Google UX Phone Interview Advice

Congo
YxUJ22

Congo

YxUJ22
Aug 25, 2017 9 Comments

I have a phone interview scheduled with Google for a UX position. What can I expect? I assume basic process/portfolio questions, but wonder if there's anything else I should prepare myself for. Thx for any pointers!

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  • Congo
    YxUJ22

    Congo

    YxUJ22
    OP
    Followup…

    Was fairly straightforward process questions only. Not too much portfolio review. One of the interviewers eluded multiple times to wanting heavy experience in Principle, and wanted to know background there.
    Aug 31, 2017 2
    • Amazon / Design
      8700d

      Go to company page Amazon Design

      8700d
      Weird. What kind of design role? More of a production design or tactical one? That much focus on a tool just doesn't seem that bright if they're looking for a full fledged UX / interaction designer.
      Aug 31, 2017
    • Congo
      YxUJ22

      Congo

      YxUJ22
      OP
      Yeah, I thought tr hat was odd too.

      Role was marketed/described as more 'generalist' working alongside a few others in that role as well as visual designers, researchers and content strategists.

      In my notes, I wrote that they are seeking to "prototype interactions / design patterns faster"…

      Must just have a very specific gap on their current team
      Aug 31, 2017
  • They asked me to pull up a webpage and critique it. They asked me why google. They asked me to wireframe a chat window in google sketch.
    Aug 26, 2017 1
  • Noble Software Group / Design
    MrBigs

    Noble Software Group Design

    MrBigs
    My phone interview with them just went over basic questions as far as my process, asking about my current role, work history, etc. They asked me a few hypotheticals. Etc. They're looking for how you think.
    Aug 25, 2017 1
    • Congo
      YxUJ22

      Congo

      YxUJ22
      OP
      Great, thx 👍🏼
      Aug 25, 2017
  • Netflix
    dpST86

    Go to company page Netflix

    dpST86
    Did you get interview through a referral or recruiter?
    Aug 31, 2017 1
    • Congo
      YxUJ22

      Congo

      YxUJ22
      OP
      Recruiter
      Aug 31, 2017