Environmental Scientist Mock Interview
Practice 25 Environmental Scientist interview questions covering field methods, compliance, and data analysis.
Question 11 of 25
Which scientific literature resources are your favorite?
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"While attending University, I was given many great resource suggestions by my professors. I most utilize E/The Environmental Magazine and Earth Policy Institute. I am always open to learning new resources. Which is your favorite?"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I prefer to use government based resources such as the EPA, the Energy Department, and the NOAA. I will also look to other more entertaining resources such as Grist Magazine. If you have any other suggestions for me, I would be happy to discuss those as well."
Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.
The interviewer would like to see that you are interested in your work as an environmental scientist and that you eagerly stay up to date on industry changes and trends. List a couple of your favorite resources and also be sure to ask the interviewer which resources they prefer to use. This can be an excellent learning opportunity for you as well as the chance to open up a great conversation.
Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.
"I have a google alert set up for a few topics and keywords. This way, I get the latest news sent straight to my inbox on a daily basis. This helps me keep abreast of the environmental related news. Which resources do you utilize the most often?"
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While I attended university, I found and was given many suggestions by my professors; most common being the Energy Department, NASA, and Earth Policy; but my favorite (and more causal source) would be National Geographic. I'm always open to new sources though, do you have any recommendations?
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These are solid sources to explore. Now, take it a step further by sharing what kind of information you gain from each source or why you enjoy engaging with each source. This gives the interviewer clearer insight into what you have learned through these sources.
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