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Question 20 of 30 for our Building Inspector Mock Interview

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Question 20 of 30

As a building inspector your will need to review and interpret plans, blueprints, and site layouts. How strong are your skills in these areas?

The interviewer would like to understand better how you would rate your skill level when reviewing and interpreting plans, blueprints, and site layouts. It's always a great idea to use words like beginner, intermediate, or advanced, as these will give the interviewer a clear view of where your skill level is. You could also rate your skill level from 1 to 10.

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How to Answer: As a building inspector your will need to review and interpret plans, blueprints, and site layouts. How strong are your skills in these areas?

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  • 20. As a building inspector your will need to review and interpret plans, blueprints, and site layouts. How strong are your skills in these areas?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer would like to understand better how you would rate your skill level when reviewing and interpreting plans, blueprints, and site layouts. It's always a great idea to use words like beginner, intermediate, or advanced, as these will give the interviewer a clear view of where your skill level is. You could also rate your skill level from 1 to 10.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      Focus on rating your skill level, followed by the number of years of experience performing these skills. If you are a new building inspector, explain how you were taught these skills in school and how you are excited to gain experience using these skills.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      What to Avoid

      When responding to this question, avoid saying you have zero skills in reviewing and interpreting plans, blueprints, and site layouts. The interviewer wants to hire a building inspector who has some background in these areas. Even if you do not have experience using these skills, you can take courses, read books, or watch videos to improve these skills before your interview.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "Although I am newer to my career as a building inspector, I have had some exposure to blueprint reading and site layouts. I would say my skill level is a 6 on a scale of 10."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "I have approximately eight years of experience interpreting plans, blueprints, and site layouts. I would consider myself advanced in these skills."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Experienced Example

      "I am an expert in the areas of blueprint reading and interpretation. I have also trained junior building inspectors in these areas."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I am new to this side of construction, and I have not had a lot of interaction with blueprints or site plans. One of the courses I will be taking is interpreting plans, and I intend to make it one of my strengths."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      It sounds like this would be a helpful course, indeed! The interviewer should appreciate your eagerness to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
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