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Question 2 of 30 for our Petroleum Engineer Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 30

What will be the biggest challenge for you in this position?

In an interview, your potential employer's goal is to assess whether the position is a good fit for you. To determine fit, interviewers will often try to figure out which aspects of the job will be the toughest for you to master.

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How to Answer: What will be the biggest challenge for you in this position?

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  • 2. What will be the biggest challenge for you in this position?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      In an interview, your potential employer's goal is to assess whether the position is a good fit for you. To determine fit, interviewers will often try to figure out which aspects of the job will be the toughest for you to master.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on January 10th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Answering this interview question requires a delicate balance. You want to appear confident and capable without giving the impression that you think the job will be a breeze. This is a great opportunity to show that you have researched and fully understand what the job will entail. Demonstrate how you have overcome past challenges, your capacity for learning new skills, and your determination to make the most of the position.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on January 10th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I hope to be challenged intellectually with complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams and consultants. I enjoy working on innovations and devising new ways of solving problems while collaborating with other engineers. Your company works on many interesting and unique projects, and I'm sure that such work will be challenging enough to motivate me and to help me grow as an engineer."

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on January 10th, 2022