Engineer Mock Interview

Practice 34 Engineer interview questions covering technical problems, design scenarios, and project experience.

Question 28 of 34

What do you dislike about being an Engineer?

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Allison Atkinson is a technical and academic writer, leveraging her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Arts in English.

When answering this question, stay positive and tell the interviewer how you have worked around the elements of engineering that you dislike. Choose something that is unlikely to affect your performance in the position for which you are applying. The example answer is for a sales engineering position.

Allison Atkinson

Allison Atkinson is a technical and academic writer, leveraging her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Arts in English.

"As crazy as it sounds, I've never been that excited about complicated math problems. However, I find I do well with getting to know people and their needs and figuring how to meet them. For that reason, I've decided to go into sales engineering as opposed to design engineering, because I know I will enjoy my job."

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I dislike it when I believe to have come up with a brilliant solution to a problem only to discover that it has already been invented.

Amanda's Feedback

This is a good start. You've kept your response light and more positive than negative. If asked this question, it's important to keep your response positive and explain to the interviewer how you have adapted to work around the aspects of engineering that you don't enjoy. It's also important to choose something that isn't likely to significantly impact your performance in the role you're applying to.

Anonymous Answer

My least favorite part of engineering is complex mathematical equations. That is why the trajectory of my career has been more toward sales, presales, and business development. I excel there. I am a big thinker and excellent at earning trust.

Marcie's Feedback

Got it! Your explanation about how what you dislike about engineering has pushed you in a certain direction is helpful. It's also good that you redirect the interviewer so they focus on your strengths. Why do you dislike complex mathematical equations? Have you taken any steps to overcome this or do you prefer to just avoid them?

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34Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want a career as an Engineer?

2.Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it.

3.What was your greatest accomplishment as an Engineer?

4.What was your biggest disappointment as an Engineer?

5.Are you happy with your career as an Engineer?

Engineer Mock Interview

What do you dislike about being an Engineer?

34Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want a career as an Engineer?

2.Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it.

3.What was your greatest accomplishment as an Engineer?

4.What was your biggest disappointment as an Engineer?

5.Are you happy with your career as an Engineer?

6.By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations and environments.

7.How do you decide what gets top priority when scheduling your time?

8.What have you done to further your own professional development in the past 5 years?

9.What do you do when your time schedule or project plan is upset by unforeseen circumstances?

10.Tell me about a time when you influenced the outcome of a project by taking a leadership role.

11.How do you keep track of work so that it gets done on time?

12.Have you ever been overloaded with work?

13.What are three personality traits you believe an Engineer should have?

14.How has your previous work experience prepared you for this position?

15.What is your philosophy towards work?

16.What excites you the most about a career as an Engineer?

17.What do you feel is the most important skill an Engineer should possess?

18.What are you doing to keep current in technology?

19.What single project or task would you consider the most significant accomplishment in your career so far?

20.Tell me about a problem you faced recently where you were unsure of the answer. How did you research the problem and find a correct solution?

21.What area of engineering do you find most challenging?

22.Describe the most significant written technical report or presentation that you had to complete.

23.Tell me about the most challenging engineering project that you have been involved with during the past year.

24.What engineering skills have you developed or improved on in the past year?

25.What is your overall career objective? Do you see yourself working in engineering ten years from now? If not, what do you think you will be doing?

26.Tell me about your experience in dealing with routine engineering work. How do you keep from getting bored?

27.How has your education prepared you for this position?

28.What do you dislike about being an Engineer?

29.What do you think will be your weakness in this position?

30.What programs related to this position are you able to use?

31.What academic courses have you taken that will benefit you in this position?

32.Why did you choose this discipline of engineering?

33.How would you deal with an upset client?

34.What trends are you aware of in this industry? How do you think trends should fit in with standard projects?