What are some good interview questions to ask? And how do you personally answer “tell me about yourself”? I’m rusty; it’s been a while since I’ve had to do this 🤣🤣

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“Walk me through your creative process from brief to final delivery. Where do you typically find your strongest ideas?”
Reveals strategic thinking, inspiration sources, and workflow.

“Tell me about a project where the first idea didn’t land. How did you pivot, and what did you learn from the experience?”
Shows resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving under pressure.

“What’s a piece of work you’re most proud of, and what role did you personally play in bringing it to life?”
Uncovers skill ownership, craftsmanship, and impact.

“How do you balance creative vision with client feedback—especially when you disagree?”
Evaluates collaboration, communication, and emotional intelligence.

“Which creators, brands, campaigns, or cultural trends are inspiring you right now—and why?”
Shows cultural fluency, taste level, and ability to stay plugged into the creator economy.

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A great one to ask is, "when do I start?"

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Ask about how AI tools are utilized internally given its increased importance in workplaces.

Ask about the first thing they would want you to focus on developmentally in the role based on your resume and conversations in the interview.

For tell me about yourself, keep it to 20-ish words focused on what you can do for them, not who you really are. (i.e. I am a communicator who helps clients solve problems with solutions they didn't know were possible).

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I used to like to ask, "Do you gave a policy against stealing computers?"

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Not specific questions but I always research the person interviewing me, get a sense of their vibe, and prepare questions I know they’ll find engaging. That helps them relax and breaks the ice before I move on to the questions I need answered.

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