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🥹 Rejected from Your Dream Job? Read This
Rejection is part of the process. Here’s how to use it to your advantage.
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Mackenzie
1:39
☺️ The Secrets of a Successful Cold-Email
The Cold Email & Networking Secrets No One Tells You. How to Get Interviews Without Relying on Referrals
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Mackenzie
3:24
🤓 Ex-Googler Share The Various Types of Design Problems
Want to solve UX problems faster? Some problems require deep research, others just a design sprint—knowing the difference is key
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Mackenzie
1:41
😀 Show Your Interaction Design Skills & Impress Any Hiring Manager
Great UX designers don’t just design—they communicate their thinking. Here’s how to hiring managers assess your interaction design skills
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Mackenzie
2:25
🫣 Use Product Thinking to Impress Hiring Managers
Hiring managers don’t just want great visuals—they want designers who solve real problems. Here’s how to stand out.
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Mackenzie
3:17
😳 Design Process Hack That Separates Amateurs from Experts
Skipping this step leads to shallow designs that fail to solve real user needs. Before you jump into UI, master these research and problem-solving…
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Mackenzie
2:15

March 2025

🫠 Get Hired as a Designer at Amazon, Instagram, or a Top Startup
The key to landing a design job isn’t just talent—it’s understanding what companies actually look for.
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Mackenzie
2:37
😯 Why Great Designers Focus on Unknowns?
Overwhelmed by a complex problem? Use this structured approach to break it down and take control.
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Mackenzie
4:36
😍 Design Faster and Work Smarter with Engineers
Learn how Techstars founders and top designers speed up development with reusable design systems
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Mackenzie
5:18
🤯 Ex-Googler Shares The Truth About UX Portfolios
Coming from a different field? Here’s how to make it truly stand out! Learn how to position yourself as a designer first.
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Mackenzie
2:36
Secret Blueprint Behind Every Great UI Design
The secret to designing consistent products at scale? Stop designing from scratch! Use this framework to create scalable, cohesive UIs
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Mackenzie
2:06
The Truth About Design Systems. When NOT to Use Them
Lessons from my time on Google’s G Suite Design Systems Team—what works, what doesn’t, and when to build one.
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Mackenzie
3:09
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