Reflection 1

Interview Reflections

Wednesday 15^thFebruary 2012

Location: W007

Time: 10:30

Interviewee: Abdulla Eissa

 Interviewers: Hedley, Old Ahmed & New Ahmed

 Position: Electrical Engineer, ADNOC

Hedley started the interview by asking Abdulla to introduce himself; his answer on his greatest strength was he was optimistic.

Old Ahmed asked several questions; for example, if he liked to work under pressure and in a team. His answer was, he was able to work under pressure and this is one of the most important things that the company wants. Because sometimes they may want someone to work on standby. Also he didn’t have any problem with working in a team; Hedley asked him if he tried to work in a team during his study but he didn’t work in a team. But he will enjoy working in a team because working is about you and your company, so you have to back them up and they will back you up when needed.

 New Ahmed asked some questions; the first was why we should hire you & what your outside interests are. Abdulla said because of my qualifications and this company has a good reputation. Abdulla didn’t understand the second question and Hedley explained to him and he was interested in playing bowling and hockey.

 Finally, Abdulla wanted to know about his position and what his job title will be; Old Ahmed gave him a good example for his questions.

 Hedley ended the interview by thanking Abdulla for coming at 10:30.

 I would give Abdulla the job because he loves his major in electrical engineering and he didn’t have any problem with the company requirements.

 Monday 20^thFebruary 2012

Location: W103

Time: 10.15

Interviewee: Ali Ahmed

Interviewers: Hedley, Salem& Yousef

Position: Electrical Engineer, EST

Hedley welcomed Ali, and asked him to introduce himself.

His qualification: he has GPA: 3.8. Salem asked him about his goals? He wants to be one of the VIPS in the company but to reach this position he must work hard and to show that he is qualified for this job. His experience? He trained two months with ADNOC. Hedley asked him why he chose EST. Because his brother worked there and his brother gave him a good background about the company and he didn’t like to work with ADNOC. Yousef asked him where he prefers to work, in office or on the site. He didn’t have any problem to work in any position that the company gave him. Also he had pressure during his study.

Ali asked how the company was going on; Salem answered him by saying the company has a good position and one of the best companies in the Middle East; also if he can complete his study in the future. Yousef said yes you can, but to work three years first.

The interview ended at 10.30 with Hedley thanking Ali.

 Monday 20^thFebruary 2012

Location: W103

Time: 10.30

Interviewee: Ameer

Interviewers: Hedley, Salem& Yousef

 Position: Electrical Engineer, EMAL

Hedley welcomed Ameer and asked him to introduce himself. He is 18 years old and he finished his major at ADMC. Also he heard about the company in the EMAL presentation at the school. He got some information about how the work will be. In electrical power the duty will be shifts by two days working and 4 days off.

Yousef: what is your greatest strength? He is good in physics and math.

Salem: what are your goals? Be a good engineer and have a good position in the company.Second question are you able to work under pressure? He didn’t have any problem, but he didn’t have any experience.

Ameer asked if he can complete his master’s. Yousef: we will allow you but after two years.What will be my responsibility? Be punctual. Any safety I must follow? There is a 4 week course to give you ideas and tell you what you need in your job.

Hedley close the interview at 10.45

Monday 20^thFebruary 2012

Location: W103

Time: 10.45

Interviewee: Ayoob

Interviewers: Hedley, Salem& Yousef

Position: Electrical Engineer, ADNOC

The interviewers welcomed me to the company and they asked me several questions to hear more and know my skills in the major that I finished. Also they wanted to know what experience I have. Their questions were easy to understand.

Interview closed at 11.00

Monday 20^thFebruary 2012

Location: W103

Time: 11.00

Interviewee: Khalid

Interviewers: Hedley, Abdulla& Ameer

 Position: Electrical Engineer, Mubadala

 Hedley asked Khalid to talk about himself? I’m Khalid, 20 years old, I’m studying at HCT and my GPA is 2.3 and I like to learn new things.

Then Abdulla welcomed Khalid and asked him why are you so interested in our company? Because Mubadalais a new company and they need to have some local employees. The second question, was about the salary and what he expects to get when he gets the job? When you join any company they should test your work and then they will judge you .Also, a part of employee’s responsibility should be to work hard; if you do well, they will give you what you deserve and they will upgrade you later on. What are your hobbies, said Abdulla? I have two types of hobbies, summer and winter hobbies; in winter I always go to the desert, but in the summer I like to go fishing and diving.

Salem said how do you feel about working nights and weekends? First of all I’m not married that’s why I will not have any problems with that. What are your goals? I would like to be an electric engineer and be famous. Khalid said what would my job title be? Abdulla answered him by saying you will be trained and then we will see where you could do best!

 Hedley ended the interview by thanking Khalid at 11.15