Australian Engineering Job Interview - a FAQ

In an engineering job interview in Australia, there are some questions that are always asked. Fariba from Iran has asked me “How do I answer this question?”

Why do you want to work for our company ?

Well Fariba, I will not answer this for you! A skill an engineer in the Australian workplace needs is the ability to work things out for yourself.

Here is a 7 step method to help you to figure out the best answer for you.

Make a list of your ambitions, in your life and at work.

To this list add your skills – what you have to offer an employer, technical, management and soft skills.

Go to the company website and read every part of every page, so you know everything about the company.

Make a second list - of the things the company does that you are interested in, and the types of projects/products/services they deliver you would like to be a part of.

Add to the company list, the values and general qualities you like about the company.

Now put the two lists side by side, the list of what you want, and the list of things from the company that you like or they have to offer.

Prepare a simple script, in your words; what you will say when asked the question in a job interview.

What you have done is analysed how well you will fit with the company. The best result is when the company can offer you what you want, and you can give the company what they want.

Here is a simple example to a start you off.

Things I want / have to offer	Things the company offers
to migrate to Melbourne	an office in Melbourne
systems analysis skills	a group that does systems analysis
experience with XCYZ software	use XCYZ software
travel the world	55 offices in 20 countries
a large company with many opportunities	a major engineering company in Australia

OK - Now it’s your turn. Find an Australian engineering company on the internet, find out all you can about them. List their features relevant to you. Compare these against your abilities and ambitions.

In practically everything we do, success is the result of hard work. being successful in an engineering job interview in Australia is no exception.

For more information on how to answer the questions Australian employers ask engineers

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