What is the ideal answer for this question?
Question: You are an aerospace engineering graduates, so why do
you prefer to work as an engineer which is not aerospace
related?
My Answer: My diploma allows me to explore more career
opportunities in engineering field which I may excel in and I dont
wish to restrict myself only in aerospace industries..
First, state that you do NOT have any preference to work in a
non-aerospace engineering field over an aerospace one. If you do
not do so, even if you gave a splendid answer, they could follow up
with "Then why you didn't took up that X engineering diploma
instead?" and you're finished.
Then, you elaborate on how some of the engineering concepts that
you've learnt in your aerospace engineering course is applicable to
all fields of engineering. This is to show that you know your stuff
well and despite the fact that you're not a X diploma holder, your
knowledge can still be of use to them.
Finally, end off with some good points you know about the
company (eg. "From what I've researched, your company focuses
heavily on R&D and as someone who is really passionate about
engineering, I see myself well-suited for the position of X.") and
that those are the reasons why you've decided to apply for that job
despite your education (and not because you can't find any
jobs in the aerospace field, even though it might be the truth -
you tell them that, it's GAME OVER for your interview).
In essence, an interview is not about telling others how good
you are, but how could you be of more use to the company than the
other interviewees - because there's no point in hiring a PhD in
Chemistry (for example) if the company requires someone who can
design buildings.
