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      Architectural Interview

      4 Mar 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Berkeley, CA
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Avila Design (Berkeley, CA) in May 2015

      Interview

      I was contacted through Linkedin about a position as an entry level architect, showed up for an interview 2 days later. I was administered a difficult AutoCAD exercise (emphasis on speed, and necessitating a strong understanding of program mechanics and commands), and presented my portfolio in a 30 minute 1:1 interview with the lead architect of the firm. I did not expect to hear back from them. Two weeks later I was emailed by the other partner of the firm, and had an hour long 1:1 interview which went very well. I was made an offer 2 days later, which I accepted. I came to work for my first day 3 days later, and before i began work, asked if would be able to instead start at the end of the summer, 3 months later. I subsequently asked for a higher salary than was offered, which they turned down my request and bid me farewell. I feel badly about about not being upfront about my needs as an employee, however they handled my indecisiveness with professionalism.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      Please draw your hand
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      What is the best sketch in this sketchbook?
      1 Answer

      Question 3

      Describe your position at X company.
      1 Answer