Burns & McDonnell Mock Interview
Practice 25 Burns & McDonnell interview questions covering technical expertise, project delivery, and employee ownership culture.
Question 19 of 25
Would you consider yourself a go-to resource of information among your teams? If so, in what way?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
This is a common interview question which aims to answer how invested you are in your profession. It is basically asking how informed you are in your field, in your industry, and most importantly, in what is happening internally and externally with the company you work for. The more your teammates rely on you for that information, the more of a reliable employee you'll be. It is those who are most trusted to represent the voice of the company. So, before your interview, explore Burns & McDonnell's Insights & News webpage, and read up on their blog. Or, as they say on their website, "Stay in touch with the things that matter most- in your industry or on your projects."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"Well, I try to be and am rather well-read and keep up to date. Especially on company news. In fact, I did spend some time reading up on Burns & McDonnell's website and enjoyed the content there. I am always reading, and I attend local lectures any time there are any. But we're a rather informed and up-to-date group, and we're always sharing what we've learned or read with each other. So I suppose we all keep each other informed."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
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