I met the manager of the team at the conference and gave her my resume. Two weeks later, I received an email asking if I would like to talk to the recruiter.

The first phone call was a screening with the recruiter. She asked me some questions based on my resume, focusing more on clarification than assessing my skills. The call lasted 15 minutes, and I was scheduled for a phone interview with the manager.

The second interview focused on my personal experience. I was asked to discuss some of the studies I had conducted and how I designed them. This call lasted for 30 minutes. In the afternoon, I received an email asking when I could fly down to the headquarters for a full-day interview.

On the scheduled day, I arrived at the building 15 minutes early and waited in the lobby. The recruiter arrived exactly at 10 am and led me to the meeting room. She began with some background questions, including my visa status, graduation date, and potential starting date. Afterward, she informed me who I would be interviewing with and explained the process if they decided to move me forward.

Thirty minutes later, the first interviewer, the project manager, arrived. She asked many behavioral questions and took notes on her computer. Thirty minutes later, I met another woman from the algorithm team. She asked questions about collecting valid data, working with engineers, and designing studies for new devices that users might not have encountered before. This section also lasted about 30 minutes.

The third interview was with the user studies engineer from the team, the position for which I was interviewing. She asked some background questions and requested explanations of my past projects. She also inquired about my expectations for the position and the types of user research I am most comfortable with. This process also lasted about 30 minutes.

Lastly, I met with the team manager, whom I had spoken with during the phone call. The questions she asked ranged from behavioral to technical. We had an hour-long interview, and then we went to the cafe for lunch. The interview continued after lunch for another 30 minutes. Before I left, she mentioned they would inform me of the results in about five days.

The waiting period after the interview was the most frustrating part. I did not receive a phone call after a week, so I sent two emails to inquire if I was still being considered. I then received a reply stating that they were not going to move me forward. I understand they were very busy, but I did expect that someone who completed an on-site interview would at least receive an email.

In conclusion, the process, except for the final part, went very smoothly. The people I spoke with were kind and friendly, and they always provided time for questions. This was my first job interview in the US, and I truly appreciate the opportunity they provided. Even though I did not receive an offer, this was a valuable experience for me.

Tell me about the project manager you like most and least.

How will you study whether a user likes the product or not while it is still under development?

Through the whole user research process, which part do you like most and why?