Free Lesson
Job Search 2026: What Makes a Great UX Portfolio
90 min
Sep 22, 2026 2:00 PM
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What you'll learn
What hiring managers need to see in your portfolio
Hiring managers now require portfolios for every UX position. You won’t get through without one. Is yours up to par?
How case study requirements have changed in this market
The rules have changed. You can’t just describe a project anymore. There’s so much more to writing a great case study.
What you’ll need to get interviews and offers
Hiring managers look for very specific things in candidates. If you don’t know what those are, you won’t hear back.
Why this topic matters
In today’s market, hiring managers expect every candidate to have a portfolio. They won’t consider you without one. They need your portfolio to convince them you're qualified to do the job. If your case studies miss the boat, they’ll toss your application aside. You will only get interviews when your portfolio proves you’re the UX professional they need to hire. Is it up to the task?
