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Updated Feb 25, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Designer at IDEO
Posted Feb 25, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in Palo Alto, CA (took 1 week)
The people of IDEO are generally very kind. They ask interesting questions and are very selective. So much so that if you leave a bad impression with one of the interviewer, that will kill it (which was my case). Be prepared. Know IDEO's culture. Read the books. Make "thinking out of the box" second mature.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Human Factors Specialist at IDEO
Posted Feb 6, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 in New York, NY (took 4 weeks)
I was contacted by IDEO NY for the human factors position, after getting an employee working in their Palo Alto to refer me. I was interviewed by two members from their team - a designer, and a project manager type. They were good looking and well dressed. I didn't end up getting the job, but I feel like they were open and honest through the process.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Design at IDEO
Posted May 7, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 in Palo Alto, CA (took 3 months)
The interview process on telephone will be the first indicator if your character fits. There might be a lot of calls and the people interviewing you are very likely to be the people you will working with, so see it both ways.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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IT Support Specialist at IDEO
Posted Mar 19, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 in Palo Alto, CA (took 1+ week)
Asked me a series of technical related questions, which helped determine my skill level and problem solving process. Also, they asked me questions, which helped them to determine my ability fit into the team and its unique dynamics.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Visual Interaction Designer at IDEO
Posted Nov 21, 2010 — 5 of 5 people found this helpful
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2008 in Chicago, IL (took a day)
They have a pretty intense online application process which is fairly time-consuming but allows you to save and continue later. You can even come back and apply for another job later.
They emailed me only a few days after my submission to offer an interview. I had 1.5 weeks to prepare. They did tell me who would be in the room.
The interview was 5 people, those who would be my teammates. Overall people seemed distracted right off the bat. My experience was admittedly not up to snuff, and I knew it, so I'm sure that was a factor in the lack of connection. A couple people seemed a bit cold to the point they bordered on rude. I didn't expect that from IDEO people as I know a few of them and they are warm and friendly.
Afterwards I got a tour of the place. It was inspiring. I was introduced to a human factors person who seemed awesome.
I never heard back from anyone after the interview. I tried contacting the person who initially contacted me and arranged my interview. I didn't feel too good about the interview but just wanted to know the decision and maybe get some feedback if lucky. But she never responded. I tried again a couple times, but spread out over a couple weeks--not pesty. Never heard a word.
I was surprised as I expect clearer communication from IDEO. Weird. But I got a fantastic job at a different place, so it worked out for the best.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Management at IDEO
Posted Jan 21, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2008 in Munich (Germany) (took 3 months)
Got approached by a recruiter, once I indicated that I'm interested got a detailed job-description and background info. First rounds with recruiter, than met senior management, visited other locations, had a group interview with executives. Overall very positive, I had the impression that I meet friends and that my skills where a good fit. My advice: just be yourself, everything else won't work...
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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