A Landscape Architect is a professional person who is involved in planning and designing an exterior landscape or space. He is responsible for accessing the land and deciding the best use of plants, water, soil and vegetation for the location and environment. They plan, design and manage open spaces including both natural and built environments.
The people who have strong interest in arts, they can make landscape architecture as their career. Some of the questions which are frequently asked to a Landscape Architect in interview are as under:
1. What training have you received and what are your professional experiences?
I have done my graduation from a renowned collage. I am in this field from last 5 years. I have ample experience in managing consultant contracts. I can analyze and prepare routine written projects. I use to provide technical advice to other departments, the general public, contractors and other professionals. I have experience in determining if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances.
2. What do you like least about your job?
Well I usually enjoy doing my work but sometimes working in adverse conditions such as being on site when it is freezing cold and raining is not a good experience for me.
3. What are your qualifications?
I have 5 years of Landscape Architectural experience. I have good knowledge of principles, practices and procedures related to city and regional planning and zoning administration. I have remarkable communicational, interpersonal, problem solving and project management skills. I also have profound ability to use specialized computer software such as GIS and Auto Cad. I can easily interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
4. What is your role?
For answering this question you have to tell about the role and responsibility of a Landscape Architect. You can say that I plan and design external environment. I oversee the design of a variety of projects, including urban regeneration schemes, pedestrian schemes, road, and retail schemes.
5. Why do you want to work for our Company?
Do your homework well. Make a complete research of the concerned company. You have to tell-what is your perception for that company. For example: This xyz company is a renowned company founded by Mr.xyz. It is 10 yr old and I believe it has a bright future.
6. What are your salary expectations?
Provide specific details regarding salary. However, tell that you are willing to negotiate and compromise.
These are some of the questions which are frequently asked to landscape architects in the interview.
