
NORR Architect Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NORR.
Architectural Designer
I applied online in late June and interviewed in Chicago. They were fast in scheduling me for an interview, and then I had a second interview a week or two later. They gave me positive feedback, saying I would be a great fit. I was told I'd hear back in about 2 days, but it's been over a month with no response to emails or calls. I assume I won't get the job, but I wouldn't accept it given their unprofessionalism. It seems common for the Chicago office to keep candidates waiting and then ghost them.
- Tell me about your portfolio.
- Can we discuss your previous work?
Project Architect
I applied on NORR's website and had three interviews, each with someone more senior. They were in a conference room, either one-on-one or a small group. They wanted to see my portfolio and construction documents, and we did a typical Q&A. I got a soft offer via email and verbally. They said I'd hear back in two days after the last interview, but it took over a month for me to call and check. They didn't end up offering me the job.
- Can you explain the different phases of an architectural project, like Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents, and the level of detail for aspects like MEP and Structural within each phase?
Architect
It was a very straightforward and informal interview conducted over Teams. Two directors interviewed me; they were both very friendly and engaged while reviewing my portfolio. The interview lasted about an hour, and I received an offer shortly after.
- Can you discuss your experience with projects from your previous company?
NORR Architect Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NORR interview reports.
“Can you explain the different phases of an architectural project, like Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents, and the level of detail for aspects like MEP and Structural within each phase?”
Read reports →“Were you asked about specific tools in Revit?”
Read reports →“Are you looking to switch jobs quickly?”
Read reports →“What was your expected compensation?”
Read reports →“Do you have experience with Revit?”
Read report →“What's motivating your job search?”
Read report →“Tell me about your portfolio.”
Read report →“Can you walk me through your portfolio?”
Read report →“Can we discuss your previous work?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 NORR interview reports.