Careernomics - Recruitment Testimonial

Fiserv

Position: Senior Managing Consultant
Location: London, United Kingdom

Status: Got the job

First contact

Off campus, I was approached

Interview types

- Interview over the phone / Skype / remote
- Interview in the company offices

How did it all come along?

First approach via Linkedin, couple of phone calls and interviews over the phone. Finally an assessment day at company's premises including several 1-2-1 interviews, tests and case studies.

Most difficult part / question?

Length of process: duration between first contact (linkedin) and my first day at work was was over a year.

Main hurdle to get the offer

- Not applicable / I got the offer

Preferred skill-set and personality traits

Hard Skills:	Broad experience in the particular field/industry.

Soft Skills:	Already proved in previous job(s) that you can be successful. E.g. building and maintaining relationship with new clients over a long period.

Personality:	Convincing and/while being yourself.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Position: Consultant Mergers & Acquisition Services
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Status: Got the job

First contact

Off campus, I was approached

Interview types

- Interview in the company offices
Prepared an A4 paper on how I could add value to the team

How did it all come along?

I was called by a friend who worked their and suggested that I apply.
I sent a CV which my friend presented to the partner.
I was requested to prepare an A4 on the value that I could add to the team, potential sectors and clients that I may target.
After an interview with the Partner of the M&A practice, I met with 2-3 other consultants, and was later hired.

Most difficult part / question?

None

Main hurdle to get the offer

- Not applicable / I got the offer

Preferred skill-set and personality traits

Hard Skills:	Strong Commercial drive Solid network Finance skills Broad perspective

Soft Skills:	Language Investigative Detailed

Personality:	Stature Stress resistant Drive

Johnson & Johnson

Position: Brand Manager
Location: Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Status: Got the job

First contact

Off campus, I was approached

Interview types

- Interview in the company offices

How did it all come along?

After I finished my MBA at Imperial College Business School, the carriers department sent my resume to J&J and they called me for some interviews at J&J office. At first I had a 1:1 with RH, and second an interview with HR and 2 marketing managers. They presented me a case and gave me 1 hour to prepare a presentation. Basically the case was to set up a marketing plan for a Venezuelan wine which was entering in the market. I presented it and questions were asked after it. I received an offer 1 week later.

Most difficult part / question?

The case, since time was short to develop it

Preferred skill-set and personality traits

Hard Skills:	Business, market knowledge, brand building

Soft Skills:	Presentation, negotiation

Personality:	Team player