Engineer Mock Interview
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Question 32 of 34
Why did you choose this discipline of engineering?
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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.
Here is your chance to let your excitement for your discipline shine through. The key here is narrative, be honest, straightforward, and take the time to shape your answer to fit the job description. If there is a specific event in your life that pointed you towards this discipline, mention it here. The example answer is for a computer engineer.
Allison Atkinson is a technical and academic writer, leveraging her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Arts in English.
"I've always been a detail-oriented person and I like making sure all the pieces of whatever I'm working on are in place. When I was eleven, my dad got me the Lego Mindstorm robot for Christmas and I spent probably the next year messing around with it. I liked learning about programming, and actually being able to build the 'thing' that uses the program. This led me to join the robotics team in high school and eventually to computer engineering. It gives me the opportunity to solve incredibly challenging problems, break down and build systems, and program, all at the same time."
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When I was a child my grandfather worked at __________ in Groton, Ct. He was an engineer on the nautilus submarine and he told us stories and took us to see those big grey vessels. My grandfather passed away when I was 12. But I never forgot him or the picture of him my grandmother had hanging on the wall of him by a periscope.
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Wow. This is a moving story. Don't forget to tie it into why you chose this discipline of engineering (i.e., spell it out for the interviewer). Otherwise, this is a memorable and personal answer that will definitely resonate with the interviewer. Great job!
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