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The utilities industry is highly regulated. How do you stay on top of policy changes and trends related to our business?
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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 wants to see that you have a keen and sincere interest in the utility industry. Show that you see this as more than 'just a job.' Offer your methods to stay current on recent industry trends and policy changes. Share something new you've recently read that you found particularly interesting or exciting. Ask them to share their favorite industry resources. This question can start an informative conversation and potentially give you new resources and tools for industry-based knowledge.
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"My go-to resources for industry-related news are utilitydive.com and waterworld.com. I prefer these resources because I can subscribe to daily inbox updates and their monthly newsletters. Their sources are strong, and the content is always fresh. What are your favorite resources for industry trends and related news?"
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"It is tough to keep up with the ever-changing policies in this industry. I have set up Google alerts for particular keywords. Also, I meet with a mentor once a month with a long-time career in the utility industry. During our meetings, we discuss the industry in great detail. I look forward to these meetings because I learn so much!"
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My current company sends out a weekly newsletter outlining notable news in the energy industry. I read through this every week to get an idea of the different names, policies, and standards in the industry. I also follow many different utility and energy companies on Linkedin to receive news updates. I would also be interested in any resources you could suggest since I am interested in learning more.
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Wonderful answer! You sound very eager to learn and keen on staying up-to-date on your industry.
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I have to be honest, it is tough to keep up with industry related news and updates. One way I do this is by setting up google alerts. Google does a good job at sending me constant updates that pertain to my area or topics of interest. Sometimes, I will receive utility related updates, especially during the fires that were happening earlier in the year.
Rachelle's Feedback
It can be tough to keep up with all of the content being thrown our way daily :) Rather than begin with hardship, I recommend starting your answer with the actions you take and ending with what you have learned by remaining in-the-know. I have provided a slight tweak for you below.
"One way I keep up with industry trends and topics is by setting up Google alerts. Google does a good job of sending me important updates that pertain to my areas or topics of interest. For instance, during the fires that were happening earlier in the year, I was able to remain in-the-know thanks to these Google alerts."
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