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why should i hire you?

i met educational and professional experience for this job. i have


good learning skills, ready to learn new things. if you give me
chance to work, i will prove all these skills toward work and will be
helpful in the growth of the organization
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------what are your strengths and weaknesses?
well, my strengths are being able to make connections with
people, having the ability to understand their wants and needs
my weakness is not being able to always ask for help. if i'm
assigned a specific task to do, i feel like it's my duty to get it done
since i was chosen to do it. i feel bad because i don't want to look
incapable of doing my job. but i have come to realize that is
where teamwork comes into play.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------why do you want to work at our company?
i'm looking for a better workplace that gives me chance to learn
something new and enhance my set of skills and also give me
more knowledge about engineering world. I think the vision and
mission of this company is in that line what i want.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------what
is
the
difference
overconfidence?

between

confidence

and

i think that "i can do it" that is my confidence but" only i can do it"
that is my overconfidence since i underestimate the others. when
your ego comes into confidence, your confidence turns into
overconfidence.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------how do you feel about working nights and weekends?


well, working in nights is also a part of my job. So i'm okay with
any time to work on
what is the difference between hard work and smart work?
smart work means doing the work in an easy way using logic's to
do it.
hard work is where you have to make more efforts on the work
which you do
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------can you work under pressure?
yes, i can work under pressure. pressure keeps me motivated and
it brings out the best in me.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------are you willing to relocate or travel?
relocating is not a problem. if i feel comfort i can work everywhere
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------what are your goals?
to take up new challenges, explore and learn new areas to widen
my horizon and always add value. In the end, i would like to be
seen as inspiring leader in the organization i'm working for
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

what motivates you to do good job?


Challenge, achievement
i want to be successful both for my own satisfaction and for my
employer
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------what makes you angry?
generally i don't get angry easily but whenever i am, i take long
breathe and think that what will be the impact of my anger to that
situation. That feeling helps to control my anger

how long would you expect to work for us?


well, as long as my skills, ideas and hard work help in achieving
the organization's goals, and the organization in return appreciate
my work and helps me in my career growth and provides me good
working environment
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are not you overqualified for this position?
according to me none are over qualified for any kind of position.
instead they can learn much more things and makes them to
move forward
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------why have you had so many jobs?
i don't see them as many jobs, i see them as many steps that i
have climbed up and standing potentially in front of you with all
those stepping experiences

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------tell me a situation when your work was criticized


yes, when we are criticized only we achieve success, mistakes
make human to learn perfectly and will change to improve
ourselves. no humans are perfect, everyone learns from mistakes.
if someone criticized we have to be positive .
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------could you have done better in your last job?
yes, i have performed well in all the fields to the best of my
efforts and fulfill the expectation of the company. and yes there is
always a room for the improvement which i'm working on it to be
even more better for the job satisfaction and the company as
well.

tell me about the most boring job you have ever had.
According to me a job which you are not getting any experience
and not developing your skills and personalities only earn some
money, this type is boring and nothing for your career
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May i contact your present employer as reference?
yes, you can contact them, but not right now. if once i'm selected
in your company, after that you have to contact them, because
they are not aware of my job search.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------what was the toughest challenge you have ever faced?


i think life is a challenge itself, i have faced so many problems in
my life, but the point is how to overcome them and achieve your
goals.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------have you been absent from work more than a few days in
any previous position?
if due to health ,functions, family reasons , i kept leaves. after
coming back to my company, i cleared my work with accuracy
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------what changes would you make if you came on board?
first of all i would like to say that i would not change anything but
i would add something additional to the ongoing project so that
there will be delay in the project.
at the same time i would like to bring changes in the organization.
first i will study the company goals, regulation, environment and
the process. if there is any changes needed, i will take ideas from
the experienced persons for effective results which will satisfy the
current needs and make the organization running.

what would you say to your boss if he is crazy about an


idea, but you think it stinks?
i would listen carefully to his idea and make him feel respected
and then i will present my own idea and then allow him to make
the final decision as he is in charge for the implementation

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------how could you have improved your career progress?


there is only 2 keys of successful life. first positive attitude and
trust yourself, second to hard work and dedication towards your
goal and believe that the result will come soon or later.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points
of your boss.
Strong point: he is good in commanding and following up on
company objective
weak point: he is not able to accept staff opinion and he thinks
that he know everything
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------looking back on your last position, have you done your
best work?
i have done my best work in my previous position. even whatever
i'm today that result of my past hard work, i have improved
myself alot by doing hard work and that experience will inspire
me alot to do well in future.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------why should i hire you from the outside when i could
promote someone from within?
Ms. Colleen, you are not only hiring employee from outside, you
are hiring new ideas, new talent, innovation.

how do you feel about reporting to a younger boss?


i will feel normal to report to a younger boss. knowledge is the
only thing which matters to me.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Looking back, what would you do differently in your life?
i would not change anything because all i faced in the past
whether success or failure create the person who i am right now
and which im proud of
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------why aren't you earning more money at this stage of your
career?
earning money is not a big deal, we can do it by many ways but
getting talented in career is more important for me. first we
should get knowledge and experience then money automatically
follows
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------why did you resign from your previous job?
first i would like to thank my previous job. i have learned how to
work under pressure with confidence and team work
Now i'm looking for a better chance accepting new challenging
work and to learn new things as well as financial growth.

Company Overview:

Preferred Sands is a leading provider of innovative technologies that set the standards for
well production, efficiency, and sustainability within the hydraulic fracturing industry.
Preferreds innovative proppant technology solutions include Preferred Polymeric Proppants, the
most advanced downhole coated proppant technology designed for maximum production
efficiency, FloPRO PTT, proppant transport technology designed for superior proppant
distribution and increased production, and DustPRO, the first dust prevention technology
designed to reduce airborne particles during all sand transfer points. These pioneering product
developments have earned Preferred recognition as a world leader in innovative and sustainable
technologies throughout the oil and gas, chemical, and technology industries.
Position Overview:

The Overseas Petroleum Engineer/Analyst position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Radnor,
PA. This role will operate within our New Products Development Team; as a member of this crossfunctional group you will work closely with team members across the organization as well as directly
with our customers.
Job Responsibilities:

Use data analytics platform to study geological formations and analyze hydraulic fracturing and
completion performance to determine best practices.

With minimal supervision, build well design proposals utilizing Preferreds technology products.

Meet with prospective and existing customers to promote Preferreds products

Draft technical reports for technical and nontechnical personnel evaluating the performance of
Preferreds products.

Follow company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies

Qualifications:
The selected candidate must be fluent in English and is have one of the two following qualifications

BSc degree in petroleum engineering with 1 5 yrs of experience in well stimulation

MSc degree in petroleum engineering with advanced academic studies on unconventional


hydrocarbon reservoirs

The selected candidate must have the following skills and qualifications

Broad knowledge in drilling, completions, and reservoir stimulation technologies

Advanced knowledge and solid expertise in hydraulic fracturing

Ability to analyze large data sets and statistics to make conclusions

Ability to effectively use the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of petroleum
engineering; continue development of technical expertise and knowledge through experience and
application

Excellent communication skills and strong strategic analytical problem-solving skills (creative,
critical, and open-minded)

Strong curiosity and interest to explore and develop in new technology area

Ability to work with minimal supervision and in cross-functional teams to achieve a project plan

Passion for science & technology, especially in unconventional oil and gas technologies

Flexible team player with ability to work with wide range of technical teams and projects

Preferred qualifications

Experience in unconventional hydrocarbon plays

Work experience with a technology company and/or a well service provider

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