Joseph here. Quick recap.
13 posts about what hiring managers actually see when they look at experienced designers.
3 live workshops. Dozens of portfolios, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles reviewed.
The consistent finding across all of it: the work is there. It's just not showing up the way it should.
Experienced designers don't get stuck because they lack skill. They get stuck because the system they're using to get seen was built for a different level. And the longer they stay in that system, the more the confidence erodes. Regardless of how strong the work actually is.
The Hiring Signal measures it. The Wall explains why it happens.
All still live. All still free.
Start here:
The Hiring Signal (3 min): https://sendfox.com/lp/1dn0r9
The Wall Guide: https://sendfox.com/lp/3oxogd
And if you want to see this in action live. In 2 days time (April 2) I'm running a webinar with UXfolio. The six questions hiring managers ask in the first 30 seconds of reviewing a portfolio. How they differ across junior, mid, and senior. Live portfolio reviews using the Hiring Signal framework. 321+ people registered so far.
Free. Register here: https://luma.com/h3ycc4rf
Next Backdoor cohort opens in April. DM me BACKDOOR on LinkedIn or reply to this email anytime.
Joseph
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