Have you progressed in your career as you have expected?
The interviewer would like to understand how you stay motivated and what you do to motivate yourself. Your career is something that most people think about on a continuous basis and BC Hydro also shows they value that with their employees. Consider where you started in your career, where you wanted to be, and how you got there as an answer to this question.
"I would say so, yes. I started out in an Engineer role with another utility company and have always aspired to become an Engineering Manager. I started looking at the skillsets I need to get into management and took additional classes and coursework to help me get there. I am proud to say I now have over 5 years of experience as an Engineering Manager and I can bring a wealth of knowledge into BC Hydros' Engineering Manager role."
"It is still a work in progress, and this Engineering Manager role at BC Hydro will play a huge part in taking me to the next step in my career progression. This position should give me the additional skills I need to feel confident as an Engineer and as a manager. I have been taking extra online learning courses and webinars on how I can bring more skills to the table and jump right into this position and hit the ground running."
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Anonymous Answer
I would say yes. I started my career young as a helper in a joinery shop, my goals for my career were to learn and gain skills in all aspects of carpentry. My career has led me through finish carpentry, historical renovations, concrete repair, forming and finishing, and construction of residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. I have developed the knowledge and skillsets in these fields not only to be self-sufficient in completing tasks but also to mentor co-workers and manage projects of various sizes.
Jaymie's Feedback
Excellent! Not only did you answer yes, but you also gave an overview of how that career began and progressed to where you are today.
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