Reflection 1

Reflection 1

Wednesday 15-Feb-12

Location: W007

Time: 10:30 am

Interview: Abdulla Eissa

Interviewers: Hedley, Old Ahmed, and New Ahmed

Abdulla arrived on time for the interview. He was polite, stylishly dressed, optimistic and smiling. The interview is about Abdulla wanting to work in ADNOC (Electrical Engineer). He answered most of the questions.

Hedley asked Abdulla some questions: first to tell them about himself, which was his full name and age; Abdulla said his name is Abdulla Eissa and he is 18 years old. Then why he chose this company; Abdulla said because it was a big opportunity to get a job and he has to choose to work in an office or in the field but the major reason is he will get a high salary. The two questions, which drew attention, were: where do you prefer to work, in Abu Dhabi or outside your city? In addition, what difference will it make if you get married? Abdulla said there is no problem about the place of work. While if he gets married, he will organize his schedule between work and family.

Old Ahmed asked Abdulla if he could work under pressure. He said yes he could. Then he asked if after a few years the pressure would increase. Abdulla said he would work. In my opinion, he can because after a few years he will get more experience.

New Ahmed asked about the salary that Abdulla expected. Abdulla said it would be around Dhs 30,000.

I was interested in this interview when Abdulla asked about what would be the kind of work and for whom he would work. Ahmed said he would be like to be a manager or have an office job.

The interview ended at 10:45 

 

Monday 20th February 2012

Location: W007

Time: 1005

Interviewee: Ameer

Interviewers: Hedley, Salem & Yousef

Position: electrical engineer, Emirates Aluminium

Ameer arrived on time for his interview. He was serious & optimistic. The interview is about Ameer wanting to work in EMAL. He said he had information about the work schedule 2 days on (12-hour shifts) & 4 days off.

Hedley asked Ameer to tell them about himself, which was his full name and age; Ameer Salem Saleh and he is 20 years old.

Salem asked Ameer could you work at nights and weekends and if he had any experience? He said yes he can; the work will be shifts so it’s not important if it is at night or weekends. He does not have any experience.

Yousef asked Ameer about his education, his goals and could he work under pressure? Ameer is a smart student; he has GPA 3.9. His goal is to be a good engineer. He can work under pressure because he sometimes works 10 hours a day.

Ameer asked what his responsibilities would be: be on time, always observe safety procedures carefully; you will get a 4-week initial training programme.

 

Monday 20th February 2012

Location: W007

Time: 1020

Interviewee: Ayoob

Interviewers: Hedley, Salem & Yousef

Position: electrical engineer, ADNOC

Ayoob arrived on time for the interview. He was optimistic. The interview is about Ayoob wanting to work in ADNOC.

Hedley asked Ayoob to tell them about himself, which was his name and age; Ayoob is 19 years old.

Salem asked Ayoob where you studied your major and if he has wife. The salary? Ayoob said he studied in ADMC bachelor's course GPA 3.7; he is not married yet. The salary will be around Dhs 35,000.

Yousef asked Ayoob, what do you think of our company? And outside interests? He said his brother & 2 friends work here. He like to stay with his family or play football as outside interests.

Ayoob asked what his precise position would be and will you give me grade 14?  Yousef said he'd work daily in the office or shift work in the workshop. His grade depends on his college grades & GPA.

Monday:2012-02-27

Location: w103

Time: 1030

Interviewee: Rashed

Interviewers: new Ahmed and old Ahmed

Position: ADEWA, electrical engineering

Rashed arrived on time for the interview. It is about Rashed wanting to work in ADEWA

Hedley asked Rashed to tell them about himself; Rashed introduced himself well and shortly.

Old Ahmed asked Rashed about the reasons for choosing the job in ADEWA. Rashed said he is an electrical engineering graduated from ADMC and finished successfully the training program and wants to be one of the employees in the authority. Ahmed directly asked if he could work under pressure; Rashed said he is ready for work outside in the plant or in the office.

New Ahmed asked Rashed about the salary, goals, and hobbies. Rashed said he wants a salary between Dhs 35-40,000; he hopes to be a manager in future. He said he likes playing football, usually at weekends.

Rashed asked about his job title; the interviewers told him he would be in the plant first before he takes his place in the authority offices.