2684. why did you choose to apply for a UX/UI role instead of a developer role?

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Can you tell me what motivated your decision to pursue a role in UX/UI design rather than a developer position?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : This question assesses your level of insight into your own strengths and interests in the field of UX/UI.

  • 2. Career goals alignment : The question explores how the UX/UI designer role aligns with your long-term career objectives.

  • 3. Communication : You need to clearly articulate the thought process behind your career choices.

  • 4. Understanding of role : Demonstrates your comprehension of what a UX/UI role entails and how it differs from that of a developer.

Purpose
  • 1. Assess career focus : To see if you have a clear focus in your career path and specialty in UX/UI design.

  • 2. Evaluate job fit : The question helps determine if your interests and skills are a good match for the UX/UI role.

  • 3. Understand motivation : To understand what drives and motivates you to be in the UX/UI field.

  • 4. Check for industry understanding : To ensure that you understand the industry and the specific skills and tasks entailed in UX/UI versus development roles.


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  • 1. Reflect on your unique skills : Consider highlighting the unique skills that make you a good fit for UX/UI, such as empathy for users, a passion for design, or a knack for user-centered problem-solving.

  • 2. Mention specific aspects of the role : Talk about specific aspects of UX/UI work that appeal to you and how they contrast with developer work, like user research versus coding.

  • 3. Relate to personal experiences : If applicable, relate your answer to personal experiences or projects that steered you toward UX/UI design.

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Topics: 
Communication
Culture Fit
Roles: 
UX/UI Designer
Companies: 
IBM
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