Interview Tips
After reviewing your application and resume, a Baker Hughes recruiter may invite you to interview with the Company.
The interview is your opportunity show us who you are
and demonstrate what it is that you can contribute to our High Performance organization.
 Your responses are important as this interview will
help our recruiters determine if you are a good fit for the Company. First impressions are everything.
So ensure that you are prepared to put forth your very best.
Here are some general tips for executing a successful interview:
Set a goal. Determine what it is you are looking for in a company and in a position. Your interview will
be a success if you are meeting with a company that you are truly interested in joining. Does the company
align with your personal goals? Does the company offer the type of work environment you are seeking?
Dress to Impress. Presentation is important. While your appearance alone won’t land you a job, it is
important to look your very best. Professional attire and a neat appearance are key.
Be confident. It’s okay to be nervous, but don't let that feeling overwhelm you. You are starting a career
so it's normal to feel a bit of anxiety, and recruiters understand that. But, stay focused on the interview
and be yourself.
Make eye contact. Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of nonverbal communication and can
make a significant difference in how you present yourself. Looking away when you are speaking to someone can be
interpreted as a lack of confidence or interest on your part.
Prepare. This is important for many reasons. Recruiters want to know that you are interested
in more than a job. It is important for you to know something about the Company, the business, and the leadership.
- Research the company via the Web, review the Company's Annual Report, or search for news sources that can offer
information about the Company's current events.
- Learn the company's values. Do your values alignwith those of the company? How? Be prepared
to demonstrate this in the interview.
- Plan answers to some of the questions typically asked at interviews (see below)
Typical interview questions:
- Why are you interested in the Company?
- What do you know about our business?
- What qualities/skills do you have which make you a good fit for the Company?
- What are you looking for in the position you choose?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
Be on time. Make sure you know where the interview is going to be held. Also, give yourself plenty
of time to arrive in case anything unexpected should arise—traffic, getting lost, etc.
Ask questions. It is important for you to ask questions
in your interview. You not only demonstrate your interest in the company, but you will also learn more about the
organization. Your interview is a two-way conversation. You can utilize the time to ensure that the company
is a good fit for you.
Answer questions. During your interview, speak clearly, confidently, and slowly. If you don't understand a question
being asked, you can always ask the recruiter to clarify for you. It's okay to not know the answer to something,
but never pretend to know something. Always make sure that your answers are relevant to the questions
the recruiter is asking. Most importantly, answer your questions honestly and with enthusiasm.
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