Electrical Inspector Interview Questions
Go Back1. How do you handle stressful situations?
2. How would you describe your interpersonal skills?
3. Do you have any questions for me?
4. If hired, would you be available to work weekends when necessary?
5. Why did you leave your previous job?
6. Tell me about your post-secondary education. Do you have a bachelor's degree? If not, are you interested in obtaining one?
7. What have you done to improve your knowledge as an Electrical Inspector in the last year?
8. Walk me through your background as an Electrical Inspector.
9. Tell me about your experience as an apprentice. What did you enjoy most about your experience?
10. What is your ideal company culture?
11. What do you like to do in your free time?
12. What would your most recent supervisor say about your attendance and punctuality?
13. What are your short-term career goals as an Electrical Inspector?
14. In your opinion, what are the top three qualities or characteristics an Electrical Inspector should possess?
15. What area of electrical inspection would you like to improve on?
16. Why did you choose to pursue a career as an Electrical Inspector?
17. What do you know about our company?
18. What makes you the best person for this job?
19. What do you like to do in your free time?
20. If you are the successful candidate, what is the first thing you will do to make an impact on our organization?
21. What are your long-term career goals?
22. What do you feel are the most important tasks for an Electrical Inspector to master?
23. What is the most important thing you have learned as an Electrical Inspector?
24. What type of leadership do you work with best?
25. Have you ever had to take on a leadership role? Tell me about the outcome.
26. Do you see yourself as a strong leader?
27. What type of electrical projects have you supervised?
28. Walk me through an average day on the job as an Electrical Inspector.
29. How important is on-the-job safety to you?
30. Tell me how you stay on top of inspections and projects to ensure a continued flow of work.
31. As an Electrical Inspector you must be detail oriented. How would you rate your ability to be detailed and complete reports properly?
32. What was the most alarming issue you have seen as an Electrical Inspector?
33. What is the largest construction project you have ever worked on?
34. Do you have a valid license or certificate through the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)?
35. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your knowledge of electrical codes? Explain your rating.