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August 25, 2005
The Interview
Okay - for those who are interested. The interview this morning was great - I would actually describe it as conversation. Interview sounds so one dimensional. I had a lot of fun, the company is fun, the client is fun. The job would be amazing, challenging and stretch me to the limit, but well, this also means that I learn.
I never had an interview where I had so much to laugh. The meeting took off with their 5 main people and me. At a later stage, their current project team joined. All guys!!! I have to change that. In my current company, there is a dire need for guys, and they are all crowded in my new potential employer.
What were the questions asked?
- What would be my first actions that I would undertake?
- How do I describe my leadership style?
- What drives me, how would I describe me?
- How would I react to someone who is challenging me?
Actually, easy questions - however, it was also easy because I was prepared. This aside from talking about myself, the challenges that I faced in my current job, and how I solved those,
We started off with the meeting early in the morning with a breakfast meeting. I came in a bit early and this was the time when I could relate to them, build rapport. I did this by helping them to set the table. In addition, I had one more advantage. I knew some of the people. Honestly, I know the chairman for Asia Pacific, and the Tea lady. Both from my time when I worked with the company about 8 years back. This helped to make up for a lot as well, but honestly, I hope it is more the demonstration of my capacity that they would hire me for.
Posted by Andreas at August 25, 2005 03:30 PM
Comments
Keep up the good work, and of course good luck.
Posted by: ShaolinTiger at August 30, 2005 03:02 PM
That's great! Hope you get the job. I haven't gone for an interview in ages. Think you can give me some tips if such a need arise again someday??
Posted by: bkworm at August 30, 2005 11:49 AM
you sound so excited! =D wheee!!
Posted by: chasyss at August 25, 2005 07:41 PM
don't worry dude, big MNCs always go for qualification, capacity, capability, communication skill, personality, interpersonal skills and other "overall" packages that makes you, YOU... you'll get it if you deserved it...
let us know when you get the job!!!
peace out!
Posted by: Nilesh at August 25, 2005 05:29 PM