1. Tell us what are your three most important assets?
☛ I am dependable
☛ Creative and energetic
☛ I take pride in the fact that the work I create is always done to the best of my ability.
2. Explain the culture of the company?
Are you a good fit for this particular organization? Make sure you are comfortable with the culture and the dynamic of the company.
3. Tell me what have you done in the past that qualifies you for this job?
☛ Education
☛ Design and illustration knowledge and experience
☛ Software knowledge
☛ Experience working on real, industry-quality, projects
☛ Work experience
☛ Teamwork at your job
☛ Being dependable, handling responsibility
☛ Other related experience
4. Tell me who do you consider your top competitor, and why?
You should already have an idea of the company's major competitors, but it can be useful to ask your interviewer for their thoughts. Naturally, they will be able to give you insight you can't find anywhere else.
5. Tell us why do you want to work for our company?
☛ Base your answer on the research you did. What interested you in the company?
☛ What do you like about the company?
☛ State that the company's open position matches your career goals and aspirations.
☛ Reiterate your interest in working for them in this job.
6. Tell me what are the biggest opportunities facing the company/department right now?
This question shows your drive to seize opportunity and may help you learn more about where the company will be focusing over the next several months.
7. Explain In five short statements, tell me why I should hire you?
☛ I take great pride in my work
☛ I am a talented and creative graphic artist
☛ I have the skills, abilities and qualifications to succeed in this job
☛ I am a dependable, energetic, and devoted employee
☛ I really want this job and an excited to start working for you!
8. Where do you want to be in 5 years?
☛ Be honest, where do you want to be?
☛ I would like to continue to grow and learn within this company
☛ This job is my long-term goal
9. Why Did You Apply For This Job as Senior Graphics Designer?
While the first question assessed your motivation for the industry in general, this question is designed to test your motivations and reasons for applying for this particular role. The employer wants to see how much you know about the role and company on offer and they're really asking why you think you're a good fit for this particular graphic design job. When answering this question - again, it's good to be honest - but you need to avoid citing purely selfish reasons eg. amazing salary or 40 days holiday a year. Instead of citing the aforementioned reasons, a better answer might be to say you're looking for a new challenge and you'd love the chance to work for an established brand that has a great reputation within the industry. You could also mention how your skills and experience align perfectly with the role on offer - and how your values also match those of the brands.
10. Explain what are the next steps in the interview process?
This question shows that you are eager to move forward in the process. It will also help you gain important information about the timeline for hiring so that you can follow up appropriately.
☛ I have just graduated from the two-year Graphic Design program at Western. I am a talented designer and illustrator who is proficient with the Mac and with industry standard software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and GoLive. I am excited to start my career and look forward to the opportunity this position offers.
☛ Education (AAS Degree): Industry-quality projects
☛ Software knowledge
☛ Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, InDesign, GoLive… and how to use them together
☛ Industry related work experience:
☛ Do you work in the field now? Tell them about it. Freelance work?
☛ Skills from previous jobs, (soft skills, critical thinking skills) Communication skills, customer service skills, problem solving skills, ability to meet deadlines, ability to manage a project from start to finish with little or no supervision, forward-thinking, courteous, honest, hard-working, dependable, creative, resourceful, able to think critically in stressful situations, able to multitask when needed, efficient, reliable, trustworthy, punctual, professional, excellent managerial skills, ability to work with several different personalities at the same time.
☛ Use this information, in a summary, at the end of the interview too.
12. Tell us what makes you angry?
☛ Lies, and dishonesty
☛ When I am not included in the completion of a project I have spent time on.
☛ People who do not care about the quality of their work
☛ Laziness that contributes to the downfall of the company
13. Tell us are you proficient with relevant computer tools?
The final product is usually done and saved digitally. Graphic designers know the various programs used to generate new images for the financial frontier. Moreover, the entire process of graphic design requires proficiency with computer software. This includes graphs, layouts, designs, print charts, and illustrations.
14. Suppose If you are hired, how long will you stay with us?
☛ I have been waiting for a position like this ever since I started school, I plan to work here as long as I can.
☛ I am looking for a long-term position with your company
☛ As long as I can continue to contribute to the growth of your company
☛ As long as it is a mutually satisfying relationship
15. Explain us your most difficult design project. What did you learn from the experience?
☛ To grow and expand my knowledge as a graphic designer
☛ To learn more about the company's industry, including your products, marketing, and customers
The graphic designer works in the financial world. They are therefore attuned to the needs of the market, current product design trends, and the client's specific financial needs and goals.
No. I am excited with the opportunity this job offers and I am confident that I have the skills, talents, and qualifications to do this job.
18. Tell me what do you think are the most important qualities for someone to excel in this role?
This question can often lead to valuable information that's not in the job description. It can help you learn about the company culture and expectations so you can show that you are a good fit.
I was told I was not following directions on a certain project. I explained to my boss how I was trained to do the task and I asked if my was correct. As it turns out, I was trained incorrectly by a previous employee and that is why I was doing things incorrectly. I asked my boss to show me the correct procedure and continued to use that method going forward.
20. Tell me what is your preferred software for creating these designs?
The Adobe creative suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.
I am an honest person. The best example I can provide is that I live an honest life each day. I am a person who does not cut corners in order to profit in the short-term from inferior quality or a poorly completed job. I consider myself a person of integrity who completes each job to the best of my ability.
22. Tell me have you done freelance work before?
I was hired to create a logo and for a bow-turning company. After I completed it I was asked to create a website for them in the future. Months had passed without any word, so I created some sample pages to show the client. They were happy with the result and decided to move forward.
I would ask my boss for more details as to which areas I wasn't performing to their expectations in. I would then discuss a plan and provide a timeline for me to fix the problems. I would also follow up with my boss in two weeks to make sure that they are comfortable with the changes I made.
► Keep this example to work related issues if possible.
► Talk about when your boss was on vacation and you were asked to make a decision for him/her. What happened? Did you make the right decision? How did your boss react when they returned?
25. Tell me did you ever work with the media in the capacity of a graphic designer?
Some designers create animated designs or still designs for television. News channels often seek the services of a graphic designer, as they need animated logos. With the modern internet, animated illustrations are also frequently required by the media for their websites or online promotional video material.
