Typical questions to prepare to answer Flashcards
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Where are you from? Are you single or married?
You can redirect. Ask them if they are married, single. Oh, I see you have kids. You can refuse to answer. I have never gotten this question before. Can you explain why this is relevant to the position?
Tell me about yourself
I am a senior graphic designer / creative director who uses latest technology to build visual systems for small-medium size businesses since 2004.
Do you have any reservations on my qualifications?
Try to leverage or meet expectations with positive answer. Share your plan on how you plan to become proficient, if you don’t have the qualifications.
Why should we hire you?
This is your negotiation story.
- I previously accomplished (what you are looking for)
- I am bringing this value (what you need) to the table
- This is what I need (negotiate salary, vacation, time-off, etc)
- Exceed expectations (focus on your GALLUP strengths)
- Ask for (candidate’s strengths to have) about the job
Describe a time on any job in which you were faced with stressed which tested your coping skills. What did you do?
When I worked at Moffitt Cancer Center, I was leading the creative team during a period of change and growth. It was a time that challenged my coping skills. I listened to my meditation apps with hypnosis throughout the day as it helped me to stay focused and on track with my assigned tasks.
Tell me about a time in which you had to not finish a task because of a lack of information. How did you handle it?
When I worked at Moffitt Cancer Center, I put the task on hold, in a separate job jacket and I also highlighted the traffic report in grey. My color coded key help to keep track of the status of each job. I also placed a reminder in outlook to follow up with the client and touch base about their decisions to move forward with the task.
Give an example of a time in which you had to be relatively quick in coming to a decision.
When I worked at Fourthdoor Creative Group, I had to design advertisements for multiple publications: BLU Tampa Bay, South Tampa Digests and other digests. I had to move quickly and not overthink a design solution. I learned Adobe CS programs in greater detail so I could apply shortcuts into my routine.
Relate a time in which you had to use your verbal communication skills in order to get an important point across.
When I worked at Moffitt Cancer Center, I had to simplify my speech and implement talking straight to my staff. We were going through a period of change and there was a lot of questions about organization structure and project management. I had to ensure that the information was conveyed in a clear and accurate way.
Describe a job experience in which you felt you were able to build motivation in your co-workers or subordinates?
Working on AIGA board, I help to build motivation with my peers and colleagues. We have our monthly board meetings: I have to type up an agenda and submit meeting minutes. This helps to keep them motivated and feel valued assets to be on our board.
Give me an example of a specific occasion in which you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
I did not agree with Moffitt Cancer Center’s copyright policy as I was not able to put any of the creative work in my portfolio. However, I reminded myself on a daily basis to not include my work in my book. Nor could I retweet any of their Moffitt videos to internal audiences.
Describe a situation in which you felt it necessary to be very attentive and vigilant to your environment.
Whenever I work in book publishing, such as Fourthdoor creative group or fullCircle catalog design I would not be able to shift task. I require an environment with minimal distractions so that I can focus on one task at a time and follow my checklist. I also do highlight once I made the edit required on the hardcopy.
Provide an example of a time in which you had to use your fact-finding skills to gain information for solving a problem.
When I worked at Moffitt Cancer Center, I had to do a lot of fact-finding to gain all the information to complete a creative brief. I would search for files on the server, contact the client for the final specifications for each job. I developed a project management system for the workflow process for creative services to help streamline the process of the full-life cycle of each project.
Give me a time in which you had to set an important goal in the past and tell me about your success in reaching it.
I had to improve my speed working on the computer in Adobe programs for the new CS versions. I continued to take online classes on Lynda.com and I was able to improve my performance substantially and I started to blog about it. I also added my skills to my resume and Linked In profile and I received many endorsements from my peers and colleagues.
Describe the most significant piece of writing which you have had to complete.
I have done some writing for my own marketing campaigns and for my freelance business. The copywriting which I developed help to build my brand image, persona, and drive traffic to my website and other social media applications. My SEO doubled immediately after I launched my self-promotional calendar, mouse pad and other promotional items.
Tell me an example of a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
When I worked at Moffitt Cancer Center, I had to go on campus to meet with a client of clients in addition be always on call and ready for any emergency. I would often work from various locations utilizing my iPhone as my inbox. In addition, I stayed behind to finish my to do lists and prepare for the following day. Sometimes, I worked 12-hour days for the first 3-months to ensure that I was able to convey all the information necessary to provide a detailed report to my direct reports.
Can you tell me a time when you were able to ‘effectively read another person’ and guide your actions by understanding of their individual needs or values?
Can you tell me a time when you were able to ‘effectively read another person’ and guide your actions by understanding of their individual needs or values?
Can you tell me a time when you were able to ‘effectively read another person’ and guide your actions by understanding of their individual needs or values?
Can you tell me a time when you were able to ‘effectively read another person’ and guide your actions by understanding of their individual needs or values?
Can you tell me a time when you were able to ‘effectively read another person’ and guide your actions by understanding of their individual needs or values?
Tell me a time when you had to carefully analyze a solution in order to be effective in guiding your actions.
What single project or task would you consider your most significant accomplishment in your career so far?
When I lived in New York City, I worked solely on a project called Ten63 as a Senior Art Director. The rebranding was my idea, put the ten62 on an angle, the grid and gatefold brochure with triangular shaped flapped was designed with the idea of the triangular shaped building in mind. I project managed the account, collaborated with the production manager, creative director, production manager and account executive including the client during installation of the sales office displays, image selections and renderings of the interior.
Can you give me a detailed overview of the accomplishment?
Yes, I took over the account from a more senior designer. The client was ready to drop us as an agency because they did not get inspired by the creative. I was asked to ‘save the account’.
Tell me about the company, your title, your position, your role, and the team involved.
I worked at Posner advertising, Senior Art Director, reported directly to Creative Director and partners of the firm. The production, studio and traffic manager were very involved with each project management. Therefore, I only had to focus on designing the best product for the client and working on a good relationship with my account executive