How to prepare for your UX Design Interview

Interview questions

There are typically 5 types of questions asked in a UX interview:

1. Basic screening questions
   “Tell me about yourself.”

2. Technical UX design questions
   “Describe your design process, and the methods you use”

3. UX design process questions
   “How do you get into the mindset of a user and anticipate their needs and actions?”

4. Culture fit & working style questions
   “Tell me about an assignment that was too difficult. How did you handle the situation?”

5. Curveballs
   “Tell me about a UX project you’ve worked on that didn’t go as well as you’d hoped.”

Practice presenting your UX portfolio

Prioritize quality over quantity in your portfolio by showcasing relevant projects.

In interviews, elaborate on your design process and be ready to address questions or challenges from the project's development.

Prepare for design challenges

Companies may include design challenges in interviews, allotting a specific time for project completion.
Here are the main questions employers will be asking themselves when reviewing your work:

• How do they define the problem?

• Do they understand user goals and tasks?

• Do they make space for user research in their process?

• Do they think visually and generate many ideas before narrowing down a solution?

• Can they articulate their design process?

• Can they critique their own work?

Do your research

By doing research on the company, product, and competitors you can demonstrate your genuine interest in the position, and tailor your responses effectively, showcasing your preparedness and enthusiasm.

We recommend researching these 4 topics:

1. Know the company and position
   This will help you understand the company’s culture and work ethics, and whether your values align.

2. Have examples of good and bad UX
   When talking about UX design, you should be able to present some real-life examples to evince your points.

3. Review their product ahead of time
   If a job requires that you work on a particular product or website, make sure you review it before your interview, and make notes of the aspects that you can improve.

4. Prepare questions for the interviewer
   Make sure that your questions are relevant to the job position and the company, and that your questions demonstrate your interest in the position.