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You can then weave the stories into the discussion when appropriate.  \nTYPICAL QUESTIONS ASKED:  \nTell me about yourself. This actually means “Tell me about your recent work experience”Why should we hire you?  \nWhy do you want to work here?  \nWhat is your greatest strength(s)?  \nWhat was your greatest accomplishment(s)?  \nWhat is your greatest weakness? / Failure?  \nWhat things to you not enjoy doing?  \nWhy did you leave your previous job?  \nWhy are you leaving your current job?  \nWho do you manage?  \nAre you LEED Accredited or planning to be?  \nWhat can you offer us that another person can't?  \nWhat are your Revit / AutoCAD / Sketchup skills on a scale of 1 10?  \nAre you licensed? Do you plan to be? If so, when?  \nWhat are your career goals?  \nWhere to you see yourself in 5 years?  \n[www.thearchitectsguide.com](www.thearchitectsguide.com)  \nArchitecture Interview Questions  \nWhat do you like about your present job?  \nWhat would your ideal job be?  \nWhat do you dislike about your present job?  \nWhat would need to change with your job for you to be happy?  \nWhat bothers you about your co workers?  \nAre you happy with your career to date?  \nHow do you handle stress and pressure?  \nWhat are you currently earning?  \nWhat are your salary expectations?  \nWhat’s minimum salary you’d consider right now?  \nWill you relocate?  \nDo you have any other offers?  \nWill you travel?  \nWhat percent of overnight travel?  \nWhen could you start working here?  \nHow do you evaluate success?  \nWhat is something NOT in your resume?  \nDo you have any questions?  \nTypical conclusion. Have your questions prepared, they can even be written down.  \nFor more helpful resources on architecture applications, interviews and more, visit The Architect’s Guide Store.  \n[www.thearchitectsguide.com](www.thearchitectsguide.com)","cbCaichbp1AP0IAl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaichbp1AP0IAl","pdf",127122,"English","# Typical Questions Asked\n## Personal, Motivation, and Career\n## Qualifications, Skills, and Logistics\n## Salary Expectations and Availability","[{\"question\":\"What does the interviewer mean by asking you to “tell me about yourself”?\",\"answer\":\"It typically means “tell me about your recent work experience,” focusing on relevant architectural background.\"},{\"question\":\"Which qualifications and tools are commonly asked about in architecture interviews?\",\"answer\":\"You may be asked whether you are LEED accredited or planning to be, and about your Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp skills, plus whether you are licensed.\"},{\"question\":\"What logistical topics are often discussed near the end of the interview?\",\"answer\":\"Questions may cover relocation, travel expectations (including percent of overnight travel), when you can start, and what your salary expectations are.\"}]","Architecture Interview Questions - Common Questions and Interview Preparation | PDF",1790355684]