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Hi, I'm Mei.
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I recently changed my job and joined Google as a senior UX designer.
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For this video, I will talk about the basic interview process, the difference between big tech, general tech, and startups.
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So you will be prepared to handle all type of companies' interviews.
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I will also throw some tips and tricks for you to stand out.
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Changing job is really hard, especially for a product designer or UX /UI designer.
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So once you understand the interview process, it's easier to prepare all the materials that you will need.
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I will start with Big Tech, which is established technology companies such as FAN.
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I interviewed with Google, Meta, and LinkedIn.
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Griefly got all the offers.
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There are minor differences between Big Tech interviews.
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But generally, there are five steps: recruiter call, initial interview, on -site interview, team matching, and offer.
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You can take a screenshot if you're Thank you.
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I'll also link the official guidelines from some of the big tech.
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Let's dive into the first step.
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Recruiter call is very straightforward.
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It's always 30 minutes.
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Quick reminder here: treat your recruiter with respect.
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Greet them by asking how they're doing today, and thank them for their time.
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Your recruiter has mutual interest with you, which is getting you hired.
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Recruiters will help as much as they can within the company's policies.
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I'm always being asked at least these two questions.
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Can you tell me about your background?
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What are you looking for for your next move?
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I have heard some stories that recruiters ask salary expectations.
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It's not a normal practice for the initial call.
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So I would say let's discuss that after the interviews so
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that you can save the time to talk about more important topics.
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When you answer the first question, I have many mentees who can talk for 15 minutes about their background.
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It's way too long.
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Please shorten that within 5 minutes.
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You can see a template here Let me give you a fake example.
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Pretend I was working at a tech startup.
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I'm Mei Sun.
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I'm currently working as a product design lead at Seoul Technology for five years.
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My primary focus is to bring delightful mobile experiences for high school students to learn advanced math.
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And our mobile platform, MAEU, has grown 50 % since last year.
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Before that, I was a product designer working at Growth Education for two years.
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I also spent five years designing for a variety of startups.
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We can dive into that if you're interested.
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For the second question, the answer can be templated.
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Everyone has their own goal in pursuing their career.
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And recruiters know that.
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What they're really asking is why you want to join their company.
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I would recommend an honest answer that's aligned with your own goals /interest.
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Don't say, "I think your company is great, the best technology company out there." This answer is not wrong,
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but you're not bringing valuable insights into why you want to join the company, why you're interested in it.
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Is it because you want to change the industry to get closer to your personal interest?
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Or you thrive in complexity, the company has more appealing problems for you to solve
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or you want to help general public users to address their daily pain points
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I'm just throwing a couple of examples to get you started to think about your motivation.
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After the initial Q &A, recruiters will give you a quick walkthrough of what the interview process is like for the company.
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By the end, you can ask a couple of questions, such as the timeline, any resources recruiters can share with you to better prepare your next interview.
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Now let's dive into the second step: portfolio review and app critiques Most big tech will start your interviews with portfolio review.
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Quick note here: Put your case study in a presentation instead of showing your website.
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You don't want to lose an opportunity by lack of preparation.
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Some of the companies have app critique right after the portfolio review.
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So you will be asked to choose a popular mobile app that you and the interviewer both use, then dive into the product itself.
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After the second step, you will hear back from your recruiter whether or not you're invited to an on -site interview.
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I call this on -site interview as interview marathon.
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You need to bring the best version of yourself during this day.
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Breakfast is very necessary.
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Have plenty of water by you because you will talk the whole day.
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For the on -site interview, you will start with portfolio review again, very likely with a different interviewer or group of interviewers.
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The recommended number for case studies is 2 to 3, given the time constraints.
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A wineboard session normally follows right after, aka design exercise, in which you will be prompted with a scenario or a problem.
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I want to remind you that this session is interactive.
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You need to ask questions to clarify if your understanding aligns with what the interviewer is looking for.
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Also, ask clarifying questions along the way.
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Don't be shy to ask for a hint if you're stuck.
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It shows the quality of you can proactively unblock yourself.
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Then, you will have 4 -5 one -on -one or two -on -ones with different interviewers, who are likely to be user experience designers or other UXers.
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Each interviewer has a specific topic that they focus on, so all the questions are not repeated.
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The topics can be design leadership, collaboration, product thinking, problem solving, and design execution.
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Preparing your stories before the interview would be crucial.
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Lots of questions are asking you to dive into your past
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working experiences based on your behavior to better judge how well you can perform on the job.
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So that's a general walkthrough of the interview process if you are interested in big tech UX design roles.
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A quick note about the difference between a product designer versus UX designer is that product designer is a more generalist role.
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The responsibility includes research, strategy,
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usability, interface design, and user flow design. is more specialized.
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You're more focused on creating strategy, workflows, and execution.
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Big tech normally hires experts such as UX designers, since there are researchers and interface designers in place.
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This is not a rule of thumb that big tech only hires UX designers instead of product designers.
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But now you wouldn't be confused about what they are when you see those job titles.
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The interview process is normally the same.
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Now, I want to touch point on the difference between big tech interview versus general tech interview and startups.
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General tech companies are the ones that need to digitalize their existing business for their users,
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such as investment banks or insurance companies.
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The hand count is sponsored by a specific team, so you wouldn't have a team matching process.
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Another difference is that your interviewers will not only be designers but also stakeholders such as engineers and product managers.
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Startups normally can have a faster interview process
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and you will have the opportunity to talk with the CEO directly if the team is relatively small.
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Startup hack -ons are limited, so they want to have candidates that's not afraid of getting their hands dirty and eager to try everything,
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including animations or marketing.
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updates.
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So don't be afraid to reach out and ask the results if you haven't heard back after three days.
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A general interview tip is that a company is not only hiring for skills but also personalities.
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Each of your interviewers is thinking about whether or not they can work with you daily.
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So when you prepare your interviews, you might want to record yourself and play back.
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That's the quickest way I find to raise self -awareness during interviews.
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If you have questions or insights about the interview process, leave me a comment and let's share knowledge together.

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Контекст и предыстория

В этом видео Mei, старший UX-дизайнер компании Google, делится своим опытом собеседований в крупных технологических компаниях. Она объясняет основные этапы интервью, отличия между большими и маленькими компаниями, а также делится полезными советами, которые помогут вам выделиться среди других кандидатов. Такие советы особенно важны для профессионалов в области дизайна продуктов и UX/UI, поскольку смена работы может быть сложным процессом. Понимание собеседовательного процесса значительно облегчает подготовку к интервью и улучшает шансы на успех.

Топ-5 фраз для повседневного общения

  • Как вы себя сегодня чувствуете? — это простой и вежливый способ начать разговор с рекрутером.
  • Спасибо за ваше время. — важно выражать благодарность, чтобы установить положительный контакт.
  • Можете рассказать о вашем опыте? — вопрос, который помогает понять интересы собеседника.
  • Почему вы хотите работать в нашей компании? — на этот вопрос следует ответить честно, отражая свои карьерные цели.
  • Я работаю в индустрии уже более пяти лет. — краткое представление о вашем опыте, которое показывает вашу квалификацию.

Пошаговое руководство по шадоуингу

Чтобы улучшить свое произношение английского и практиковать разговорный английский, прекрасным инструментом является shadowing. Подход к шадоуингу можно разбить на несколько этапов, которые помогут вам эффективно учиться на примере видео Mei.

Шаг 1: Просмотрите видео несколько раз, не пытаясь повторить. Просто слушайте информацию, чтобы уловить общий смысл.

Шаг 2: На первом просмотре обратите внимание на ключевые фразы. Запишите их, чтобы потом вернуть к ним ваше внимание.

Шаг 3: На следующем просмотре постарайтесь повторять за Mei за ней, копируя интонацию и произношение. Это поможет вам улучшить произношение английского и понять, как звучит разговорная речь.

Шаг 4: Практикуйте шадоуинг в разных ситуациях. Например, говорите по времени, когда вы занимаетесь чем-то другим, или включите видео на фоне.

Шаг 5: Сравните своё произношение с оригиналом. Запишите себя и послушайте, насколько похоже ваше произношение на то, что говорит Mei. Это позволит вам выявить зоны для улучшения.

Помните, что shadow speech — это мощный инструмент для изучения языка, который может помочь вам развить уверенность при общении на английском. Начните использовать техники шадоуинга, и вы скоро заметите прогресс в своем разговорном английском.

Грамматика в этом видео

Конструкции, которые говорящий использует чаще всего, с точными словами из видео:

КонструкцияВ видео
Пассивный залог be + причастие прошедшего времени — важно, что происходит, а не кто это делаетis established · being asked · can be templated
Present Perfect have/has + причастие прошедшего времени — прошлое действие, важное сейчасhave heard · has grown · haven't heard

Что такое техника Shadowing?

Shadowing — это научно обоснованная техника изучения языка, изначально разработанная для подготовки профессиональных переводчиков и популяризированная полиглотом доктором Александром Аргуэльесом. Метод прост, но эффективен: вы слушаете аудио на английском от носителей языка и немедленно повторяете вслух — как тень, следующая за говорящим с задержкой в 1–2 секунды. В отличие от пассивного прослушивания или грамматических упражнений, Shadowing заставляет мозг и мышцы рта одновременно обрабатывать и воспроизводить реальные речевые паттерны. Исследования показывают, что это значительно улучшает точность произношения, интонацию, ритм, связную речь, понимание на слух и беглость речи — что делает его одним из самых эффективных методов для подготовки к IELTS Speaking и реального общения на английском.

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