Job Interview

Mastering Interview Questions

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4 hours

Class:

2

Introduction

Overview

Interviews for designer often involve not just showcasing your portfolio but also handling critiques and tough questions.

💢 This module is designed to prepare you for these challenging aspects, helping you respond with confidence and professionalism.

🔍 We'll explore strategies for dealing with critiques, navigating tricky interview questions, and discussing projects that didn't go as planned, turning potential negatives into opportunities to showcase your resilience and adaptability.

Lesson 01

Behavioral interviews

Behavioral interviews are an integral part of the job application process, providing employers with insights into your past experiences and how you handle various situations.

⚠️ Mastering these interviews requires careful preparation, effective storytelling, and a strategic approach. In this guide, we'll explore essential steps to excel in behavioral interviews, ensuring you leave a lasting impression. ✨ We have put together a guide below that will help you to get prepared. 🚀

Lesson 02

Navigating Tricky Interview Questions

Creative interviews can sometimes include questions designed to see how you handle stress or ambiguity. These might include hypothetical scenarios or questions about handling conflict or tight deadlines.

📆 The key here is to stay calm and demonstrate your problem-solving skills. Prepare by thinking of examples where you successfully managed stressful situations or conflicts, especially in a team setting. 🗯️ Practice articulating these situations in a way that highlights your ability to remain composed and innovative under pressure.

Lesson 03

Discussing Failures and Lessons Learned

Everyone has projects that don't go as planned, but not everyone can turn those experiences into learning opportunities. Be prepared to talk about a project that didn't meet your expectations.

💪 Focus on what went wrong, what you learned, and how you've applied those lessons to other projects. This not only shows your honesty and ability to learn from mistakes but also your resilience and determination to keep improving. 👉 Reflect on your past projects to identify a suitable example and rehearse how you would discuss this experience in an interview.

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Your Homework:

Homework

Practice Behavourial Interviews

Read our full guide on behavourial Interviews and the 🌟 STAR method and apply it.

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Homework

Tricky Questions Drill

We have listed 20 exemplary questions for you in this overview and exemplary answers. 💥 List other potential tricky questions you might face, such as how you handle deadline pressures or work through creative blocks. Practice your responses, ideally with a friend or mentor who can provide feedback and help you refine your answers.

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Failure Analysis Report

Choose a project that did not turn out as expected. 🚨 Analyze what went wrong, what you learned, and how it has influenced your subsequent work. Prepare to discuss this in an interview setting, focusing on the positive outcomes and growth that resulted from the experience.

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Discuss:

Discussion

Failure Analysis Report

Choose a project that did not turn out as expected. 🚨 Analyze what went wrong, what you learned, and how it has influenced your subsequent work. Prepare to discuss this in an interview setting, focusing on the positive outcomes and growth that resulted from the experience.

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