Aspire

Aspire

Aspire

Aspire

Role:

Role:

Role:

Solo project

Duration:

Duration:

Duration:

Aug. 2023 - Nov. 2023

Aug. 2023 - Nov. 2023

Aug. 2023 - Nov. 2023

Scope:

Scope:

Scope:

UX Research, UI/UX, Wireframing, Prototyping

UX Research, UI/UX, Wireframing, Prototyping

UX Research, UI/UX, Wireframing, Prototyping

Role:

Solo project

Duration:

Aug. 2023 - Nov. 2023

Scope:

UX Research, UI/UX, Wireframing, Prototyping

In today's competitive job market, securing a job after graduation is a growing challenge for students, who often lack the necessary resources and confidence.

In today's competitive job market, securing a job after graduation is a growing challenge for students, who often lack the necessary resources and confidence.

To streamline the job search process, I created Aspire, a mobile app that supports students through CareerMate collaborations, professional networking, and shared job-seeking insights.

To streamline the job search process, I created Aspire, a mobile app that supports students through CareerMate collaborations, professional networking, and shared job-seeking insights.

In today's competitive job market, securing a job after graduation is a growing challenge for students, who often lack the necessary resources and confidence.

To streamline the job search process, I created Aspire, a mobile app that supports students through CareerMate collaborations, professional networking, and shared job-seeking insights and events.

Client

Client

Client

Content

Content

Content

The Challenge
The Challenge
The Challenge
The Challenge

Recently graduated, I struggled to secure a job in a competitive market. The literature review below highlights that this challenge is widespread among college students.

In-depth Interviews
In-depth Interviews
In-depth Interviews
In-depth Interviews
To better understand the job-hunting struggles, I conducted in-depth interviews on 10 college students from Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh.
—— Interview Questions
—— Affinity Map
—— Key Discoveries
Competitive Research
Competitive Research
Competitive Research
Competitive Research

I identified the following as top 4 competitors and presented their strengths and weaknesses.

Business and User Goals
Business and User Goals
Business and User Goals
Business and User Goals
Solution
Solution
Solution
Solution

QuickConnect Feature:

Scheduling quick calls with professionals to expand network.

CareerMate Feature:

collaborate with a peer to become CareerMates for motivation and mutual support.

CareerCompass Feature:

Explore and share posts featuring diverse resources, including interview preparation tips and career paths.