design a user experience for social good and prepare for jobs week 5 answers
Test your knowledge on UX design portfolios
1. How does a portfolio help UX designers find work in their field? Select all that apply.
- A portfolio includes a 1-page summary on why a designer would be a good fit for an open position.
- A portfolio can highlight a UX designer’s skills during the job application process.
- A portfolio showcases a designer’s understanding of UX design principles.
2. What is a design portfolio?
- A collection of social media posts that demonstrate a designer’s work history
- A collection of work that demonstrates a designer’s skills during the job application process
- A collection of design work that includes the top designers in a field
- A collection of professional references complete with phone numbers
Test your knowledge on building an online presence
3. Fill in the blank: A _______ is a one- or two-sentence phrase that describes what you do and what you stand for.
- personal brand
- personal statement
- tagline
4. How can your presence in online design communities help you gain exposure to UX design? Select all that apply.
- You can engage with other UX designers by liking or commenting on their community posts.
- You can follow the profiles of non-UX design professionals.
- You can post your designs and receive feedback from experienced UX designers.
5. Why do recruiters check your social media profiles when considering you for a job? Select all that apply.
- To learn about your interests outside of work
- To confirm your work and educational background
- To test your knowledge of UX design
- To assess if you have a strong professional network
Weekly challenge 5: Build a professional presence
6. How can a portfolio be used to help further a designer’s career?
- To showcase a complete record of their job history
- To showcase their professional references
- To showcase examples of their work to hiring managers
7. What innovation has simplified and streamlined the creation of websites with website builders?
- Copy/paste editors
- Simple code editors
- WYSIWYG editors
- Online HTML editors
8. When including case studies in a design portfolio, which of the following questions should they answer?
- What process did the designer follow?
- What biases did the designer include?
- What UX design online communities are featured in the case study?
- Who were the designer’s mentors?
9. Personal branding is essential to demonstrating a designer’s values, unique skills, and personality. What are the benefits of creating a personal brand? Select all that apply.
- A personal brand allows recruiters and potential employers to understand who you are, and learn about your passions and your strengths.
- A personal brand can help you match with companies that share your values.
- A personal brand helps you stand out from the crowd.
- A personal brand allows you to blend in with the rest of the design community.
10. What is a personal statement?
- A visual prompt that tells the user to take action
- A one- to two-sentence phrase describing what a designer does and what they stand for
- A summary of a designer’s work and long-term goals
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