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Question 2 of 30 for our Nuclear Engineer Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 30

Why did you choose a career in nuclear engineering?

This question gives you the opportunity to show the interviewer how excited you are about the industry and the prospect of the job. Enthusiasm is contagious, and this is the right time to show it. Delve into the aspects of nuclear engineering that truly excite you, and explain why they are meaningful to you. Balance your passion with details about how you developed experience and skills in the field to show that you've taken action to apply your enthusiasm constructively. Anecdotes are great tools to use in interviews, and you can incorporate them into your answers.

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How to Answer: Why did you choose a career in nuclear engineering?

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  • 2. Why did you choose a career in nuclear engineering?

      How to Answer

      This question gives you the opportunity to show the interviewer how excited you are about the industry and the prospect of the job. Enthusiasm is contagious, and this is the right time to show it. Delve into the aspects of nuclear engineering that truly excite you, and explain why they are meaningful to you. Balance your passion with details about how you developed experience and skills in the field to show that you've taken action to apply your enthusiasm constructively. Anecdotes are great tools to use in interviews, and you can incorporate them into your answers.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on March 5th, 2022

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      This question is meant to make you think about how you might fit into the company culture and if this position is the right choice for you. The interviewer wants to understand your motivations for deciding on this career and if you plan to grow with the company long-term.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on March 5th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I've always had a strong interest in science and studied a variety of subjects in college when I first began. I was not sure what I wanted to do until I took a course in ecology and environmental sustainability. The class introduced me to concepts of alternative energy sources, climate change, and other environmental challenges. I enjoyed the class and immediately recognized both my passion and proclivity for working towards solutions for the future of the planet. I decided to continue this course of study and develop my skills to the greatest extent I could, and after graduation, I naturally chose to continue on this path and work towards my master's degree."

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on March 5th, 2022