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7 web design interview questions and how to answer them

A job interview for a freelance designer can be quite a challenge. Why? Because in creative jobs many answers depend on personal style and preferences. There is not one right answer. Moreover you never know if the interviewer is an expert in the field ob web design or if he barely has an idea of it. All this makes it difficult to prepare. But there are some questions which probably occur in every interview...

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7 web design interview questions and how to answer them

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  1. FREELANCER TIPS 7 common web design interview questions and how to answer them © kaboompics_Pixabay You can find more freelancer tips on www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips

  2. Interviews for freelance web designers can be quite challenging. Sometimes your interviewer won’t 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 don’t have a right or a wrong answer. It’s 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:

  3. 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. Don’t be afraid to mention things that don’t 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. Don’t pick a site you made, there is a time and a place for showing off your accomplishments.

  4. 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 you’ve got a perfect response.

  5. 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 I’ve 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.

  6. 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 client’s current website is about. Tell them what you like, but also share what could be improved. Don’t 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 don’t go overboard with the criticism.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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 shouldn’t be difficult to answer.

  10. Further freelancer tips available on http://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips Contact freelancermap.com Contact person: Doreen Schollmeier - International Affairs Mail: info@freelancermap.com Skype: doreen.schollmeier Phone: +49-911-37750286 facebook: www.facebook.com/freelancermapInternational Twitter: freelancer_INT

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