Description

Be Ready for Your Next UX Job Interview

Mastering The Key Questions

A little bit of preparation can go a long way. Many of the same companies are asking the same questions in a professional UX interview. This talk will cover what the most common and tricky interview questions are, why they are being asked, and how you can answer the questions so you stand out from the competition.

Jen Blatz will talk about how to apply the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Results) Method to your answer to tell your story and come off polished and ready. Jen will walk attendees through a framework on how to craft the perfect elevator pitch about yourself. Finally, she will turn the tables and discuss what questions you should be asking of the hiring manager. You will learn why these questions are important and the types of answers to look for to make sure that the company is a good fit for you.

Speaker

Jen Blatz is a Lead User Experience Designer and Researcher with expertise that lends itself to any industry. Jen’s path to UX started in journalism and graphic design where she learned the importance of aesthetics, organization, and catering content for the consumer. She has worked in a number of fields including finance, cloud storage, security and pet health. Jen is now at Fidelity Investments focusing on improving enterprise tools used by employees.

Jen loves being active in the UX community to learn and grow while helping others do the same. She is the co-founder of the UX Research and Strategy group, and of IXDA (Interaction Design Association) Dallas, she was the organizer of WIAD (World Information Architecture Day) DFW in 2019 and 2020, and social media guru for several organizations, including Ladies that UX Dallas and Big Design. When not immersed in UX activities and speaking at local meetups, conferences and classes, Jen loves traveling, wine tasting, cooking and spending time with her husband and two doggos, Sadie and Ricky.