a clear action plan for improvement.

Session Overview

Duration: 1 hour
Format: 1:1 virtual meeting via Zoom (or your preferred platform)
Preparation: Share your portfolio link or PDF beforehand, along with any specific goals or roles you’re targeting.

Session Outline

Introduction
We’ll start by discussing your career goals and any specific areas you’d like feedback on.
Portfolio Review & Feedback
- Project Relevance: Identify which projects best highlight your skills and align with your goals.
- Case Study Depth: Ensure case studies clearly demonstrate your design process, from research to testing.
- User-Centered Impact: Emphasize the challenges solved and measurable results to show your impact.
- Visual & Information Hierarchy: Review layout, consistency, and readability to create a professional presentation.
- Industry Alignment: Tailor feedback to match the expectations of your target UX roles.
Q&A & Next Steps
Wrap up with any final questions and specific, actionable steps for making improvements.

How to Prepare

Bring Relevant Roles or Job Descriptions: Any target roles or job descriptions help us focus feedback.
Prepare Focus Areas: Think about specific questions or areas where you’d like targeted feedback.

Please send your portfolio link or PDF in advance to blzhou526@gmail.com for a thorough pre-session review.

After the Session

Within 48 hours, you’ll receive a summary of key takeaways and next steps, including specific edits, resources, and tips to help you confidently showcase your design expertise.