UXC Design Week | Day 4: Portfolio2Hire — What Hiring Managers Really Want
What makes a candidate stand out? Join us for a panel with hiring managers to get an inside look at the design hiring process and learn what teams look for when reviewing candidates.
What we’ll cover:
💼 Stand out in your application: What makes a resume and portfolio catch a hiring manager’s attention.
🎨 Tell a compelling story: How to present your work and communicate your design decisions.
🗣️ Ace the interview: What hiring managers look for during interviews and how to make a lasting impression.
🚀 Navigate the process: Practical advice for moving through recruitment and landing your next design role.
Whether you're searching for an internship or a full-time position, come get insights to help you approach your next opportunity with more confidence.
Non-NYU guests are welcome. Please contact cvd9683@nyu.edu if you are non-NYU in advance. All attendees must RSVP in advance.
Non-NYU guest requests must be emailed to cvd9683@nyu.edu by Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00 PM EST. Requests received after this deadline will not be accepted. Please include your full legal name as it appears on your government-issued photo ID, the event(s) you’re attending, and your Luma registration email. If you’ve already provided these details, you don’t need to email again.
Arrive in the lobby of 370 Jay Street by 6:00 PM EST, 30 minutes before the day’s first event, even if you’re attending a later session. Bring your government-issued photo ID and email us when you arrive. We’ll meet you in the lobby and escort you upstairs. The team will leave the lobby at 6:10 PM EST. After that, we won’t be able to admit additional off-campus guests.
Portfolio reviews require an approved Luma registration for the review itself. No walk-ins.