Design Laboratory Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Design Laboratory.
Design Laboratory
Software Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This interview experience was quite unusual. It started with a conversation with the CEO, who seemed approachable. I felt like this part might be easy to manipulate by simply expressing ambition, stating that salary isn't the main concern, and echoing content from a CEO's YouTube video. After the CEO's approval, I proceeded to an interview with a contracting company. A few days later, a DL contact informed me that the contracting company had revised their requirements. This was unexpected, as I thought the requirements would have been finalized before the CEO meeting. I traveled to Redmond for what turned out to be a rather unproductive discussion, and they hadn't even confirmed their requirements beforehand.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your passion.
- What are your life goals?
- What motivates you to join DL?
Design Laboratory
Privacy Manager
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Started with a recruiter chat. Then met the owner. Then had a conversation with the Contract Manager at Microsoft. DLI's part of the process was super simple, they're great at getting you onboard. But the Microsoft side is a total mess. HR at MSFT is just awful and incredibly slow.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share about your comfort level with seeking assistance when necessary?
- What are your thoughts on admitting you don't know something in front of specialists?
Design Laboratory
Receptionist
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Other Behavioral
After receiving an email from a Design Lab recruiter, I was asked to complete a short personality quiz and draft some sample emails. These tasks seemed designed to filter out candidates with basic communication issues or who might be a poor personality fit. Following that, I had a standard interview with the Senior Recruiter and the Director of Operations. I really enjoyed talking to both of them, especially the Ops Director, who was very direct, honest, and clear about the company's expectations. This gave me a good understanding of the company culture and what they were looking for. My only disappointment was the lack of follow-up communication after the interview, which I found surprising given they are in the recruiting industry.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you ensure you stay organized?
Design Laboratory
Consultant
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The hiring process was a bit longer than I anticipated, but overall, it wasn't too difficult. It started with a recruiter chat, followed by an interview with the account manager, and then I met with the client. I actually ended up speaking with the customer two times, and the whole thing took about a month.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
Design Laboratory Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Design Laboratory interview reports.
“Why do people fail in corporate america?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on admitting you don't know something in front of specialists?”
Read reports →“What are your life goals?”
Read reports →“How do you ensure you stay organized?”
Read reports →“What are your career aspirations for the next five years?”
Read report →“Tell me about your passion.”
Read report →“Can you share about your comfort level with seeking assistance when necessary?”
Read report →“Which roles are you most effective at filling?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Design Laboratory interview reports.