Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 3 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso HOK (Washington, DC) nel mese di ott 2017
Colloquio
Met with two principals in the office. Both were very nice but it was definitely a formal interview process - not many jokes or friendly conversation. Most of the interview was presenting my portfolio (they really emphasize on their website and during the interview scheduling process that the ability to concisely and coherently present your projects is the most important part of the interview process). They asked a lot of questions - why did you do this? Why didn't you do that? Did you think about doing it like this instead? Etc. Felt like being back in a studio defense in some ways. Then they talked about the firm, allowed me to ask any questions, and gave a tour of the office.
Despite being assured I would hear back by the end of the following week, I had to reach out to the firm and they said they were "still in the process of deciding" but would let me know ASAP and then I never heard anything back from them again. I find it unreasonable that a firm can't/won't keep candidates who have come in for an interview up to date on the status of the position. It seems simple enough to send out a quick, generic email stating that they have decided to go with someone else. The lack of communication is ten times more upsetting than not receiving an offer - I find it incredibly rude and unprofessional.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
They asked to discuss and explain all projects in my portfolio.
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso HOK (Los Angeles, CA)
Colloquio
Two rounds of interview with different team members, be prepared to go in person for the second round. People were friendly and eager to share. Good benefits but the pay offered was too low for the LA location, especially for people with post-grad experience.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Describe one of your projects and how you practiced team management and coordination.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso HOK (Hong Kong) nel mese di lug 2025
Colloquio
Generally smooth and friendly talk with design director and associate. Whole process 15 mins with 12 mins just me talking. (Means they don’t wanna hire you…) No any response and feedback after the interview. Don’t know why they contacted me. Not worthy preparing.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Self-introduction
Short introduction to previous projects
Questions about skills
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 2 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso HOK
Colloquio
They scheduled one online technical interview session for me with two team members, mostly discussing technical concepts to evaluate my understanding of them, and then an offer was sent shortly after that.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Engineering basic design concepts on simple examples, and to discuss the solution steps.