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Architecture Interview Questions
Interview Questions
This is a collection of some common questions you may encounter in your
architecture interview.
You may also want to have a few stories in mind that show your leadership, problem solving or
ability to meet deadlines. You can then weave the stories into the discussion when appropriate.
TYPICAL QUESTIONS ASKED:
Tell me about yourself. This actually means
“Tell me about your recent work experience”
Why should we hire you?
Why do you want to work here?
What is your greatest strength(s)?
What was your greatest accomplishment(s)?
What is your greatest weakness? / Failure?
What things to you not enjoy doing?
Why did you leave your previous job?
Why are you leaving your current job?
Who do you manage?
Are you LEED Accredited or planning to be?
What can you offer us that another person can't?
What are your Revit / AutoCAD / Sketchup skills on a scale of 110?
Are you licensed? Do you plan to be? If so, when?
What are your career goals?
Where to you see yourself in 5 years?
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What do you like about your present job?
What would your ideal job be?
What do you dislike about your present job?
What would need to change with your job for you to be happy?
What bothers you about your coworkers?
Are you happy with your career to date?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
What are you currently earning?
What are your salary expectations?
What’s minimum salary you’d consider right now?
Will you relocate?
Do you have any other offers?
Will you travel?
What percent of overnight travel?
When could you start working here?
How do you evaluate success?
What is something NOT in your resume?
Do you have any questions?
Typical conclusion. Have your questions prepared, they can even be written down.
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