Perkins & Will Interview Questions
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Perkins & Will.
Perkins & Will
Urban Designer
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I applied online and got an employee referral. I was shortlisted for an online interview. Two employees interviewed me. They were nice and after about 10 minutes, my nervousness went away. I introduced myself and then walked them through two projects from my portfolio. They also talked about the company and I got to ask my questions. I had a feeling I might not get the offer because one interviewer gave off a strange vibe.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you like to work alone or with teams?
Perkins & Will
Designer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I chatted with the design team I would have joined, which was a good conversation, and then I spoke with HR. The HR person mostly talked about how great the Perkins and Will workplace culture is, using a 'group drone photo' as an example of their pride. It was a bit difficult to listen to and felt unnatural, as I don't think culture is built on taking a drone photo. It was really hard to relate to them because it sounded like they were drinking the corporate kool-aid. That part felt very corporate.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What about Perkins + Will's culture excites you?
Perkins & Will
Director of Talent Acquisition
Director Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I talked to the Chief Talent Officer for this senior talent acquisition leadership role. I was upfront, responded quickly, and sent over a strategy deck I made that addressed the challenges we talked about. But after that, I didn't hear anything back, not even a quick note. I know things can change with hiring, but it was weird to not get any communication after the interview and follow-up, especially from someone in a high-level People role. It makes me wonder how they really see professionalism and treating candidates well. For a company that's supposed to be well-known, I hope Perkins&Will thinks about improving their candidate experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you scaled recruiting during rapid growth.
Perkins & Will
Data Coordinator
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Onsite
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
I interviewed twice for a role at Perkins&Will. The first was a group virtual meeting with several team members, and the second was an in-person interview. I put in effort with these interviews and sent a thank you, but heard nothing back. Over a few weeks, I tried following up a bunch of times, even hitting up the HR manager on LinkedIn, but got zero response. I know hiring can take a while, but not hearing anything is a bummer. It makes the company look unprofessional and like they don't care about candidates. Perkins&Will should really step up their follow-up game and be more upfront with people so they don't feel left hanging.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you collaborated with different teams to handle data.
Perkins & Will Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Perkins & Will interview reports.
“How do you go about getting licensed as a designer or architect?”
Read reports →“Can you name some architects or designers whose work you admire and follow?”
Read reports →“Were you responsible for deciding the theme and location of that specific school project?”
Read reports →“How do you benefit and grow from your academic experience?”
Read reports →“And for the next 10 years, where do you envision your career?”
Read report →“Can you share what initially drew you to architecture and what keeps you motivated daily?”
Read report →“What sustainability certifications have you obtained over the past three years?”
Read report →“What phase of a project do you enjoy the most?”
Read report →“What is your reason for wanting to work in Shanghai? (Considering the lockdown situation)”
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