Civil Engineer Intern Mock Interview
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Question 24 of 30
What resources do you use to keep up with the newest engineering technology and developments?
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Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
Interviewers ask this tech question to gauge your enthusiasm for the profession--and open up a conversation about your interest in professional development and continuous learning. They are also trying to find out whether you will be able to help their business by taking advantage of new technologies to deliver better products and services or reduce costs.
Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
In the STEM fields, things change quickly. Having an engineer who is at least aware of current technology or the direction technology is going is much more valuable than one that only focuses on what they know and is not willing to look outside their own skillset to learn new things.
The question isn't really about what you use to stay current; it's more about the fact you make an attempt to stay current in the first place. An appropriate answer is anything that demonstrates that you try to keep your skillset updated, or at very least, are aware of changes in the engineering world. Some examples include online articles, virtual webinars, blogs, and community forums.
Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
"I keep up with the engineering industry in several ways: subscribing to industry newsletters, attending monthly meetings with my peers, and following thought leaders on Twitter. My usual newsletter is a STEM newsletter that summarizes news, stats, and trends in the industry. Monthly meetings not only open up new ideas but also create opportunities to forge new connections. Lastly, my Twitter feed is a real-time view on what top industry leaders are currently reading and commenting on."
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