You Are The Experience: A Designer’s Guide to Interviewing (with Mike Gadsby)
Details
People don’t hire portfolios, they hire people. Over the past 12 years, Mike Gadsby has had the honor of meeting and interviewing designers from all over the world. In all that time, he has learned one important lesson: the experience of meeting people and making a connection is just as important as the details in the work. In this talk, Mike will explore the lifecycle of the hiring process for a designer through a series of short stories and anecdotes. From deciding which jobs align best with your career objectives to preparing your portfolio to all the various intricacies that make up the interview itself, Mike will talk through do’s, dont’s, and considerations he and his colleagues debate as they’re reviewing candidates at all levels. Regardless of whether you’re a student on the cusp of entering the work force, an aspiring Art Director looking for a new opportunity, or a UX designer interested in a new challenge, the experience of “you” starts well before you hit send when you submit your resume and far beyond the last handshake at the interview.
Event Timeline:
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Networking
7:00 - 7:45 pm: Presentation
7:45 - 8:00 pm: Q&A
About the Speaker:
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Mike Gadsby is co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at O3. He oversees UX, design and strategy at the company, and brings more than 15 years of experience advising everyone from startups to Fortune 500 brands. In addition to his client work, Mike directs O3’s Labs initiative – a program in which employees experiment with design and emerging technologies. Outside of work, Gadsby shares his business and design knowledge with people as a professor, conference speaker, and mentor. He has designed curriculum and has taught graduate-level UX courses at Philadelphia University and has spoken to industry professionals at numerous events throughout the region. Mike has an inspiring, entrepreneurial spirit and a constant thirst for helping businesses and organizations thrive through design and technology.
Event Sponsor/Host:
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O3 World specializes in digital product design and development, from conceptualization through implementation and support. O3 works with businesses as their strategic partner to provide long-term digital solutions through web, mobile, e-commerce, and application development. They emphasize a balanced approach to design, innovative technological solutions, and an award-winning agency culture.