How to Answer: On a scale from 1-10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate your competency in Adobe CC applications?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Graphic Design job interview.
9. On a scale from 1-10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate your competency in Adobe CC applications?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to find out which Adobe CC apps you are comfortable with and your level of expertise. This will help the interviewer determine if you are a fit for the role and/or if you bring knowledge of apps that their existing team lacks.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
How to Answer
Make sure you include your expertise on the most prevalent apps: Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. If you have other CC expertise such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe XD, Adobe AEM or Adobe Premiere this is a huge bonus.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
Pro Tip
Avoid rating yourself a 10 unless you are an absolute authority or expert on a particular application. Rating yourself at 10 on multiple apps can come across as cocky. And, it is unlikely that someone will be a 10 on multiple applications.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
Competency Rating Answer Example
I work in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign on a daily basis. I would rate myself as an 8 in Photoshop, a 9 in Illustrator and a 9.5 in InDesign. I wouldn't rate myself a 10 in any of them because there is always more to learn. I have been working through some tutorials in After Effects because of my interest in motion graphics. At this point, I would say I'm a 5 in that application. These aren't Adobe CC applications, but I do have some experience in html5 markup, WordPress and Sketch. I actually used WordPress to develop my portfolio site.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022