REFLECTION

Date: Sunday 19th February

Time: 1130

Location: W103A

Interviewee: Hazza

Interviewers: Hedley, Jasem & Sultan

Position: commercial pilot, Emirates Airlines

Hazza was welcomed by the interviewers and they were presented to him by Hedley. Hazza talked about himself that he had an experience in Etihad airways as a pilot for 10 years but he wasn’t satisfied with the salary so he wants to change his job for a better payment.

Jasem:  what makes you the best choice for a job in Emirates airlines? Hazza answered that his worthy degree and experience makes him suitable for a job there.

Jasem:  what are your strengths? Hazza said responsibility in case of emergencies. Then Jasem asked if he was applying for a job in Emirates airlines just for a higher salary, and Hazza confirmed yes.

Sultan: what kinds of planes did you fly  during your services in Etihad? Hazza said Airbus A350 and Boeing 777.

Sultan: what makes Emirates airline your choice for a job? Hazza replied Emirates airlines offer modern planes and many benefits.

Sultan: what are your aims? Hazza said he aims to hold a leading position and have his private plane. Then Hazza was asked about negativities in the job he is applying for, and his answer was the high price of Emirates tickets.

At the end of the interview, Hazza asked if there are any courses offered for employees to train them, Jasem  said that the CV will be checked to see what courses Hazza needs to improve his skills, then Hedley noted that courses will be needed in case Hazza wanted to graduate for flying the Airbus A380s.

Hazza was thanked and the interview ended at 11:50.

Date: Thursday 23rd February

Time: 1010

Location: W103

Interviewee: Jasem

Interviewers: Hedley, Hazza & Othman

Position: Chemical Engineer, ADNOC group

Jasem was greeted by Hedley, and he talked about himself that he was employed in ADGAS for 4 years and he is looking for getting hired in ADNOC since he wants to get promoted.

Hazza asked Jasem why does he want to get hired in ADNOC, then he replied that ADNOC offers more chances for improvement. After that he was asked if he can work under pressure: he answered that it’s not new to him since he was able to control mechanical breakdowns before so he is used to a work load . 

Hazza: what are your goals? Jasem said promotion, self-improvement, and more education.

Othman: what are your strengths? Jasem replied meeting deadlines and handling the work load.

Othman: How do you feel about working nights and weekends? Jasem said he was working 1 week mornings and 1 week nights.

Othman: Do you have other interests? Jasem said football and diving. Then he was asked if he is innovative and he mentioned that he made a machine that warms up the shaft while he was working in ADGAS.

Jasem asked the interviewers questions about the salary and how long the position was available.

The interview ended at 12:20.

Date: Thursday 23rd February

Time: 1100

Location: W103

Interviewee: Sultan

Interviewers: Hedley, Ahmed Hasan & Fahad

Position: shift team leader, GASCO

Hedley greeted Sultan and gave him a chance to talk about himself. Sultan said he was 31 and single. he has experience in ADGAS as a senior shift operator and the reason he wanted to move to GASCO was to experience a new challenge.

Ahmed asked Sultan what makes him qualified to work for GASCO, Sultan noted that he has got 11 years experience. He is confident, and completing his Bachelor at ADMC. Then he was asked if he prefers shift work, and he said yes because he was used to it.

Ahmed: what are your goals? Be responsible, and helpful for the country, company and colleagues. Also he looks for a better position, salary, and life.

Fahad: What are your weaknesses? Difficulties in working with incompetent workers.

Fahad: Why doesn’t ADGAS fire incompetent workers? 2 levels of management and less communication.

Fahad: What are your interest? Football.

Sultan asked about the kinds of shifts he would work, and the salary. Then the interview ended at 11:15