7 common web design interview questions and how to answer them

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• 7 common web design interview questions and how
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Interviews for freelance web designers can be
quite challenging. Sometimes your interviewer
wont know the first thing about web design and
other times they will be experts in the field.
Interviews for creative positions are also often
tough because many questions dont have a right
or a wrong answer. Its about preference and
personal style. Nevertheless, there are several
questions which are very likely to be asked when
applying for a position in web design. This is
our list containing 7 of the most common
questions and some tips on how to go about
answering them
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1. What are your favorite websites?
This is an obvious one. As a designer, you
probably have websites which you admire.
Answering this question will show what you like
and why you like it. Dont be afraid to mention
things that dont have millions of pageviews a
week. The important part about answering this
question is being able to identify why you like
certain things and display your passion for the
job. Dont pick a site you made, there is a time
and a place for showing off your accomplishments.
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2. Tell us about your best project
Speaking of sharing what you did, this next
question is extremely likely to be asked. The
interviewer probably knows the answer already.
You did get invited to this interview and you
likely shared a portfolio, highlighting your best
achievements. Focus not only on how well you did,
but how that helped your client. Throw in a
couple of stats that can back that statement up
and youve got a perfect response.
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3. What would you say your main strengths are?
Ah yes, main strengths. The question that comes
up at almost any interview ever. The most
important thing Ive learned about this question
is to not just list off adjectives. Team-player,
motivated, out of the box thinker, etc. These are
all great, but worthless unless you can prove
them. Support any description of yourself with
little examples and anecdotes of how that
strength helped you or the business you were
working with.
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4. Have any thoughts on our website?
This question might as well be Did you do your
homework? If you have, you know just what your
clients current website is about. Tell them what
you like, but also share what could be improved.
Dont be afraid to name obvious weak spots
these are probably things that the company has
noticed, too. Improvement suggestions get you
bonus points, but obviously dont go overboard
with the criticism.
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5. How do you handle deadlines and multiple
projects?
As a freelancer, you will have to show that you
can manage your time. Think beforehand how you
prioritize work and what makes you efficient. You
will likely work on more than one company at a
time. Your client will want to know that they can
count on you when it really matters.
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6. What do you do when a client disagrees with
your design?
You want to show two things with the answer to
this next question. The first is that you can
take criticism. Nobody likes a designer who
always disagrees with feedback and is not open to
suggestions. Secondly, you want to show
self-confidence. You are ready to defend your
ideas up to a certain sensible point and do so by
explaining their worth.
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7. Do you have any questions about the
company?
Last but not least, another classic in any
interview. The answer depends on what has already
come up in the conversation. Things like What
would a regular day working for you look like?
or Which current project are you excited about?
are usually safe bets. They help you learn more
about the company, show you have genuine interest
and shouldnt be difficult to answer.
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