The Resume Mistakes That Are Costing You UX Jobs

Let’s face it: Resumes are tough.

For designers, they’re even tougher. Your work speaks for itself in portfolios and case studies, but your resume still needs to do the heavy lifting to get you through the door.

The truth is, a cluttered or outdated resume can quietly hold you back. Today, we’re sharing exactly what not to include on your designer resume in 2025—and how to make every word count.

Today’s Highlights

1. Key Insight: What Not to Include on Your Designer Resume in 2025
2. Market Insights: The Designer Hiring Trends of 2025
3. Practical Tips: How to Tailor Your Resume for Each Role
4. Community Spotlight: What’s the Best Piece of Resume Advice You’ve Ever Received?
5. Webinar: Crafting Resumes That Land Interviews
6. Job Board: Designer Roles You Don’t Want to Miss
7. Resource Corner: Tools and Templates for Better Resumes
8. Feature Spotlight: Join Us at UXCon25
9. Tool of the Week: Resume Worded – Analyze and Improve Your Resume

Key Insight: What Not to Include on Your Designer Resume in 2025

Your resume isn’t a storage space for everything you’ve ever done; it’s a strategic document to get you noticed. Including the wrong details can dilute your impact and make it harder for recruiters to understand why you’re the perfect fit.

Here’s what to skip—and what to do instead.

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