After my resume was shortlisted in Singapore last week from Magic Wandy, I was called for client interview. It was last Thursday when I had the interview.
The recruiter did not disclose much about the company we will be working for. She just mentioned the basic salary which is the base rate for all call centers in SG. There are incentives and commisions for it is an outbound account. I thought it is a customer service post but turned out to be sales. Not that I have a problem with that. I was just thinking of Ditse who really doesn’t want to do selling. Oh well… The questions of the applicants were clearly addressed by the recruiter and I think these people are okay. One of the applicant’s friend was already sent by them in SG so doubts are somewhat lessened plus the staff are friendly and nice. The only turn off is their office is too small we have to do interview by phone but with everyone inside the same room. So it’s like listening to each other’s interview. Actually, there are three lines for interview. So funny coz we were divided into groups. At first, I was included to the group who will answer in the lobby and i was so frustrated coz it’s not comfortable at all. I was relieved when I was called upstairs but the setting was the same only less distraction. Now the fun part was when the client start calling out for interview, the firsts in line were directed to every corner of the room. I don’t know if being in the pantry side would be distracting but thank goodness I was called near the manager’s table during my turn.
This must be the most satisfying interview I had. I was able to highlight my strong points early on the interview and was able to make the client chuckle a bit. I was able to hook him on my examples and good points. I don’t know but I think being too honest is really one of my waterloo. Or maybe I lack redirecting interviews sometimes. Well, actually I was caught off guard when I was asked about how I feel to be a single mom. What I’m really prepared of was the question on how will my kids affect my work now that I will be leaving them. With that question I really am prepared reality wise. My answer is that I have delegated well enough and trained my trusted people. And with the new technologies and internet I don’t think it will be a problem. And it’s the truth. It’s fun actually and for the coming weeks we will be simulating it with me being the invisible Mama.
The recruiter mentioned financial assistance, a one month salary for the placement fee, company expense for the selling license, pocket money, and training assitance plus agency assistance with their tie ups in SG.
I’m happy after that and have hopes that I will be chosen for the webcam interview. But we do not know. Only God knows where to put me.
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