What to expect in a UX writing interview

UX writing is a relatively new profession as far as titles go, which can cause some confusion from both parties when it comes to the job interview. Not quite a copywriter, not quite a technical writer, but not quite a UX designer, a UX writer finds themselves floating somewhere between those roles.

I’ve been through enough UX writing interview loops now (which can also be called a UX content strategist, or UX copywriter, depending on the company), to know what to expect.

Like most interviews, especially for a tech company, the interview loops are long, tiring, and often challenge your mental stamina as much as your aptitude.

Why is UX writing still a fairly new discipline?

The industry is finally circling back and correcting errors the early design teams made by omitting copy from the overall design process. In Yuval Keshtcher’s podcast “Writers in Tech” Ep 3, Jared Spool states that in the early days when user guides and products went from analog to digital, technical writers were forgotten, lost in the shuffle along the way.

In other words, companies are starting to see the real value of copy, whether it be a well thought out CTA, or a series of introductory screens to increase user engagement, the copy is just as important as the design.