Bootcamp Grads: How to Turn Portfolio Projects into a Job-Winning Resume
You have the portfolio, but does your resume tell the right story? How to translate bootcamp projects into professional experience that passes the ATS.
The Junior Designer's Hurdle
You just finished a rigorous UX/UI bootcamp. You have a portfolio full of beautiful case studies. But when you apply, you hear... silence.
The issue often isn't your design skills—it's your resume structure.
Recruiters and ATS algorithms struggle to understand "Student Projects" if they aren't framed correctly. They need to see processes, tools, and outcomes, not just pretty pictures.
Built for Bootcamp Grads
makecv.ai is designed to help those pivoting careers or starting out. We help you translate "classwork" into "experience."Highlighting New Skills
Our AI analyzes job descriptions to see what hiring managers are actually calling your skills. You might say:* "Did user interviews." The Job wants:* "Qualitative User Research & Synthesis." makecv.ai helps you:* Bridge that gap automatically.Clean PDF Export (No Design Tools Needed)
Paradoxically, many designers make their resumes in Figma, exporting them as images. This is a mistake. ATS robots cannot read images.
We provide ATS-optimized formats that look clean and professional but are 100% text-readable.
From Zero to Job-Ready
Whether you are a career changer or a fresh graduate, you don't need to be an expert in resume writing to get hired.
Step 1: Upload your info (even if it's just from LinkedIn). Step 2: Paste a Junior Designer job listing. Step 3: Download a polished PDF that highlights your potential.Start your career with the right tools. makecv.ai helps you present your best self.