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HDR Architect Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
93.8% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HDR.

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Architect

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Mid Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

It was quite challenging because although the job was posted in English, the interviews were primarily conducted in German, and the interviewers had limited English proficiency. On the other hand, the hiring process moved very quickly.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you list the programs you've worked with and describe their functionalities?
  • Could you walk me through the functions of the programs you have used?
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Architectural Designer

Design · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interviews were great, but they weren't able to set a time for the interview and rescheduled it several times, and it took more than 3 months. So, I found another job.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Why do you want to work at HDR?
  • What's prompting your departure from your current role?
  • Can you share your professional background?
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Architectural Designer

Design

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

They were really friendly and seemed genuinely interested in learning more about me. They were excited to talk with me and were very approachable, and I felt like they wanted to stay connected. It left a great impression on me. Having some ideas about the sectors you're interested in working in might help the conversation flow better.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Could you discuss your portfolio and what you're hoping to work on?
  • How do you envision yourself fitting into our firm?

HDR Architect Interview Questions

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 16 HDR interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 45.5%
Presentation 30.3%
Technical 21.2%
Other 3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 18.8%
Average 68.8%
Difficult 12.5%

Candidate experience

Negative 6.2%
Positive 93.8%