Better UX for Better Hiring

Project Overview

For this project, I designed an improved user profile page for a hiring platform, focusing on clarity, structure, and ease of use for hiring managers and job seekers. The goal was to present key information in a way that is visually clear and easy to scan, making the hiring process more efficient.

Challenges & Research

To understand what needed improvement, I analysed common pain points faced by both hiring managers and job seekers:

1. Hiring managers struggle to quickly scan profiles and find relevant skills, experience, and portfolio work.
2. Job seekers feel their profile doesn’t showcase their strengths effectively, especially for creative roles.
3. Existing hiring platforms often prioritise text-heavy layouts, making it hard to visually differentiate candidates.

Design Decisions & Improvements

To tackle the pain-points above, I designed the User Profile Page using the following features:

Clear Information Hierarchy

• Organised key details (skills, experience, education, certifications) into distinct sections for quick readability.
• Used headings, icons, and spacing to improve scannability.

Enhanced Portfolio Visibility

• Added a portfolio showcase section to highlight a candidate’s work visually, making it easier for hiring managers to quickly peruse their projects.

AI-Powered Industry & Role Tag

• Introduced a "Best Match for (Industry) & (Role)" tag, leveraging AI recommendations to help hiring managers quickly identify relevant candidates.

Stronger CTAs for Recruiters

• Placed "Connect" and "Download CV" buttons prominently to encourage direct action.

Final Outcome

The redesigned profile page ensures that hiring managers can quickly assess candidates while allowing job seekers to present themselves more effectively. The use of AI-powered role matching further enhances discoverability, making the hiring process more efficient and seamless.

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