1 00:00:00,940 --> 00:00:09,289 Yes, of course. Take a seat. 2 00:00:09,289 --> 00:00:18,730 How are you this morning? Did you have any trouble finding us? 3 00:00:18,730 --> 00:00:25,730 I'm good, thank you. I actually live around here and it was quite busy finding this office. 4 00:00:25,730 --> 00:00:36,729 I'm glad you didn't have any problems. We're gonna start with some simple questions and during the interview, don't worry if you see me taking notes. It doesn't mean it isn't going well, it's just to remember key information. 5 00:00:36,729 --> 00:00:38,729 Okay, perfect. 6 00:00:38,729 --> 00:00:40,729 So, Maria, could you tell me a bit about yourself? 7 00:00:40,729 --> 00:00:46,409 yourself. I've always been very passionate about the things I love or that I'm interested in, 8 00:00:46,409 --> 00:00:52,649 for example I pursued my dream of becoming a radiologist so working here would be an 9 00:00:52,649 --> 00:00:57,929 awesome opportunity for me. It's great to see how motivated you are to get this job but what about 10 00:00:57,929 --> 00:01:02,409 your hobbies? I can see here on your CV that you like sports, is there anything else that doesn't 11 00:01:02,409 --> 00:01:08,569 appear here? Yes, I love being active, in fact I play in a volleyball team and I go running every 12 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:15,530 morning before work because it helped me concentrate. I also like traveling, meeting new people and 13 00:01:15,530 --> 00:01:19,450 learning about different cultures. I love traveling too. Where was your last trip to? 14 00:01:20,250 --> 00:01:26,489 Romania. It was beautiful. I really recommend going there. Great, so back to work. You applied 15 00:01:26,489 --> 00:01:31,049 for the position of the director of the cell research team so that means you have to work 16 00:01:31,049 --> 00:01:36,409 with at least 10 co-workers and direct them as they work. It is very important to us that you 17 00:01:36,409 --> 00:01:41,930 get along with everyone and that you have the skills to lead the team i can see here on your 18 00:01:41,930 --> 00:01:46,170 cv that you have such skills but why do you think you're the best candidate for this job 19 00:01:47,290 --> 00:01:52,170 i think i am very suited for this job because i have a lot of experience working in teams 20 00:01:52,170 --> 00:01:57,849 in all the companies i've worked for i have to work with at least 15 people improving my 21 00:01:57,849 --> 00:02:03,530 communication and team player skills i also have five brothers so i'm quite used to having 22 00:02:03,530 --> 00:02:09,449 to negotiate and resolving conflict it's a key skill to be able to resolve conflict but what 23 00:02:09,449 --> 00:02:14,650 techniques do you well obviously you need to listen to the various sites know their wants 24 00:02:14,650 --> 00:02:19,610 and needs and to be able to step back from the situation and put it into context with the 25 00:02:19,610 --> 00:02:25,849 objective of the overall team and project okay so now i'm gonna give you a situation and you tell me 26 00:02:25,849 --> 00:02:31,289 what would you do as team leader to resolve it you're working on an international contract with 27 00:02:31,289 --> 00:02:36,810 a tight deadline and the client is coming over for a progress meeting your team is behind schedule and 28 00:02:36,810 --> 00:02:41,770 you need to present results at the meeting your team members are also competing for resources 29 00:02:41,770 --> 00:02:46,810 which are limited and you only have two weeks to develop the presentation what are your thoughts 30 00:02:46,810 --> 00:02:52,090 my first objective will be to sit down with the team and review the current situation and problems 31 00:02:52,090 --> 00:02:57,210 i will listen to the very demand for resource and try to put each perspective in my mind 32 00:02:57,210 --> 00:03:02,729 what the priority is for the company in order to be able to present the best solution in front of 33 00:03:02,729 --> 00:03:08,490 the client i will try and involve the team in the decision process by allowing them to present their 34 00:03:08,490 --> 00:03:14,169 solutions always guiding the discussion with the overall objective in mind in this way i will hope 35 00:03:14,169 --> 00:03:22,009 to reach an aggregate solution that will be my best result but if not possible i will take the 36 00:03:22,009 --> 00:03:28,889 final decision that's great but what if you need more resources than are available then i will have 37 00:03:28,889 --> 00:03:35,050 to talk to my supervisor and ask for more resources for what i need but for the progress meeting with 38 00:03:35,050 --> 00:03:40,409 the client i might not have them in time so i will also prepare my presentation with the client 39 00:03:40,409 --> 00:03:45,930 elaborating where we are now and also telling them a resolution to meet the final deadline 40 00:03:45,930 --> 00:03:49,930 Okay, well, that's everything. Do you have any questions for me? 41 00:03:49,930 --> 00:03:55,930 Yes, could you tell me a bit about the work condition and what the working atmosphere is like? 42 00:03:55,930 --> 00:04:01,930 Well, obviously it's a full-time contract. The working hours are from 9 to 5 with one hour for lunch. 43 00:04:01,930 --> 00:04:07,930 We have a flexi-time scheme so you can come in whenever you want, as long as you do 40 hours a week. 44 00:04:07,930 --> 00:04:14,930 We also have a staff canteen, but if you feel like a change or you need to take a client for lunch, there are restaurants in the area. 45 00:04:14,930 --> 00:04:19,930 We are a small company so there is a very cozy atmosphere and everyone gets along very well. 46 00:04:19,930 --> 00:04:23,930 I was also wondering if you have any childcare facilities? 47 00:04:23,930 --> 00:04:29,930 Yes, we have a kindergarten on the first floor for children aged 1 to 5. 48 00:04:29,930 --> 00:04:37,930 The company subsidizes 80% of the cost and we also have free parking and a pension scheme once you've been with the company for 5 years. 49 00:04:37,930 --> 00:04:39,930 Is there anything else? 50 00:04:39,930 --> 00:04:42,930 No, that's everything I wanted to know. 51 00:04:42,930 --> 00:04:47,930 Well, thank you for stopping by. We'll let you know the decision within two weeks. 52 00:04:47,930 --> 00:04:48,930 Okay, thank you. Bye. 53 00:04:48,930 --> 00:04:50,930 Bye, have a nice day.