Robin

Robin is a smart job search assistant that helps users stay organized, motivated, and efficient during the job hunt. It centralizes applications, automates resume and cover letter creation, and uses AI to recommend job matches, follow-ups, and skill-building resources — all while maintaining a simple, intuitive interface.

Context

This project was developed as part of the Introduction to User Experience Design course. As my first UX project at the graduate level, it laid the foundation for applying human-centered design principles in real-world problem solving.

Tools Used

Figma, Miro, Canva, Google forms & Excel

My Responsibilities

Conducted contextual inquiry and user interviews
Designed surveys and analyzed insights
Synthesized feedback into user needs and priorities
Created Low-Fidelity mockups and functional prototypes
Contributed to feature ideation, Information Architecture, and prototype testing

Survey and User Interviews Summary

70% of users track job applications, but only 40% use dedicated tools — many rely on email inboxes or manual spreadsheets
Repetitive tasks like re-entering resume data frustrate users
70% reuse the same resume multiple times, showing a need for smart resume tailoring
Lack of personalized guidance, inefficient tracking, no centralized platform

Participant Comments:

“There's no value in tracking each application manually — I only do it once I get an interview.”
“I reuse the same resume for efficiency, but I'd like help tailoring it if it didn't take so long.”
“It's frustrating having to re-enter job history every time — let AI do that.”

Ideation

Persona 1

Samantha is a 27-year-old social media marketing manager living in Brooklyn with her fiancé and cat. She commutes an hour each way to her job in Manhattan and is currently balancing work with wedding planning. Samantha values personal time and is seeking a remote job with a higher salary, a clear 6 PM work cutoff, and a more efficient way to manage job applications to improve her work-life balance.