NSBE Know It All
Interview Intel
What’s the Career Path?
Engineer or Not
Miami Employers
100

What is NSBE’s mission statement focused on?

Increasing the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community

100

What’s the best way to answer “Tell me about yourself”?

Summarize your background, experience, and career goals related to the role

100

A hardware engineer most likely has a degree in what field?

Electrical or Computer Engineering

100

“Acoustical Engineer”

Real (specializes in sound and vibration)

100

This Cincinnati-based company is known for products like Tide, Crest, and Gillette.

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

200

What region of NSBE is Miami University’s chapter part of?

Region IV

200

How to present yourself in an interview?

Speak clearly, hold eye contact and have good posture

200

A data analyst often works in which industry?

Technology or Business Analytics

200

“Quantum Engine Technician”

Not real (fictional title)

200

This aerospace company has hired many Miami engineers and builds jet engines.

GE Aerospace

300

Where and when was NSBE founded?

Purdue University, 1975

300

When should you send a thank-you email after an interview?

Within 24 hours

300

Which engineering field works most with bridges and infrastructure?

Civil Engineering

300

“Ergonomics Engineer”

Real (designs equipment for human comfort and efficiency)

300

A pharmaceutical firm founded in 1876 by Civil War veteran

Eli Lilly 

400

What is the name of NSBE’s national magazine?

The NSBE Bridge

400

What’s one common question to ask at the end of an interview?

What do you enjoy most about working here?

400

A process engineer is most likely to work in what type of company?

Manufacturing or Chemical Industry

400

“Thermo-spatial Flux Engineer”

Not real (made-up!)

400

This consulting firm is one of the “Big Four” and recruits Miami students for technology and business roles.  

Deloitte

500

What year was the Miami University NSBE Chapter founded?

2011

500

What does the STAR method stand for?

Situation, Task, Action, Result

500

A product design engineer could work at companies like ___?

Apple, Tesla, or consumer electronics companies

500

“Fire Protection Engineer”

Real (designs systems for fire safety and prevention)

500

This Fortune 500 company has worked with Miami to employ many students into their material's company

Avery Dennison 

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