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Questions to practise
Tell me about a research study you ran recently.
They want to see how you plan a study and explain it clearly, from start to finish.
Pick one study only. Say the research question, who took part and the method. Use 'I' for your own work. For example: 'We wanted to know why people left sign-up, so I interviewed eight users.' Then give the main finding in one sentence.
How do you decide what to research first?
They want to know you can choose the most useful questions when time is limited.
Explain how you pick priorities. For example, you talk with the team about open questions and big risks. Say how you agree on the research question before you start. Give one short real example.
Why did you choose that method?
They want to know you choose methods for a reason.
Link the method to the question. For example: 'We needed to understand why, not how many, so I chose interviews.' If you had limits like time or budget, say so honestly.
Who took part in the study, and how did you find them?
They want to know you think carefully about the right people for a study.
Describe the type of users, how many there were and how you found them. Say why these people fit the research question. Keep it simple and concrete.
Tell me about one study that changed a real decision.
Many reports are never used. They want to hear how your research makes a difference.
Name one finding, who acted on it and what changed. For example: 'Most users missed the save button, so the team moved it.' Only share results you actually know.
How do you analyse interview notes?
They want to see how you turn many notes into clear, useful findings.
Describe your steps in order. For example: 'I group similar notes, look for patterns, and check how many users said the same thing.' Say how you choose the most important findings to share.
What exactly did you do yourself in this project?
They want to understand your own part, separate from the team's work.
Use 'I' for your actions: 'I wrote the questions, I ran the sessions, I analysed the notes.' Then say what the team did together. Be honest and clear.
How do you work with designers?
You will work with designers every day, so they want to see how you work as a team.
Describe one or two real habits. For example: 'I invite designers to watch sessions. Then we sort the notes together.' Say when you bring them in, early or late, and why.
How do you share your results with the team?
Findings only help if people understand them and use them.
Explain your format and timing. For example, short weekly updates, video clips or a one-page summary. Say how you make results easy to act on, such as clear next steps.
How do you handle a stakeholder who disagrees with your findings?
They want to see how you stay calm, use evidence and keep a good working relationship.
Describe one real situation. Say how you listened first, then showed clear evidence like quotes or clips. Explain how you agreed on a next step, for example a small extra test.
Let me pick one study to talk about.
Clara
AI coach
Leo
AI coach
Lines to try
Let me pick one study to talk about.
Our research question was why users stopped at this step.
I chose interviews because we needed to understand the reasons.
The main finding was that users missed the next step.
Because of this, the team decided to change the design.
I share early results with designers every week.
Common questions
What if my study was small?
A small study is fine. Interviewers often care more about clear thinking than size. Explain your question, your method and why it fit. Then show how one finding helped the team. A small study with a real decision is a good example.
What if I make mistakes in English?
That is normal and okay. Speak slowly and use short sentences. It is fine to pause and think. You can say, 'Let me think for a moment.' Clear examples matter more than difficult words.
How many examples should I prepare?
Prepare two or three real studies. Choose one where a finding changed a decision. Practise each one in a short story: question, people, method, finding, change. Also prepare one or two habits for working with designers.