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Get any UX job with a stellar portfolio presentation by reading this
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This article was co-written with Angela Nguyen ❤
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You passed the initial phone interview and now comes the final test to show potential employers what you are capable of: the portfolio presentation.
Portfolio presentations are the norm for any design position. It shows employers your thought process through design problems and how well you communicate to others. It’s the perfect opportunity to prove that you are the most qualified designer for the job.
If you never gave a portfolio presentation before, it might feel pretty intimidating (I know because I have been in that position) but don’t worry! I have given a fair amount of portfolio presentations and I still get nervous before each one. You can’t avoid portfolio presentations, or any presentation for that matter (especially working in the design industry), but you can definitely get better and conquer your fear of presenting.