1. Call with recruiter to verify I have the relevant skills.

2. Take-home project to create a component with an existing scaffold. I would recommend spending twice the time they recommend to move forward. They will quiz you on what your functions do later and how you would go about adding specific features to the component later in the process. I would recommend adding a lot of comments and using existing material online for inspiration.

3. Virtual interview including four rounds that were mostly about gauging how I worked and what relevant experience I had for this more niche role:

   • Past experience collaborating with designers
   • Values
   • Review the take-home project
   • Past experience and skills fit

4. I heard back about two weeks later that they would not move forward.

If you don't hear back within three business days, assume it's a no and save yourself some stress.

Q: Share an example of where you had to push back on design.

Q: If you had to add localization to this component, how would you do it?

Q: Explain what this function you wrote does.

Q: Why Gusto?

Q: What is a weakness of yours, and what are you doing to be better about it?

Q: What's an initiative you're proud you had ownership over?