{"id":5164,"date":"2017-07-25T18:03:22","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T17:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/?p=5164"},"modified":"2018-02-20T19:17:05","modified_gmt":"2018-02-20T18:17:05","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-an-architecture-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/how-to-prepare-for-an-architecture-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for an architecture interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having a job interview is always a bit scary &#8211; you don\u2019t know what they will ask you or even how many other candidates you are competing with. So to prepare you for your upcoming interviews so there are no surprises, here are some basic questions they will usually ask you:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What Do You Know About Our Firm?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do your homework: before showing up for the interview, you should have at least a general idea of the work the firm has done and the areas of expertise the firm specializes in. Be able to reference projects they have done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should we hire you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take this opportunity to highlight your strengths and point out how your strengths meet the needs of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>You can to set yourself apart by answering this question and focusing on a unique trait of yours that will contribute positively to the job position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What are your weaknesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Generally this is everyone\u2019s least favorite question. The best thing to do is just prepare for it. The typical advice is to list an actual strength but tell it like it is a weakness such as \u201cI work too hard\u201d or \u201cI like architecture too much\u201d. Now, think about a time when you made a mistake (but not a huge one) and explain what you learned from it. Showing that you have taken a setback and turned it into a learning experience can emphasize your honesty and ability to improve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why do you want to work here?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is often more of a test to see if you have done your research on the company and if you are really interested. This is a very common question so be prepared for it. Have a few key points in mind that are the reasons for you wanting to join.\u00a0These should mainly be positive points about the office, not focused on personal gain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Any questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An interview doesn\u2019t have to be a one-way street. Showing up, answering questions and leaving shows you can handle a quiz, but it gives the interviewer little perspective on you as an individual. Asking your own questions shows you are interested. Remember, an interview isn\u2019t just to see how good a fit you are for the firm, it\u2019s also an opportunity to see if the firm will be a good fit for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last but not least, have your portfolio prepared. <\/strong>Only include the strongest examples of your work. Try and offer variety. It\u2019s best to be open about your experience, but communicate your interest in expanding your skill-set. For tips on making a great portfolio see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/23\/recommendations-to-make-your-architecture-portfolio\/\">this post.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On Thursday read about how to present yourself at the interview in the new post \u201cFace-to-Face Image\u201d of the Personal Branding series.<\/p>\n<p>GOOD LUCK!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We give top tips and answer the most typical questions for you to rock and get that job!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5165,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[721],"tags":[433,1305,1304,820,783,157,1303,657,481],"class_list":["post-5164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-job-application-tips","tag-architecture","tag-careers","tag-chance","tag-interview","tag-job","tag-opportunity","tag-questions","tag-tips","tag-work"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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