The total interview was like for only 10 minutes, and though i only saw 2 other candidates there, i think i saw the interviewers holding a lot of CVs with them.
). in the start they asked me questions that why do i want to get in research, i tried to explain that though its my first priority, it would still be great if i get any finance related task. then they asked if i wanted to go in research, why did i apply for this program, they have other programs for it. and thats what got me... (frankly i didnt even know they have other programs than affiliate and graduate trainee ) but before i could answer anything they asked if i had read the details about this program and what departments would they be sending me.. ofcourse i read them and answered yes, but could only answer like 1 or 2 names correctly. the coo kept shaking his head on every wrong name which made it like even more nervous... and after that answer, they both looked at each other like i did not answered the right thing. i think i should've asked some questions there.... i asked them when would be result of this interview announced and he said by the end of this week or the start of the next. i thought i should write down the details while the memory is fresh for it to be kind of a learning to other people.. i think...
if you are a graduate, you should try another time by applying for their graduate trainee program.
you already have the experience of their interview, you'll definitely do better this time
and well this anxiety... it effects everyone, even after years of interviews. without it, you may not even look interested and will give an impression of arrogance. too much and a person may end up like me or you
controlling it is the key...
also, are you full qualified? you shouldn't be depressed. there are many other great opportunities available. have you tried Axact? i think their affiliate program is also undergoing right now...
and what about your inbox application? when is your interveiw there?
KESC page quotes "Welcome to New batch consisting 33 trainees have been called for contract signing today. Joinings during the month of May and June."
Dont worry man, happens to the best of us sometimes !! I also had a bad bad 2nd interview with partner at AFF, however he was particularly nice and gave me another chance by calling me for 3rd interview and i corrected my mistakes in 2nd interview and got through. I also made similar mistakes as you did.. i knew nothing about the department, the kind of work i would be expected to do, why would i want to join such a department etc etc.. I was completely blank when he asked me "So tell me what do you know about our department" and i was like.. uuhhhhhhh....The total interview was like for only 10 minutes, and though i only saw 2 other candidates there, i think i saw the interviewers holding a lot of CVs with them.
though i think i was completely calm in the first interview, I dont know why but i was ultra nervous here (maybe because it was the ceo and coo present
after that they asked some other normal questions. the ceo asked me about my strengths, i answered that, but the coo looked at my cv, and again shook his head. i think my answer was in line with what was written on my cv but not exactly the strengths they were looking for :\
after that, they asked me like why elixir and previous experience and academic performances... these questions i think i did well. (ateast the coo didnt shook his head in these)..
they asked me then if i have any questions for them, yes i had and i asked what is expected to happen when the 1 year training expires, career prospects in the company after that? the ceo answered that very well and nicely. infact explained a lot of other things that usually happen during the training.
the last 5 minutes were like the most awkward one. the ceo (junaid iqbal i think thats his name) asked me during the interview that have i ever had any interest as a selling and marketing person. i said not really. now in these last 5 minutes, he gave a really long advice on how i can be a really good selling person, that i am a person who is more than just a normal accountant and all, that i should really be doing something that is more than just a research, he told me that he judged my personality (which he said he judged from the personality questionnaire and the interview - did i mention there was a personality questionnaire sent trhough email on wednesday 24th) and i was more like a people's person and do not belong in research and he explained it so nicely that it was becoming such a pleasure listening to his reasoning and all... they way he was explaining, the examples he was using etc was sooo ... professional..
While i was listening to him, i noticed that the other person (the coo) was looking at me and noting down something.
anyways, though i believe that the end advice was more of a like 'you are not really what we are looking for' but it was really good. not a normal 'you can go now' thing. but was really like he did believe in what he was saying. and at the end, he told me that if they have any opportunity like that, they would notify me. after that they asked if i have any other question for them, i said "i had few in the beginning, but they are cleared now" because i honestly, i didnt know what to ask
I noticed before my interview that the both the other candidates that i saw came out with happy faces like they are hired or something, haha and i came out with a 'wth have i done' face
The ceo asked like all of the questions and was behaving nice and frank most of the time. He was honestly a REALLY good person to meet. but the coo was there i think only to scare people out. had this angry face on him all the time (or atleast i think it was angry) and knew nothing but to shake his head like a BIG NO! lol i cant even imagine working under him :\
sorry for the really long reply
..yes it is for the march batch.. they are now being contacted to join in may and june.KESC page quotes "Welcome to New batch consisting 33 trainees have been called for contract signing today. Joinings during the month of May and June."
they are done with hiring, next hiring will start in june 2013 on facebook page.
seriously man they don't even have there careers email address, all of them applied through facebook, acca.rozee.pk is almost dead.
these days facebook is providing more jobs than rozee.pk
lol WOW 3rd interview. thats like Ultra Lucky!!!Dont worry man, happens to the best of us sometimes !! I also had a bad bad 2nd interview with partner at AFF, however he was particularly nice and gave me another chance by calling me for 3rd interview and i corrected my mistakes in 2nd interview and got through. I also made similar mistakes as you did.. i knew nothing about the department, the kind of work i would be expected to do, why would i want to join such a department etc etc.. I was completely blank when he asked me "So tell me what do you know about our department" and i was like.. uuhhhhhhh....
wow! congrats on your KECS induction@saadi939 I read thru your post and believe me the EXACT same thing happened to me at PSO so I know how you feel man. I know how you feel. But don't give up. Kabhi k din baray toh kabhi ki raatain
In other news. Alhamdullilah I was one of the 33 selected at KESC. I will be starting in June (hopefully) after my exam.
good luck with that manwow! congrats on your KECS induction
yeah... i already have my primary aim set at starting the career from an audit firm so it doesnt much matter anyways
and thankshey he offered you an ICAEW training contract?Didn't know about axact trainee program can you send me link
i visit there website too didn't found anything.
Yeah I am ACCA Affiliate this february ...
I will apply for graduate trainee too....
Inbox interview was on Friday but as there was strike they said we will reschedule, I have email them lets see...
I also applied in F.R.A.N.T.S & CO. on 11 April, I had my first interview they were giving 4 year graduate contract to me with ICAP minimum stipend with ICAEW contract. He said to me that if I am ready then call me & confirm.
I call him & confirmed him that I am interested, he said we will call you.
After a week I again call them, He said, "Mein ne app ko sms kia tha app aye nahi"
I said, I didn't received sms.
Today I called him then He said we will considered you on opening of new trainee position. Thanks (bow)
So basically Today was my "NO day".
and thats quite an experience bro!...btw if you ignore the cons of this experience of not being selected maybe, then ull realize there are ALOT of pros too.The total interview was like for only 10 minutes, and though i only saw 2 other candidates there, i think i saw the interviewers holding a lot of CVs with them.
though i think i was completely calm in the first interview, I dont know why but i was ultra nervous here (maybe because it was the ceo and coo present
after that they asked some other normal questions. the ceo asked me about my strengths, i answered that, but the coo looked at my cv, and again shook his head. i think my answer was in line with what was written on my cv but not exactly the strengths they were looking for :\
after that, they asked me like why elixir and previous experience and academic performances... these questions i think i did well. (ateast the coo didnt shook his head in these)..
they asked me then if i have any questions for them, yes i had and i asked what is expected to happen when the 1 year training expires, career prospects in the company after that? the ceo answered that very well and nicely. infact explained a lot of other things that usually happen during the training.
the last 5 minutes were like the most awkward one. the ceo (junaid iqbal i think thats his name) asked me during the interview that have i ever had any interest as a selling and marketing person. i said not really. now in these last 5 minutes, he gave a really long advice on how i can be a really good selling person, that i am a person who is more than just a normal accountant and all, that i should really be doing something that is more than just a research, he told me that he judged my personality (which he said he judged from the personality questionnaire and the interview - did i mention there was a personality questionnaire sent trhough email on wednesday 24th) and i was more like a people's person and do not belong in research and he explained it so nicely that it was becoming such a pleasure listening to his reasoning and all... they way he was explaining, the examples he was using etc was sooo ... professional..
While i was listening to him, i noticed that the other person (the coo) was looking at me and noting down something.
anyways, though i believe that the end advice was more of a like 'you are not really what we are looking for' but it was really good. not a normal 'you can go now' thing. but was really like he did believe in what he was saying. and at the end, he told me that if they have any opportunity like that, they would notify me. after that they asked if i have any other question for them, i said "i had few in the beginning, but they are cleared now" because i honestly, i didnt know what to ask
I noticed before my interview that the both the other candidates that i saw came out with happy faces like they are hired or something, haha and i came out with a 'wth have i done' face
The ceo asked like all of the questions and was behaving nice and frank most of the time. He was honestly a REALLY good person to meet. but the coo was there i think only to scare people out. had this angry face on him all the time (or atleast i think it was angry) and knew nothing but to shake his head like a BIG NO! lol i cant even imagine working under him :\
sorry for the really long reply
Yes exactly... This was indeed quite a learning. both the interviews were of really good standards, standards of professionalism etc were higher than i expected... they really were a good experience...and thats quite an experience bro!...btw if you ignore the cons of this experience of not being selected maybe, then ull realize there are ALOT of pros too.
-Now you know how to cope with interview stress
-As per the CEO, this job is not your 'thing' anyway
-You know what to do and what not to do in an interview now
This is just a mildly bitter start to an possibly very bright career.
I mean if you hadn't learnt form your mistakes from this 1st hand experience, then God knows how you would've got this insight into the interview world.
khuwab mai toh ana nai tha tumhe ye sab kuch
P.S. SORRY FOR THE DOUBLE POST
Yeah he said ICAEW contract then I call him to to say then will the firm bear my education & fee & subscription, He was laughing & told me " dekhaiye hum app ko contract bhi de rahey wo bhi bari baat hain, fees aur sab app ko pay karna"
Well thanks for the info man! i recently tried to pull some strings to get an ICAEW training contract in the big4 or maybe top 10 without any success...but this consoles me that there is still hope in audit firms out there...warna i was finally gonna give in to applying for icaew training in industry after this june attempt.
Necrokiller:
You reap what you sow. This is what happens when you take away choice from consumers. Even with 88% split going to developers, they can't recoup costs. Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 is a massive hit for Sony thanks in big part to Steam.iampasha said:
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EternalBlizzard:
faraany3k:
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faraany3k:
Necrokiller:
There are no such thing as "bad design" bro, its all "artistic vision" nowEternalBlizzard said:Is it just me or people lately seem to defend every bad game design decision made by the devs and try to give bullshit reasons for that? Or perhaps it's because I'm on reddit and discord
EternalBlizzard:
Necrokiller:
Alan wake 2 is yet to recover it's development costs. Due to no physical release and no steam...
