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      Design Researcher Interview

      22 Jan 2020
      Anonymous employee
      San Jose, CA

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      Design Researcher Interview

      24 Feb 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (San Jose, CA) in Jan 2020

      Interview

      Had to take a cognitive assessment and a personality assessment. Had 2 remote interviews online. First interview was 1 hour and consisted of a presentation on an experimental design challenge. Second interview was 30 minutes and asked behavioral questions. Total process took 6-7 months, but after talking to someone on linkedin and asking for help moving things along, I got my offer within 3 weeks.

      Interview questions [8]

      Question 1

      Tell me a story about how you decided on this experimental design.
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      Question 2

      Why IBM?
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      Question 3

      How did you get into UX research? Why do you choose UX research specifically?
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      Question 4

      Have there been times that people did not carry their own weight? How would you handle that?
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      Question 5

      What do you want out of a job at IBM?
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      Question 6

      What are some pros and cons about working in groups versus working individually? Which would you prefer?
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      Question 7

      What would you do if you are having trouble finding participants for research studies and you're running out of time?
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      Question 8

      Where do you see yourself in 5 years in the industry?
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      2

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at IBM

      Interview

      Phone Screen with a recruiter to confirm details, discuss salary and a bit about the role Panel Interview with design and research team to discuss background, the role, company and go over a project

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe your ux research process?
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      Design Researcher Interview

      26 Apr 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at IBM in Feb 2021

      Interview

      You first speak with a recruiter, then given a Design Challenge. After that there are 2 rounds of interviews (these were over the phone, normally they might be in person but I'm not sure)

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time you worked in a team
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      Design Researcher Interview

      8 Sept 2020
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at IBM

      Interview

      A few cognitive exercises / tests online, 1:1 interview with a design research presentation, small group interview with manager-level employees. Overall, a very positive experience with very nice people, and no surprises in the interview questions. I did not have a phone screen.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Evaluate current UX of an app and present findings/recommendations
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