Interview With an Engineer Principles of Engineering

Personal Information Name Position Place of employment Work address Work phone address Length of employment

Interview Questions Describe the duties and responsibilities of someone working in ____ engineering. What are some specific jobs in this field? What is your specialty in _______ engineering? What are some of the projects you’ve worked on?

Interview Questions How lengthy are your usual projects? How much of your time is spent on the computer? Does your job deal mainly with people, data or things? Are there any specific tools or equipment required for your job?

Interview Questions What are the advantages of this occupation? Are there any disadvantages? How about advancement opportunities? Are employers evenly distributed or are they concentrated in certain areas of the country?

Interview Questions Do most people work for themselves, private industry, or the government? What are the beginning, average, and top pay one could expect to earn working in _______ engineering? Does where you live make a difference in your salary? Are there any fringe benefits?

Interview Questions Is there overtime pay? How many hours do you work per week? What about vacations? Is there further education offered where you work? Do you have to travel?

Interview Questions What are the retirement benefits? In what kind of environment is the work done? Indoors? Outdoors? Is it possible to work at home (like if you’re sick)? Do you work alone or with other people?

Interview Questions Were there any tests or licenses you had to get before you became an engineer? What is your most satisfying experience so far? Is this what you thought you were going to do in high school? How about in college?

Interview Questions What degree did you get in college? How long have you worked in your profession? Do you know anything about the employment opportunities for people my age? Do you have any advice for someone looking to go into ______ engineering?

Interview Questions Is there anything else you would like to add? Be sure to thank the engineer for his/her time!