Q&A With Perkins & Will Employees
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How employees describe working at Perkins & Will
Supportive, flexible work culture, with high design expectations and standards
It has been a good experience
Excellent mission driven company; staff and professional growth focused.
So far so good, don't know later
Review from Design Dept
nothing to write home about
What it's like to work at Perkins & Will
- Perkins & Will employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
- Employees at Perkins & Will report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 94% of Perkins & Will employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Perkins & Will employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 94% of Perkins & Will employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Perkins & Will Employees
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How can I improve my chances of being hired at Perkins & Will?
Follow up after interviewing
How secure do you feel at your job at Perkins & Will?
Not secure at all
How's the work pace at Perkins & Will?
Fast
How do you feel about going to work at Perkins & Will everyday?
Wonderful
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Perkins & Will?
Not hard at all.
How challenged are you at Perkins & Will?
Moderately
What are the team outings like at Perkins & Will?
Fun. Often and creative.
What's the best part of your job at Perkins & Will?
My coworkers
How's the morale at Perkins & Will?
It used to be a little toxic but now under new leadership it is becoming a wonderful place to work.
How much diversity is there among employees at Perkins & Will?
Hardly any
What's the office layout like at Perkins & Will?
Open. Airy. Beautiful
What's the pay like for Admin roles at Perkins & Will?
Very good. Above average
What's the vibe like in the Admin dept at Perkins & Will? How many hours are you working?
8-9 hours daily and 2-3 hours on the weekend
How long do the interviews usually take at Perkins & Will?
1-1.5 hours
How do I do well in an interview at Perkins & Will?
Do your research before hand and know current projects they are producing. Also know some of the history of the company.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Perkins & Will?
What do you want to be doing in five years. Everyone hates that question.
What should I wear for an interview at Perkins & Will?
Business casual. Architects are casual individuals
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Perkins & Will?
I met with HR, the team and direct manager I would report to if I were hired. I heard back from them within a week of interviewing that I got the job.
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Perkins & Will?
What is the most admirable quality you will bring to our office.
How would you compare interviewing at Perkins & Will to other places you've interviewed?
Typical interviewing process. First a phone screen and then 1-2 in person interviews. They do respond quickly in letting you know their decision to hire you or not.




