overview

Giving entry-level professionals the tools they need to succeed in their careers

Syrix is designed to bridge the skills gap for high school graduates and college students taking proactive steps to build their careers. Imagine a platform where young talents can apply skills gained from courses on platforms like Coursera or Skillshare in real-world simulated projects. These projects enhance their employability and help them excel in their roles.

How might we design an accessible solution to close the skills gap for entry-level talents?

project goals

An easy-to-use platform where entry-level talents can gain hands-on experience through simulated projects
Scalable design for integrating tools like Google Warmup for interview prep
An AI companion to respond to career related questions and give personalized recommendations based on user activity

Research insights

Our survey respondents shared challenges in navigating new career paths

I conducted six virtual & in-person interviews and gathered survey responses from 58 participants, representing a diverse demographic that included recruiters, high school grads, college students, recent graduates, and professionals already in the workforce.

36%

of employers avoid hiring recent graduates with 58% of executives citing them as unprepared for the workforce — Intelligent

85%

of our survey respondents shared interest in personalized learning paths to build work-ready skills

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Arriving at a solution for talents to gain work experience — putting their soft/hard skills into practice

We support the transition from education to employment

For college students or grads building portfolios or navigating new roles, Syrix provides the tools to help its users excel in their career journeys or even launch their own ventures.

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brainstorming

I initially designed Syrix to offer short employer-led courses and streamline hiring but refined it after research & feedback to prioritize entry-level talents, impacting my design decisions in having an ai-career guide and skill-building simulations

final designs

Syrix equips entry-level talent with essential tools: Simulated Projects for skill-building, an AI Career Guide for personalized career advice, Integrations for interview prep + Resume Optimizer, and a Dashboard for tracking progress and performance.

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Future Plans & Lessons Learned

Prioritizing users' feedback

Initially, Syrix was designed to streamline hiring by offering students short, company-specific courses that led to interview opportunities and potential job offers. However, after valuable feedback from users and mentors, I refined our focus to address a core user's pressing need: equipping entry-level talents with tools for skill-building and career navigation. These insights shaped our new features and enhanced usability.

Focusing on Scalability

One of Syrix's future features will enable employers to directly hire candidates who have completed simulations tailored to their workflows. This ensures a seamless transition for new hires and creates a pipeline of job-ready talent with practical experience aligned with employer needs.

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