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in high demand. The role of a chemical engineer involves taking materials and designing
processes to change certain properties to give them another purpose. A wide range of
industries relies on chemical engineers to produce new materials so a role in the sector can
lead to many different opportunities.
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Chemical Engineers have skills and knowledge in many fields including chemistry,
biological sciences, physics and maths. The role of the chemical engineer is common in a
range of sectors which include oil and gas, energy, food and drink manufacture, toiletries,
plastics, consumable goods and many more.
Currently, the industry is seeing growth and there a number of chemical engineering
jobs available in the market. Once you have passed the job application stage it is time to
face the dreaded interview stage but all you have to do is prepare yourself well to succeed.
Chemical Engineer Job Interview Format
Chemical engineering interviews will typically ask both technical and competency based
questions, often fusing the two criteria into the same question.
You should expect a panel of two or more people with time to ask your questions at the end.
Furthermore, if the role you are applying for involves added responsibility such as
leadership and supervision then expect to be asked questions on competencies such as
people management and motivation.
Your next step should be to consider the types of behavioural question you could be asked
for each aspect of the role. In competency based interviews past performance is the
greatest tool for predicting future results so questions will be focussed along the lines of
“Tell us about a time you have…..”. For each aspect of chemical engineering you have
identified, it is worth preparing examples of when you have delivered relevant behaviours.
The best method for answering competency questions would be using the STAR model.
With the STAR model, you would state first the Situation to provide context, describe
the Task, which needed to be undertaken in order to progress, outline the Actions you took
and finish off by tangibly describing the Results.
Tip – Sometimes you can demonstrate your knowledge of a technical question by providing
a competency-based answer.
7. What is Viscosity?
Your answer should include these keywords: Fluid, Resistance, Stress
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