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At PG&E, we believe in continued education opportunities. What course or workshop would you take if given the opportunity?
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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.
The interviewer would like to know that you have a keen interest in gaining new skills by continuing your education when the opportunity arises. It will speak to your career goals and pursuits and communicate your determination to further your career. Tell the interviewer about any course you would like to take and how it fits into your five-year career plan. Be sure to keep your answer industry-related.
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I agree that continued education is essential. If given the opportunity to take any coursework, I would like to complete my Project Manager certificate. Being PM certified would help me manage the aspects of our commercial utility projects more efficiently. Do you have a recommendation for any courses I could be taking to strengthen my skill set?"
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.
"That is a great question, and I appreciate that you consider continued education options for your employees. If I could take any related coursework, I would choose to learn more about the future of electric utilities and organizational behavior. Are there any particular courses you recommend that I take?"
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I would like to enroll in the Engineer Rotational Development Program, an 18-month program in partnership with Stanford University, which gives employees the opportunity to earn a PG&E Engineering Management certification. I would also be interested in a Project Management certification. Do you have other recommendations?
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This is fantastic! You are very specific, and the interviewer should appreciate that you are so focused on growth and your future achievements. It's nice to ask for suggestions since perhaps the interviewer could offer you advice based on previous employee success (especially if the interviewer is from the HR department).
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Anything! I have always had a love for learning and I believe that every and any skill is worth having because it differentiates you. If I were offered the opportunity at any training or workshop, I would take it. However, if I had to choose, I am especially interested in management trainings (how to be an influential leader, how to manage a team well, how to mitigate an issue between two people, training and development). Anything in that arena would be ideal.
Rachelle's Feedback
Your enthusiasm really shines through. I like the detail you provide (how to be an influential leader, how to manage a team well, how to mitigate an issue between two people, training and development). These specific mentions will help the interviewer gain a strong understanding of your professional drivers.
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I would continue my education in utilities to further my knowledge in the industry. I have researched schools that are relevant to the company like the College of San Mateo.
Amanda's Feedback
It sounds like you've started to consider how you could continue to develop professionally. If there is a specific course or area of the industry you'd like to study, it's appropriate to say so. If you've researched a specific college you can also talk about specific courses they offer. Then explain how continued education through that course would benefit you in the role you're applying to.
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I strongly believe in continued education opportunities. Given the opportunity, I would like to enroll in a construction management course. I enjoy building things, working in a team, and seeing the fruit of our labor when it is completed. Is there a course you would recommend I should take to reach that goal?
Jaymie's Feedback
Excellent! Interviewers want to know that you're committed to keeping your skills current by pursuing education and training opportunities. As you did here, it always helps to engage the interviewer and ask for their opinions.
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