I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (San Francisco, CA) in Aug 2025
Interview
This was by far the most unprofessional interview I’ve ever experienced. The interviewer was extremely condescending, didn’t ask a single question about me, and instead made multiple snide and judgmental comments about my background and the work I currently do. She focused solely on my lack of design experience, which was neither required for the role nor mentioned anywhere in the job description. I was appalled at this line of questioning for a comms role, especially an entry-level position. The entire experience was a complete waste of time and revealed the company’s true colors.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This work is a lot more difficult than just writing a press release or an article, how would you approach that?
I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Interview
After submitting my cv I received a call, like a screen call and then we schedule a 30mim interview via teleconference with the communications and PR department manager. The interviewer was not prepared with specific questions that were relevant to my resume and really didn’t have much time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
More about your background, how can you apply your skills to this role and why are you the best candidate.
standard interview with no unexpected questions, interviewed by three people from different roles and at different locations, overall a somewhat chill interview, all nice despite it being a more formal, high profile firm with a lot of important people and projects
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and why you want to work for SOM
Candidates applying for Communications Coordinator roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as a Communications Coordinator according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
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