091: No, You Don't Need 3 - 5 Projects In Your UX Portfolio Before You Apply Career Strategy Podcast With Sarah Doody

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091: No, you don't need 3 - 5 projects in your UX portfolio before you apply

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Do you really need 3 to 5 projects in your portfolio before applying for jobs? Could focusing on quantity be a mistake? In today’s episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah explores why the quality of how you discuss your projects outweighs the sheer number of them.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

- Why “3 to 5 projects” is a myth

- Importance of storytelling in your portfolio

- How to highlight your thought process and impact

- Applying with just one strong project

- Actionable steps to strengthen your portfolio

Tune in to unlock strategies to boost your career and ensure your portfolio stands out to recruiters and hiring managers.

Timestamps

00:49 Quality over quantity matters in portfolios greatly.

05:20 Demonstrate your detailed thought process and decisions clearly.

09:09 Frame your portfolio as an engaging narrative.

10:44 Emphasize storytelling in your portfolio to stand out.

14:21 Prioritize quality over quantity; resources and templates available.

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