Tell me about your education and how it relates to the oil, gas, or energy sector.
The interviewer would like for you to take a few minutes to highlight your educational background. You can mention your GPA, your major or minor and also any accolades and awards that you received during your university career. If you were involved in student-led clubs or other extracurriculars, you could mention that as well.
"My degree in Chemical Engineering has prepared me in a few ways. My degree came with a heavy focus on petroleum which included safety issue reviews such as blowouts, fire, and other hazards. I also learned a great deal about hydrate formation and decomposition, H2S, toxic gases, and safe transportation and disposal of petroleum wastes. I graduated with a 3.6 GPA and was also president of the Student's Union, rounding out my time with some leadership experience."
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Anonymous Answer
My degree is in Management Information Systems. I have been working at MPC for over five years with helping support their systems, and I have always been able to lend a hand to anything related to networking or operating system issues. I feel that my networking along with the oil & gas skills that I have picked up would be a big asset to Phillips 66.
Kristine's Feedback
Good start. In this answer, you should stay focused on your university studies or other ongoing education you have participated in since graduating. You can elaborate on your educational background by explaining the focus of your degree, such as designing information systems that improve business effectiveness. You could also mention any classes you took that introduced you to concepts relevant for the oil, gas, or energy sector.