So, at a graphic design interview, after presenting your work, you
will typically be asked a variety of questions. An
interviewer will want to get a good picture of
you and your ability. They will not only be
seeking to learn if you are qualified, but
also seek to learn if you're right for the team. You will never know what questions you may get asked. Depending on how much an interviewer wants to challenge
you, you may be tested to see how you could
react to questions on the spot. Now, there are hundreds of possible questions you could get asked.
One tip I would give for
those preparing for a graphic design interview is be ready to answer difficult
questions. In my experience, the only way to prepare for this is to create as
many difficult questions as you can and develop answers for them. If you're
then asked a difficult question at the interview, then hopefully you will have
something to pull out and answer with. So, in this, I'm going to share some of
the questions I have been asked at an interview and list some of the others you
can consider asking yourself in preparation for a graphic design interview. At
an interview, you will typically be asked a range of personal questions, questions
about the agency, questions about your design experience, and questions about
your work experience. So, for this, I have broken down the questions into four
categories. Personal questions, company questions, design questions, and work
experience questions. In this video, I'm going to list 10 common questions for
each category. So first, I'm going to
list some of the personal questions you might expect to get asked at an
interview. So personal questions.
Why have you chosen
graphic design as a career?
Who inspired you to
become a graphic designer?
Name a designer who
inspires you.
What are your three
strengths? And what are your three weaknesses?
Of all your projects, which
one represents you the best and why?
If you had to redo one
of your projects, which one would it be and how would you do it?
What are your goals for
personal development, and what steps have to take to accomplish these goals?
Which brand would you
love to work on and why?
Given the freedom what
would your ideal project be?
What do you see yourself
doing in five years?
What are your goals?
So those are some
personal questions you might expect. By asking these questions, the interviewer
will be trying to get a good idea of your character and gage if you are a good
fit for the team. Your answers to these questions will say a lot about you. So
next we have company questions.
So, the type of company
questions to expect would be what do you know about us?
Why do you want to work
for this agency?
What's your favorite
piece of work we have done?
Which one of our clients
would you like to work on?
Why do you think you are
suitable for this role?
What do you want to
achieve at this agency?
What challenges are you
looking for in this position?
You may be given strict
parameters for your designs; will that stifle your creativity?
How comfortable are you
being told what to design?
How comfortable are you
meeting and presenting to clients?
So those are some agency
questions to expect. By asking these questions, the interviewer will be trying to
see how proactive, you are. Have you taken time to research the agency? And if
you are genuinely interested in the role at the agency. Your answers to these
questions will say a lot about your interest and intentions to work for the
agency.
So next, we have design
experience questions. So, the type of design experience questions to expect would
be
What were your biggest
creative achievements in your last creative role?
What is your typical
approach to a design brief?
How much time should be
dedicated to research?
What would your approach
be to meet a deadline of five hours?
What would your approach
be to meet a deadline for five weeks?
How many design ideas do
you usually sketch before choosing one?
Tell us a time you had
to compromise on a project, and how you dealt with it?
How would you tackle
something you have no experience at?
Do you prefer working
alone or in a team and why?
List some of the designs
you have created and list their successes. So those are some design experience
questions to expect. By asking these questions, the interviewer will be trying to
get a good idea of your level of skill. This will give them a good idea if you
will be able to slot straight into the agency or if you will need some extra
guidance or help. Your answers to these questions will give the interviewer a
good idea of your level of experience.
So finally, we have work
experience questions. So, the type of work experience questions to expect would
be
Why did you leave your
last role?
If a client disagreed
with you, but you know it's a good idea, how would convince them it's a good
direction?
Have you ever been in a
leadership role?
Please explain the
situation. How do you cope under pressure? How do you work with others?
Tell us a time you
worked in a team, and how you worked together to accomplish a task?
Can you present to a
room of 20? How do you deal with criticism?
Which software do you
prefer to work with and why?
What do you enjoy most
about working as a graphic designer?
So those are some work
experience questions to expect. By asking these questions, the interviewer will
be trying to get a good idea of your character, your attitude, and if you will
easily fit into the agency. Your answers to these questions will give the
interviewer a good idea of how you can work as part of a team. So those are
some of the questions I have been asked at an interview and some others you
could consider thinking about before you attend a graphic design interview.
Now at the end of a graphic
design interview, you will always be asked if you have any questions for them. At
a graphic design interview, it's not just about finding' out if you're right
for them. It's also about finding out if they are right for you. This is a
great opportunity, for you to demonstrate you are pro-active and have a genuine
interest in their agency, and the role on offer. From my experience, I would
expect you have a least six or more good questions ready to ask them. Now I
recommend six or more, because some of the questions may get answered during
the interview. So, you made need a few extra. So, in this, I'm going to list a
bunch of questions you can consider asking an agency at the end of an
interview. So typically, you will want to ask questions about the agency, the
role you're applying for, and questions about career prospects within the
agency. So, for this, I have broken the questions into three categories, agency
questions, job role questions, and career prospect questions.
Agency questions.
What are the factors
that really drive results for this agency?
What clients are the
agency looking to get in future?
What team-building
programs do you have?
How does the team work
together, is it collaborative, or more instructional?
How much time is
typically allocated to a design brief?
How often do you pitch
for new work and clients?
What does the agency pride
itself on the most?
How would you describe
how creative decision making gets done at this agency?
What is this agency most
passionate about?
What are the common
attributes of your top performers?
So, try and ask
questions that show genuine interest in the present and the future of the
company. Your questions will say a lot about you. By asking these questions,
you can get a good idea if it is a good agency you want to work for. So those
are some agency questions to ask.
So next we have job role
questions. So, the type of role questions you can ask could be,
what are you looking for
in the candidate?
What are the main skills
you're looking for in the candidate?
Who will the candidate
be working with and reporting to?
What sort of work will
be expected of this candidate?
Will this role involve
dealing with clients?
What responsibilities
are involved?
How many projects will I
typically be working' on?
What level of creative
freedom will there be?
What's the worst thing
about working here?
What do you see as the
biggest challenge for this new candidate?
So, try and ask
questions that show genuine interest in the role and give you a better picture of
what is required. By asking these questions, you can get a good idea if the
role is right for you.
So finally, we have
career prospect questions. So, the type of career prospect questions to ask would
be,
Are there opportunities
available for me to develop my skills?
Do you offer training
opportunities?
Will I get to learn from
senior designers?
What are the opportunities
to progress?
If a designer works
well, do you consider them for promotion?
If the candidate
progresses as you like, what would be the next step in this agency?
If I get the job, how do
I earn a gold star on my performance review?
What criteria will be
used to assess my performance?
What have previous
designers go on to do?
After everything you
have seen and heard, do you see me as a good fit for this agency?
So, try and ask
questions that show genuine interest to learn and develop in the agency. By asking
these questions, you can see if there are any career prospects within the
agency, which could be a deciding factor whether you wish to take on the role
or not. So those are some of the questions you can consider asking at
interview.
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