Design Thinking Applied

Nana Koduah

AgendaDesign ProblemGoalObservation/ ResearchBrainstormingPrototypingFinal

Design ProblemWhat jobs to apply to in your area that is a perfect fit for you?

GoalReduce stress while searching for jobs.

Cut job search process. Filling out long job apps.Preparing for interviews.

Research Sources for job postingsJob market for the class of 2014 (Web Research)Survey Monkey (Data Collection) Room Mate Interviews

Sources for Job PostingsEmployer WebsitesJob Aggregators Social MediaStaffing AgenciesGoogle

Source: http://www.job-hunt.org/findingjobs.shtml

Job Market For 2014 Undergraduate Employment

Job Market For 20148.5 percent of college graduates between the ages of 21 and 24 were unemployed in 2014.The Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that roughly 44 percent of recent graduates (those ages 22 to 27 with a B.A. or higher)—were in a job that did not technically demand a bachelor’s degree. (Underemployment)

Source: Slate.com

Job Market For 2014

SurveyWhat makes the job search not fun?

The Job Search The ApplicationThe Interview

What are ways we can improve the job search for you?

Open Ended Question

InterviewsQ: What do you wish could be different with the job search after college?A: That I would be given a job right after college.

–Peter Chang (21, College Senior)A: That I can find a job I enjoy doing.

-Nathan (21, College Senior)

BrainstormHow can I achieve this?

Data Analysis (Survey Monkey)Mind Mapping

Survey Results

Survey Results

Mind Map

FunSometimes you got to think like a kid to get the best results.What is Fun?How can I tie fun and work together?

Completely removing the job search process Placing people in jobs they deserve

Employee Arcade (Prototype)

Fun Humans enjoy competition (Winning)

SportsGamblingVideogames

Fun and WorkGames that measure where you fit in the work force.

E.g. Some games will test how quick you react.Have referees (employer's) to determine who is the best fit for there company. Arcade type setting

E.g. Chuckee Cheese , Dave N Busters, Laser TagRecruit over 1000 Companies who are hiring.

Final Result

THANK YOUAny Questions