We focused on improving interview skills, which was helpful with any upcoming interviews. One point that really appealed to me was, "what is your values" It highlighted the importance of lining up your personal beliefs with the company's culture, which results in a more enjoyable and productive work experience.
We discussed the importance of relevant past experience. It showed how vital it’s to showcase skills and achievements that directly relate to the job, making it clear why you’d be a strong candidate.
Another key topic was the need to comprehend the role, which involves thoroughly researching the job. This demonstrates a keen interest in the company, that shows you prepared prior to the interview that can impress interviewers.
We talked about how expressing enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and motivation can make a difference. Candidates who show a passion for the role, an aspiration to grow, and are driven to succeed tend to leave a positive impression.
Finally, the reminder to answer questions directly was very practical. It’s crucial to give clear, concise answers that directly address what the interviewer is asking.
Overall, this lecture has provided a comprehensive guide how to do well in interviews. I feel more prepared and confident going into any interviews, in the next few months.
We were given the task in pairs to interview each other for a UX role.
This is my interview feedback sheet and questions interviewed by Aaron.
These are the question I was asking Aaron and the interview feedback sheet I rated him on.
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I found this exercise to be very engaging, and it really put me in the mindset of being in an interview. It was also useful to gain an insight into the types of questions that might be asked, allowing me to better prepare for my own interviews. One question that stood out was about dealing with a client who says, "they don't like this design." It’s not something I would have expected in an interview, so I’ll make sure to think through my response in case a similar questions came up.
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I took to ChatGPT to see what trends are in the industry:
It is interesting to see how important AI and sustainable & ethical design is increasingly becoming popular in the design world. I think it’s good to consider these when designing anything. AI is especially good for prototyping, I have never used it personally, but I think it would speed up the design process. Also, sustainable & ethical design is crucial in developing apps that encourage reducing screen time and environmental-friendly products. Climate change and UX design have a big impact on energy efficiency, so when we’re designing we need to keep this in mind.