Fourth Interview

Alabed – mechanical engineer in the army.

Interviewers:

Mr. Hedley, Jumaa and Khalid.

Date: 16/2/2012

As Alabed introduced himself, he started to mention how he really wants to enter the army, to serve his country because of his pride and love of his country as well as to pay it respect for what it did to him and what it provided him all these years.

His strengths? Good English skills as well as good communication skills.

Can he work under pressure? He studies hard, as well as helping around the house every day, so he is always under pressure and that would not affect him that much.

Specific goals? To gain respect from his colleagues.

Third Interview

Saeed – Drilling Engineer.

Interviewers:

Mr. Hedley, Faisal and Abdulla Ali Al Alawi.

Date:  16/2/2012

Saeed began introducing himself very formally and briefly. He later said that he is familiar with what he is willing to work with because he already has a lot of experience in that field.

Ever worked under pressure?  He had an equipment failure on the field; it caused a huge fuss, some panicked but he took care of the situation, and led the people to an assembly point. After that he went to see what the problem was and then fixed it.

Any strengths? Experience, qualifications, works under pressure, very high self confidence.

Did you hear anything negative about the company? No if he did hear anything, he wouldn’t even apply in the first place.

Any hobbies or interests? Football; he used to play in Al Jazira team.

Work at nights or weekends? Only if it was an emergency.

Second Interview

Abu Baker – mechatronics teacher

Interviewers:

Mr. Hedley, Ghaith and Saeed.

Date: 14/2/2012

As Abu Baker came to the interview, he started to introduce himself.

Why did he choose that career?  He is interested in helping the people of his country, to educate them and provide them a good future.

What is the role of a good teacher? To be patient, to work hard, to help everyone understand what they are studying.

Can he work under pressure? Yes he can; it also motivates him.

Does he have hobbies? He likes to solve math and puzzles, in addition to swimming and football.

First Interview

Abdulla Ali Al Alawi – test driver

Interviewers:

Mr. Hedley, Nasser and Mohammed Bassem

Date: 14/2/2012

Abdulla made a brief introduction about himself. He is looking for a job to be a test driver, since he has the qualifications for the job and the experience that is required.

Why did he choose this job? He likes living on the edge; he said he knows the risks he’s going to take but that won’t stop him because he loves the thrill and also to check the safety of the cars if they are in good conditions and don’t have any risks for the buyers of the car.

Why is he willing to work in that company? He never heard anything negative about it, and is willing to get experience from it.