What do you know about Baker Hughes?

Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
What You Need to Know
How to Answer
Experienced Example

This question aims to assess how familiar you are with their company, how well you've prepared for your interview, and how vested you are in this opportunity. It is also a test of how well you would represent their interests by how you might potentially communicate your company knowledge with the public and potential clients. "What we do: We develop and deploy the most advanced technologies to serve energy and industrial companies looking for more efficient, more reliable and cleaner solutions. Our diverse portfolio of technologies and solutions are transforming how industry works today and in the future."

The algorithm will evaluate how well-groomed you are and how tidy and professional your attire is, so wear appropriate professional clothing suited to the role. "We recommend that you wear exactly what you would for a traditional face-to-face interview. This can mean something different for every company and position, so we recommend picking your outfit based on the role you are interviewing for. Think about it this way: if you're applying to a non-customer-facing role, it will probably have a more casual dress code, and a nice, clean top, free of excess writing will probably do for your interview! Alternatively, if you're applying for a role where you'd typically wear a suit and tie every day, we recommend you do the same for your interview. It may feel a little different to put on your Sunday best for your kitchen table, but hey, at least you won't have to get it pressed again after this, right?"

Visit the Baker Hughes website to learn more about what they advertise with pride. Pay attention to their branding and marketing efforts. Keep in mind that you want to communicate in a manner that would earn their trust so that you could effectively represent their company. So when sharing what you know about Baker Hughes, communicate it as you would if you worked for the company, and were representing their interests.

"From what I have read, Baker Hughes is fully invested in using technology to reshape traditional approaches in the oil and gas industry, is redefining the energy sector, and living up to its mission. Baker Hughes is both a full-stream provider and a digital company, providing digital solutions and furthering technological developments such as artificial intelligence, while tailoring customer-specific solutions. I am impressed and excited by this, and I would love to be a part of it."