Episode 13: Tough Questions During the Interview Process.

In this episode, The Team explores the graphic design interviewing process and the tough questions and situations that may arise during the process. 

Show notes:

Interview Questions, Answers, and Etiquette.

Not every question ever, just some of the hard ones! 

• Tell us about yourself!
• What’s the weakest piece in your portfolio? 
• Answering questions about team projects
• Why isn’t work from (X seen on your resume) in your portfolio? 
  • How to handle showing “real world” work
• If you could choose one project to represent you, which would it be and why?
• Being asked a question and you want to use a piece or experience that was not in your portfolio
• Questions about “design process”
• Why did you leave your last job? 

Other questions: 

• Work experience before college
• Work experience during college
• Why do you want to work here
• Why are you the right person for this job?
• What are your strengths? 
• What are your weaknesses?
• What could you bring to this company?
• How do you think you could grow as a designer? 
• If we hire you, where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• What is your end career goal?
• What is the toughest part of a project?
• What is the biggest obstacle you’ve faced in a project? In life?

Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark Cela
Host, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen Pericleous
Host, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan Lawson
Host, Website Director - Lauren DeMarks