53. Why You're Not Getting Job Interviews (feat. Hang Xu, Design Recruiter)

What does it really take to get hired in design today? In this episode, design recruiter and former product designer Hang Xu shares hard truths about what’s changed in hiring, why portfolios miss the mark, and how candidates can better align with what employers actually want. He also talks about his bold new project, OnlyFAANGs.design, where he documents his journey back into design from the recruiter’s seat. About Hang Xu: LinkedIn | OnlyFAANGs.design Level Up Your UX Career with UX Certification: nngroup.com/learning Related Free NN/G Resources: Templates and Tools for UX Job Seekers (article) How to Apply & Secure a UX Job (article) The Return of the UX Generalist (article) How to Get UX Experience Without a Job (video) User Experience Careers Report (free report) More articles & videos about UX careers

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This episode is 00:50:17 long.

This episode was published on Sep 26, 2025.

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