I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Gusto in Feb 2024
Interview
The interview with ezCater was an insightful experience, commencing with a thorough screening call with one of their recruiters. This initial discussion provided valuable insights into the company's culture and expectations. Subsequently, I had a Zoom call with the hiring manager, where the focus was on a specific project slated to be completed within three months. He seemed pretty stressed about this work being done. He was mainly interested in my proficiency in Figma and my ability to adapt quickly to finishing this project quickly. Following this, a Zoom call with a designer offered me the opportunity to delve deeper into the creative aspects of the role and understand the collaborative dynamics within the team. The highlight of the process was the portfolio presentation, where I had the privilege to showcase my work to a panel of stakeholders. Lastly, a meeting with the product manager and wrap- up with hiring manager where the project being completed in a short period of time was once again emphasized. Also questioning if I would be the right person for the job. There was apprehension so I figured there would be no offer.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Gusto in Sept 2025
Interview
- Recruiter screener
- Portfolio review with hiring manager
- Panel interview (4): values alignment, cross-functional, portfolio deep dive, and final interview with hiring manager
Overall the process was organized, professional and transparent but I didn’t get an offer and hey didn’t provide any helpful feedback other than “we went with other candidates”
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Tell me about a time you couldn’t get alignment within your team
- If you left from this job a year from now, what would be the reason?
Recruiter interview and then a case study. Recruiter interview was standard. Case study was to share a project that i launched demonstrating the ability to navigate ambiguity with minimal support
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a project where you advocated for design process
The interview got off to a rough start when the interviewer arrived 10 minutes late, which didn’t set a professional tone. When I asked about the product, the responses felt quite surface-level, possibly due to recent organizational changes. Throughout the conversation, the engagement level seemed low, making it difficult to have a meaningful discussion.