Interviewing with large companies and competing with different types of examiners

Interviews with large companies and different types of examiners

Interviews with large companies and different types of examiners. Interviews in large companies generally have many examiners, facing different The examiners have to use different techniques, because the questions asked by each examiner may be different. Below I will share the techniques of interviewing with large companies and different types of examiners, let’s find out together. Interviewing with a large company and competing with different types of examiners 1

Is it easy for a young guy? Not easy?

Mr. Yao, an employee of an IT company

In an accounting firm, I encountered the most "painful" interview. The examiner that time was a young man. After asking a few general questions, he changed the subject and asked me about my hobbies. I chatted with him a few words about French novels, and he became more enthusiastic. He opened his mouth to talk about Hugo and closed his mouth to talk about Balzac.

The topic was easy and the topic was about my "strength", so I naturally felt confident. When I first entered college, I devoured a lot of European novels, and I didn't expect them to be of great help. This guy is also a member of the same profession, and his level is only higher than mine - the examiner is so interested, of course I will accompany him. The interview was originally scheduled for half an hour, but we chatted for more than an hour and still didn't enjoy it. Seeing that it was approaching noon, he simply stood up and said: "Let's go! Let's chat while eating!" I had a delicious meal - now I'm definitely done!

After eating and drinking, the examiner said happily: "Let's go back and wait for news." I also said cheerfully: "I hope we have a chance to talk again in the future." When I came back, I waited and waited, and finally I actually waited for a rejection letter! I was dumbfounded. After much hesitation, I decided to call and ask, but the other party said, "This position requires employees to have a more stable personality..." After a long time of fussing, it turned out that they thought I talked too much

Not long after, I went to a chip manufacturing company for another interview. This time the interviewer was still a young man. I once again encountered "misfortune": after talking about a few technical issues, he suddenly asked: "XXX is your counselor, right? That stupid guy He is my buddy, he has never done anything good, and now he is a teacher! "Silly, stupid? Another trap? I stared at him, not sure how to answer. He saw my embarrassment and patted my shoulder carelessly: "Why are you nervous? I've asked all the questions. It's just a casual chat! However, our company has always been very relaxed, and you seem to be too reserved. Oh..."

After that, I started to get nervous when I met this kind of "little boy" again: should I relax this time, or should I be more cautious?

Tips: Young examiners are often talkative, have rich body language, have random ideas during the interview, and have the potential to be unconstrained. To deal with such people, your best "weapon" is to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing situations - to be honest with each other and try to show your true and wonderful side.

However, there is a principle that you must remember: if the position you are applying for requires you to be calm and calm, you must not get carried away; if the position requires you to be outgoing, cheerful and good at communication, it is okay to make a few jokes. Appropriate. If the joke goes too far, he is likely to be "hidden in his smile" - note that you are just a candidate, and you should maintain a humble and courteous attitude to leave the examiner with a calm and reliable impression.

Inexperienced types will give up when they see a good one

Mr. Qian, an employee of a software company

In December last year, I was here now Companies participated in the second round of interviews. As soon as the examiner opened his mouth, he bombarded me with a bunch of technical questions. I was overwhelmed and managed to get back most of them. But on the last question, I got stuck. The other party seemed to have expected this, leaning back in his chair and smiling confidently at me.

After thinking about it, this question seemed to have something to do with the Unix system. I was heartbroken and made some nonsense. I also knew that it was more dangerous than anything else. "Forget it if you are wrong. Anyway, none of the questions you asked before can trouble me!"

Just as I craned my neck to prepare to be stabbed by him, he showed no reaction. He just said an incomprehensible "hmm" a few times, as if he was still waiting for the next step - as long as he understands a little bit about Unix, He would hear that I was almost talking nonsense. Could it be that he didn’t understand?

I was so happy now that I almost wanted to take advantage of the victory and pursue the victory, but the bad temper I felt after being severely suppressed just now came out. Fortunately, my mind was thinking fast, so I swallowed the words as they reached my lips, and changed into a very humble smile: "Of course, I also have a little knowledge of the Unix system. I may not be able to answer this question further..."

I got to know him well after joining the company. As expected, this guy really knows nothing about Unix, haha!

Tip: The examiner you face may be interviewing others for the first time. Some people may not be good at asking questions due to lack of experience, or may easily go off topic. What you should do at this time is to answer as humbly and politely as possible, do not try to dominate the examiner, and instead "interview" him.

If the examiner lacks knowledge in a certain field - this kind of situation is very easy to encounter in interviews in the IT industry. At this time, you must give up as soon as possible, give a few general remarks, and let him Just know that you are knowledgeable and talented. It's not a good thing to make the examiner lose face. If you are short-tempered, you may be kicked off the list. Even if he is broad-minded, he still has enough reasons to reject you: people who do not know how to be restrained and modest will find it difficult to cooperate with colleagues when they enter the company.

The kind grandmother type was lucky to meet the "head teacher"

Mr. Zhao, a foreign bank employee, went to an accounting firm for an interview. It was my "first time" and I was really a little nervous. , "I wonder how the examiner will 'roast' me..." I opened the door anxiously and saw a female examiner in her 50s sitting in front of the table. She wore glasses and looked exactly like the kind-hearted person I had in junior high school. The kind head teacher, as soon as she saw me, she smiled kindly: "It's Zhao ××, come and sit here."

My mind calmed down a little, and I sat down at the table. , just about to take out my resume and go straight to the topic, the "head teacher" waved his hand, actually took out a box of candy from the drawer, pushed it in front of me and said: "Here, eat a candy first, and then talk after eating." I was flattered at the time. , thinking that she seems to have a good impression of me - originally, I am the right professional, have good grades, and my resume is not ugly, so there is no reason for people to find fault with me. It is said that sugar can calm people down. Maybe this sweet and sour Taiwanese sugar really has an effect. Anyway, my anxious heart quickly calmed down under the dual effects of sugar and self-comfort.

When I am nervous, I get confused when talking. One time when I gave a speech on stage, I was so anxious that I bit my tongue so hard that it hurt so much that I couldn't speak for half a minute. But that interview went really well. It's not that I suddenly made progress - after going through countless interviews and looking back carefully, I was indeed a "rookie" that time. When I was excited, I would make slips of the tongue like "I am an only child" - the key was the question asked by the "head teacher". The question was relatively mild. During this time, she kept looking at me with a smile and listened very patiently. She always looked trusting in everything I said and nodded from time to time - it was really like a grandmother lovingly listening to her grandson bragging proudly, even if he didn't I agree but don’t have the heart to say it. Encouraged by this, I worked hard and managed the entire interview without any hiccups.

Tip: You are really lucky to meet such a "nice" examiner during the interview. Some "grandmothers" do have a particularly good temper, but most examiners do this on purpose. The purpose is to give you a relaxed environment so that you can perform your best without any burden. At the same time, they are also paying attention to what you will do in a stress-free environment. Will not get carried away. As long as he sees that you are honest, energetic and capable, you will pass. Don't brag because you think people are easy to fool - "grandmothers" are actually very smart, and they also have a pair of piercing eyes on their "kind" smiles.

He is a high-ranking and powerful man with a very "juicy" smile

Ms. Lin, an employee of an oil company, participated in the final round of interviews with an IT company. The examiner was the company's Hong Kong University The boss is in his 40s and quite capable. When I walked in, he looked up from a pile of documents and smiled kindly at me, but I was shocked - his smile was too stiff, as if a piece of clothing had been "starched" hard. The shirt is crisp and stylish, but unnatural.

After he finished laughing, he looked relieved and started asking questions like "your personal development plan" and "why did you choose our company" that I had answered countless times. After I finished answering mechanically, he pondered for a while and suddenly asked me: "If a networked printer breaks down, how would you solve it?" I answered in the most direct way: "Check the printer first. If there is no problem, , then check the network."

"No, you should check the network first." As soon as I finished speaking, he frowned and gave me a slap in the head. Hey, what does this have to do with it? It only takes a moment to check the printer, but it takes a lot of time to check the network. Anyway, we have to check both sides, so why not start with the simple one? If I check here and there is no problem, I run over and see who turned off the printer. Wouldn't I be vomiting blood? I was unconvinced, but I didn't dare to reply.

The next ten minutes were a nightmare. He kept asking technical questions, and I kept answering, but I kept hearing "No, it should be..." The two of us We were all filled with resentment, but he was qualified to show off to me, but I could only smile hard at his poker face and smile again, struggling to support...

"Oh, there is no chance this time. "I went home with an ugly face. Unexpectedly, a week later, an offer from this company fell from the sky. Strange, could it be because my performance was relatively "calm" and the boss thought that although I had "poor skills", I had a "good attitude" and "there is still room for improvement"?

However, meeting a "kind" boss may not be a good thing. One of my classmates who is applying for an accounting firm has already rushed to meet his partner. It is said that he had a very happy chat with the old foreign man and talked a lot. The old man asked him: "How are the teachers in your school?" When he was happy, he blurted out: "The teachers in my school are terrible..." Although he "suddenly stopped" as soon as the words came out, the old man was still very gentle and brilliant. Laughing, but the offer still flew away.

Tip: The styles of big bosses generally go to two extremes: one is rigorous. He generally won't deliberately make things difficult for you, but he will stick to his own set of thinking patterns. As long as your thinking does not meet his requirements, he will point it out mercilessly. At this time, remember not to be suppressed by him. If you completely lose confidence and appear submissive, in his eyes, not only will you not be good at business, but your character will also be inferior.

The other type is the easy-going type, who likes to talk to you about common things. No matter what you say, he will nod frequently. As long as you are not reserved, it will not be a big problem. But when you are proud, remember not to talk too much. No boss likes frivolous people. It is recommended that you show your more stable side. Even if you can answer immediately, you should "think" for a while before speaking. Finally, it is said that Asian bosses in foreign companies are generally more difficult to deal with, while European and American bosses are much kinder... Interviewing with large companies and different types of examiners 2

Do your homework before interviewing with large companies

In the past, a job seeker got an interview opportunity after going through a lot of hard work. He browsed the annual employment report of his future employer, collected basic information about the company that amazed the hiring manager, and finally passed the interview successfully and got the job opportunity of his dreams.

This kind of "elf" job search story that only existed in the late 1990s rarely appears now. In a labor market dominated by employers, job seekers increasingly feel the need to present themselves in all aspects in preparation for interviews.

But how do you know what information a recruiter needs? How to get to know the interviewer and then like him or her? This requires a deep and extensive search for relevant information about the position, company, industry and even the interviewer.

Fortunately, there are a variety of sources, most free or cheap online, and readily available. You must be willing to work hard to gain these competitive advantages.

Check the employer’s website

If necessary, your future employer’s official website is the best way to learn about the employer. Be sure to check the company's annual report, and don't miss the "Media Reports" section, which contains many of the latest reports about the company. As you think about this information, consider how the public position information and details relate to the company's mission and goals.

It’s not enough to do this. Take advantage of the search function on your company website and use it to search for your interviewers and other information on your interview management card (even though you may not know their names, guess who will be interviewing you and search for information about them. This way It’s better than not knowing at all, and knowing something about the interviewer may make them remember you completely during the interview). You can search the company's historical archives or media reports, which can help you better understand most of the company's business types. "Getting to know your interviewer is probably the most valuable thing you can do," says Ron Fry. Ron Fry is the author of the book "The 101 Most Difficult Interview Answers" (the book is available on Amazon and has good reviews from netizens).

Research Employers

Second, find key statistics about your prospective employer and independent third-party perspectives. Hoovers Online provides each user with a brief description of the company, financial data, and competitors for hundreds of major companies for reference.

"You can also go to competitors for future employers to get relevant financial information." Los Angeles Times career columnist Joyce Lain Kennedy said.

New sources of information

Now you need to expand your horizons and check relevant information about your employer and its industry published by various publications and websites. You'll find a broader outlet at the source of information, Kennedy said. Searching for news about major large companies in national publications, looking for information about small businesses in various local newspapers, and how large companies interact with the local public, etc. will help you master effective information about the company you are applying for. .

Business Magazine

Up to now, your investigation is nearing the end, but don’t relax, dig deep into the industry intelligence of your target company and its location, through Check trade magazines and other professional publications. "Find relevant business magazines in recent months," Ron Fry suggested. "You will find new product introductions, as well as peer reviews of the company."

You can read it at a university or company *Find these magazines or carbon copies at the library. There are also electronic versions of these publications online (such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure), but some require payment.

Industry Directory

By now, you probably have some questions about the interviewer and the role you will play in the interview. You can get answers to your questions by contacting the target company or someone in the industry. "If you belong to an industry organization, you can use the organization's internal address book to find people you want to contact," says Marilyn Pincus, author of Interview Strategies to Get a Job Offer. "If you don't belong to any organization, , consider joining some industry organizations. ”

Of course, you can also contact people within the company through online communication tools.