Friday 1 August 2008

Oscar Nominations

It's an art. Part actor, part enthusiast, part luck. The interview stage is just that, a stage; an audition for your career. It's about learning the lines, knowing the body language and delivering a compelling enough performance. Compelling enough to convince a company that you are the right person for the job. Practice makes perfect, the answers roll off the tongue, I know when to nod, when to smile and when to laugh.

"So walk me through your career to date"
"Why did you leave your last job?"
"Why did you move to London?"
"What is it about this role that attracts you?"
"Why do you want to work for this company?"
"What is a static variable?"
"What is a virtual function?"
"What are the principles of Object Oriented Design?"
"When are copy constructors used in C++?"
"What is a Singleton Design Pattern?"
"Name a time you had conflict with a colleague?"
"Describe to me a time when you took initiative"
"How do you prioritise?"
"You're currently on a Working Holiday Visa, what are your plans?"
"Do you have any questions for me?"
"Congratulations, they want to offer you a job."

Monthly Update:
  • 3 Job offers
  • 1 decision

1 comment:

cheerangel said...

Bagz, congrats! =)