Former Senior Staff Designer turned celebrity recruiter Hang Xu reveals the uncomfortable truths about getting hired in today's brutal design job market. With candid insights from both sides of the table, this interview cuts through the typical career advice to show you what really happens behind the scenes.☕️ Support my work:https://buymeacoffee.com/rantalksdesign💼 Ready to level up your design career? Check out my complete playlist on landing your dream design job:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7vq15QQwy_ohg9clLQ_EWC3Hc8YtZryb&si=LRsENBs-0GXclN4Q🔗Mentioned in the show:Job market data: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/haxuco_were-finally-seeing-some-long-overdue-data-activity-7095787435300671488-oA76?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop🔗Connect with Hang:https://www.linkedin.com/in/haxuco/🔗 Connect with RanLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranliudesign/🙏 LEAVE A COMMENT AND LIKEIf you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we’d love for you to leave a comment on what resonates. This really helps to motivate me to bring you more content like this.👋 GET IN TOUCHYou can connect with me on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranliudesign/) and share with me any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you’ve learnt from the episodes. And I can thank you personally for tuning in!Key moments:00:00 Introduction: The Brutal Job Market00:55 Meet Hang: From Designer to Recruiter01:53 Challenges in the Design Industry04:29 Recruiting Insights: What Recruiters Look For07:22 Understanding the Hiring Process10:31 Navigating Job Descriptions and User Research16:21 Market Conditions and Job Hunting Strategies20:34 The Harsh Reality for Junior Designers25:06 Meritocracy and Unfairness in Western Civilizations26:44 Challenges for Junior Designers in the UX Industry30:19 The Importance of Portfolios and Messaging32:53 The Hiring Process as a Sales Funnel36:52 The Role of Referrals in Job Applications39:02 Crafting a Unique Value Proposition46:38 Adapting to Market Conditions49:15 Prioritizing Mental Health for Career Success50:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts#DesignJobs #UXDesign #ProductDesign #CareerAdvice #TechCareers #UXCareers #DesignPortfolio #JobHunting #DesignRecruiting #UXRecruiting