UX Hiring Managers Told Me What Gets People Hired

Getting a UX job in 2026 is harder than ever. But it's not always the most skilled designer who gets hired. Earlier this year I spoke with HR managers who regularly hire UX designers. I asked them one question: what actually separates the candidates who get hired from those who don't? Their answers surprised me. In this video I share: → Why cultural fit matters more than most designers realize → How to research and target the right companies → The networking approach that actually works → What to do before, during, and after the interview → Why your previous experience (even unrelated jobs) can be your biggest asset → The real reason authentic candidates beat "perfect" ones 📌UX CAREER STRATEGY FOR CAREER SWITCHERS www.uxcareerpath.com 🎁 FREE PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST www.uxcareerpath.com/free-ux-portfolio-guide 📺 WATCH NEXT — UX Job Market Reality in 2026:    • Is UX Design a Dying Career? (Honest Answe...   ────────────────────────────────────── 📌 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:20 UX Skills — The Foundation 01:48 Research the Right Companies 02:04 Find companies that want to hire juniors 03:25 Companies hire for cultural fit 03:47 Get to know the company 04:17 Talk to people who work there 05:25 Prepare your professional presence 06:08 Apply 06:30 Prepare for the Interview 07:22 Practice as much as possible 08:00 Reflect and improve 08:37 Luck 08:51 Reuse your previous experience 09:45 People hire people 10:23 Show your personality in small ways ────────────────────────────────────── 👋 I'm Gytis. I help people build careers in UX design — with honest, practical advice based on real experience. No fluff, no bootcamp marketing. Subscribe if you're serious about breaking into UX. ────────────────────────────────────── UX / UI / Product Design Playlist. Watch here 👉    • UX / UI / Product Design   Business of UX/UI Design Playlist. Watch here 👉    • Business of UX/UI Design   📱Follow me on: Official website ❯ https://www.gytismark.com/ LinkedIn ❯   / gytismark   TikTok ❯   / ux.gytismark   Instagram ❯   / ux.gytismark   Facebook ❯   / gytismarkdesign   Medium ❯   / gytismark   Pinterest ❯   / gytismarkdesign   Behance ❯ https://www.behance.net/gytismark Webflow ❯ https://webflow.com/gytmarkevicius Dribbble ❯ https://dribbble.com/gytismark #uxdesign #uxjobs #uxcareer #productdesign #uxdesigner #getahiredinux #uxportfolio #junioruxdesigner #designjobs #uxtips