At Jacobs we prefer to hire individuals invested in their professional development. Walk me through any industry-related coursework you have completed.
The goal here is to demonstrate that you're willing to put time and effort into continuing your education throughout your career. If you're lacking in this area, take the time to review the job description in detail for any gaps and dedicate a few hours to researching those topics before your interview. Let your interviewer know that while you haven't had formal training, you've been working independently to learn about the relevant topics. You can further demonstrate your interest in learning by asking if the interviewer has any specific recommendations for you.
"I have taken a variety of coursework related to the construction and engineering industry. In addition to my bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, I also have a Project Management certificate. I bring full dedication to forging a strong career in this field and look forward to bringing my knowledge to work for Jacobs Company Inc.."
"As I am new to the industry I have not had the opportunity to attend many industry-related courses or workshops. With that said, I do have a certificate in construction safety and am CPR and First Aid certified. Are there any particular courses you are looking for in your next hire? I would be happy to get a head start on anything required for me to be successful in this position."
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Anonymous Answer
As it can be seen in my CV I have always attended many training courses in the field of construction and engineering to upgrade my knowledge. If I divide my CV into 2 main parts, I worked as NDT and Welding Inspector. In that period, I attended international courses like ASME Code, CSWIP 3.1, PT/RT Level 2 certification, and many more. In the second part of my CV, I moved to the managerial sector and have had related training courses like PMBOK (time, cost, scope, ...), PRINCE2, Financial management, Human Resource management and etc.
Besides, in addition to my Bachelor's degree in the field of Safety and Inspection Engineering, I also have a master's degree in Project Management at Teesside University.
I look forward to bringing my knowledge and expertise to work for Jacobs Engineering Company Inc. and would be happy to attend anything required for me to be successful in this position.
Amanda's Feedback
Terrific answer! You've taken large chunks of information and broken it down into two relevant parts while providing specific course information for both the NDT/Welding Inspector portion and the Managerial side.
