{"id":8343,"date":"2023-04-19T15:33:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T15:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/?p=8343"},"modified":"2024-04-18T15:31:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T15:31:49","slug":"ux-portfolio-presentation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-portfolio-presentation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Your ultimate UX portfolio presentation guide: How to present your UX design portfolio in a job interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re applying for UX design jobs, you can expect to give a UX portfolio presentation as part of the interview process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is your chance to talk through some of your favourite portfolio projects\u2014and to show the hiring panel what you\u2019re capable of. It\u2019s a nerve-wracking task, but it\u2019s a crucial step towards landing a UX job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New to UX interviews and portfolio presentations? Then keep reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is your <\/span><b>ultimate UX portfolio presentation guide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll show you not only how to structure your UX portfolio presentation, but how to deliver it successfully on the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-ux-portfolio-presentation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a UX portfolio presentation?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#what-should-a-ux-portfolio-presentation-include\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should a UX portfolio presentation include?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-long-should-your-ux-portfolio-presentation-be\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long should your UX portfolio presentation be?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-structure-your-ux-portfolio-presentation-a-framework\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to structure your UX portfolio presentation: A framework\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-prepare-for-and-ace-your-ux-portfolio-presentation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prepare for (and ace) your UX portfolio presentation: 5 steps<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to become a UX portfolio presentation pro? Let\u2019s begin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"promotion\" class=\"promotion-content-raw inlinepromo inlinepromo_professional-diploma-in-ux-designp-1 my-4\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"w-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 promotion-info\">\n                <a class=\"link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/courses\/ux-design?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog_panel_pdux&utm_campaign=blog_promo\" style=\"\">\n                    <p>[GET CERTIFIED IN UX]<\/p>\n                    <span>Take our Professional Diploma in UX Design course<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<h2><strong><a id=\"what-is-a-ux-portfolio-presentation\"><\/a>What is a UX portfolio presentation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>A UX portfolio presentation is a key step in the UX hiring process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whenever you apply for a UX or product design role, you\u2019ll likely be required to present your portfolio to a panel\u2014either in person or via Zoom. Typically, the UX portfolio presentation takes place once you\u2019ve passed the initial phone screen(s) and have moved to the interview stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the purpose of a UX portfolio presentation?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your UX portfolio presentation is your opportunity to show the hiring manager, and the wider team, what you\u2019re capable of. You\u2019ll talk them through 1 or 2 portfolio projects, giving insight into your UX design process and your approach to problem-solving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also a chance for the hiring manager to assess your communication and presentation skills. Most UX roles will require you to present to stakeholders, so employers want to make sure that you can effectively communicate your work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"what-should-a-ux-portfolio-presentation-include\"><\/a>What should a UX portfolio presentation include?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your UX portfolio presentation should include the following:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A brief yet powerful introduction: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell the hiring panel who you are and what you\u2019re all about before you jump into the presentation itself.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>1 or 2 case studies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the crux of your UX portfolio presentation, demonstrating your skills, process, and problem-solving approach in action.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outcomes and learnings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each case study you present, you\u2019ll show the panel not only what you achieved but also what you learned.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supporting visuals: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like your portfolio itself, your UX portfolio presentation should contain plenty of interesting visuals to illustrate the story of each project and ensure the presentation is engaging.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Q&amp;A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the presentation, be prepared to answer questions (usually about 10-15 minutes).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"how-long-should-your-ux-portfolio-presentation-be\"><\/a>How long should your UX portfolio presentation be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring managers will usually allocate between <\/span><b>45 minutes and 1 hour <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your UX portfolio presentation. The recruiter should be able to provide you with the timeframe. But, if not, plan to present for around 40 minutes and leave enough time for questions at the end. As with any kind of presentation, practise a few times beforehand to make sure you\u2019ve got plenty of time to cover everything at a comfortable speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"promotion\" class=\"promotion-content-raw inlinepromo inlinepromo_professional-certificate-in-ui-designp-1 my-4\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"w-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 promotion-info\">\n                <a class=\"link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/courses\/ui-design?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog_panel_text&utm_campaign=blog_promo\" style=\"\">\n                    <p>[GET CERTIFIED IN UI DESIGN]<\/p>\n                    <span>Take our Professional Certificate in UI Design course<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<h2><strong><a id=\"how-to-structure-your-ux-portfolio-presentation-a-framework\"><\/a>How to structure your UX portfolio presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no universally approved template for a UX portfolio presentation. However, there are certain key components that all portfolio presentations should include, as well as a broad structure that will help you tell a logical story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an outline you can use to structure your UX portfolio presentation. And remember: it\u2019s just a template\u2014adapt it to make it work for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening slide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction (a bit about you)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agenda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX portfolio case studies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q&amp;A<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing slide<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that framework in mind, <\/span><b>here\u2019s how to structure your UX portfolio presentation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Opening slide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every good presentation begins with an opening slide. It doesn\u2019t need to be fancy\u2014it\u2019s just nice to have it up on the screen while the audience settles in and you make any final preparations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This slide can be as simple as your name, your professional title, and the presentation title, or you can jazz it up with some fun visuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8347 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-19-at-16.21.58.png\" alt=\"opening slide example\" width=\"696\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Introduction (a bit about you)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">introduce yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may be people on the panel who haven\u2019t met you yet, so take a moment to share who you are, what you do, and why you\u2019re passionate about UX design (or your niche area if you\u2019re going for a specialist role such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-does-a-ux-researcher-do\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX researcher<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-is-ux-writing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX writer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you have time, you might also share a fun fact about yourself. This can be a good icebreaker!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Agenda<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is just a quick overview of what you\u2019ll cover throughout your UX portfolio presentation. It gives the audience an idea of what\u2019s to come, and in what order. As you introduce the projects you\u2019ll present, it\u2019s also worth explaining why you\u2019ve chosen to highlight these particular projects. Take this moment to convey your passion for what you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-19-at-16.23.07-1.png\" alt=\"ux portfolio agenda\" width=\"818\" height=\"468\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. UX case studies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your case studies will span several slides. Begin with a title slide introducing the name of the project and, if you haven\u2019t done so already, explain why you\u2019ve chosen to include this project in your UX portfolio presentation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it based on a topic you\u2019re passionate about? Did it present a particularly valuable learning curve? Was it one of your most successful projects? Explain why you\u2019re excited to share this project\u2014and get the hiring panel excited, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, you\u2019ll want to cover the following points for each case study. Each point can span 1 or 2 slides as necessary, and you can combine several points into one. All that matters is that you tell a clear, cohesive story which the hiring panel can follow.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project overview: What is the project about? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the scene and provide important context. Here you can talk about when\/in what context you completed the project\u2014for example, as part of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-bootcamps-vs-ux-courses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX design course or bootcamp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or at a previous job.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your role: Who were you collaborating with and what was your contribution? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain who was involved in the project and where you fit into the team. What were your main responsibilities and areas of expertise? Who did you collaborate with along the way? This is a great opportunity to demonstrate teamwork while clearly defining your individual role.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The challenge: What problem were you trying to solve and who were you solving it for? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly state the challenge and provide some background. For example, what led to the problem and\/or to the discovery of the problem? What pain-points were you seeking to address\u2014and, most importantly, who for? At this point, you can also allude to the final solution. This might not seem logical, but it will actually help the audience to follow and understand your process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8349 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-19-at-16.24.07-1-1.png\" alt=\"portfolio presentation example\" width=\"1114\" height=\"628\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your approach: How did you go about solving the problem? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a high-level overview of the process you followed to address the design challenge. For example, your approach might have looked something like: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User research, ideation, prototyping, testing and iterating, development.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A closer look at your process and specific methods: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom in on specific aspects of the process\u2014outlining the methods you used, why you used them, what value or purpose they served, and how they shaped your design decisions. For example, if one aspect of your approach was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-is-user-research\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">user research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, explain which research methods you used and why, as well as what insights they helped you to uncover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The solution: Where did your chosen process and methods lead to? How did you arrive at the final solution? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer back to the original problem and explain how you reached your final solution. It\u2019s worth sharing the different solutions you considered before making a decision\u2014outlining the pros and cons of each and explaining why the chosen solution made the most sense.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The end results: What did or does your solution look like? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve explained how you came up with a solution to the problem. Now share how that solution looks (or looked) in action. Did you design new features for an app or come up with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-are-ux-personas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">user personas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? What was the impact of the solution? Are there any measurable results you can share, either for the business or the end user?<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learnings and reflections: What did you learn from the project? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them? What would you do differently next time? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re highlighting this as your most successful project, it\u2019s unlikely that everything went completely smoothly. Impress the hiring panel with your ability to reflect and learn by sharing what you\u2019d do differently next time, or how you course-corrected along the way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Questions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll usually have a longer Q&amp;A session at the end of your portfolio presentation, but it\u2019s worth carving out some additional time at the end of each case study. This encourages the panel to engage and gives you the chance to elaborate on points of interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. Q&amp;A session<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve talked the panel through your UX projects, wrap up your portfolio presentation with a Q&amp;A. Thank your audience for listening and say you\u2019d be happy to answer any questions they have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Closing slide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like your opening slide, this is a nice bookend to your presentation. A simple \u201cThank you for listening!\u201d is perfect\u2014but, as always, feel free to get creative with visuals if you want to inject some extra personality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compiling your presentation is just one part of the process. To close our guide, we\u2019ll outline <\/span><b>5 key steps you can follow to prepare for\u2014and ace\u2014your UX portfolio presentation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"how-to-prepare-for-and-ace-your-ux-portfolio-presentation\"><\/a>How to prepare for (and ace) your UX portfolio presentation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve shown you how to structure your UX portfolio presentation. But what other preparation is involved?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these steps to ensure your UX portfolio presentation is a success:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose the projects you want to showcase<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Write an outline for each project case study<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare your UX portfolio presentation slides<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice with a timer (and with an audience)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anticipate possible questions from the hiring panel<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>1. Choose the projects you want to showcase<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of your UX portfolio presentation is to show the hiring team what you\u2019re capable of. Before you start putting your presentation together, spend some time going through your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-is-a-ux-portfolio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX portfolio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and choosing which projects to showcase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might simply go for your favourite projects or the ones you\u2019re most proud of\u2014and that\u2019s not a bad approach. You want to be able to talk passionately and enthusiastically about your work. However, make sure you\u2019re also choosing projects that highlight the skills and qualities the employer is looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example: if you\u2019re going for a UX research role, you\u2019ll want to present a project where you were responsible for user research. If you\u2019re interviewing with a healthcare company and you\u2019ve worked on a healthcare app in the past, that would be a good case study to highlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In short: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the projects which best demonstrate your suitability for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Write an outline for each project case study<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve chosen your projects; now you need to plan how you\u2019ll present them. Before you start putting your presentation deck together, draft an outline of how you\u2019ll talk about each project and the main points you\u2019ll cover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, you\u2019ve already been through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-ux-portfolio-from-scratch-your-step-by-step-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the process of creating your UX portfolio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have several projects written up in the form of detailed case studies\u2014which you can use as the basis for your presentation. You can refer back to our UX portfolio presentation framework (in the previous section) for an overview of the kind of detail to include, and here are the main points at a glance:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project overview<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your role<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem you were solving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your approach, process, and methods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution and end results<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learnings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage, your project outlines don\u2019t need to be word perfect. The main goal is to have a clear idea of what each project should demonstrate\u2014and how you\u2019ll get the most important points across.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In short: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick out the most important points you want to cover for each portfolio project and draft an outline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Prepare your UX portfolio presentation slides<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your portfolio projects chosen and your outlines drafted, you\u2019re ready to compile your UX portfolio presentation. For this step, follow the presentation framework we outlined earlier on in this guide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a recap of how to structure your UX portfolio presentation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title slide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction (a bit about you)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agenda\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case studies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q&amp;A<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing slide (thanks for listening!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you might be wondering which format your presentation should take. Always read the recruiter\u2019s instructions carefully to see if they\u2019ve specified any exact requirements. If not, use your tool of choice to create a presentation deck (e.g. Google Slides) and be sure to download it in PDF format, too. You never know what the WiFi situation will be on the day, so make sure you can access your presentation offline if you need to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to designing your presentation deck, follow all the usual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-design-principles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">design rules and principles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014clear, legible text, plenty of contrast, and a good image-to-text ratio. Beyond that, you have all the creative freedom you could ask for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In short: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a tool like Google Slides to design and compile your UX portfolio presentation deck. Download it as a PDF, too, in case the Internet fails you on the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Practice with a timer (and with an audience)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the trickiest parts of a UX portfolio presentation is getting the timing right. You want to provide enough detail without going on for too long\u2014and you want to present at a comfortable pace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve put your presentation deck together, practice going through it with a timer. Most UX portfolio presentations last between 45 minutes and an hour (the recruiter should let you know how long you\u2019ve got), so make sure you can get through the whole thing without rushing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on your practice runs, make cuts (or additions) to get your presentation to the ideal length.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, if you can, practise in front of an audience. This will help you to make sure you\u2019re telling a cohesive and logical story about each project. If your practice audience can easily follow along and finds your presentation engaging, you\u2019re onto a winner. If they have feedback, iterate and adapt til you get it right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In short: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practise your presentation in front of an audience and with a timer. This will ensure you\u2019ve got the length just right, and that you\u2019re communicating clearly and effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Anticipate possible questions from the hiring panel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most UX portfolio presentations will end with questions from the hiring panel, so it\u2019s a good idea to anticipate what these questions might be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might ask about specific aspects of your UX projects, or about your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-design-process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">design process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in general. Brainstorm some possible questions (you can ask your practice audience to come up with some, too) and think about how you\u2019ll answer them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s impossible to anticipate exactly what will come up, having some answers prepared will help you to enter your UX portfolio presentation feeling confident and ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In short: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brainstorm possible questions the hiring panel might ask you and think about how to answer them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wrapping up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve covered everything you need to know about structuring and delivering an effective UX portfolio presentation. Hopefully, with the help of this guide, you can tackle your UX job search with confidence. For more helpful career advice and resources, check out these guides:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/reframe-previous-work-experience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you just starting out in UX? Here\u2019s how to reframe your previous work experience (and use it to your advantage)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/recognise-ux-maturity-job-hunting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to recognise UX maturity while job hunting (and why it matters)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-designer-salaries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of salary can you expect as a UX designer?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following video has some great portfolio tips too:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D5jjrQpQKrc?si=N_-4uFQBjcQAHHLc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re applying for UX design jobs, you can expect to give a UX portfolio presentation as part of the interview process.\u00a0This is your chance to talk through some of your favourite portfolio projects\u2014and to show the hiring panel what you\u2019re capable of. 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