I had little impression on Singapore before I got the Employment Pass from the Labor Bureau Singapore. I was lucky to be chosen from among over 190 applicants (There were only three job vacancies). That was in April, 1998, when I was just an intern interpreter of Employment On Abroad Department, Shenyang Labor Bureau.
I'd never been abroad before, not even been to another city beyond Hangzhou. Working in a foreign country was like a great venture to me, especially as a salesman. So I was very excited on the coming interview, and of course, I knew I had but one chance to seize the opportunity.
Lazy as I was, I didn't even prepare for the big event. I did not take time to review the information about the company (the world-famous multinational company), nor did I study any material related to Singapore. But I did comb my hair, take a shower and make myself look handsome by dressing a newly-bought suit on the very morning. (I was/am handsome, though)
There were three interviewers. One was from a Singapore employment agency; the other two were from the company. They are all women. Genie, the agent, asked me to sell to her a pen by speaking English when I was interviewed by her. She gave me 5 minutes to prepare. I studied the pen for a while, and I found it was a golden Parker pen; then I had an idea. I told her it was the symbol of the rich and the successful people to hold a golden parker pen with them, especially when using it to sign contracts of big deals. A golden Parker pen would not cost a person much, but the positive consequences might be magnificent but priceless. I also added some value on the pen and she finally "bought" it.
Ignoring the rest applicants, she took me directly to Sally, senior manager of the company; and she said: Sally, you gotta see this young handsome boy. He's amazing. Sally was a serious lady. She seldom smiled to me, which made me feel a bit nervous. She talked to me for about 20 minutes, explaining why the company came to China to look for sales force. And of course, she asked me some questions about my family background, my career goal and how should I be a qualified salesman in Singapore. Frankly, I could hardly understand what she said, because she was speaking Singlish (Singapore English). The worst part was: when she greeted me by saying "How are you, Danny" the next morning, I did not understand at all! I was like: What? I'm sorry? That's just one of the funny episodes I encountered when being interviewed. Of course, I was one of the three applicants who were finally chosen by Sally, the final decision maker.
Let's get back to the point. Family background and working experiences are something you can't change or lie (you better don't). You can, however, make your career goal flexible according to different sort of companies you are going to join in. Always show the interviewers your great confidence but say realistic things. Let them feel that they will choose the right person by getting you on board.
Foreign interviews do not like to hear boasting stuff, but something which will be easily carried out. Make them believe they won't take long time to train you, nor will they have to worry about your future behaviors. Be honest, or make them think you are an honest person. This is very important for any kind of applicants.
That is my true story. I became the Top Salesman in the company several months later. The fact proved that they had chosen the right person in China! So, my dear friends, seize the opportunity when it comes to you! Make sure you don't let it slip away from your hands.
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I'd never been abroad before, not even been to another city beyond Hangzhou. Working in a foreign country was like a great venture to me, especially as a salesman. So I was very excited on the coming interview, and of course, I knew I had but one chance to seize the opportunity.
Lazy as I was, I didn't even prepare for the big event. I did not take time to review the information about the company (the world-famous multinational company), nor did I study any material related to Singapore. But I did comb my hair, take a shower and make myself look handsome by dressing a newly-bought suit on the very morning. (I was/am handsome, though)
There were three interviewers. One was from a Singapore employment agency; the other two were from the company. They are all women. Genie, the agent, asked me to sell to her a pen by speaking English when I was interviewed by her. She gave me 5 minutes to prepare. I studied the pen for a while, and I found it was a golden Parker pen; then I had an idea. I told her it was the symbol of the rich and the successful people to hold a golden parker pen with them, especially when using it to sign contracts of big deals. A golden Parker pen would not cost a person much, but the positive consequences might be magnificent but priceless. I also added some value on the pen and she finally "bought" it.
Ignoring the rest applicants, she took me directly to Sally, senior manager of the company; and she said: Sally, you gotta see this young handsome boy. He's amazing. Sally was a serious lady. She seldom smiled to me, which made me feel a bit nervous. She talked to me for about 20 minutes, explaining why the company came to China to look for sales force. And of course, she asked me some questions about my family background, my career goal and how should I be a qualified salesman in Singapore. Frankly, I could hardly understand what she said, because she was speaking Singlish (Singapore English). The worst part was: when she greeted me by saying "How are you, Danny" the next morning, I did not understand at all! I was like: What? I'm sorry? That's just one of the funny episodes I encountered when being interviewed. Of course, I was one of the three applicants who were finally chosen by Sally, the final decision maker.
Let's get back to the point. Family background and working experiences are something you can't change or lie (you better don't). You can, however, make your career goal flexible according to different sort of companies you are going to join in. Always show the interviewers your great confidence but say realistic things. Let them feel that they will choose the right person by getting you on board.
Foreign interviews do not like to hear boasting stuff, but something which will be easily carried out. Make them believe they won't take long time to train you, nor will they have to worry about your future behaviors. Be honest, or make them think you are an honest person. This is very important for any kind of applicants.
That is my true story. I became the Top Salesman in the company several months later. The fact proved that they had chosen the right person in China! So, my dear friends, seize the opportunity when it comes to you! Make sure you don't let it slip away from your hands.
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