​From LinkedIn to Portfolio: Is Your UX Story Connecting?

​You can have a great CV and a beautiful portfolio. But what if recruiters never find you?

​AI has made it easier than ever to create polished applications. But standing out in today's job market takes more than good-looking documents. It takes a clear story, consistent positioning and an understanding of how recruiters actually find and evaluate designers.

​And that journey often starts on LinkedIn.

​Recruiters don't always wait for a job to be advertised before looking for talent. They actively search for designers, sometimes before a role even goes live.

​So, is your LinkedIn profile helping you get discovered? Does your CV reinforce your experience? And does your portfolio bring your story to life?

​We're bringing together UX professionals and a design recruiter for a live recruiter journey review, exploring how designers can make every touchpoint count.

​What we'll explore

​Through real profiles and applications, we'll look at the recruitment journey from discovery to evaluation:

• ​Getting discovered: How do recruiters search for designers, and what makes your LinkedIn profile appear in their searches?

• ​First impressions: Does your profile clearly communicate who you are and what you bring?

• ​Connecting the dots: Do your LinkedIn, CV and portfolio tell a consistent story?

• ​Showing your value: Does your portfolio demonstrate your thinking, contribution and impact?

• ​Making improvements: What practical changes could help you stand out and strengthen your applications?

​You'll gain insights from both sides of the hiring process, with practical advice you can apply to your own job search.

​Meet your hosts

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​Denisa Vlasache | UX Designer & Founder of Pivot

​Denisa supports people transitioning into UX, helping them recognise their transferable skills, build confidence and navigate the design industry.

​Natasha Bagdona | UX Career Coach

​With over 10 years of experience designing digital products for organisations including ABB, Shell and US Bank, she helps UX and Product Designers through UX Career Lab, focusing on stronger positioning, portfolios and career strategies.

​Ava Carroll | Design Recruiter at Design Humans® | Special Guest

​Ava helps companies find great designers and designers find their next opportunity. Having previously worked as a designer herself, she brings insights into how recruiters discover, assess and evaluate design talent.

​Together, we'll bring perspectives from recruitment, UX and career development to help you better understand what makes a designer stand out.

​Learn from real examples

​This is a supportive space to learn, share perspectives and get constructive feedback. The goal isn't to criticise anyone's work, but to understand what's working, what could be clearer and how small changes can make a difference.

​Even if your profile isn't selected, you'll learn from seeing how real profiles, CVs and portfolios are assessed.

​Want your profile reviewed live?

​When registering, you can share links to your LinkedIn profile, CV and portfolio. We'll select up to four designers for a live review during the session.

​We'll walk through your materials together, looking at them from both a UX career and recruiter perspective, and share practical suggestions to help strengthen your story.

​A quick note before submitting:

​By submitting your links, you agree that your materials may be displayed and discussed during the live event and included in the event recording. We'll hide personal contact details, such as phone numbers and home addresses, from CVs where possible.

​You don't need to submit anything to attend. You're very welcome to join, listen, learn and take notes.

​One hour. Real profiles. Three perspectives. A clearer picture of what makes designers stand out.

​Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Time: 4:30pm GMT / 8:30am PST / 11:30am EST / 1:30pm BRT