Portfolio hacks for landing your first design job
Are you ready to launch your design career but feel stuck on how to craft a portfolio that stands out?
Watch this recording of a CareerFoundry live event with Florian Bölter, CareerFoundry graduate and Staff Product Designer, as he shares insider tips and actionable strategies to help you land your first design job.
What you’ll learn:
– What hiring managers are really looking for in entry-level design portfolios.
– The essential elements of a standout portfolio—even if you’re short on experience.
– How to tell a compelling story through your projects.
– Do’s and Don’ts of portfolio presentation to impress potential employers.
This session is your chance to learn from a design expert and gain clarity on your career path in 2025.
Here are some additional links you may find interesting:
- Get a hands-on introduction to UX design with our free, self-paced UX design short course.
- Take part in one of our FREE live online design events with industry experts, and read up on UX graduate Alice’s career change from corporate banking.
- Become a qualified UX designer in just 5-10 months—complete with a job guarantee.
Featured presenters
Florian Bölter
Staff Product Designer at Juro
Florian Bölter is a Staff Product Designer at Juro where he actively brings users, stakeholders, and business needs together. Originally he studied German literature, but found his way into design through a detour into product management.
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