“How do I stand out?”
Repeated applications. Different formats. Little room to show the person behind the résumé.
Need: expression + a clearer path forwardSWSH / UX CONCEPT
A little more human.
A different way to apply.
A job-search concept that pairs short video profiles with swipe-based discovery, giving applicants another way to introduce themselves.
Introduce yourself. Explore a role. Make a connection.
01 / THE CHALLENGE
Two sides of hiring.
One impersonal process.
“Where do I start?”
A high volume of applications and limited context before committing time to a conversation.
Need: relevant information + easier reviewSynthesized from the deck’s applicant and recruiter personas; these prompts are not participant quotations.
02 / THE DESIGN QUESTION
Could an application show
more of the person?
The concept brings together a video profile, job discovery, and application tracking. Each part addresses a different moment in the hiring journey.
Expression
A short video adds another way to communicate experience and personality.
Focus
A card-based flow presents one role at a time, with key details grouped together.
Feedback
Application status and match screens make the next state visible.
LOOKING AT THE CONCEPT THROUGH COGNITION
Familiar doesn’t always mean clear.
Swiping offers a familiar interaction. For a consequential decision like applying for a job, I would still test whether people understand the gesture, its outcome, and how to undo it.
03 / FROM STRUCTURE TO SCREENS
Map the journey.
Then make it tangible.
Create a profile→Add a video→Explore jobs→Track applications
MVP FOCUS
Job postings & applications ＋ Video upload & viewing ＋ Search & filters
Video editing, analytics, and an AI assistant were explored as later priorities.04 / THE APPLICANT EXPERIENCE
From “this is me”
to “this could be it.”
A / INTRODUCE YOURSELF
More than a list of qualifications.
Select job interests, upload a video, and shape a profile that introduces the person behind the application.
The question to test: does video help people express themselves, or add another hurdle?
B / EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIESOne role.
One role.
A focused moment.
Job cards bring role details into a consistent layout. The swipe interaction moves the applicant through opportunities.
The question to test: are the information and controls sufficient for an informed choice?
C / KEEP YOUR PLACE
Make progress visible.
My Jobs brings applications together, while the profile holds the applicant’s background and video portfolio.
The question to test: can people find an application’s status without retracing their steps?
05 / THE RECRUITER VIEW
The other side
of the connection.
The deck also explores a desktop recruiter dashboard, extending the concept beyond the applicant’s mobile experience.
06 / REFLECTION & NEXT STEPS
A concept to question.
Not a result to assume.
The project establishes personas, a feature scope, flows, sketches, and interface designs. Its effect on hiring speed, applicant confidence, and decision quality still needs validation.
Test comprehension
Can applicants explain what a swipe does and find the status of an application?
Test the video premise
Does video add useful context? Explore text alternatives, captions, and the risk of appearance-based judgments.
Test both sides
Observe applicants and recruiters completing realistic tasks before claiming the experience is faster or easier.