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How do i face an interview in germany!
Creado 05/09/2005 13:03
How do i face an interview in germany!
hello everyone!
i should thank this site for letting me know the portal for jobs.now that i got my first interview call would someone out der help me or guide me.....how should i face an interview in deutchland...what would be the probable common questions asked for an auslander? how do i over come the problem of workpermit....all you guyz out der who got jobs in germany kindly suggest me some tips and mind you i am a student attending my first interview!
panna28
Usuario desde 01/09/2005
Creado 05/09/2005 13:17
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
Hi Panna,
For entry-level jobs (fresh out of Uni) interviews in Germany or not much different than those in India. As you do not have any work experience, they would just like to see your confidence level, educational background and your suitability in the organisation.
Wish you all the best in your interview!
regards
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Akshay
Usuario desde 21/03/2005
Creado 05/09/2005 14:02
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
hi,
visit the company's web site and learn all what you can about it (products, worldwide offices, major costumers, etc).
You need to think always in the job description before answer any question.
Best wishes,
Alex
alex
Usuario desde 07/01/2004
Creado 05/09/2005 14:50
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
Hi,
few tips from my side:
1. Dress Conservative.
2. Reach 5-10 min. before the appointment ( too early is also bad as late going).
3. If you are a fresher, the prepare well about your Diplomarbeit or Master's Thesis.
4. Why have you studied the subjects you have done in your studies (e.g. why have you studied Electrical Engineering not Law ??)
5. What is your field of interest for work and why?? (Try to justify with your part-time work, work experience (if any) or in studies with examples).
6. How long you want to work here? (They wanna check your stability with the company)
7. Your German language skills ?? (depends on the company. Tell them upto which level you can manage or If you donot know much then say you are learning.
8. Talk with confidence and answer the interviewer with eye contact.
may be others can give some more interesting tips...
Good luck.
Peacy
Peacy
Usuario desde 26/10/2004
Creado 05/09/2005 16:57
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
"7. Your German language skills ?? (depends on the company. Tell them upto which level you can manage or If you do not know much then say you are learning.", and if they ask you about the basics in case you answer this, then you can get in problem if you know none 
I dunno if it can still apply today but I remember when I made an interview in 2001, knowing no German, I frankly told my boss at that time that I knew no German, full stop. BUT and there's a BUT, I told them to get me on board and I will take time to learn it and that I will be so dedicated that I will stop speaking in English, for as much as I could, after the next 3 months, and that's what I did and it worked Being sincere always pays.
D.
NoBody
Usuario desde 20/11/2003
Creado 07/09/2005 1:12
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
Hi,
all the messages above are very informative and include lots of experience.
From my side: ask them whether you can perform a presentation, in which you show them a powerpoint, about a product in their area. If you offer them, this will be an advantage, because you offer it, you'll influence them about yourself in a positive way. If they already did so, be well-prepared, like Alex recommended.
Good luck!
Klenze17
klenze17
Usuario desde 06/11/2004
Creado 07/09/2005 14:43
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
Hi,
just to recap what others said and maybe add to it :-
.1) Be Prepared -do research on the company and it's product(S).
.2) Be Confident -- let your strength shine.
Let them know you're the best guy to do the job.
and your weakness(Deutsch) give them the feeling is NO BIG DEAL (particularly if company is international) and that you have what it takes to improve on it FAST.
.3) Be strong Be assertive yet polite just in case of psychogenic distraction 
Success !
onye
Usuario desde 06/12/2003
Creado 07/09/2005 20:55
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
Hi everyone,
thank you soooooooooo much for such informative replies i thank one and all...alex,akshay,klenz,onye,nobody,peacy and all others too.would you believe i am feeling confident now going thru all ur tips...but guyz would you let me know...see.one person has said....dress conservative...would you plz tell me...actually i thought of wearing a suit but suit is to formal....can i wear a chudidhar(indian dress) or will they have a negative impression?...and i m goingfor a microbiologist post....do u think i need to prepare about the products?....do reply these two queries....thanks in advance buddies.....
panna28
Usuario desde 01/09/2005
Creado 08/09/2005 8:47
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
"can i wear a chudidhar......"
is that an interview for microbiologist or some bhangra-dancer?
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Akshay
Usuario desde 21/03/2005
Creado 08/09/2005 10:04
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
If you dont mind me asking, are u a female?
raj
Usuario desde 27/01/2004
Creado 08/09/2005 11:16
Re: How do i face an interview in germany!
@ AKSHAY
THAT WAS INDEED A RUDE REMARK!
being an indian girl i feel confortable in that outfit so just wanted to clarify from you guyz whom i thought to help me out...anyways thanks once again!
panna28
Usuario desde 01/09/2005
