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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.
People often say that the better you understand a concept, the easier it should be for you to explain in simple terms. For this reason, the interviewer may ask you questions based on the fundamentals of CNC operations.
A vernier, in short, is a measuring tool used to measure parts of your work or a workpiece.
Take your existing knowledge of a vernier and explain it in simple, easy to understand terms. Imagine that you are describing a vernier to someone outside of your industry. How could you help them to understand?

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 find that I have a knack for explaining concepts to others. I believe in the adage that if you cannot explain a concept to a Grade 5 student, then you don't understand it well enough. If I were to explain what a vernier is, in its simplest terms, I would say that it's a tool used to measure the parts that I make on the job!"
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