Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Architect Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 40 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Architect
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an in-person interview at the SOM office in London. The office space was nice, open plan with separate meeting rooms. The interviewers were friendly and easy to talk to. We discussed their upcoming projects and they reviewed my CV.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How are the teams in the office divided into areas like concept and detailed design?
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Architectural Designer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
Got an interview through a referral. They asked a lot of high-level concept questions about a project I presented, and I had to explain my design decisions in depth and defend them. I initially submitted an online application with a generic resume that could have been autofilled.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and then discuss a project from your portfolio?
- Tell me about yourself and present a project from your portfolio.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Architectural Designer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The process included an initial screening call, followed by a video interview with three team members. After that, I was invited for an office tour during their lunch. The office space was nice, but I noticed some people napping at their desks, which suggests long working hours.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you discuss your involvement in specific projects you've worked on?
- Please present and explain your portfolio.
- What was your specific contribution to projects featured in your portfolio?
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Architect Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill interview reports.
“Can you tell us where you're from?”
Read reports →“How are the teams in the office divided into areas like concept and detailed design?”
Read reports →“When you consider SOM, what are your immediate thoughts?”
Read reports →“Would you rather work from home or come into the office?”
Read reports →“How does your design (referencing one of my projects) relate to the urban context?”
Read report →“Do you have 3D skills?”
Read report →“How do I contribute to the team?”
Read report →“What specific materials did you use for one of the projects?”
Read report →“Tell me about some of the drawings in your portfolio.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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