Episode 51 Job interview-losing one's job
Dialog 1
Maria is invited for her first interview with a HR department of a large software company.
Thank you for coming, Maria. I've run through your CV and I've got a few questions to ask you.
Yes, of course.
I'm sure that are prerequisites for this position, include 2 years experience of developing business software. you come on strong in that area. Could you elaborate a little about your experiences with previous employer?
Well, as I've mentioned, I left that company early as they were starting to cut corners and that was affecting quality.
So you want to find an organization that holds promise for you in a long term.
Yes, I've got my eye on a big picture, and my previous employer's policy was coming to be at odds with where I want to go with my career.
What is the attraction in possibly working for our organization?
I've got to say that I am drawn to the quality of your products and services and your reputation persit you.
It's a mean business in customer services while that's a part, even internally we've operate quite differently from other companies. The honors is our teamwork and collective production.
I know. Your HR policies are a benchmark in the industry, something I'd like to learn more about.
Dialog 2
Pang is about to receive notice from his employer, Ana.
Pang, we need to talk. Please come back my office after your shift.
Sure thing, Ana, I will be there just after 5.
Later that day.
Hi, Pang, come in. Have a seat. I'm going to be head on with you. For some time now your work habits have been in a nosedive. Are you aware of that? Have you been experiencing any personal difficulties?
In fact, yes. I've been having some personal issues, though I didn't think it was coming cross into my work.
I'm sorry to tell you this. It's probably a bitter pill to swallow right now, but I am going to have to give you notice, a month to be presize.
Just like that? No warning? That goes against the green of our HR policy regarding the employees' workplace rights.
Again, I'm sorry, Pang, but for the last 2 months, you've really been out of lunch. You come to work, close your door, and that's the last of anyone hearing from you until the end of the day.
That's not fair play, Ana, I've been in a very difficult corner these last 2 months. I just couldn't see it out of my situation.
You should have come forward to discuss your problems. That's what HR is for, to lend in an ear.
In my culture, we don't discuss our personal problems at work.
That maybe. But again, that is why we have an HR department to help employees transition their personal and professional difficulties. |