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Much has changed since then. Over the past decade Iβve personally interviewed with many companies, from small startups to large corporations. Beyond my own experience of interviewing, I had the privilege of being on the other side of the table. I conducted app critiques, whiteboard challenges, sat in on portfolio presentations, and talked with countless designers and design managers. If there was one thing that I learned, itβs that everyone struggles with interviews. Even senior candidatesβstrong in their craft with years of experience behind themβtend to hit some speed bumps in their interview process.