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Question 25 of 30 for our Building Inspector Mock Interview

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Question 25 of 30

What makes you passionate about inspecting buildings?

Building inspectors are incredibly essential professionals because their work keeps us safe and keeps residential and commercial builders accountable for their quality of work. Give the interviewer a genuine reason as to why you are in this line of work. The interviewer wants to understand what factors drive you to take pride in your career.

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How to Answer: What makes you passionate about inspecting buildings?

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  • 25. What makes you passionate about inspecting buildings?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Building inspectors are incredibly essential professionals because their work keeps us safe and keeps residential and commercial builders accountable for their quality of work. Give the interviewer a genuine reason as to why you are in this line of work. The interviewer wants to understand what factors drive you to take pride in your career.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      Focus on answering what aspect of the job you like the most. Try to align your answer with the company's values and mission statement. When researching the company, you can find the mission statement on its website. When your answer aligns with the company culture, the interviewer will see that you are a strong candidate for the position.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      What to Avoid

      You want to avoid saying that you are passionate about inspecting buildings because the job pays well. The interviewer wants to hear that you are passionate about your profession for other reasons, such as keeping people safe by identifying hazards.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "After graduating high school, I took a year to travel to various undeveloped countries. It shocked me to see what passed as safe living and work conditions. This experience is what sparked my interest in building safety. When I returned, I enrolled in engineering and architecture-related coursework."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I am passionate about being a building inspector because our work is essential for the physical safety and the financial well-being of a potential home or commercial building buyer. I am proud that my work keeps others safe and ensures structural integrity."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2022

      Experienced Example

      "A thorough building inspection can prevent major damages due to the costly foundation or structural issues, vapor and condensation issues, decay, pests, flooding, mechanical and electrical issues, and costly plumbing concerns. I am proud to have the opportunity to prevent those types of disasters."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I am passionate about inspecting buildings to prevent people from being taken advantage of. I've always loved watching home improvement shows and became amazed at how some contractors cut corners and take advantage of people who have put their trust in them to do a professional and safe job. Families are living in these structures, and people work in the commercial buildings, worrying about whether or not their home or workplace is safe shouldn't be a concern."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      You have an incredibly clear passion, and your reasons seem very genuine. This is a wonderful answer.
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