Initial Zoom Call to discuss previous work experience and role with the recruiter, this was not a formal interview and the recruiter mentioned several more rounds of interviews, and asked for a portfolio or a pdf presentation of past work.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at New York Times (New York, NY) in Aug 2025
Interview
The interview process at Capital One was rigorous and comprehensive. I went through six interviews: one with HR, one with my hiring manager, one panel case study review, and three same-day interviews with members of the broader team. Strong case study preparation - along with structured responses in the STAR format - proved crucial for progressing successfully through the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your process in working with engineers, Tell me about a time where you had to manage conflicting needs, and how did you navigate it.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at New York Times (New York, NY) in Jan 2024
Interview
It is 5 Rounds:
- Recruiter screen
- Conversation with the hiring director
- Portfolio presentaiton
- Engineering interview
- Product interview
Everybody that I talked to was pleasant and had great things to say about working at NYT. The recruiter that I interacted with was very pleasant, thorough and knowledgeable.
I got rejected after the 3rd round - it was with 4 more senior designers + the hiring manager. They were pleasant but did not say a word during my presentation and multi-tasked as I was speaking. They also did not ask any questions pertaining to what I presented, which was very bizarre.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked mostly generic design interview questions.
