It may be a sign of the times, but travel and relocation are almost always on the table for new jobs. This is especially true in industrial engineering, where a job may require you to travel to start up a sector of the company. In this role, you may be providing training, documentation, or any other requirements to get the new business sector off the ground.

Be honest with the interviewer, but you should probe them for more details. The office, department, or even the whole organization may be moving in the near future, and that could be the reason behind this line of questioning.

About the travel, you could say something such as, 'Off the cuff, I'm up for about 70 percent travel in this position, but can you give me more details about how much travel is involved with the position and where I will be traveling.'

Regarding relocation, it is a difficult decision to make if you don't have all the facts. As we mentioned previously, the entire department could be moving soon, and the position could initially or eventually wind up in another country. Relocation is a completely personal decision; however, keep in mind that a willingness to travel raises your stock. Find out more by asking the following, 'It is really hard to make an informed decision about relocation without knowing the details. Can you tell me more?'