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Researcher I

Interview Stages

StageInterviewerDuration
Recruiter Screen[Recruiter Name]30 min
Hiring Manager Screen[Manager Name]45 min
Research Methods[Researcher Name]60 min
Research Exercise[Senior Researcher Name]60 min
Round 2: Research Analysis[Researcher Name]45 min
Round 2: Product Manager[PM Name]45 min
Round 2: Design Collaboration[Designer Name]45 min

Round 2 Interviews

Recruiter Screen

Focus Areas: Communication, Curiosity, Growth Mindset

  • What drew you to UX research, and what excites you about this opportunity?
  • Tell me about a time you were new to something. How did you go about learning it?
  • Can you describe a situation where you received feedback and how you acted on it?

Hiring Manager Screen

Focus Areas: Research Approach, Collaboration, Problem-solving

  • Tell me about a research project you're particularly proud of. What was your role?
  • How do you approach working with designers and product managers?
  • How do you measure the success of your research work?

Research Methods

Focus Areas: Research Methodology, Study Design, Ethics

  • Walk us through your approach to designing a research study.
  • How do you select appropriate research methods for different questions?
  • How do you ensure ethical considerations in your research?

Research Exercise

Focus Areas: Research Planning, Analysis, Insights

  • Complete a timed research exercise based on a real-world scenario.
  • Develop a research plan for a given product question.
  • Analyze sample data and present insights and recommendations.

Research Analysis Interview

Focus Areas: Data Analysis, Synthesis, Insights

  • How do you approach analyzing qualitative research data?
  • How do you synthesize findings from multiple research methods?
  • How do you communicate research insights to different stakeholders?

PM Interview

Focus Areas: Collaboration, Product Thinking, Communication

  • How do you collaborate with product managers in your research process?
  • How do you handle situations where product requirements conflict with research findings?
  • How do you advocate for the user's needs in product discussions?

Design Collaboration Interview

Focus Areas: Design Collaboration, Visual Communication, Feedback

  • How do you collaborate with designers in your research process?
  • How do you ensure research insights inform design decisions?
  • How do you give and receive feedback with design partners?

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