Interview questions for a civil engineering job?

Question

As part of a course I'm doing I have to interview someone for a civil engineeinng job, which I know nothing about. Can you help me with some questions that relate to this field?

Answer 1

I'm sure the previous article is interesting, but it doesnt answer your question at all.

If I'm right, you asked for suitable questions for the interviewer (the new boss) to ask the interviewee, (the new 'worker') during the interview.

I do not know the specifics of civil engineering, (I'm an electronic engineer), but most interviews contain questions of the following type...

What did you do in your last job?
What responsibilities did you have?
Why did you leave that job?
How would your previous workmates describe you?
Why do you want this job?
Why are you interested in working for this company?
What particular skills do you have relevant to this position?
What do you think you will contribute to this company in general?
Are you a team player or best working alone?
Do you work best under stress or without pressure?
Are you computer literate?
Which programmes are you familiar with?
What salary do you require?
Have you asked your referees if we may contact them?
If we offer you the job, when can you start work for us?

OTHER THINGS TO LOOK FOR.....
Ask a provocative question, and observe whether you get 'hostile attitude' or 'doormat response' or 'diplomatically standing their ground' from the person.

Do their clothes and personal grooming fit with your company's 'dress-code'?

Will their speech be appropriate for answering business phonecalls?

Are you satisfied that their handwriting is adequate for the needs of the job?

Do you get an overall impression of honesty, openness, and a person willing to cooperate with others? Do you feel they are 'willing to adapt' to the specifics of your company?

Listen to your instincts about whether you and your colleagues would want to work with this person.

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Then thank your interviewer, and ask what the next step in their selection process, is. A courtesy note by email or surface post, thanking them for the opportunity of interviewing for the position can also be a plus, indicating attention to the courtesies of doing business.

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