| So you have your heavy equipment operator training | | | | 4. Smile. Smiling will relieve some of the stress and |
| under your belt, your certification diploma now hangs | | | | allow you to be more personable with the interviewer. |
| on your wall, and the phone calls are coming in | | | | 5. Be Respectful and Courteous. The interviewer may |
| requesting an interview. You are ready to work on site | | | | be viewing your every move as generally they are |
| and take on some of the monster toys you have | | | | signs of your behavior and attitude. Since you have |
| been working so hard to play with. Next comes the | | | | already gained an interview opportunity, they have |
| moment of truth - the heavy equipment operator job | | | | already expressed interest in your capabilities and |
| interview. A job interview can be intimidating and can | | | | experiences/education. |
| determine the difference between a great job and | | | | They are not allowed to ask personal privacy rights |
| mundane one. However it does not have to be that | | | | questions. Most interviewers are aware of this. They |
| bad. Many companies will hire on the spot since the | | | | can not discriminate or ask about age, gender, or race. |
| demand is so great for heavy equipment operators. | | | | Do not get too personal, and remember to be positive. |
| None the less, this is a chance for you to meet the | | | | Questions that Seem to Come Up during a Heavy |
| team/company and a chance for the prospective | | | | Equipment Operator Interview Common in the |
| employer to meet you. Being well-prepared for the | | | | construction industry, interviewers will ask behavioral |
| interview and its questions can arm you with getting | | | | type questions such as the following: |
| the best offer you are worth. Below are some tips | | | | What is your greatest personal achievement? |
| and sample questions that have accumulated | | | | Where do you see yourself in five/ten years? |
| specifically to heavy equipment operators. The day of | | | | What is your favorite color? |
| the interview, wear nice dress slacks with a nice shirt, | | | | What is your worst quality? |
| tie optional. | | | | What are your strengths/weaknesses? |
| 5 General Tips to Always Remember During the | | | | Do you have any questions for us? Always answer |
| Interview: | | | | this. Do not say you don't have any questions. Ask |
| 1. Never Lie. Always tell the truth. Make sure your | | | | about the company history, the size of the company, |
| resume does not include lies either. They want to | | | | who you are replacing, anything about the position. |
| know why they should hire you and how you can | | | | Basically you want to show them that you are equally |
| benefit their operations. | | | | interested. |
| 2. Be Confident and Positive. The interviewer will not | | | | Remember you want to show that you are positive |
| be confident in you unless you exhibit confidence in | | | | and will be a great asset to their operations. Always |
| yourself. They want to see positive can-do attitudes. | | | | lead back to this and you should do fine. Be confident |
| 3. Sit up and Stand Straight. Don't slouch or seem | | | | and well-prepared and you will soon be part of a team. |
| unnaturally stiff. Just sit straight up with good posture. | | | | Have fun with the monster toys! |