June 2005 10
Interview is the only way for job seekers.
In the historical stage, with the increase of talents, the demand of each unit increases, and employers are more critical of candidates in order to find higher-level talents. Employers are no longer satisfied with the traditional interview form of asking questions one by one, and some interview forms will surprise candidates.
confused
Five minutes ago, I was imagining the interviewer sitting in a tight seat, a man's suit and tie, and a woman's business suit, and then I asked a lot of questions: "What's your major?" "Do you think you are qualified for this job?" "If hired, what is your career vision?" "How do you feel if you can't be hired?" I have already prepared perfect answers to these standard questions.
Five minutes later, a smiling girl came up and announced "the interview began". Surprisingly, she read six or seven names in one breath and then said, "Please follow me".
Isn't it "one-sided" How did it become a "group face"? Everyone began to chatter, only vaguely heard a boy say a few words "no leadership again."
No leadership? I'm at a loss ― is there no leader present? Who cares? I lay on the table, waiting for my name to be called. I feel very tired. In the past two months, I have made several trips back and forth in Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan, either because I missed a job fair or because I finished the written test. I finally entered the interview this time. I really hope I can finish it. I just attended a buddy's "work celebration dinner" the day before yesterday. The ostentation and extravagance and atmosphere really envy us vagrants who have not settled down yet.
Just thinking, my name was called. Naturally, six other people were called at the same time. The girl took us to the door of a room similar to a conference room, and each of us sent a small note with a piece of news material on it. The girl said, "This interview is in the form of leaderless discussion for 30 minutes. Look at the material for 5 minutes first, and then discuss whether this material has any comment value and where the comment points are. In order to facilitate the judges to identify and score, I will sit in the order I just read the names. "
Entering the room, an old man in his fifties with a kind face sat on the sofa on the far right. A young lady was sitting at a desk, her pen just opened, as if to grade. A man was sitting by the window, the sun was shining on his hair, and the sparse top of his head was brighter. Finally, a middle-aged man dressed casually, but feeling a little hidden, sat next to the old man, respectfully submitted several resumes, and then said an opening sentence: "Congratulations on entering this round of interview. Please have a seat. This is our boss, and these are the personnel department staff. I am the manager of the personnel department. You start, don't be nervous. "
Opposite them, there are seven empty chairs arranged in a circular arc. I don't know how I found my chair. This is the most central position, but I didn't speak first.
As soon as his voice fell, a girl quickly replied, "I'm from the journalism department of XX University. Let me say a few words first, this is to attract jade. " She spoke these two sentences for three minutes. Then the topic was robbed by another girl, "I don't support your point of view, I think" is longer. Several other people failed to seize the opportunity, looked at each other, and there was nothing to worry about, because the girls all spoke at the same speed, like a barrage, and everyone didn't even have a chance to meet.
I finally got used to this kind of fighting. I know I have to speak, or it's over. But I haven't had a chance to cut in yet. Look at my bad idea, others have already said it first. I really hate that I didn't get the first chance to speak. After a boy said modestly, "This is my personal opinion, I don't know if anyone objects", I finally seized the opportunity. At the same time, my mouth began to stutter, which was simply unsatisfactory. Later, I didn't even know what my opinion was.
In a panic, I glanced at the examiner next to me. Of the four examiners, three are obviously not in the state. The pens in their hands had already been put down, and we circulated resumes to each other. I also saw that my resume was in the boss's hand, because there was a printed full-length photo of me on the cover. Just when I searched my heart and couldn't find the right words, the words were picked up by a glib girl. If the examiner didn't interrupt her, she would be like "Mai Ba" in the karaoke room, and no one else would sing a song.
At this time, the examiner announced that there was one last chance to speak, but in the end I still didn't get it. I couldn't hear what they said later, and I didn't want to hear it. I know I'm finished.
Then I announced that the interview was over, and I stepped out first at lightning speed. What interview is like an art school's admissions performance class. When a group of people around me asked me how to take the exam, I was almost furious: "What kind of exam is a trick."
When I returned to the dormitory, I only had one thought. How could I be so bad and why did I fail so miserably?
I don't forgive myself and I will never forgive myself today.
unpredictable
Six boys in suits and ties, each wearing a number plate with his name on his chest, is a bit like attending an international high-level meeting. Even the language of communication is English. Although not fluent, everyone tries to express their views clearly. This is a decisive moment. Only those students who have successfully passed the written examination of MBA entrance examination are qualified to sit here.
Without leading group discussion, words that were unfamiliar a month ago are now quite familiar. Since receiving the interview notice, our four girlfriends have been discussing it online. During that time, the forum was surprisingly lively. Everyone seems to be online all the time, anxiously waiting for something. Only here can we find the latest news about the interview.
In order to have a clear idea, we also got together and held several "grinding" meetings, which means "mock interview". A few people get together, or in a coffee shop, or in a private room after dinner, or just find a room, and imitate the scene of "leaderless group discussion" with the previous interview questions. In the discussion, I found my own characteristics and shortcomings, and based on this, I made a role orientation for myself in the group. My logical thinking and generalization ability are good, and everyone agrees that it is suitable for summing up opinions.
A month later, the simulated battlefield ended and finally entered actual combat. Although I am fully prepared, I am still a little nervous. The serious atmosphere at the scene and the serious eyes of the examiner make people feel that even the air is cold and cold.
Every two candidates have a table, and three tables are placed in a square with one side missing. The examiners' desks are pulled away from the gap, which is estimated to be convenient for overall observation.
The examiner first read out the interview rules and procedures, and then stressed: "When you discuss and speak, you should face the team members instead of looking at the teacher."
This made me regret it for a long time after the interview, because I was probably afraid that the teachers couldn't hear me clearly when I spoke in English, so I stared at a teacher unconsciously and the teacher stared at me. By the time I realized this, more than half of the discussion had been carried out.
English is our weakness, especially for professional case discussion. Two of the six people have backgrounds in foreign companies, so they naturally take on more responsibilities to save everyone's lives during the frozen period. Because, as we all know, everyone here has honor and disgrace. The success of a group is the success of everyone. If a link goes wrong, all members will suffer.
Although everyone was cautious, there was almost a big problem. I don't know if a boy inadvertently put forward a view that has been denied by everyone in advance. Before entering the examination room, everyone has a few minutes to get to know each other and discuss their own views, and the direction of discussion has been agreed.
I was anxious and wanted to interrupt him at once, but doing so would not only deduct my own points, but also make the whole group even more unfavorable. So, when he finished, I quickly and skillfully "suppressed" his views and put forward my own. Others clearly understood my intention and agreed. Gan Kun turned around smoothly, and everyone was secretly relieved.
After half an hour, it was time to draw a conclusion, so I took the initiative to give full play to my strengths, briefly stated our conclusion and pointed out the basis. Other candidates made their own supplements. Finally, when there was a little time left, we euphemistically gave the opportunity to a relatively silent candidate in the whole game. After all, the balance between the strength and performance of the whole group is also the guarantee for the whole group to get high marks.
After the interview, everyone seemed to be very satisfied with the performance just now and talked enthusiastically. Besides "seeing the examiner", I still have regrets. I feel good about myself throughout the performance. Although the elimination rate is 50%, I vaguely think I can make it.
Regrettably, a few days later, the "black phone" came unexpectedly. I told some of my best friends the bad news before I learned that we were all wiped out. Everyone complained loudly that this group discussion was unreasonable, and why they didn't know that they were unsuccessful. It seems that we can't sum up the reasons for the failure. It seems that the discussion of this interview form without leading group should be studied more.
Massage fists and palms-eager/ready for action
Sitting on the bus to the interview site, I have been thinking: what kind of exam will this time be? I remember when I was on the side, I took turns in personal introduction, topic statement, group discussion and battle. It's really swords and shadows everywhere. Fortunately, I have successfully entered the "two sides" after many battles.
But what will "two sides" look like? It should be different from "once met", right?
With uneasy feelings, I walked into the lounge and found that there were many "one-sided" comrades in it, which made me feel kind. The number of people gradually increased, so everyone began to talk. My name, school, major and all the basic information about my personal introduction have been exchanged, and I can't help snickering. Hehe, another round of interviews has been staged in advance.
Everyone is here and we are invited to another room. 10 participants sat around the table, with all kinds of fruits and biscuits on the table. Everyone has paper, pens and signs with their names written on them in front of them.
I know it's case again, which is conducted in the form of leaderless group discussion, and it's more popular now. Previously, I only heard that MBA entrance examination used this form to examine candidates' adaptability and teamwork ability. I didn't expect this method to be used everywhere now. It's really time-saving to consider in batches.
Sure enough. First of all, let me introduce myself. I feel bored and want to say the same thing again. But when I got the rules, I couldn't help being nervous. I don't know what trick to play: give everyone 10 minutes to prepare, and then 10 minutes to introduce yourself. The order was decided by drawing lots. The content of the introduction is limited, and there are four questions that must be asked, namely, favorite book, most admired person, most regrettable thing and future ideal. There are still some questions that can be answered according to time. At the same time, each student is required to carefully record the speeches of other students, because this will affect the next link. As for the next link, I'm sorry, I can't tell you.
While the female examiner was explaining the rules, another male examiner next to her suddenly said that she would add another required question-salary expectation. God, this is what scares me the most. I really know our weakness and can't help cursing.
Maybe this is a punishment for my unkindness just now. I actually won the second place by drawing lots. I'm already dead. So I fell into hell without hiding, so I had to bite the bullet and get ready quickly. It is better to say in the book that a dream of red mansions, I am a real red fan; People, Premier Zhou said, really admire him from the bottom of their hearts. The most regrettable thing is that I hesitated at once. I do have a regret for life, but I don't want to say it, but time is running out. It's too late to make up for it now, so I have to say it. The rest of the problem decided to adopt guerrilla tactics, not talking about facts, just talking about ideas.
Then, the female examiner issued a rule statement-according to the content just recorded, it took 3 minutes to classify each member (including herself) present, determined the classification standard by herself, gave the classification reasons, and finally made a 3-minute statement. I'm glad I made a careful record. Everyone is orderly and has stated their own classification standards. Each of them is full of self-confidence and looks like a man who has been through many battles.
The front is all foreshadowing, and the main event is finally staged. Everyone should discuss in groups and agree on the classification criteria within 30 minutes.
I'm a little worried: there is a chubby boy in the group, who performed very well in the previous link, very thoughtful and expressive. I'm really afraid that he will show himself too much in group discussions and become an invisible leader regardless of teamwork. In this case, our whole group is finished, because in the leaderless discussion, the whole group was saved by * * * *.
It turns out that I am worrying too much. The whole discussion went on harmoniously, and when everyone was arguing, he stated his views and neutralized both sides of the contradiction. Finally, we finally reached an understanding.
I thought the third round would be the last round, but I didn't expect the examiner to have another problem. Everyone is required to write an article on what will happen if this interview is rejected. The time limit is 15 minutes. After listening to it, I felt exhausted, so after reviewing the mistakes in the second part, I rushed to hand in the paper. This long interview officially came to an end.
On the bus back to school, I was so tired that I felt like a survivor. Hehe, it's good to be alive. So, gearing up, began to look forward to the next group discussion.