Civil Engineering is a well known branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings. A civil engineering student is responsible for designing, supervision and construction activities of public works like roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, airports, dams, water works, sewage systems, ports etc.
An interview is a recruitment process in which a potential interviewer asks questions from a prospective candidate. Given below are some common interview questions that come up again and again during interviews for this post.
1. What are pros and corns of being a civil engineering student?
Well, every thing has some advantages and disadvantages associated with them. It is a very challenging job which carries various new opportunities. A civil engineering student can enter into different lines of work such as structural, traffic, road, bridge, commercial, industrial, steel mills, power plants, shopping malls, etc. Some disadvantages are also attached to this field. Firstly it requires intensive course study, secondly a professional license is compulsory, and lastly this profession is not as recognized as a Lawyer or Doctor.
2. Why do you want to make a career in this field?
I find this field very lucrative. Civil engineering is considered as a hot career option. There has been the explosion of career opportunities in the area of construction. You have to tell those reasons for which you want to join this profession. Make a complete research on the respective field.
3. Would you like to work for the government or a private firm?
The answer to this question differs from person to person. You can say that - I want more opportunity to grow in a firm that’s why I want to join private organization. Pay is also better than government sector. You are given tougher deadlines and challenges in private firm, and I like to work in such situations.
4. Tell us something about the skills that are required to become a good civil engineering student?
This is a very important position hence it requires outstanding customer service and organizational skills. People at this position must be able to carry out complex projects using latest engineering techniques and tools. They should have excellent design skills to complete the project with good result and within time.
These are some of the frequently asked interview questions. Do not forget to say ‘Thank You’ to the person or people who interviewed you.
