Fai†hfully Preparing my Fields for the Rain

:: First Times With Interviews ::

Went for two interviews already. Both MNCs, first was Kulicke & Soffa for the role of a Technician. I felt confident went I saw the other people getting inteviewed cos some were't even dressed properly but when it was finally my turn, I studdered at the first question he asked. He said, "You live very far, will you be late?" I mumbled something about driving over if I wake up late then he asked again the same thing and I said "No, sir. I won't be late." At that moment, I knew I didn't want an asshole superior like that so I gave the opportunity up.

The second one was more pleasant, for an FA Artist position at Gelmato. Initially I was told that I just had to make cards but then I realize they were talking about credit cards. Cool. I liked it, they wanted someone who was very meticulous and so I spoke confidently about myself but my laptop died on me during my interview with my direct supervisor when he asked to show my portfolio, he was a very nice guy. Apparently he wasn't looking for good designers. My portfolio didn't mattered, I would have outdone the others in terms of diversity, I had Web Design, 3D animation, Videos, Graphics and even a working Game but in terms of Printed Graphics Design, I was beaten flat. I thought I pretty much got it until my second round interview with the HR manager, everything went very well, I could even feel her being intimated by me when I heard nervousness in her speech until I accidently leaked out that I wanted to be a pilot after she asked, "So where do you see yourself in this company after a few years." Then she asked a little more if there's other options, seems like she wanted me in, but I kind of told her the whole truth about my big plan (bad mistake). Then she asked if I have any questions, I stumped and said no. I didn't know this will affect the whole thing.

Here's some questions I could have asked.
What is your vision for your department over the next two to three years?
What major challenges are you currently facing as a manager?
What makes your company better than your competitors?
What are the areas where your competitors are better than your company?
How would you describe the work environment here?
Tell me about a typical working day for you.
How many hours a day do you typically work?
How soon are you looking to fill this position?
How do my skills compare with those of the other candidates you have interviewed?
How are performance appraisals conducted within your organization?

Well, now I learnt something. For MNCs, they are probably looking for long-term people who doesn't have a dream too big that might overtake them but still big enough to make their company prosper. I clearly fit the opposite but I'll keep that in mind for the next interview on Monday.

Gotta fix my laptop battery. I browsed my tagboard just now and realized I've got a spammer from the US who didn't want me to become a pilot for some reason (guessing he/she had a bad day or experience). I'm not angry if that's what you wanted me to feel. I just had to login to my cbox to report the person, delete the posts and ban the person. Then I realized I have about 13 views a day! OH MY GOSH! I don't even know these people so I checked out their IP address and found their location. I have readers from all around the world! cool! but then again I'm not sure if they're here to really read cos I see them advertising their site on my board so I decided to disable the adding link function. I'm not someone who has a heart to care about what other people think of me. So no comments is ok for me especially if it's not sincere.

But there's one particular one called "supporter" from NanYang Polytechnic though... I wonder who... there's only 3 person currently from that school I know. Whoever you are, I'd like to let you know, thank you for making a difference in my life today. Please don't tell me who you are if you are reading this. Makes it more fun. =)

"To the world u may mean one person, but to one person you may mean the world."

Had a Vision
on Friday, March 18, 2011, 1:27 PM