American Water Mock Interview
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The utilities industry is highly regulated. How do you stay on top of policy changes and trends related to our business?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer wants to see that you have a keen and sincere interest in the utility industry. Show that you see this as more than 'just a job.' Talk to the interviewer about a couple of ways that you stay in touch regarding industry trends and policy changes. It's also a great idea to ask the interviewer about their favorite industry resources. This question can start an informative conversation and potentially give you new resources for industry based knowledge.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My go-to resources for industry related news would be utilitydive.com as well as waterworld.com. I prefer these resources because I can subscribe to daily inbox updates as well as their monthly newsletter. Their sources are strong, and the content is always fresh. What are your favorite resources for industry trends and related news?"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"It is tough to keep up on the ever-changing policies in this industry. I have set up google alerts for particular keywords. Also, I meet with a mentor once a month who had a long-time career in the utility industry. During our meetings, we discuss the industry in great detail. I look forward to these meetings because I learn so much!"
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Because my current industry is highly regulated, I utilize the Federal Register as my top source for tracking policy changes. The Federal Register allows you to get daily or monthly updates so that you are always up to date on policy and regulatory changes.
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Good start! I like the connection that you make between industries, showcasing that you understand working in a highly regulated environment. I recommend removing 'you' language and replacing it with 'I' language as this change will make your answer feel more personal. I've provided an example below.
"As the utility industry is highly regulated, I utilize the Federal Register as my top source to stay on top of policy changes. The Federal Register provides me with daily/monthly updates so that I can remain in-the-know of policy and regulatory changes."
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