HKS General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HKS.
HKS
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview focused on discussing portfolios and the software used, as well as the reasoning behind design projects. They seemed to favor software like Revit and Grasshopper. They also explained their work and the responsibilities of the internship position.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you present your portfolio and specify the software used for each project?
- Tell me about the reasoning behind your design projects.
- What is your experience with software like Revit and Grasshopper?
HKS
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
To start, I need to do a 1-minute self-introduction. Then, I'll present 1-3 projects from my portfolio, with each project taking about 10-15 minutes. Finally, there will be a Q&A session, where I can ask questions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to join HKS?
- What's your availability to start?
- Do you have any queries regarding the office or the work atmosphere?
HKS
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
HKS is considerate of students by letting candidates pick their interview date. They also try to make the experience more enjoyable by creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere. They aren't strict about time, and I ended up talking with them for over 40 minutes.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell us about yourself.
- Walk us through your portfolio.
- What makes you interested in HKS?
HKS General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HKS interview reports.
“What do you know about HKS?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about HKS?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in HKS?”
Read reports →“What is your experience with software like Revit and Grasshopper?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join HKS?”
Read report →“What software programs are you familiar with, such as Revit and AutoCAD?”
Read report →“Can you tell us about the summer internship program?”
Read report →“What's your availability to start?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for wanting to join HKS?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 HKS interview reports.