According to top designers, 15 job interview tips,

you lied.
I once interviewed someone who called his skill completely wrong. I asked him to do a drawing test, and it turned out that he did not have the skill he did. You can only fake it for so long. Never pretend that you are not doing such a person again. -Jaf Degrass, Degrove and Dehan Architect

And during chat

You Very detail oriented.
The biggest mistake I have seen repeatedly: candidates who spend a lot of time DepartmentsIt seems that it goes away forever. -Laren Buxbaum Gordon, Nat Burkus Associates

You did not ask questions.
At the end of every interview, I ask the candidates whether they have any questions and appreciate when someone has practical, not only what time they can have lunch. -Lizbeth Lawrence, Williams Lawrence

You forgot the basic rules of human contact.
Eye contact is necessary. I always like someone who looks calm and full of confidence. —Ax Papakystidis, Alex Papachristidis interiors

I pay attention to small items-it enhances day to day level. It can be a handshake or a perfume (choice). I do not want to say that it breaks to get a job in my office, but it (may be) may be a signator for compatibility – and if we are compatible, there is a possibility that we are going to work well together. -Mils Red, Red Kaihoi

You missed the memo.
There is always a technical qualification I am looking for a candidate, but beyond this, and perhaps even more importantly, I pay much attention to communication skills and the ability of a candidate to think quickly on my feet. A large part of what we do as designers is a problem-solution, so I really want to understand the agility of a candidate. —Muren Ursino, Ursino interiors

You are just copying.
We seek a personality that will become a great addition for our team. We get a lot of inquiries where the future rent says that they want to be “me”. Although flattery, it is indifferent. -Lison Rose, Alison Rose New York

You kept yourself in wrapped.
I really get excited when a portfolio has pictures of a person’s own house or something that he helped to work for a friend or family member. It is not completely finished or professional photos. This is a good insight what they are doing and thinking of themselves. As a result, you usually learn a lot about them, and sometimes it is just the thing that puts the person ahead of others. -Lizbeth Lawrence, Williams Lawrence

You are not a team player.
We seek a certain type of character in the candidates that fits with the specific spirit of our studio. Demonstrating basic skills and clear communication, of course, is necessary; However, even more value talent is able to competently competently for positive contribution to the culture of working within the teams of Yabu Pushelberg and among the teams, promotes the environment of both learning and teaching. -Jorge Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, Yabu pushelberg

Your attention is very narrow.
It is important for a candidate to be dedicated to the design, even obsessed with it. I am impressed when candidates have clearly researched historical furniture designers and have a sense of different design periods. I want my team to be functional and successful with a project, no matter what style it is. —Margate Nav Parker, Amnave

You did not sell yourself.
I once interviewed a candidate whose portfolio was not the strongest – the work samples he had provided was not those used to see us. On paper, they did not stand outside, but as soon as the interview started, their personality took the center stage. They were attractive and warm with a real enthusiasm for the role. He did not try to overcome the overcamping for his portfolio; Instead, he openly admitted where he was in his career and shared stories about his journey. We decided to give them a chance, and they crossed the expectations, quickly growing into a strong contributor, who brought a fresh perspective and energy to our culture. -Kol Conway, Hor scouse