2011-08-15

Mechanical Engineer interview questions




Mechanical Engineer interview questions:-

           1) What are your strengths?

1.    My positive attitude and my confidence. Trying to find solutions in every situation when people around me have already lost hope.
2.    I am an adaptable person. I work for three different managers; they have very different management styles and expectations of me. I am able to adjust my approach to meet each of their need.
3.    My greatest strength is that I'm very honest, motivated and trustworthy, but always conform.
4.    My greatest strength is that I'm a very motivated, hardworking and honest person, I pride myself on the level of integrity I put forth into my work.
5.    I am a hardworking and honest person. I read and analyze things first before I put it into act. I hate mistakes so I avoid it. I am willing to learn and willing to share what i have learned.

2) Why we hire you?
1.    I have the right combination of skills and experience for this job. I also bring the additional quality of strong analytical and problem solving ability.
2.    My commitment to excellent work standards will add value to the team. 

3) Why do you want to work for this company?

Your company has a reputation for being innovative and open to new ideas.

4) Why do you want to leave your job?
1.    I have reached the ceiling in my particular job, and I am ready for more responsibility
2.    I am interested in an opportunity to use the skills and abilities I have developed over the last couple of years in a new and challenging position

5) What do you like most about your current or last job?
I enjoyed having to use my initiative. I have implemented and improved a number of the systems.
6) What do you like least about your current or last job?
There was a lack of growth opportunities in such as small company. One of the reasons I am so interested in your company is that it is a much larger organization with formal career planning structures in place.
7) How do you handle conflict?
Everyone has to deal with conflict at some point. I have found that when there is conflict (Give a specific example of a conflict situation and how you dealt with it).
8) What has been the most difficult situation you have had to face?
I have faced a number of difficult situations, but the one that comes to mind now is(Describe the situation). I was able to deal with it by assessing the situation, determining the possible different approaches and deciding on the most effective one.

9) Why did you leave your job?

I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my technical skills and experience in a different capacity than I have in the past.
This position seemed like an excellent match for my skills and experience and I am not able to fully utilize them in my present job.

10) Weakness


1.    I trust people a lot; alas I suffer a lot only because of them.
2.    I cannot say no to anyone, in result I always overloaded with work.
11) How Do You Handle Stress / Pressure?

I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful.
I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment.

12) What Motivates You?

I've always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position I'm in. I want to excel and to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and for my employer.

13) Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?

I am equally comfortable working as a member of a team and independently.

14) What type of work environment do you prefer?

I can be flexible when it comes to my work environment.

15) Why Do You Want This Job?
This job is a good fit for what I have been interested in throughout my career. It offers a nice mix of short- and long-term activities. My short-term achievements keep me cranked up and the long-term accomplishments make me feel like a billion bucks.
16) What kind of salary do you need?

In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not,
Say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.

17) Are you a team player?

 of course, a team player.

18) How long would you expect to work for us if hired?                      

I'd like it to be a long time.
As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.

19) What is more important to you: the money or the work?

Money is always important, but the work is the most important.

20) What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?

There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience,
Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver

21) What motivates you to do your best on the job?

Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

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