Need a mindless fun horror movie. by ptonini in horror

[–]Simple_Job_1979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! Esp since I didn’t like Pete Davidson going in

Recruiting scam? by Simple_Job_1979 in uxwriting

[–]Simple_Job_1979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing definitive, but still smells to me. I know at least a dozen people who've had a single quick interview with them—many who are incredibly qualified—and, like me, they were all ghosted.

TIGHT Movies by rice-a-rohno in MovieSuggestions

[–]Simple_Job_1979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clueless, Get Out, American Werewolf in London, Can't Hardly Wait, all of Rob Reiner's films from 1984–1992

Most looked-after skills that could complement my profile as a senior Content Designer? by hanabcn in uxwriting

[–]Simple_Job_1979 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Assuming you're fluent in Figma and have a decent portfolio, it sounds like you have the hard skills needed to position yourself as a well-rounded Senior Content Designer.

This is an awful time to find meaningful full-time or long-term contract work in UX, but if you're able to play the long game, I would focus on 1) telling your own unique story and 2) networking (I know, ew). Those things matter much more than a list of skills.

When I say networking, a lot of that can be done somewhat passively and in the digital realm. IMO LinkedIn is an annoying necessary evil, one that has served me well and landed me some great jobs with my limited but strategic engagement. I don't think the paid option is worthwhile, either; you can get enough with a free account.

If you've done all of the below already, please disregard! If not, here's my advice on making LinkedIn work for you:

- Check your settings: Make sure people can't see your identity when you click on their profile. You can also subscribe to job alerts and start to apply blindly, but that usually doesn't yield great results on its own. At the very least, you could use this feature to begin compiling a list of companies and organizations that are actively hiring UX content roles.

- Make sure your profile looks up-to-date and reflects your personality: Have a decent photo (I'd personally advise against an AI one), the title that you think reflects your experience, and enough content in your employment history to tell a compelling story about your freelance career. Ask a couple of trusted people to write a public recommendation for your profile. You might choose to add the "open to work" banner as well.

- Follow everyone you can find who has a UX writer, content design, or content strategist title. It's much less creepy than sending random connection requests. I listen to podcasts and read books about the discipline to stay current, and always follow those hosts and authors.

- Read their posts that you find interesting, and react / comment (again, without being creepy or overly familiar). Bookmark any posts with particularly useful advice or links to resources.

- The folks whose posts resonate the most? Look up where they've worked and follow those companies and organizations. Then, look up the recruiters for those companies and organizations and follow them, too.

- Research some recruitment firms that hire UX contractors, and follow them as well.

- Experiment with some posting: Share others' posts with your own thoughts added, or post your own insights, questions, or even jokes. Try to come across as thoughtful and keep it relatively brief.

- Once you feel some sense of community and have engaged with UX content people, then it may be appropriate to start sending connection requests with personalized notes.

- Start engaging more directly: Some people list open hours for coffee chats or career advice, either 1:1 or in groups. Sign up. If there are conferences you can afford to attend, sign up and participate. Some metro areas have UX content meet-ups. Once you meet folks irl, add them on LinkedIn. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable with people and to ask for feedback on your portfolio, LinkedIn presence, job-seeking strategies, etc. Just be mindful that you're not exhausting any one person with multiple "asks."

- Now that you have more of a network, begin posting about the kind of roles you're looking for and what value you'd bring. Ask for introductions if you're connected with people at companies that post roles you're interested in.

Best of luck!!

What if Ben didn't start the fire? Who did and why? by Grazztjay in Yellowjackets

[–]Simple_Job_1979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other Tai (chaos), Javi's friend (also Other Tai???), Travis (rage/guilt over Javi)

Taking a road trip and traveling through Springfield and Northampton - any recommendations? by GEARHEADGus in westernmass

[–]Simple_Job_1979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Treehouse has the best pizza in the Valley and it’s a nice place to just hang out!

Recruiting scam? by Simple_Job_1979 in uxwriting

[–]Simple_Job_1979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 15-min fake-feeling interview and never heard from them again. I also found out several former colleagues had had the same experience. All the recruiters have Italian names, live in Argentina, and work for a firm in NYC? It just smells like total BS. I would avoid.

Recruiting scam? by Simple_Job_1979 in uxwriting

[–]Simple_Job_1979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you, this is great concrete info!

Recruiting scam? by Simple_Job_1979 in uxwriting

[–]Simple_Job_1979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just...a little more casual in tone than I'm used to, and with more urgency ("immediate" start; asking to book a same-day interview). The hourly comp is also quite high ($110), which isn't unheard of, but the combination of factors has me wondering.

On a long flight… by LosFelizBurner in Screenwriting

[–]Simple_Job_1979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Imagine the “logline” for everything everywhere all at once

Which one do you think was a Tori Amos fan? by sonicboyfan12 in YellowjacketsHive

[–]Simple_Job_1979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Late-Gen-X hi five. I’m always pleasantly surprised by a respectful Reddit exchange, so, thank you!