QUESTION 17 OF 35

Considering your background is in an industry different from BHP, what skills and characteristics do you have that qualify you for this industry?

This question focuses on your translatable skills and what you uniquely have to offer this position. Regardless of whether you have direct industry experience, there are a wide variety of ways you can complement their teams. So focus on the variety of skills you have and how those can benefit BHP Group Limited, despite your industry background. These are your transferable skills, interpersonal skills, and the unique lens and attitude you bring with you.

"Although my background is not in the metals and mining industry, I have worked with many clients who have been in your industry. I bring excellent transferable skills that qualify me for this position. These skills include my advanced abilities in Excel, my outstanding cold-calling abilities, as well as my proven background in team leadership."

Here are some transferable skills that could qualify you to work in the metals and mining industry:

- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Supervising Others
- Presentation Giving
- Advising

Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.

Anonymous Answer

I think engineering principles, project management, and business principles apply universally. I have fairly advanced Excel skills, I can give a strong presentation, can perform risk assessments, and am comfortable making decisions without all available information.
Also, I've been in the basic, commodity, or mineral processing industries for my entire career so I do have an idea of the scale and the competitiveness of these industries. I'm also familiar with many of the provincial stakeholders who help to successfully deliver projects.

Marcie's Feedback

Great answer! You've done a nice job of highlighting your transferable skills. Consider ending your response by reminding the interviewer why you want to make this switch.

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