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7 questions that you ask at the interview for the position of UX designer





Getting a job is always difficult. It is impossible to know in advance the answers to all the questions that the employer will ask you. However, there are a few common questions to prepare for. Successful answers to these questions do not guarantee you a job, but they will increase your chances of success. Remember that your answer must be adjusted in accordance with the job description and company activities.



In this article, I will give you seven basic questions on the UX interview, and I will also tell you how best to answer them.



1. What is UX design? Why is it needed? How do you explain the UX design process?



Here they are trying to find out if you have a basic knowledge of UX design.



Even if this question is quite general, you need to answer it specifically. Focus on determining who you are as a designer. Your answer should be clear and accessible. Imagine that you explain this to a 10-year-old child.



When asked why you need UX design, try to show that you like the way the company relates to the design. You can also tell a story about your attitude to design and the importance of customer orientation.

When answering the question “How do you explain the UX design process?”, Focus on the following areas:





Tip: When defining a UX design, focus on the importance of defining the user for whom you are creating the product. Usually this means that the UX designer should conduct surveys, interview the target audience to collect useful data.





2. What is your design process? Describe the methods you use.



Here they are trying to figure out what you really are.



When you begin to explain the design creation process, you can either describe a potential approach to a typical project (well) or show how you worked on projects in the past (better). Tell us about your projects through stories:





Do not be afraid that your process will differ from the work methods of other designers. The main thing is to show a rationale for why you decided to do just that.



Tip: It would be nice if you talked about a user-oriented approach and a thorough analysis of both user and business goals. It will be even more effective to show this in a specific project.



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Source: Usabilla



In addition, in your story, cover the following topics in the context of your projects:





3. How do you work with other designers, programmers, project managers?



Here they are trying to find out if you fit into the company culture.



Your interviewer wants to understand your work style. Design is a team sport and, as a UX designer, you need to know how to effectively communicate your decisions to the whole team.



Keep in mind that each team member probably sees this project from their point of view. However, you need to be able to communicate with all of them in order to quickly prevent any problems or misunderstandings.





Source: Melissa Perri



The ability to empathize and understand the motivations of colleagues is an important quality. Developers, product managers and designers have different goals and objectives. If you demonstrate that you are listening to them, then you will be well received:





Tip: In answering this question, ask your interviewer to describe the current team structure, roles, and existing processes. Ask about the problems they are currently facing. You can present your experience in a possible solution to the problems of the company. Let the interviewer see how you want to apply your skills and experience not only in your position, but also for the success of the company.





4. How do you decide what features to add to your product?



Here they are trying to figure out whether you can confirm or disprove the hypothesis to create a new solution.



This question is very complex, as it depends on the context. If you are asked during the development of a new software, you can tell how to develop a minimally viable product ( MVP ).





Source: Brainhub



If the question is asked in the context of an existing product, you should focus on the basic principles of the product strategy ( product strategy (Eng.)). Before moving on to specific features, you will need to have a clear picture of your business goals and user needs. You must be prepared to answer the following questions:





Tip: A great opportunity to show how you will use user research to test solutions. Often with an unsolvable problem, the collection of many user data can help move forward. After enough data has been collected and the user's goals are verified, you can determine which new features best fit your business goals.





5. Tell us about the project that you are most proud of.



Here they are trying to figure out your strengths and weaknesses.



This is a tricky question. Responding to it, candidates usually feel calm. However, the interviewer then asks additional questions about the process, thinking, interaction with other team members. The question allows you to assess the skills of the candidate without asking about it directly. Therefore, it is best to answer truthfully and clearly. Do not exaggerate their contribution to the project.



Tip: Note that the question does not contain the word "UX". So do not be afraid to talk about projects in other areas.





6. Tell us about the UX project, which did not go as planned.



Here they are trying to figure out if you can critically evaluate the work.



In no case do not pretend that you have never had such projects. Making mistakes is a common part of working life. It is important to show how you coped with them. We need to find an honest example that will show:





Tip: It is important to admit a mistake and then present an effective solution to the problem. We all learn from mistakes.



7. What do you think is the future of UX design?



Here they are trying to find out if you think ahead.



Use this question as an opportunity to show your love for UX design and its potential. Here are a couple of topics that you can focus on. The development of new prototyping tools that save time for developers and designers (eng.) . Design for universal access, which allows users with different capabilities to successfully use your interface (English).



Tip: This question is an excellent opportunity to talk about your vision of the future of virtual or augmented reality.







The rise of virtual reality. Source: Ramotion



Bonus: Where do you get your inspiration from? Who do you follow in this industry?



Here they are trying to find out what inspires and motivates you.



Tell us about the blogs and books you read, the conferences you have visited, and the people you follow.



List of my favorite blogs (in free order):





For whom I follow:





And a list of references for those who want to deepen their knowledge of UX design ::





A question that is missing



You may ask why my list does not include the pervasive question “Why should I hire you?”. This is because I do not have instructions on how to answer such a question. You have to define it for yourself. All I can advise is to be honest with yourself . Designate yourself why you want to work for this company.





And the last tip: Do not memorize your answers, otherwise you will sound unconvincing. Just keep in mind the main points that you would like to talk about at the interview.



Good luck and write in the comments on the results of past interviews!



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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/325030/

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