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What programs related to this position are you able to use?
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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.
Each discipline of engineering will require you to use different computer programs. For example, a transportation engineer position may require you to use Bentley OpenRoads or Synchro. A research position may require you to use MatLab. A mechanical engineering design position might require your use of AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Based on the job description, tell the interviewer your competence level with the programs required for the position. If possible, provide an example of a project you completed using that program. The example below is for an entry-level geotechnical engineering position.
Allison Atkinson is a technical and academic writer, leveraging her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Arts in English.
"I've been exposed to several different computer programs through my undergrad education. In my Retaining Structures class, we used the FHWA's Soil Nail Application Program, or SNAP for a couple different homework assignments. In Foundations, we looked at an example of an L-PILE problem, although we didn't have a student license to actually complete it ourselves. Last summer, I worked for a design-build firm and I spent most of my time recording and graphing load test cell data in Microsoft Excel and drawing Earth Retaining Structure systems in AutoCAD, so I know I have a pretty good grasp on both of those programs."
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I've used a lot of office programs for document creation as well as technical applications such as Solidworks, Agile, and SAP. Having a good understanding of procedure, design, drawings, and BOM creation is necessary for a production environment. I have created work instructions, and SOPs, designed test fixtures, and reviewed drawings using a combination of these tools.
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This response does a great job of answering the question in a way that highlights your skills and program proficiencies because you relate the programs you have experience using and what you use them to accomplish.
Anonymous Answer
In my current role, I mostly use the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, dashboards, widgets, and apps. I have used CATIA for the Composites roles along with Generative Design and xDesign.
Marcie's Feedback
Awesome! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you have experience using these programs. Consider ending your response by mentioning that you're a quick learner and happy to learn any new programs if needed. Good job!
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