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Alcoa seeks to hire those who are up to date on the industry. Our industry is a competitive one with policy changing frequently. How do you keep up with industry trends and policy changes?

The interviewer is seeking for proof that you have a genuine interest in their particular industry. When you have a real interest in a topic, you will spend time dedicating yourself to grow your knowledge base.

Discuss with the interviewer a couple of ways that you keep yourself updated on industry trends and policy changes. It's also a great idea to ask the interviewer about the ways they keep prefer to stay on top of industry topics. You never know what other resources are out there and you may learn something new!

"There are many great resources dedicated to the metals and mining industry. At the moment, my favorite resource is miningmagazine.com. I visit their website frequently and also subscribe to their blog. What is your favorite resource for industry related news?"

"I subscribe to a variety of print, and online, publications such as Mines to Markets, Mining Global and Cobalt News. Could you share with me some of your favorite resources? I always like to learn about new industry resources."

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Anonymous Answer

I frequently check online about how each mining company as well as looking into their policies on their website. I am also signed up for Australian mining and Discover mining newsletters to keep up to date with all the trends and policy changes.

Rachelle's Feedback

Wonderful! The resources that you use sound reputable, which is a significant part of answering this question. If Alcoa has resources available online, be sure to mention these as well, if you have found them helpful in the past.

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