Job Quest
This case study was created as a take-home assignment, focusing on creating a specialized job search platform for students, recent graduates, and career changers. The goal is to provide tailored support, comprehensive resources, and community engagement, optimizing the user's job search experience.
Role: UX/UI Designer
Responsibilities: UX/UI Design, Problem Solving, Design System
1-week
Timeline
UX Designer
Role
Problem
Job seekers, including students, recent graduates, and career changers, require a specialized job search platform that not only provides relevant job listings but also offers tailored support and resources to facilitate their unique career aspirations and challenges.
Objectives and Goals
Develop a user-centric job search platform tailored to students, recent graduates, and career changers.
Provide comprehensive resources, job listings, and community support to optimize the user's job search experience.
Product Users
User Needs
Accurate Job Matching: Users seek precise matches between their qualifications and job listings that align with their career goals.
Career Support: Users need a variety of resources, including resume tools, interview prep, and advice, to boost their job search skills and confidence.
Tailored Career Insights: Users want personalized advice and insights on the job market to make informed career decisions.
Features and Functialities
To resolve user needs
Smart Job Matching
Resource Hub
Personalized Insights
Product User Challenges
Limited Experience: Users lack job search, resume, and interview experience.
Networking Barriers: Building a professional network can be challenging, especially for those who are introverted or lack existing connections in their desired industry.
Information Overload: Users feel overwhelmed by job listings and resources.
Clarity Issues: Career changers struggle to define transferable skills and job options.
Competitive Analysis
User Personas
Wireframes
High Fidelity
Landing Page
The landing page successfully merges functionality and aesthetics, providing a user-centric experience. The streamlined job search, diverse opportunities, highlighted benefits, authentic testimonials, and a clear call-to-action collectively contribute to a landing page that not only attracts but engages and supports users on their unique career journeys.
Key Features
Streamlined Job Search: Prominent search functionality for easy initiation.
Tailored Career Opportunities: Dynamic section featuring entry-level jobs, co-op internships, graduate programs, and apprenticeships.
Benefits Overview: Highlights personalized experience, rich career resources, and engaging community.
Testimonials: Authentic user testimonials, adding credibility.
CTA - Subscribe Now: Encourages users to subscribe for regular updates.
Job Search Page
The enhanced job search pages on JobQuest bring a personalized and streamlined experience to users. Improved filtering options, personalized job recommendations, and a user-friendly application process aim to make job searching more efficient.
Resource Page
Resource Hub – users go-to for expert advice and trending content. The search is used to explore our advice library and discover trending videos and articles. Tailored for recent graduates, young professionals, and those seeking skill advancement, these resources empower and inspire
User Job Applications
A streamlined "Job Applications" section features color-coded cards for quick status recognition: blue for applied, red for denied, and green for interviewing. The user-friendly dashboard allows efficient tracking and management of applications, ensuring a clear and concise overview of the career journey.
Bookmarked Jobs
This feature lets users save and organize preferred positions for future reference, streamlining their job search process with easy access and efficient management on their dashboard.
