Architectural Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Gensler with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Architectural Intern roles take an average of 26 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Gensler overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Gensler as a Architectural Intern according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 28%
Group panel interview: 22%
Skills test: 17%
Background check: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Personality test: 6%
One on one interview: 6%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Gensler
Interview
It was a simple in person interview with two senior staff, followed by a tour of the office. I was introduced to all the studio directors and a few spoke with a lot of people in the office. It was a laid back and friendly process
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nothing out of the ordinary. What kind of projects you are interested in, what do you want to get out of this, what is your comfort level with revit. very straight forward
talking with 2 associate/architects talking on my portfolio and serval follow up question on the design.
general take 30-35 minutes with portfolio review and q&a at the end.
asked why gensler and why this office location.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Gensler (Los Angeles, CA) in Mar 2025
Interview
Gensler LA’s interview process includes a portfolio review, two interviews in their design team,lasting nearly 30 minutes. We have discussion on my architecture design work in school and asked several question.
I applied online. I interviewed at Gensler in Feb 2025
Interview
I was a very smooth and straightforward process with a heavy focus on design and reasoning behind certain decisions. Some questions about future career goals as well, which is to be expected.