Researcher II
Interview Stages
| Stage | Interviewer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiter Screen | [Recruiter Name] | 30 min |
| Hiring Manager Screen | [Hiring Manager Name] | 45 min |
| Portfolio Review | All Hiring Team | 60 min |
| Round 2: PM | [PM Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Designer | [Designer Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Research | [Research Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Final/Culture Round | Executive or Culture Team Member | 30 min |
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
- How do you approach understanding user needs before designing a research plan?
- Tell me about a time you had to collaborate with someone who thought differently than you.
- When you're unsure how to start solving a research problem, what steps do you take?
Portfolio Review
Focus Areas: Research Methods, Storytelling, Impact
The candidate should walk the interviewers through two case studies they are proud of. The presentation should focus on how they approached the research problem, their methodology, key findings, and impact. The case studies should be relevant to the type of work they would do in this role.
Round 2 Interviews
PM Interview
Focus Areas: Collaboration, Product Thinking, Communication
- Tell me about a time you had to balance user needs with business goals in a project.
- How do you approach a research task when the requirements are unclear or incomplete?
- Have you ever worked with a PM who changed direction mid-project? How did you handle it?
- Describe a moment when your research findings challenged product assumptions.
Designer Interview
Focus Areas: Research Methods, Collaboration, Design Thinking
- Tell me how you usually collaborate with designers—what does that process look like?
- Describe a time when your research directly influenced a design decision.
- How do you handle situations where research findings conflict with design direction?
- What methods do you use to communicate research insights to designers effectively?
Research Interview
Focus Areas: Research Methods, Analysis, Ethical Considerations
- Walk me through your approach to selecting research methodologies for different questions.
- How do you analyze qualitative data and identify patterns or insights?
- Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your research plan mid-study.
- How do you ensure your research practices are ethical and inclusive?
Final/Culture Round
Focus Areas: Cultural Contribution, Growth Mindset, Team Fit
- What do you value most in a team or work environment?
- How do you stay motivated when a project feels unclear or slow-moving?
- Where do you hope to grow in the next year as a researcher and teammate?