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What do you do if you're a UED professional seeking temporary and contract work opportunities?

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As a user experience design (UED) professional, you might be looking for temporary and contract work opportunities to diversify your portfolio, gain new skills, or explore different domains. However, finding and landing these gigs can be challenging, especially in a competitive and dynamic market. In this article, we will share some tips and strategies to help you navigate the process of seeking and securing UED projects on a short-term basis.

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Mercy Oloche

Product Designer with a focus on Lean UX || UX Designer || Technical Writer || Classicist

1 Define your goals and preferences

Before you start looking for UED work opportunities, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and what you are willing to accept. For example, you should consider your desired duration, scope, compensation, location, and flexibility of the projects. You should also think about your strengths, interests, and areas of improvement as a UED professional. Having a realistic and specific set of goals and preferences will help you narrow down your search and target the most suitable and relevant opportunities.

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Mercy Oloche

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You start by telling yourself what it is you actually want. What's the best/least you can settle for. Not setting preferences and goals will make you settle for just anything you come across, which doesn't always end well, if you think about it.

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2 Update your portfolio and resume

Your portfolio and resume are your most important tools to showcase your UED skills and experience to potential clients and employers. Therefore, you should make sure they are up to date, relevant, and professional. Your portfolio should highlight your best and most recent UED projects, with a focus on the process, outcomes, and impact of your work. Your resume should summarize your UED education, training, and achievements, with a clear and concise format. You should also tailor your portfolio and resume to each opportunity, highlighting the skills and experience that match the requirements and expectations.

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Mercy Oloche

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Your portfolio is your catalogue, and you know the importance of a catalogue for service providers; it shows what you can do. You want it to accurately spell out what you can do and how you can go about it. Tailor your portfolio and resume to fit into the kind of role you desire.

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Amanda Swager

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I love having a linktr.ee for my portfolio and social media. This allows me to put a short and simple URL on my email signature, business cards, etc. and I can rest assured that there will never be an outdated link. I send every potential client to the same linktr.ee URL, and no matter when they decide to visit, they'll see a live, up-to-date page with links to my current portfolio, LinkedIn profile, etc.!

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3 Network and market yourself

One of the most effective ways to find UED work opportunities is to network and market yourself within the UED community and beyond. You can use various platforms and channels to connect with other UED professionals, potential clients, and employers, such as social media, online forums, blogs, podcasts, webinars, events, and conferences. You can also leverage your existing contacts, such as former colleagues, mentors, friends, and family, to get referrals and recommendations. The key is to be proactive, visible, and engaging, and to demonstrate your value and expertise as a UED professional.

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Mercy Oloche

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Sell yourself, let people know what you do, at every given opportunity. "A close mouth is a closed destiny" I'd people don't know what you do, how can they be of help to you? How can they refer you when an opportunity arises? Be proactive and visible while demonstrating your expertise.

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4 Apply and pitch for opportunities

Once you have identified some UED work opportunities that match your goals and preferences, you need to apply and pitch for them in a convincing and compelling way. You should research the client or employer, their industry, their target audience, and their UED needs and challenges. You should also prepare a proposal or cover letter that outlines your UED skills and experience, your understanding of the project, your approach and methodology, your deliverables and timeline, and your expected compensation. You should also be ready to answer questions, negotiate terms, and provide samples or references if needed.

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Mercy Oloche

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Pitching yourself to a company is more like selling your skills and telling them why they need you. Make researches and understand what their business is all about, before pitching. Get ready to bring your A game.

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5 Manage your time and workload

If you succeed in securing one or more UED work opportunities, you need to manage your time and workload effectively to deliver high-quality results and meet deadlines. You should plan your schedule, prioritize your tasks, communicate your progress, and track your hours and expenses. You should also set boundaries and expectations with your clients or employers, such as your availability, feedback, revisions, and payment. You should also balance your UED work with your personal and professional development, such as learning new skills, updating your portfolio, and seeking new opportunities.

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6 Evaluate and learn from your experience

After you complete a UED work opportunity, you should evaluate and learn from your experience to improve your UED skills and career. You should solicit and accept feedback from your clients or employers, as well as from your peers and mentors. You should also reflect on your own performance, achievements, and challenges, and identify your strengths and weaknesses as a UED professional. You should also document and showcase your UED work, and update your portfolio and resume accordingly. You should also thank your clients or employers, and maintain a good relationship with them for future opportunities.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Mercy Oloche

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Always be ready. You might just wake up one day to a mail about a client needing your services, or something more profound, that's how crazy like is. But if you're not ready, then how will you handle such a situation? You become ready by consistently learning and being really good at what you do.

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1 Define your goals and preferences

2 Update your portfolio and resume

3 Network and market yourself

4 Apply and pitch for opportunities

5 Manage your time and workload

6 Evaluate and learn from your experience

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Define your goals and preferences

2 Update your portfolio and resume

3 Network and market yourself

4 Apply and pitch for opportunities

5 Manage your time and workload

6 Evaluate and learn from your experience

7 Here’s what else to consider

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