Building Inspector Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 30
Are you able to quickly calculate and convert mathematical problems and measurements?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
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.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"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."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"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."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"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."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
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.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
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.
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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.
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Another very confident answer! You sound highly capable.
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Yes, I can make acceptably accurate estimated calculations or rule of thumb calculations. If a spot-on calculation is required, I really on calculators, and a construction calculator is typically the best tool.
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Very full answer with a lot of detail regarding the types of calculations you can confidently provide. Good work!
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I have always been very strong with my math skills. I feel this area is a strength for me.
Rachelle's Feedback
Nice start, and you show a strong level of confidence in your abilities. Rather than just 'telling' the interviewer that you are strong, I recommend including information that showcases your skills in action. I have provided a starter for you below.
"I have always been solid in my math skills, and I feel that math is an area of strength for me. For instance, in my current position, I...(discuss how you utilize your math skills/which math concepts you know and understand, etc.)."
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