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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Interesting Interview Today

The forms and characteristics of job interviews do differ
between government organizations, large and small private companies.
Just went to this private company today,
considered small though it has several overseas offices.

The job position: HR Executive
Key requirements: degree, with min. 5 years of experience in HR.

That's why I wonder why they asked me down for interview
when I'm just a fresh gradudate.
They told me the reason being that they are considering fresh graduates,
with an open mind, and part of being flexible in recruitment.
They would like to see what a fresh graduate can offer
in terms of new ideas being contributed.

The boss mentioned that the reasons they shortlisted me
was because of the internship experiences that I had,
which might be of some use,
and partly because...
I know Thai language (speaking and listening wise lah)
hahh.. cos the boss knew a bit of Thai lolz.

It was indeed the most interesting interview I had ever been to date.
Less structured and more importantly,
it gave me the feeling that the recruiters appeared to be seriously interested in knowing more about you,
rather than view the interview session as one in which they are primarily assessing your abilities.
There's a subtle difference between 'knowing more' and 'assessing'.. if you get what I mean.

Anyway, they said they would really consider to shortlist me if I'm willing to take up a dual position during the initial stage of employment - customer service/sales/marketing together with HR.
Lack of experience, that's why...

Since the Tuesday that has passed, and until next Tuesday,
all my days were spent in interviews and taking some assessment tests.
Every day lo..
Hah..hopefully that other particular organisation would give me a job offer soon!

~~mngtalk~~ ^___~ _{6:22 PM}