Portfolio: Speak HR Platform
Introduction
Objective: The mission was to design the Speak HR platform to serve as the ultimate tool for tech candidates applying to big tech companies. The platform integrates with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to offer candidates a personalized journey through their hiring process, enriched with company-specific tips and interview guides.
Client/Context: Speak aims to cater to the needs of tech candidates and big tech companies alike, offering seamless ATS integration and valuable resources for the hiring process. The project involved creating a web application that's both responsive and optimized for desktop use, ensuring accessibility for users regardless of their device.
Project Description
Problem Statement: Candidates often struggle to navigate the complex hiring processes of big tech companies, lacking insights and resources to prepare effectively. There was a clear need for a centralized platform that could provide personalized guidance and support throughout the application process.
Scope: The scope encompassed designing the initial version of the Speak web application, focusing on user-friendly design, responsive and desktop functionality, and integration with ATS systems for a personalized user experience.
Process and Strategy * Research: Conducted thorough research by testing the app design with real candidates using Maze, gathering valuable feedback on usability, features, and overall experience. This informed the iterative design process, ensuring the platform met the actual needs of its users. * User Personas: Developed user personas representing tech candidates applying to big tech companies. These personas guided design choices, ensuring the platform's features and navigation were tailored to the users' specific requirements and challenges. * User Journey Maps: Mapped out user journeys to visualize how candidates would interact with the platform, from initial sign-up to receiving personalized tips and navigating through the hiring process. This helped identify key features and touchpoints for design focus. * Wireframes and Prototypes: Utilized Figma to create wireframes and prototypes of the Speak platform, engaging in multiple design iterations based on user feedback. This process ensured the final design was intuitive, engaging, and fully responsive across devices.
Deliverables Design Deliverables: Provided a comprehensive set of design assets, including responsive layouts for desktop and mobile, user flow diagrams, and interactive prototypes designed in Figma. These deliverables guided the development team in building a user-centric and highly functional web application. Documentation: Created detailed documentation on design rationale, user research insights, usability testing outcomes, and design specifications. This ensured a clear understanding and implementation of the design vision and user experience goals.
