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.
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.
