UX Sprint – Streamlined Job Applications
UX Design • 2025 • 7-Day Sprint
Overview
Sprint to reduce friction in job applications, from repetitive entry to recruiter overload.
Role: UX Researcher & UX Designer (Solo)
Tools: Figma, Maze, Google Forms, Notion
Deliverables: Survey data, personas, wireframes, A/B tests, usability test
Notion Link: https://www.notion.so/Job-Application-UX-Sprint-230119a41c8a80d9b80fedb5a3f6d65b?source=copy_link
Problem
Applicants face burnout re-entering resume info. Recruiters overwhelmed by poor fit submissions. Lack of feedback discourages users. Friction lies in repetition, black hole syndrome, and surface-level filtering.
My Approach
- Surveyed both applicants and recruiters
- Mapped pain points via affinity mapping
- Built personas and journey maps
- Created wireframes and planned A/B tests for resume upload and job discovery flow
- Ran Maze usability test to validate time savings, preference, and ease
UX Decisions
- Resume reuse flow with edit option to reduce redundancy
- Search bar visibility improved for usability
- Blended curated job matches with manual filters
- Prioritized performance, low-friction input, and mobile readability
Final Sprint Outcome
A/B tests showed preference for reuse flow. Users valued personalization but wanted optional control.
Wireframes showed applicant dashboard and recruiter preview.
Prototype created in Figma and tested in Maze.
Reflection
Learned how emotional friction shapes job-seeking behavior. Validated assumptions with focused user testing. Future iterations would expand recruiter dashboard and onboarding clarity.