JobMatch HQ
JobMatchHQ matches you with your ideal job. Let us simplify your job search.
JobMatchHQ is a cutting-edge job search website that connects job seekers with positions that are a good fit for their abilities, experience, and interests. Our platform is made to make the job search process easier by offering tailored job recommendations, sophisticated job search filters, and in-depth employer data.
With JobMatchHQ, job searchers can quickly create a profile, upload their résumé, and begin looking for opportunities that fit their qualifications. Additionally, JobMatchHQ site provides materials and tools to aid job seekers in preparing for interviews, settling on a salary, and obtaining their ideal position. JobMatchHQ can assist them in finding the ideal position, regardless of whether they are just beginning their career or searching for a new chance.
Product Overview
The Problem
Due to their lack of work experience, industry connections, and job search resources, recent college graduates frequently have difficulty finding employment opportunities that match their interests and skill set.
The Goal
Build a customized job search process that connects new graduates with employment possibilities that fit their qualifications, training, and interests. To provide tools and a variety of entry-level employment possibilities to aid recent graduates in navigating the labor market, ultimately assisting them in launching their careers and achieving their professional objectives.
User Research: Summary
To better understand the requirements of job searchers, interviews and empathy mapping were conducted.
The primary user group is recent graduates with ages between 18 and 25 years who face common challenges in finding entry-level job opportunities, such as limited job availability, competing with more experienced candidates, and a lack of guidance and resources. The research has revealed that recent graduates prefer online job search methods and require assistance with the application and interview processes. Furthermore, it was discovered that recent graduates value career growth and development opportunities.
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Problem Statement:
Sarah is a recently graduated Marketing professional who needs a job search app that caters to her unique needs as a recent graduate because she’s struggling to find relevant job opportunities despite having a strong resume and relevant internship experience.
Persona 1: Sarah Kim
Competitive Audit
The competitive audit aims to investigate the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of Glassdoor, Indeed, and LinkedIn. Personalization, design, filter customization, salary information, accessibility, and technical issues can all be used to improve the user experience.
Competitive Audit
Problem Statement:
Sarah is a recently graduated Marketing professional who needs a job search app that caters to her unique needs as a recent graduate because she’s struggling to find relevant job opportunities despite having a strong resume and relevant internship experience.
Persona 2: Alex Lee
Ideation
The project’s objective is to create a comprehensive job search website that would assist job seekers in navigating the job search process more effectively.
Digital Wireframes
The research focused on developing accessible and user-friendly wireframes for a mobile app by combining user feedback and suggestions to improve accessibility, resulting in a simple and easy-to-use final wireframe.
Accessibility
Adjustable font sizes in the mobile app improve accessibility for users with visual impairments, resulting in a more comfortable and enjoyable user experience.
Intuitive Design
Simple and intuitive navigation in the mobile app improves efficiency and satisfaction by allowing users to easily find information and navigate the app with ease.
Usability Study: Parameters
Study Type:
Moderated usability study
Participants:
5 participants who are recent graduates with ages between 18 and 25
Location:
Philippines, remote using Zoom, each participant will complete the study at their place
Length:
30-60 minutes
Low-fidelity Prototype
The project goal was to design a job search website with a customizable resume function.
After peer feedback, adjustments were made to the website, which resulted in a positive user response.
Personalized resumes, and options to check job details, and apply for jobs were created.
User Research: Findings
Based on several themes such as login procedure, resume creation, job application confirmation, and job description interaction, these insights provide recommendations for increasing user experience, engagement, and trust on a website.
Login Process
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To enhance user satisfaction, the user wants to prioritize streamlining the login procedure.
Resume Editor
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The user wants to have resume customization options in order to increase user engagement and retention.
Confirmation Page
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To increase user trust and confidence in the website, the user prefers a simple confirmation page.
Navigation
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The user wants to add a “Back to top” button to job description pages in order to improve navigation and user experience.
Mockups
Based on users' suggestions, a simple submission confirmation pop-up window with the applicant’s contact details sent for the recruiter’s reference was added.
This is intended to appear after the applicant clicks Submit Application to reassure them that their application was submitted.
Before usability study
Before usability study
High-fidelity Prototype
Job search website was designed with accessibility functions, including customized resume preparation, a simplified user flow, and a high-contrast mode for visually challenged users.
Accessibility Considerations
Contrast
High contrast mode for users with visual impairments.
Pause Animation
Pauses or stops any animation or movement on the website to minimize distraction or discomfort for users.
Highlight Links
High contrast mode for users with visual impairments.
Larger Text
Larger font sizes enhance readability and accommodate users with low vision.
Text Spacing
Proper spacing between letters and words to improve legibility and ease of reading.
Saturation
Enables saturation adjustments for optimal legibility and readability.
Translate
Built-in translation tools to enable users to view content in their preferred language..
Dislexia Friendliness
Design elements tailored for users with dyslexia such as specific text fonts, colors, and size
Text Align
Text aligned for optimal readability and ease of use.
Line Height
Adequate line height to avoid crowding of text and promote ease of use.
Mockups
A job search website was designed with customized resumes and quick applications, all while considering user feedback and incorporating accessibility features such as high-contrast colors, resulting in an efficient and user-friendly platform.
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Before usability study
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Sitemap
The project’s objective was to create a user-friendly sitemap for a job search website that included sections like job search, saved jobs, company review, salary, and career resources, as well as a help center, networking, and notifications – to make it easier for job seekers to access important information.
Responsive Designs
Job search website was designed with accessibility functions, including customized resume preparation, a simplified user flow,The goal for a responsive job search website design is to provide a consistent experience across all devices for easy navigation and readability of job listings, company reviews, and job notifications on tablet, desktop, and mobile versions, especially with the growing number of mobile visitors. and a high-contrast mode for visually challenged users.
