I applied online. I interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (New York, NY) in Jun 2023
Interview
Interview went for about an hour and 45 mins. Discussed about my portfolio for the majority of the time. There 2 people interviewed me. In general they asked questions about my portfolio pertaining to the typology and the process of each project. At the end we spoke things in general relating to architecture which was fun.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How I found an abandoned structure for a project I presented.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (New York, NY)
Interview
Two-round interview process with straightforward questions that felt more like a natural conversation. First round was with two associates, second round with two principals. Everyone was professional, approachable, and very responsive to email inquiries throughout the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Based on what you've learned at graduate school, what is a topic you would like to research in your first year at SOM?
The interview felt genuinely welcoming and relaxed. From the start, they emphasized the cross-disciplinary nature of the firm, which really resonated with me. I appreciated how they weren’t just focused on technical skills but were genuinely curious about the ideas behind my projects. The conversation flowed naturally, and I felt like they were interested in how I think and how my background could bring something unique to their team. It made me even more excited about the possibility of working in a place that values diverse perspectives and open dialogue.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
talk about any teamwork projects that you'ved worked on
I applied online. I interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Chicago, IL) in Dec 2023
Interview
Talked about my portfolio and asked questions. It was with a studio lead and she was really nice. It was via zoom for around 45 minutes, she didn’t ask me very many questions which was surprising.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked me to show her my portfolio and go in depth with concepts.
