Friday, 15 February 2008
Well last Friday, I received news that I had secured a place at the second round of interviews - for the Senior PM position in my team. I was very pleased indeed, and also shows that my answers were remarkably better than used in my last interview (for a similar position about 12 months ago!).
I think my "questions" that I provided at the end of the interview were very poor though - this because I wanted to ask a few questions about where the role was going to lead into, but instead got a bit tongue-tied in the actual question I raised - grrr....I knew this will be back as "feedback" after the process has been completed.
Anyway, unlike last time which was only a one-stage interview, this required a second interview to present how I would implement a new strategy to secure USD $500k investment. I presented on Contactless Smart Payments and how this would be deployed in the 3 markets...
I just hope the presentation was focused on the right area.
I think I did okay, and this time I played it save with the interview questions. I knew the question about "how I be perceived by my peers differently from being a Band 35 versus a B30", and "How I would act differently myself", and "what differences I noted being a B35 versus B30". Basically, the standard type of "why should I give you this promotion" question. Luckily I did some research prior to the interview and really focused upon the presentation and checked with other people. I missed one area though - and this is "profitability" - a possibly major no-no - so I am not sure whether this will definitely mark my cards. I do hope not!! Only time will tell - the hiring-leader and HR person will be de-briefed next week, after which a decision will be made!!!! Only registered users can write comments. Please login or register. Powered by AkoComment 1.0! |