Land your dream UX/UI design job with "UX Design Interview: The Full Guide to Portfolio Preparation, Whiteboard Challenges, App Critique, Past Work Presentation, Behavioral Questions, and Salary Negotiation." This comprehensive guide, written by Sati Taschiba, who secured eight offers from top tech companies like Google and Meta, and Principal Technical Recruiter Randall Visser, equips you with the skills to excel at every stage of the interview process. Learn to craft a compelling portfolio, master whiteboard challenges and app critiques, confidently present your past work, and expertly navigate behavioral questions and salary negotiations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book provides the strategies to not just get the job, but thrive in your new career. Unlock your potential and secure the compensation you deserve.
Review UX Design Interview
"UX Design Interview: The Full Guide..." isn't just another interview prep book; it's a comprehensive roadmap, a survival guide, and a confidence booster all rolled into one. As a UX designer myself, preparing for my first big interviews, I initially felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of things to consider – portfolio building, behavioral questions, whiteboard challenges… the list felt endless. This book tackled that overwhelm head-on.
What struck me first was Sati Taschiba's incredible journey. Reading about her securing eight offers from tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft, with salaries ranging from $249,400 to $635,500, was incredibly motivating. It's not just about the impressive numbers, though; it's the clear demonstration that achieving such success is attainable with the right strategy and dedication. The book lays out exactly how she did it, making the whole process feel less daunting and much more achievable. The "Quick Overview" at the beginning is a masterstroke—setting the stage and highlighting the potential payoff.
The book’s strength lies in its structured approach. Instead of just offering vague tips, it provides concrete frameworks and actionable strategies for each stage of the interview process. The chapters on portfolio preparation and past work presentations are invaluable. I particularly appreciated the detailed breakdown of the whiteboard challenge and app critique sections. These weren't just abstract concepts; they were dissected into manageable steps, providing clear templates and questions to guide your thinking. This structured approach helped me develop a much more organized and effective way of approaching design problems under pressure.
Beyond the technical skills, the book also delves into the crucial soft skills needed to succeed. The section on behavioral questions is fantastic, explaining the why behind these often-dreaded questions and providing practical advice on crafting compelling answers with real-world examples. The inclusion of a dedicated chapter on salary negotiation by Randall Visser, a Principal Technical Recruiter, is a game-changer. Navigating salary discussions can be intimidating, but this chapter empowers you with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for your worth.
I especially appreciated the personal touch throughout the book. Sati shares her own experiences, mistakes, and successes with refreshing honesty. This makes the information feel relatable and less like a dry textbook. The real-world examples and anecdotes serve as powerful illustrations of the concepts being discussed, solidifying the learning and making the information stick. It’s clear that a great deal of thought and effort went into crafting this resource, and it shows in the quality of the content and the organization.
In short, "UX Design Interview: The Full Guide..." is more than a book; it's an investment in your career. If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed by the UX design interview process, this book provides the clarity, structure, and confidence you need to succeed. It's a practical guide, an inspiring story, and a valuable resource that I highly recommend to anyone aiming to land their dream UX design job. It truly feels like a game-changer.
Information
- Dimensions: 6 x 0.85 x 9 inches
- Language: English
- Print length: 374
- Publication date: 2024
Book table of contents
- Introduction
- Before the Interview
- Getting the right experience
- Presenting yourself
- Designing your portfolio case studies
- Finding the best company for you
- The Interview
- Preparing for the interview
- The past work presentation
- The whiteboard exercise
- The app critique
- Introduction
- QUICK OVERVIEW OF MY INTERVIEW JOURNEY
- BUILDING YOUR DRFAMS
- DONTLETFEAR HOLD YOU BACK
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