Eight interviews in one job search
?1st: Passive Waiting
A month later, I received a call from the Human Resources Department of a department of Company G, hoping that I would go for an interview. I was a bit surprised to receive the call. I thought I had nothing to do with the G company, because the newspaper wrote: received the resume within two weeks after the feedback. Of course I was very happy about the surprise, but I had a feeling that Company G was not short of people, otherwise they would not have called me after a month. I think when they see a potential candidate, they'll take him or her on as a reserve, which is probably the case.
Two days later I had my first interview. The female interviewer was the HR manager, and the male interviewer was the sales manager in Zhejiang. The sales manager is very busy, not a moment on something out, the interview is basically me and the HR manager?
A lot of questions were asked.
A lot of questions are commonplace, for example, introduce yourself and so on. When she asked me why I wanted to leave the current company, I said, in fact, it is not the current work of any dissatisfaction, I just hope that I have a better development. This is my true thought, if not G company, then I do not want to jump ship. HR manager then asked me, what is your expected salary? I thought about it for a while and said 5,000 yuan. I think the HR manager was very unimpressed with my asking price, because she said to me right after: young people should not let income become a career development? Bottleneck? , development comes first. I didn't go along with her and still made my point clear: development is important, but so is ensuring a certain standard of living.
At the end of the interview, the interviewer gave me a suggestion: with my experience and ability to go to the direct sales department may not be fully competent, she suggested that I change the position of maintenance contracts. The interviewer gave me a suggestion: with my experience and ability at that time, I might not be fully competent in the direct sales department, and she suggested that I change my position to contract maintenance, which is actually an after-sales service department. I agreed with this suggestion, so I agreed to consider it.
Another week or so later, Company G called me for a second interview. I was on a business trip to Wenzhou and couldn't make it back to Hangzhou for a while. In fact, I don't want to rush back to participate in the interview: first of all, I think G company such a big company has a good training system and reserve program, so they are generally not like a small company on the talent? I don't want to rush back for the interview. I think it's a good idea for a person like me to try to make a name for himself; secondly, I think I've been in the medical equipment business for a long time, and I don't have enough experience and connections, so it may not be the best time to join GE. G has a lot of talented people, so of course, they want to recruit skilled people who can bring benefits to the company very quickly. So, instead of rushing in and getting knocked out, I'd rather be fully practiced in a small company.
It's important to have the right timing to find a good job. I believe that as long as you are willing to enter a G company, you will always have the opportunity to do so in the future.
The 2nd time: I took the initiative, and I connected with G again
In June 2004, I felt that I couldn't learn more from the company I was working for, and the work didn't fill me with passion, so I really wanted to jump ship. My goal remained the same, it was still Company G. I knew that a company like Company G would be a good place for me to work. I knew that it was impossible for a company like Company G to take the initiative to find me, so I took the initiative. I called the sales manager I met during the first interview and asked him if he was free to accept my visit, and he said he was free now. He said he was free now. I thought it was a good idea and rushed there immediately. The sales manager said that there were no vacancies in his department, but they would have a technical sales trainee program recently and asked if I would consider it. The trainee had a base salary, but no bonus, and no sales targets for six months. The conditions were much worse than before, but I agreed because at that time I wanted to jump ship, and I wanted to go to G most of all.
3rd: a little redundant, fired the first `? Cold side?
Two weeks later, G company again notified me to interview. However, to be precise, this can only be regarded as half of the interview, because it is still the HR manager, or the sales manager. HR manager said she remembered me, just forget the name. I hurriedly introduced myself, and again explained that I could not participate in the second face of the reason, the sheep mending, back to a good impression.
I guess the HR manager herself didn't want to repeat what she had already asked, and said she didn't have anything to ask. The sales manager also said there were no more questions.
The HR manager herself was reluctant to repeat what she had already asked, and said she had nothing to ask.
The fourth time: I tried hard to find out what the interviewers thought of me, but it didn't work
Two days later, the interview took place at the headquarters of Company G's medical system in Shanghai. The interview took place two days later at the headquarters of the G-company's healthcare system in Shanghai. On that day, I deliberately wore a more conservative white dress, and just painted a light lipstick on my lips. The interviewer was the sales manager of Medical Systems Greater China, and he seemed very busy, so I had to wait outside the door for a while when I arrived on time, and my mood was slowly getting nervous. However, when I walked into the office, the manager's first words dispelled my nervousness: "I'm sorry to keep you waiting. Sorry to keep you waiting.? He invited me to sit down and asked me what I would like to drink. I asked for a Coke.
The manager interview questions are very specific, are some of the details of the sales work, how to play single, how to? I have answered all of them.
The interview ended quickly. The manager said, you go back, HR will notify you. I was curious to know whether I could enter the next round, so boldly asked: ? Whether or not to hire me, the decision is up to you, right? I can't say whether the decision is up to me or not, I will only provide HR with my feelings about you truthfully.? I went on to ask: ? What do you think are my characteristics?? The manager was very tactful and replied, ? Your characteristics you have written clearly on your resume.? I saw that I could not get anything out of it, so I said goodbye. But after that, I didn't get into Company G.
The 5th time: as long as it is G, I am willing to start again
On the morning of July 8, 2004, I received a call from the HR of another department of G, saying that I saw my resume from another department of G. She seemed to be in a hurry and asked me if I could get in touch with her. She seemed to be in a hurry and asked me if I could go to Shanghai for an interview on the same day. Although I decided to rush to Shanghai that day, I was afraid that it would be too late, and I was afraid that the rush would affect the interview results, so I called to request that the interview be rescheduled for 10:00 am the next day.
The interview questions were similar, divided into English and Chinese interviews. For example, she asked why I jumped ship, what my strengths were, etc. Then she wanted me to answer in English. Then she wanted me to answer in English, what is my career aspiration? How to achieve my desired goals and so on. My answer was a bit lumpy, but I managed to articulate it clearly. I am proud of my ? lumpy? explanation: I was rusty because I didn't use it much. But I believe that with a little practice in an English-speaking environment, I should have no problem communicating in English.
I think this explanation is necessary because you have to let the interviewer know the real level of your English, and you have to let the interviewer know that you can make progress by practicing. The interviewer was very polite and said, "Your English is not bad, and I believe that you can make progress by practicing. The interviewer said, "Your English ability is not bad, and I believe you will make progress in practicing for a while.
When the interviewer asked me, "Why do you want to join Company G?
When the interviewer asked me why I wanted to join G Company, did I know that it would be very stressful in G Company? I remember I answered: G is a desirable company. As for pressure, life is like a spring, the higher the pressure, the higher the bounce. I crave pressure because it makes me grow faster. The first sentence is honest, but the second sentence is more or less ? The first sentence is the truth, but the second sentence is more or less a bit?
I believe that the interviewer was quite satisfied with my performance, because she then let me into the next round: a few days later, the sales manager of the eastern region will go to Hangzhou on a business trip.
6th: Point out your shortcomings at the right time and in the right amount, and don't forget to suggest ways to improve them
The sales manager arrived in Hangzhou a few days later. The sales manager is a temperament beauty, wearing a professional suit, very mild appearance. So, the interview was not a tense one, but a bit like an interview. At her request, I recounted a successful sales case from my previous work.
When I finished, she did not say anything. I saw that she didn't want to ask anything and decided to go on the offensive. I said: ? Do you want to know about some of my work experience and what makes me tick?? The manager was more or less surprised, I'm afraid I hadn't come across such a situation before. But I think such ? I'm not sure I've seen this before. The interview time is very short but very important, you must learn to fully
Show your own strengths. I didn't just say my own strengths and strengths, I properly said some of my own weaknesses. For example, my character is more lively, but there may be some small impulses; I am very expressive, and there may be some errors of judgment in the work. Of course, I emphasized that I would find and correct my mistakes in time. I thought that putting my shortcomings ? and tell the truth? is a sign of maturity and confidence. No one is perfect, but knowing how to correct is the most important thing.
7th: add out of an interview in the hotel lobby
The sixth interview from 10 am to 11:30. 12:00, I received a call, another sales manager is on a business trip to Hangzhou, he wanted to see me.
I feel that this interview is added out, although I am very tired, but I am not willing to give up. On different occasions to accept different people's interview, one is to help them better understand me, one is also to help me understand more about the enterprise. When I arrived at the hotel where the manager was staying, the manager was about to check out and leave, so the interview took place in the cafeteria in the lobby.
The interview was conducted in the lobby cafe. It was still in English and Chinese, and the questions were still the same, it was more like a chat.
Maybe it's because of the number of interviews I've had, I don't think there's much to be nervous about, and there's no need to prepare for it, you just need to fully express your own characteristics.
The 8th time: finally see the face of the big boss
Shortly after the 7th interview, I was notified to go to the Shanghai headquarters for an interview on Friday morning. The interviewer was the sales manager for Greater China, a tall man with a northern accent who seemed to be a straightforward person. The interviewer was the sales manager for Greater China, a tall man with a northern accent who seemed like a straight shooter.
He said, "Don't be nervous, this should be the last interview.
He said, "Don't be nervous, this is supposed to be your last interview.
He said, "How many interviews is this?
I said: eighth.
He said: "It's hard, it takes a lot of time.
I said: I'd love to, because I want to get into G.
He said: "I'd love to.
The interview is still divided into two parts, the English interview, the interviewer's questions are very conventional, such as, why did you choose G; where did you first learn about G? What convinced me to give you this position? Do you think English is a necessary skill?
I think it's a good idea for me to have a good English speaking career.
I think although the questions are pretty much the same, don't forget to keep reminding each other of your strengths.
I answered in general terms that I had learned about G from a celebrity autobiography, and that I would really like to experience G's corporate culture for myself, which is a very exciting thing to do. And my talent for communication should enable me to adapt to the job. As for English, although I am not yet fluent in English, I am a person who learns from experience, and I will learn well until I can communicate with everyone without any obstacles.
The HR manager who walked into the office at the end let me know that I had indeed made it through the doors of G without a hitch: ? We had a hard time making this decision because there was some disagreement about hiring you. We finally decided to hire you, not because of your customer relations or existing capabilities, but because we think you have potential
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