Design Consultant Mock Interview
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When it comes to project collaboration versus working independently, what is your preference, and why?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer wants to hear that you are open to working in teams and function independently. If you have a strong preference for one environment over the other, be sure to mention your preference while expressing that you will happily work in each type of environment. Avoid pigeonholing yourself as a person who can only work alone or only work a team's support. Flexibility is important as a Design Consultant since every day will bring different challenges.
Before your interview, carefully review the position description, check out the company website, and view their LinkedIn company page or employee profiles to understand the collaborative/independent nature of the role. This research will allow you to tailor your answer to the needs and approach of the hiring company.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My answer depends on the project. I have passion projects that I enjoy, and I like to do these on my own or with an assistant who understands my style and approach. Those passion projects include working with designers and small business owners on displays and storefronts. When I work with a small business owner, it is a more personal approach, and I like the one-on-one intimacy. When working on larger scale projects such as commercial designs or hotel remodels, I prefer to work with other talented designers. I learn so much from others' expertise, and it also disperses the pressure when it comes to decision making or meeting tight deadlines. For me, the best part of being a Design Consultant is is that no day looks the same, and there are so many ways that I can use my gifts and abilities while also growing and learning from others."
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