HOK Architect Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 23 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HOK.
HOK
Architect
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I applied online and it took about a month to get an interview. I ended up speaking with 3 architects. They said they'd let me know within a week, but after two months and a lot of follow-up emails, I got an automatic rejection. It was pretty disappointing. I asked for feedback, and they said their needs had changed and they'd keep my info on file. It felt odd because it seemed like they should have told me about changing needs before deciding not to hire me. I was also emailing the architects directly instead of HR for responses, and I'm guessing it's standard practice for architects not to reply to people they interviewed.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you please guide me through your portfolio and discuss one of your projects?
- Tell me about a project you worked on.
- What makes you want to work at HOK?
HOK
Landscape Architect
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
So, the interview process at H.O.K. was pretty standard. I first applied online through their website. No external recruiter was involved, it was all HR from inside the company. After they reviewed my application, I was called in for an in-person interview at their London office. It was a good chance to meet the team and see what the company culture is like.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- I was asked to present and discuss my portfolio with the head of the landscape architecture team at the office.
- It was a great opportunity to showcase my work, receive feedback, and better understand the team’s expectations and vision.
HOK
Architect
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First a recruiter call about skills and timing. Then some informal sit-downs with principals, one included an office tour. If people were free at the same time, the interviews may have included both. Finally, a follow-up call from HR about the formal offer.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share why you're interviewing with other companies?
- Could you expand on your technical background and project experience?
- How do you envision your role within this office?
HOK Architect Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HOK interview reports.
“Are you certain you're set on working in Houston?”
Read reports →“Why HOK?”
Read reports →“What was your graduate school experience like?”
Read reports →“What is your earliest possible start date?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your graduate school experience.”
Read report →“Which software do you mainly utilize?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the software you use?”
Read report →“Could you share your design ideas for this specific project?”
Read report →“What key takeaways did you gain from your education?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 23 HOK interview reports.