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https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/information-about-the-test/practice-materials/

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https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/tests/

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You got the interview for the architect position you want. Now, you need to prepare. While some architecture interview questions might be generalized, the grand majority will be phrased within the context of the field. Preparing to effectively answer these questions is crucial. In this article, we outline the types of architecture interview questions-and sample answers-you're likely to be asked for an architect position.

Related: How To Prepare for an Interview

General interview questions

These questions will allow the interviewer to assess your experience level, personality and interest in the position in general:

Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

Why are you leaving your job?

Why do you want to work here?

What projects of ours did you like most?

How you describe your work style as an architect?

What are some of your strengths that could help in this role as an architect?

What are some of your weaknesses that could help in your role as an architect?

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Who do you admire for their architectural ability and why?

Are you interviewing anywhere else?

Related: Interview Question: "What Is Your Greatest Strength?"

Questions about experience and background

As a building architect, you'll need to demonstrate that you are experienced in the field, relay the reason you pursued a career in architecture and explain how you would perform under certain circumstances. These questions will provide interviewers with a better look at your qualifications and determine whether or not they align with the position and company. You'll likely be asked:

What do you like most about architecture?

What is your least favorite thing about architecture?

What qualities make you a great architect?

Describe your design style as an architect.

What skill has served you best as an architect?

Describe a time a problem arose and how you dealt with it.

Describe your worst day as an architect and what you learned from it.

What factors led to your biggest success as an architect?

What is your least favorite project in your portfolio and why?

How would you describe your role in your last project?

What types of projects could you see yourself working on?

In-depth questions

These questions will allow the interviewer to understand your working style, habits and problem-solving skills:

How do you handle multiple tasks at the same time?

What did you do to ensure one of your previous projects was a success?

How do you balance function with the aesthetic appeal of a building?

What do you hope to learn from your supervisor?

Give me an example of a time you thought outside of the box on a project. How did it prove useful?

Provide an example of when you demonstrated excellent communication skills.

Describe a time you dealt with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.

Describe a time you oversaw the building process and how you effectively communicated any concerns to the team.

How do you organize, plan and prioritize your work as an architect?

In your opinion, what is the key to ensuring a building is compliant with all laws and regulations applicable?

Why should we choose you for this position?

Interview questions with sample answers

Here are common questions you'll likely be asked during an architecture interview as well as advice for how to answer them. As an architect, you must have excellent visualization and verbal communication skills and be capable of solving problems that might arise. Remember that your interview is a great way to start displaying these skills.

Why do you want to be an architect?

This question is a great opportunity to showcase your passion for architecture and let the interviewer know what drives you in your career. Interviewers are gauging your interest in the field when they ask this question. Everyone's answer will vary, but you can demonstrate your passion for architecture with a personal anecdote and/or mentioning a person or experience that influenced your chosen profession.

Example: "I have a passion for people just as much as I do for buildings. As architects, we're creating functional buildings for clients to use based on their varying needs and desires. Understanding our clients is imperative and ultimately fuels my passion for this field."

What makes you a good fit for this firm?

This question is a great way for an interviewer to discover how well you know the company and how your experience and skills align with the job description. Make sure you thoroughly research the firm you're applying to and display how you could be a valuable asset to the company. This answer will vary based on your own personal sentiments toward the company and the company itself.

Example: "I've come to admire many of New York City's buildings-from the healthcare sector to the commercial building sector. Seeing as your firm is located in New York and works in a multitude of sectors, I'm confident that my passion for various types of buildings aligns with your firm's mission. I'm also a fan of your firm's culture and am well-versed in AutoCAD, which your firm uses to design and draft buildings. Understanding and having experience in a company's software is paramount and I am confident in my capabilities to excel in this position with the required qualifications."

What skill has served you best in your architecture career?

This question allows interviewers to see how you rank your skills. They're also looking to make sure you have the right set of qualifications that would make you a good fit for this position. Make sure to mention the skills listed in the job description as well as the top skills for general architecture candidates.

Example: "Excellent verbal communication is key for architects. This has undoubtedly been the most useful skill in my career. When problems arise, it's important to know how to communicate with my team to resolve any issues and press on toward project completion. Good communication allows the quality of work to excel."

What architect has been most influential on your work or work style?

When they ask this question, interviewers are testing your knowledge of architectural figures and trying to learn more about your background and values as an architect. Be sure to research the most influential architect to your career and explain why they have been influential on and significant in your career.

Example: "Frank Gehry has been the most influential figure in my architectural approach. His designs as a deconstructionist have inspired me to push the boundaries of my own work. While elements of his designs appear fragmented, they blend cohesively to create astounding pieces of architecture. His complex style of architectural design and his contributions to humanity is something I aspire to achieve in this profession."

Two team members aren't getting along and the client is beginning to notice. What would you do to diffuse the situation?

This question is a great way to understand your behavioral methods for handling conflict in the workplace. Interviewers are hoping to see you acknowledge these issues and your methodology for resolving them.

Example: "I would spend time with both team members, have them explain their concerns and work toward a solution. I would encourage them to come to me should a similar occurrence arise, however, I would explain these circumstances are unacceptable in the workplace-especially with the client present. I would also explain that these disturbances can hinder the team's overall morale, the resulting project and the client's trust."

The interview questions used in an architecture interview will greatly depend on the firm, the sectors the firm works in and your own experience level. Understanding what the company is looking for in an employee as well as knowing the company's mission and values will help you adequately prepare for upcoming interviews in this field.

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Key Points to Keep in Mind

Carry your CV and portfolio with you.
This is sort of a given. Your CV and portfolio should be up to date with your latest architecture projects. Some people like carrying a hard copy of their portfolio, but it totally depends on your liking. You can also carry proofs of software certifications you may have.

Do your research beforehand.
It is important to have in-depth knowledge about the organisation you're interviewing for beforehand. I would also advise you to, if possible, find out specifically who is interviewing you, as this leaves a good and lasting impression.

Try to keep it conversational.
Your ability to maintain a conversation with the interviewer, making small talk, and giving in-depth answers can help them learn more about your qualifications. This also shows that you actually care about the position in question.

Try to understand "WHY" the interviewer is asking these architecture interview questions.
This is an extremely important one. By putting yourself in the shoes of the interviewer, you can understand why they're asking those questions. This can help you tailor your answers (note: tailor, not completely alter) according to their needs.

Don't give an answer just for the sake of it.
Please don't do this. The person who is interviewing you, most likely has a good experience in the field. If they find out you're bluffing, you can go down a rabbit hole that will be difficult to get out of. If you don't know something, you can simply say, "I don't know that, but I can check and get back to you."

For tips on how to negotiate salary during interviews, check out: Interview Tips For Architects: How To Successfully Negotiate Salary During Interviews.

10 Interview Questions for Architects

Now that we have established the key pointers, let's get into the 10 interview questions for architects.

These architecture interview questions have been organised in the order you can expect them. We have also tried to list what the interviewer is trying to assess from these architecture questions. This can help you prepare your answers accordingly. The questions are followed by sample answers.

1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?

Assessment: Personality, Work ethic, Experience level, Interests

This is usually the opening architecture interview question every interviewer asks. It is important to not go on and on with this answer and keep it short, ideally not more than thirty seconds. You could also make this answer interesting by treating it as a story - a story of your professional journey (note: the interviewer has no interest in how many siblings you have). Preparing for this interview question beforehand could guarantee you a long-lasting impression.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

" I am XYZ, and I recently graduated from XYZ college. Since my first year, I have been interested in parametric design, and it is something that truly fascinates me. To pursue my interests, I upskilled myself throughout my undergraduate journey in the relevant software, such as Rhino and Grasshopper. I have also done several internships and personal projects related to computational design. I have an organised and effective work style, with particular emphasis on time-efficiency, and I believe I will be the perfect fit for the company."

Similar Questions:

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

How would you describe your work style?

Describe to me your architectural journey so far.

2. Can you run me through your portfolio?

Assessment: Experience level, Technical skills, Interests

This is a very important interview question, and since we architecture students are so passionate about our portfolios, this shouldn't be hard to answer. Here are some points to keep in mind while answering this question:

Keep the description of each project short and concise.

Highlight the role you played in the projects. Often, architecture projects are the work of a large team and it is important to showcase the part you played in them.

Highlight your technical skill set.

As you move through your portfolio, it would be nice if you showcase what you learnt from each project, and how you tried to enhance the next project's quality accordingly. This shows that you have a can-do and positive attitude.

3. Who is your favourite architect?

Assessment: Interests, Passion

From this question, the interviewer is trying to assess how well-versed you are with the industry, and where your interest lies. He could also be trying to assess if your interests would fit with the organisation's vision.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

" My favourite architect is Abeer Seikaly. I think she is revolutionising the way the world perceives parametric architecture. Her project "Weaving a home", in which she designed collapsible structural fabric shelters, is something I particularly admire. I am very passionate about harnessing the potential of parametric design to bring about positive change in the world."

Similar Questions:

Describe to me your favourite architectural project.

Which project of ours do you like most?

Why did you want to be an architect?

4. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Assessment: Goals, Vision

This interview question is a tricky one. You might be having goals about opening your own firm someday, but you don't need to reveal that to your interviewer. What they want to know is that you are going to be a loyal member of the team, and the best way to answer this would be to show a genuine interest in the company and the role you are applying for.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

" In the next 5 years, I want to further improve my technical skills in the field of parametric design while also learning more about the methodologies followed in the industry. I believe that working at <name of firm>, with its impressive projects and knowledgeable team, will enable me to achieve this. It is my dream to lead an architectural project someday, and I look forward to that in the next five years of my architecture journey."

Similar Questions:

Why do you wish to join this firm?

What are the expectations of yourself as an architect?

5. Tell us about one mistake you've made, professionally or academically. How did you correct it?

Assessment: Personality, Work ethic

Here, the interviewer wants to know your decision-making and problem-solving skills. They also want to see whether you take ownership of your mistakes. It would be best to prepare for this architecture interview question beforehand. You don't want to rewind your entire architectural journey in your mind while the interviewer sits there staring blankly at you.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

" During my architecture internship at XYZ firm, I once made a mistake in the presentation of the project. I realised that it was my mistake and took responsibility for it. Then, I went ahead and made the necessary changes, putting in some extra hours after work."

Similar Questions:

Describe a situation where you have made design trade-off decisions?

6. Can you elaborate on an instance when you exercised leadership?

Assessment: Personality, Work ethic

Similar to the previous question, this question tries to analyse you, as a person. They want to know if you can lead a team, and if you have leadership skills. It is important to realise that even a small leadership role counts here.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

" During my college, I led a team of 20 members as the team lead of the college society - XYZ. The role provided me with essential skills such as team management, coordination, collaboration, and leadership. Under my leadership, we successfully brought 2 projects to fruition. "

7. Tell us about your technical skills?

Assessment: Technical skills

This is a technical architecture interview question. To best answer this, it would be helpful to get inside information about which software the organisation uses. Accordingly, you can highlight those skills in your resume and portfolio too.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

" I am well versed in Rhino, Grasshopper, and AutoCAD. I also learnt rendering software such as VRay and Lumion during my college. "

8. Why did you leave your previous job?

Assessment: Personality, Work ethic

For this architecture interview question, it is important to craft your answer in a way that does not put down your previous employer - even though you may have left the firm because of that. It would be beneficial to not make this question about yourself, and instead highlight the projects you want to work on. This can also serve as another reason to hire you for the role.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

" I wanted to expand my knowledge base and work on projects of a different type that could offer more intellectual stimulation. I know you have a parametric housing project coming up - projects such as that are more in line with my design taste and sync up well with my personal ambitions. I am therefore looking to leverage my existing knowledge base in a new environment while taking up new design challenges."

9. What makes you a good fit for this firm?

Assessment: Passion, Goals, Vision

Here, the interviewer wants to know which of your passions and interests align with the company's vision. In this interview question, you can also show your admiration of the organisation's projects and showcase how you would contribute towards maintaining that quality. You should also list all the non-technical skills and interests you have, such as research and writing skills.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

"I have been following <name of firm>'s projects for a long time and really admire the design philosophy. . Particularly, the <name of project> really fascinates me and I hope to contribute to the quality the organisation has maintained. I am well-versed with the technical software the firm uses, and believe I will be a good fit for the role. I also have an interest in research and writing, and can help contribute to the organisation's outreach and communication activities."

Similar Questions:

Which project of ours do you like most?

What are your expectations from this role?

Wondering how to choose the right architecture firm for yourself? Check out: Small Or Big Architecture Firm? How To Select The Right Architecture Firm For Yourself

10. Are you interviewing anywhere else?

Assessment: Personality

Want to know the best way to answer this architecture interview question? Just be honest. There is nothing to hide here. If you have plenty of options lined up on your plate, great! Tell them that you're looking for a long-term move to a company and be sure to impress your interviewer with your commitment.

If you don't have any lined up, no problem at all! Tell them you're being very selective with your options because you want to choose the right company and make sure your skills match with the job description.

To figure out which firm would be the best fit for you, check out: How to Choose the Right Architecture Firm for Your Internship.

A good answer to this question would look like this:

"Yes, I do have a couple of interviews lined up. I am looking for a long-term commitment to a firm, and I want to make sure I make the right decision."

OR

"I don't have many interviews lined up, actually. I only sent out a couple of applications because I want to make sure I choose the right one. I am searching for a good fit between the company's vision and the skills I possess."

Similar Questions:

Do you have any other offers?

I hope this blog gave you the insight you needed to accelerate your career in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry.

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Carry your CV and portfolio with you. This is sort of a given. Your CV and portfolio should be up to date with your latest architecture projects. Some people like carrying a hard copy of their portfolio, but it totally depends on your liking. You can also carry proofs of software certifications you may have.