Today, I learned about whiteboard challenges. A framework for tackling prompts, mistakes to avoid, common fears to be aware of, what interviewers are looking for, how to stand out, and resources to aid my learning.

This is where you walk through your design process using a whiteboard and marker. The whiteboard challenge allows your interviewer to evaluate your design thinking and ability to collaborate in a short amount of time, usually 30 minutes to an hour - Coursera

Mistakes to avoid

Jumping into solutions too soon
Time management
Not explaining your thought process

Common fears

Fear of the unknown
Fear of public speaking
Fear of messing up

What interviewers are looking for

Problem definition
Solution-finding and idea generation
Interaction design knowledge
Collaboration

How to stand out

Propose unconventional solutions
Great storytelling and communication skills
Look at the problem from multiple lenses

Resources

References

How to Ace Your Next UX Whiteboard Challenge (A Deep-Dive)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roeVp9mxl64.

Day 47: Whiteboard Challenges

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