Erin Essex
Alicia Gonzalez
Free Lesson

The Part of Design Interviews Nobody Talks About

45 min
Dec 7, 2026 12:00 PM

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What you'll learn

How the first impression sets the cognitive anchor

Understand how cognitive anchoring influences decision-making and how to create a strong foundation from the beginning.

How to navigate confirmation bias

Learn how to leverage confirmation bias and the halo effect to go further in interviews.

How to increase your perceived value in interviews

Learn how to frame your experience so interviewers understand the value you bring.

Why this topic matters

You got the interview — but now you have to do the hard part: explain why you're the right person for the job. Your work may be flawless and your designs impeccable — but if you can't communicate your value clearly and present yourself well, you'll be cast away instantly. This lesson teaches you how to set yourself up for success and how to present yourself as a stronger candidate.

You'll learn from

Erin Essex

Erin Essex

Sr Interaction Designer @Youtube | Former Design Director: MongoDB, Shutterstock

Previously at
YouTube
Google
MongoDB
Shutterstock
Major League Baseball
Alicia Gonzalez

Alicia Gonzalez

Sr Learning Specialist & Education Consultant | Host

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