As they say,,, there's always the first time....
It was the first company to have called me after god-knows-how-many companies I have submitted my resume......
Imagine, I was in the middle of the street... ok.. at an alley outside Ororama while I took that friggin call which was basically my interview already... can you believe that! It was totally unexpected!!! And god knows my impromptu communication skill is slowly deteriorating....
I may have sounded a little too desperate... ok... VERY desperate! but what can I do?!? I was just being honest.... no harm in that... wait! there is!!! I won't be getting THAT job!!!! How can I forget that it's about impressing, exaggerating, and manipulating the truth or saying just the half-truth,,, not about pure honesty! They won't even know you're lying!!! This isn't heaven yet!!! u know, when u die there's this grande golden gate and the infamous San Pedro waiting for you somewhere there, then before you could enter "heaven" or what lies beyond that golden gate you have to look-back and tell him, wait... prove rather, that you should be there in HEAVEN and not on the opposite side (the dark, hot part... although it might be fun in there... hahaha... who knows right).... aaahhh.... ok! you get my point... back to the interview again...
There are a few things I've learned from that experience which I'm about to share with you....
First and the most important thing you should know before having an interview is:
"KNOW ABOUT THE COMPANY" ----- It's basically the first rule....
Second: Flaunt your skills/achievements/talents/whatsoever!!! coz whatever you say, they'll believe you for sure... Trust me! It's impressing them that counts.... But if u have none,, well, just be ready to improvise.... I'm sure there is something, you just have to figure it out=)
Third: Be ready to be bombarded with TONS of questions....
Some Questions and Possible Answers I should keep in mind always:
1. Why Finance?
I chose Finance since it is applicable in our everyday life. Finance is a combination of Accounting and Economics. It is considering all factors and putting data together to come up with the best possible solution or decision. It's not just numbers or data alone,, it's like life... everything counts and it doesn't stop there..... it's a continuous process since we are always dealing with change....
2. Why should we hire you?
Because I am the person you're looking for. With my knowledge and skills, I will become an asset to your company. More so because I am flexible and can adapt to change easily
3. Favorite finance subjects: and can you tell us something about it?
Controllership and subject ni ma'am saguing... hahahaha.... still need to reread my notes.... dang!
4. Why do you want to work in our company?
Because It is where my area of expertise lies where I can apply what I have learned and at the same time enhance my skills. Working in your company is my desired job as well
5. What are your strengths?
(should review my resume for that...)
6. Tell me something about your org, your position, and what you have done...
7. What is your edge among others?
5-7 are some of the questions I still have to work on with....
Regardless, I thank Deutsche for the great opportunity and for the things they have taught me =)
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