Job interview “test” should I go above what’s asked

jordanfaf

I have a bit of a test from a potential employer (architecture) in which I have to model a building in 3D software based off 2D drawings I’ve been given. Just to prove I know how to use the software basically.

So I read over the brief a bit too hastily it seems. The brief read “bespoke windows and doors need not be modelled” I initially read it as they need to be.

Long story short I’ve gone ahead and sunk a lot more time than necessary into the project and gone off brief by mistake.

I tracked my time through my work, so was going to note the time spent on creating the bespoke elements to show the interviewer the difference.

As the interviewer. When you receive my project, what would you think. Ambitious guy who went above and beyond to show his skills. Or an eejit who didn’t read the brief properly.

malkmoose

I would send all of your work with a brief explanation like "Attached is the 3D model as requested in your brief. Although not part of the brief, I have included bespoke windows and doors to demonstrate further my competence with the tool."

who what when

I know I'm going slightly off topic here but surely offering a portfolio of previous work can achieve the same outcome without making someone do hours of unpaid work.

You can usually tell at a glance what software a drawing was done in.

jmlad2020

If I was an employer I would look at it like...

This guy either can't read the brief properly or does his own thing (unnecessary work = costs the company money)

Yes even though he has stated he modelled the bespoke elements separately it would still look out of place and I will say in my head "why?!"

I worked with a girl similar who had a bad rep because she did her own thing, like spent a week on something that could have been churned out 3 days. You can overdo these things. She maybe viewed it as being ambitious, others didn't. It was pointless really.

No matter what anyone says an employer is looking for someone who can make them and the company money. Not taking orders properly and doing your own thing looks bad because it adds wasted time to the job.

Sorry to be negative but it's important to do as you are stated and required to do.