Position your craft and product context in the summary
Open with a short summary that states your focus—product UX, UX research, interaction design, design systems or growth UX—and the domains you know, such as B2B SaaS, consumer mobile or marketplace. Mention end-to-end ownership versus specialized research or visual craft when that distinction helps a reader place you.
Mirror language from the job description only when it matches work you have done. Listing every method without evidence weakens trust. Point readers toward the case studies that best prove the skills the posting emphasizes.
Write bullets that connect research, design decisions and impact
Strong UX bullets name the user problem, the approach and the result. Include research methods, constraints, collaboration partners and shipped outcomes when they clarify difficulty. Prefer measured outcomes—task success, time-on-task, conversion, support volume or adoption of a pattern—over vague claims that you are “user-centered.”
The fictional examples below illustrate wording only. They are not Make.CV performance claims and should not be copied as your own. Replace every figure with results you can walk through in a portfolio review. If you lack a clean metric, describe the decision your research informed and how the team validated the design.
Make the portfolio and tools support the CV, not replace it
Place a working portfolio URL near your contact details and make sure linked case studies match the bullets on the page. Recruiters often skim the CV first; the portfolio should deepen the story, not be the only place outcomes appear. Keep confidential screens behind password pages when needed and say so clearly.
Group skills into readable categories such as research, interaction and prototyping, visual systems and collaboration. Prioritize tools named in the posting when you have genuine experience. Saying you use Figma or Maze is more convincing when a bullet explains what you shipped and how you tested it.
Choose a clean layout and review the export
Use a readable template with standard headings so portfolio links, outcomes and tools stay easy to find. Keep dates consistent and leave room for quantified bullets. Browse Make.CV templates if you want to compare layouts before writing.
Build your CV in the free maker with live preview, then download a PDF with no watermark. Check that URLs, product names and research method labels wrap cleanly. Confirm the exported text remains selectable and that portfolio links open before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
Should every bullet point to a portfolio case study?
Not every bullet needs a link, but your strongest shipped work should. Match CV claims to case studies a hiring manager can open during screening.
What if my best work is under NDA?
Describe problem type, methods and approved outcomes without revealing restricted UI or client names. Offer a passworded case study when permitted.
Do personal or student projects belong on a UX CV?
Yes when they show relevant research, interaction craft or product thinking that your employment history does not. Label them clearly and keep descriptions concise.
How many tools should I list?
Prioritize tools relevant to the role that you can discuss with examples. Demonstrate the most important ones through experience bullets rather than a long unused inventory.