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Question 19 of 30 for our Building Inspector Mock Interview

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Question 19 of 30

Are you able to quickly calculate and convert mathematical problems and measurements?

As a building inspector, you will be required to make accurate calculations, often on the spot. Talk to the interviewer about your mathematical skills. If you have taken any related education or training, this is a great time to discuss those. You can rate your abilities from 1 to 10 or tell the interviewer if you land in the beginner, intermediate, or advanced category.

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How to Answer: Are you able to quickly calculate and convert mathematical problems and measurements?

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  • 19. Are you able to quickly calculate and convert mathematical problems and measurements?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      As a building inspector, you will be required to make accurate calculations, often on the spot. Talk to the interviewer about your mathematical skills. If you have taken any related education or training, this is a great time to discuss those. You can rate your abilities from 1 to 10 or tell the interviewer if you land in the beginner, intermediate, or advanced category.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      Focus on providing the interviewer with the number of years of experience you have calculating mathematical problems or specialized training you have. You can also provide the grade you received in a math course if it was exceptional.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      What to Avoid

      If you want to be considered for the position, you want to avoid saying that you have difficulty with math. Since math skills are required when working as a building inspector, you will want to work on improving those skills before your interview.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "I am strong in most areas of math, which was a must-have skill while obtaining my degree in architecture. My greatest areas of specialty are algebra, geometry, and trigonometry."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I have always been great with math and calculations. I have also taken a course in Real Estate Math for New Agents because I felt that real estate math training would help me advance my skills as a building inspector. At this point, I would place my math skills in the intermediate to advanced category."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Experienced Example

      "Yes, I can very quickly calculate and convert mathematical problems and measurements. I have also taught these skills to junior building inspectors. I would rate my math skills a 9 out of 10 since there is always room for improvement."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Math is also one of my strengths. Geometry, Algebra, reading graphs and tables, and converting fractions all come relatively easy to me. Math is where a lot of people might have anxiety, but finding the answer to a problem, and getting the situation solved correctly is very satisfying."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Another very confident answer! You sound highly capable.
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