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Snøhetta Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
66.7% Positive experience

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3 roles · 18 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Snøhetta.

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Graduate of Architecture

Design · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

Had 2 rounds of interviews. The first was more informal and personal, focusing on culture fit and interpersonal skills. The second round was more skills and experience focused, testing for unique skills, experiences, and projects, alongside a clear understanding of tools and workflows.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • What are your career aspirations and why are you interested in Snohetta?
  • Can you describe your design process?
  • What has been your experience collaborating with consultants and other landscape disciplines?
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Designer

Design · a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

This interview process felt like a complete waste of time given the extremely low salary offered. The skills test was unreasonably difficult and seemed designed for failure. The entire process dragged on for 4 months, involving 5 separate meetings with different teams. It also included a 2-hour skills test. I spent over 15 hours, both at their offices and in my life, only to be informed the role was under review and ultimately, no one was hired.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Can you describe your approach to time management?
  • How do you handle your workload?
  • How do you approach developing and managing your skills?
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Intern

Design · a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral

It started with a short self-introduction, then I presented some of my individual work, which could be from school or other relevant projects. After that, there were a few questions and answers. The whole thing was about 30 minutes long and took place online in a friendly atmosphere. I expect to hear back within a few days.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share your professional experience as a designer, including any school work or related projects you've done?
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Architect

Engineering · more than a year ago

Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

I had an online interview with 3 directors. I introduced my work and they asked some general questions about my work. I also had some questions about the firm and the position. They don't have any coordination office. The Shenzhen and Hongkong offices work closely. They are not only doing Chinese projects. This position is potentially a project lead for large scale Chinese projects.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What are your career aspirations?

Snøhetta Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Snøhetta interview reports.

Can you tell me about a Snohetta building you admire and explain your reasoning?

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What qualities would you seek in a mentor at Snohetta?

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What are your thoughts on managing your personal taste in design?

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What has been your experience collaborating with consultants and other landscape disciplines?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 18 Snøhetta interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 46.2%
Presentation 28.2%
Technical 17.9%
Other 7.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 16.7%
Average 77.8%
Difficult 5.6%

Candidate experience

Positive 66.7%
Neutral 27.8%
Negative 5.6%

Reports by job function

Design 13
Engineering 4
Operations 1