What is the best graphic design company?

Graphic designers: How was your interview when you applied to a graphic design company? What did they ask you?

• I'm about to go to a interview for a graphic design job and I'm really nervous. What questions they asked you? Did they ask to see your portfolio? What advice do you have for me?

• Answer:

  Just like the previous person stated, make sure to research the company you're interviewing with. There have been numerous times where the person interviewing me has asked whether or not I've looked at their company's website. The first question that I almost always get in interviews is, "Tell me about yourself." Be ready with a succinct answer. Other questions might include: what made you apply for this position?, what makes you the best fit for this position?, what other interests do you have?, how well do you work on a team?, etc. Questions really depend on the company. More corporate places might ask more situational questions like, "tell me a time when you worked well as a team and what the end result was." I've also interviewed at really relaxed, smaller companies where they asked me what my top 5 favorite t.v. shows were. Usually before going in for an interview, the company has already seen my portfolio either in PDF form or through my website (a big part of why I got the interview in the first place), but ALWAYS bring your print portfolio. Some interviewers may ask to see your portfolio and some may not, but you should just always go in prepared. Also, make sure you know how to talk about your work (the objective & how you achieved that in your design). Also, don't forget to bring a couple copies of your resume even if they already have a digital copy. Good luck!