- Hello, and welcome to this
beginner's guide series to graphic design.
From what graphic design is,
skills to be a graphic designer,
design theory, education you need, equipment you need,
to the graphic design portfolio and interview advice.
This series is for anyone at any level,
so if you're interested in graphic design,
and considering becoming a graphic designer,
then join me as I discuss a series of graphic design topics.
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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 video, 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 video,
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.
If you would like to take a closer look
at the lists I'm about to give,
you can find them in the PDF document
that accompanies this series.
The download link is in the description.
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 taken 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.
If you'd like to take a closer look
at the lists discussed in this video,
you can find them in the PDF document
that accompanies this video series.
The download link is in the description.
So what questions have you been asked
in a graphic design interview?
Do you have any other good questions?
Be sure to share them in the comments below.
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So in this video, I listed some of the key questions
to prepare for for a graphic design interview.
Now at the end of an interview, you will always be asked
if you have any questions for them.
This is a great opportunity for you to demonstrate you
are proactive and have a genuine interest in their agency.
Now I would recommend you have
at least six good questions to ask them.
So in the next video,
I'm going to list a bunch of questions you can consider
asking an agency at the end of an interview.
See you in the next video.
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