How to Answer: What types of databases do you work with?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Database Administrator job interview.
4. What types of databases do you work with?
How to Answer
The purpose of this question is to gain a better understanding of your background. There are many different types of databases you can administer. The interviewer is attempting to determine if you have direct experience working with the type of databases they use in their organization. The research you perform before the interview should indicate the type of databases they use. Your answer should either demonstrate that you have experience with these or discuss how you can adapt to their databases using your experience managing other types.
Written by William Swansen on October 9th, 2020
Answer Example
"The majority of my experience has been in administrating Microsoft SQL Server databases. These are the most common in this industry, and I believe, are the ones that your organization uses. However, I have managed several other different types of databases, including Oracle and MongoDB. I pride myself on being able to transfer my administrative skills to different types of databases by simply learning a new command structure and characteristics."
Written by William Swansen on October 9th, 2020