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User Interface Designer Interviews?

Hello, I am looking for some advice from people applying for positions related to Web Application Design/User Interface Design, basically – Front End/Web GUI development

I am having SERIOUS PROBLEMS convincing the hiring manager/interviewers, that I have the required skills (XHTML/CSS/Fireworks/Photoshop/UI/FLASH, etc.) because they don’t see a good portfolio with working live prototypes.

My beef with this is a lot what I have done is NO LONGER UP LIVE,
1. Either the site design has been changed/redesigned
2. Or the page(s) was on a temporary domain (a Landing Page or microsite, or email campaign)
3. Or the application interface was internal to the Company/ITDept

And I am screwed either way, because either my portfolio is weak or I don’t have the related experience/language to get the job or I don’t have experience in any other field to start at entry level (like sales/marketing or finance or other technical, because I don’t have a BA or BS, I am completely SCREWED

It is hard to base your technical skills on a portfolio, even if you have a large one. Most employers prefer to see a BA or BS, as it shows that you are able to learn the skills and concepts as well as apply them.

One thing from your question that I have trouble with is how they don’t believe you when you have worked for another company/IT Dept using those subset of skills. (Granted they validated that).

Unfortunately it seems that you are in a tough spot. My suggestion would be to at the very least gain some type of certification, such as web development/Microsoft/Java certification. If you have the time/money, maybe think about going back to school to get a technical based degree (CS,BIS,MIS). I foresee it to be increasingly harder to compete for a position against other individuals who do have certifications/degrees, even if your portfolio is full of content.


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Personal Branding Tools; 10 Reasons Why You Need A Personal Landing Page

There are many reasons why you need a personal landing page (PLP) to enhance your personal branding efforts. Let me count the ways….

10 Reasons why you need a personal landing page

  1. A PLP shows that you embrace new technology. Your audience will see that you are accessible in the same social sites that they are on. By being on Facebook, Twitter or Linked In prospects know you stay current with the technology that is available.
  2. Your PLP will become your social media dashboard. As I mentioned before your PLP should be set as your home page. No more typing in different URL’s in your browser just simply click on an icon. This will help you update your status easily.
  3. It makes it easy for others to connect with you. As soon as someone visits your personal landing page they intuitively know what to do. Those icons are just so tempting to click on.
  4. It keeps you ahead of your competitors. This simply puts you one step ahead of those guys. It positions you as the go-to person in a sense because you are organized and connected.
  5. It helps you control and manage your online presence. This dashboard is about integration. With integration, all of your social media activity becomes easier.  
  6. It increases your SEO rankings for free. This is probably one of the most powerful secrets of the internet. Just about all social media activity is now being indexed. So those activities will improve the rankings of your PLP! All the more reason to keep posting and updating.
  7. It’s the first step in list building. The keep to wealth for the internet marketer is list building. Your list is your goldmine! But it starts with people connecting with you through your PLP from there you can direct them anywhere you like. Just click!
  8. Your email address becomes easier for others to remember. If I didn’t mention it enough, personal branding begin your name. This means “yourname.com” and with that your email becomes firstname@fullname.com (or .me). So if someone remembers your name they can remember your email address. Besides, how much are the “free” email places paying you to promote them?
  9. It is a tool in building your personal brand. The first thing that is shown on your PLP  is your name and in some cases your face. That what it is al about, name and face.

10.  You want others to remember your name. Isn’t that the point? Your name big, bold and beautifully displayed on your PLP. Now that leaves an impression in the minds of your prospects and visitors of you PLP.

Special Note; Do not treat your PLP like a website. It does not serve the same purpose as a standard website. The beauty in your personal landing page is in its simplicity and ease of use for visitors. Keep it that way.

(If you need a PLP or Custom landing page visit www.brandyouclub.com)

About the Author

Robert Earl Reed is a personal growth and personal branding trainer, author and speaker. He is co-founder of http://www.BrandYouClub.com a personal branding education and tools company that helps independent professionals, business owners and network marketers stand out and build value around their number one asset themselves! Robert can be found at http://www.robertearlreed.com and http://www.brandyouclub.com

Custom .htaccess Landing Pages?


I am wondering if there is a way for when my .htaccess password manager pops up if enter one username and password it will go to one page, and if you type in a different username and password it will open up a different page, if so, please tell me how! I use Yahoo small business so others who use this would be the best help! Thanks!

Do not know about “Yahoo small business”, but in general you will need (most likely) server side script to check the username and perform the redirect…
I do not think that you can do it with .htaccess only…

http://www.javascriptkit.com/howto/htaccess.shtml
might be useful…

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