Hello there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview trading company PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I will teach you how to pass an architect interview. It does not
matter which organization you are being interviewed for, I am going to give you a number of architect
interview questions that I can guarantee will come up, and more importantly, top-scoring
answers to accompany those interview questions. So, please do stick around and watch the tutorial
from beginning to end, because it will make a big difference to your preparation. Now,
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tutorial. My name is Richard McMunn. That's me there in the center, and I've been helping
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the architect interview questions and answers. The first question during your architect interview
is going to be: Tell me about yourself and the past experiences you have relevant to
the role of an architect? So, here is my suggested answer. “I am someone who is very passionate
about my work as an Architect. I am highly-professional, creative, flexible and, above all, I hold
the relevant technical knowledge and expertise to carry out this job in line with the expectations
of your company. The past experiences I have relevant to this role include, previous stints
as an Architect at both small and medium-sized organizations, whereby I was often working
with a diverse range of clients on complex architectural projects that involved large
numbers of interested stakeholders and contractors. I have never missed a project deadline and
I am always able to come up with solutions to often complex financial or infrastructural
architectural issues that meet the needs of the client. One of the main strengths I possess
as an Architect, that I feel makes me a strong contender for this position, is the fact I
am someone who always takes ownership of challenging situations and I will go the extra mile to
come up with the right solution to the project I am responsible for.” That's a strong,
confident answer that then sets you up for the remainder of your architect interview
with confidence. So, the second question I want you to prepare for is: Why do you want
to work for our company as an architect? I can guarantee this will come up pretty early
on during your architect interview. Here is my suggested answer. “I want to work for
a company that puts good architectural design at the core of everything it does, and also
one that has a strong reputation in the industry that attracts the most challenging projects
to work on. Before applying for this architect position, I carried out lots of research in
relation to your past work, your ethics and values and also what your plans are for the
future. As my research went on, you became more and more appealing to work for. If I
am successful I feel I will be working alongside some of the best architects in the business
and I will be able to put my extensive experience to good use. This means I will be able to
thrive in the role and help you achieve your commercial and financial objectives.” The
next question: If somebody delivers a substandard piece of work to you late, that is needed
for a client presentation the following morning. What would you do? So, let me just repeat
that question. Somebody delivers a substandard piece of work to you late, that is needed
for a client presentation the following morning. What would you do? Here is my suggested answer.
“I would take ownership of the situation and stay behind late to get the work up to
the standard needed in time for the presentation the following morning. Although it really
should be down to the person to go back and complete the work properly themselves, I would
not have the confidence in them to do the work necessary on time. Therefore, I would
express my dissatisfaction with the work, sort it out myself and then speak to the person
at a later date to discuss the reasons why the work was not up to standard, and what
they needed to do next time in order to not let the team down in the future. As I say,
I would always put the business first and take ownership of situation like this, to
make sure the work we are producing is up to the correct standards.” Next question
of your architect interview: In your opinion, what are the necessary skills and qualities
needed to be an architect? Here is my suggested answer. “I believe there are seven really
important skills and qualities needed to be a competent architect. First of all, you need
a genuine passion for your work. Passion breeds hard work, determination and also a commitment
to excellence. Other qualities you need are confidence in your work, a desire to maintain
technical competence, an adaptable approach to projects and also exceptional communication
skills. Finally, you need to have commercial awareness to ensure the work you carry out
is part of the organizational strategic objectives your employer is working towards, and also
a collaborative approach to completing architectural projects successfully.” That shows you have
really thought carefully about all the skills and qualities that are needed, and I also
like the fact in the answer, that you are giving a set number. So, in that response,
you are giving seven really important skills and qualities. Next question. Tell me how
you organize, plan and prioritize your work as an architect? Here is my suggested answer.
“I always plan my work by deciding which tasks or projects require my attention in
line with the objectives of the company I am working for, or the project I am accountable
for. I am a big user of checklists, as these assist me in keeping my work organized and
they also ensure I complete all work on time, and also based on which tasks need my attention
the most. At all times I aim to be both effective and efficient. Effective is basically doing
the right tasks, and efficient is doing those tasks in the right manner. I am also very
good at time management, and I have an innate ability to complete architectural tasks and
projects on time, regardless of their complexity. Finally, I always carefully manage the information
I receive from others – this includes only attending meetings I have to, prioritizing
emails that need my attention, and also reading up on, and researching, information and data
that is applicable to the projects I am working on. I feel my previous experience makes me
highly competent at organizing, planning and prioritizing as an Architect.” That's a
very strong answer to that question! Next one. What are the three main costing methods
open to architects and which, in your opinion, is the best for our business? So, let me just
repeat that question: What are the three main costing methods open to architects and which,
in your opinion, is the best for our business? Here is my suggested answer. “The three
main methods of costing are percentage basis, lump-sum, and charge-for-time. There are pros
and cons with each of them. However, the best for your business would have to be the charge-for-time
costing option, as this means you can accurately get paid for the exact work you carry out
for a client. Having said that, the charge-for-time option is least popular with clients, because
the fees can start to run away. The percentage fee option is useful for very large projects
and will require a closer working relationship between the client and the architect. What’s
important with this option, is that the exact scope of work must be agreed beforehand. Now,
the lump sum option is great for certain projects, providing the exact works are defined before
the works commence. This option means you have the foresight to allocate the exact resources,
personnel and time needed to the project based on the prior-agreed lump sum amount.” Now,
if you'd like more help with your architect interview, there's a link that has appeared
in the top right-hand corner of that screen. If you click that, it will take you through
to my website PassMyInterview.com, where you can download more great answers to difficult
interview questions! I hope you enjoyed that tutorial. If you have any questions, please
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