Glencore Australia Pty Ltd seeks to hire employees who are up to date on the industry. Our industry is competitive, and policy changes frequently. How do you keep up with industry trends and policy changes?
The interviewer seeks proof that you are genuinely interested in commodity trading and mining. When you have a genuine interest in a topic, you will dedicate time to growing your knowledge base.
Tell the interviewer how you stay updated on industry trends and policy changes. Include any specifics that you are familiar with relating to Glencore. It's also a great idea to ask the interviewer how they prefer to stay on top of industry topics. You never know what other resources are out there, and you may learn something new!
"There are many great resources dedicated to the metals and mining industry. At the moment, my favorite resource is miningmagazine.com. I visit their website frequently and subscribe to their blog. What is your favorite resource for industry-related news?"
"I subscribe to a variety of print and online publications, such as Mines to Markets, Mining Global and Cobalt News. Could you share with me some of your favorite resources? I always like to learn about new industry resources."
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Anonymous Answer
I have facebook and Linkedln accounts. I am currently following a lot of pages related to mining. I always read their posts, and also I have a couple of friends currently working in the mining industry. I keep contacting them to ask questions about the industry.
Rachelle's Feedback
It sounds like you utilize a nice range of resources to keep up to date on the mining industry. Try adding in specifics where possible. I have provided an example, below.
"I currently follow informative mining-related pages on Facebook and LinkedIn, such as (A), (B), and (C) and read their posts regularly. Also, I have a couple of friends who work in the mining industry. I am in contact with them when industry-related questions come up."
