Regarding Interviews for a first Engineering job?

Question

Good things to say:
Things I absolutely shouldn't say

Answer 1

Since this is your first engineering job, you won't have a lot of experience to draw upon, but you have some. If you worked on a really cool project in school, work some anecdotal comments in about it - especially if it applied directly to their industry. For example, if you did some project with fiber optic cable and this is a communications company, you might be able to demonstrate your knowledge.

Now you should do this anyways, but since your experience is limited, you should also highlight your other skills. If you can write or have public speaking abilities or the like, tell them.

Also, if there is something about you that makes you want to be in the industry, tell them. For example, maybe you always liked to work on cars and now it's fortunate you get to use your mechanical engineering skills designing fuel injectors, or whatever your situation is.

Don't be nervous.

Wear a suit.

Shake firm and look 'em in the eye.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I think those are rather technical in nature.

You might want to be inquisitive about the position rather than what questions they will ask.

I have witnessed in the past where an engineering student took the first job that came by instead of waiting for what they really want to do.
I don't know if that really matters to you?

I would say things you don't know. People judge others harshly about those. Don't come right out and say "I don't know how to do such and such...." "I'm not very good at this or that" Wait until they ask, then you should answer, but don't be too descriptive. Tell them what you do know if you can't answer fully answer the question. Just don't give up and say "I have no idea".

Answer 3

Well topics I'd stay away from would include politics, religion, money. Be careful when joking and don't use any sarcasm. Aside from that don't kick yourself when you screw up. The first interviews suck. It takes practice. I went through 20+ interviews and I might have angered a few of them!

I could tell you word for word what they told me to do during interviews, but then you'll just end up sounding like a zombie. Have fun, ask questions and do a little research before you go in. Sometimes the interviewer may not have a clue what they're doing and could be nervous as well.

Here's a link with some basic interview tips.
http://interview.monster.com/archives/tips/

I'd glance through them and get what you can. It's mostly bs anyways.

Answer 4

The objective of an interview is to convince the employer that you will be able to fulfill the organizational needs and fit into the company culture. Certain steps taken by you will definitely help you create a better impression on your interviewer. Update your resume , prepare for the interview questions , research the company and dress appropriately for the job . More details and information at http://www.precv.com/

Answer 5

Mention that you love challenge and notice the interviewers wall. Comment on college artifacts, awards and the like.

Never talk money...

Oh, and Good Luck!