I tend to turn things around on this sort of question. In other words, be proactive in your interview. A favorite of mine is "This seems like a great opportunity and I'd love the chance to join your team here. Let me ask you a question...can you describe what it is exactly I will doing on a day to day basis here? What responsibilities will I have?" This shows you are proactive and that you are assuming the sale...you own. You are already assuming they will hire you and need to know what it is they want you to do. In the process you avoid answering that whole awkward question.
On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 9:46 AM, Rik Ryder <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > Thanks for your relies, I was wondering how much documentation is usually > undertaken by a senior network engineer. For example, If you follow any > anomalies, set alarms or triggers does this usually have to be all be > documented? Is this all done manually? Also, how often do you communicate > with Cisco? for example, if you are replacing end of life equipment or > project their solutions is there much involvement from Cisco? > > Again thanks so much in advance for your replies., > > Rik > > 2009/10/12 Mehmet Levent <[email protected]> > >> Hi, >> >> monitor the network monitoring program, follow any anomalies, set alarms >> or triggers. back up your configs and IOS when needed or updated. read the >> latest network trends and project them to executives. follow up any >> misconfigured or end og life products and project their solutions. >> google alot, youtube alot and deal with security issues if possible. >> >> regards >> >> 2009/10/12 Rik Ryder <[email protected]> >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I've been working on helpdesk while studying towards my CCIE for some >>> time now and I've recently started to sit interviews for more senior network >>> engineer roles. I'm still trying to get into the groove of interviewing, but >>> in the couple of interviews I've become stuck on one very basic question. >>> >>> ''Describe what do you think you will be doing on a day to day basis >>> while you are working here at ABC Ltd.' >>> >>> I was wondering if some you very experienced engineers could help me with >>> a list of daily duties which you've found are common place for network >>> engineers >>> >>> My goal is to hopefully find a position in a Financial Services company >>> / investment bank. Not sure if that makes a difference. >>> >>> Thanks so much in advance for your replies. >>> >>> Rik >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please >>> visit www.ipexpert.com >>> >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please > visit www.ipexpert.com > > -- Regards, Joe Astorino - CCIE #24347 R&S Technical Instructor - IPexpert, Inc. Cell: +1.586.212.6107 Fax: +1.810.454.0130 Mailto: [email protected]
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