Interview advice - Finance - Kuwait forum

Rob G

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Member since 04 May 2010

Salmiya

Rob G

04 May 2010 13:13:14

Rob G

04 May 2010 13:13:14

Salmiya

Hi all, quick introduction, I am an operational risk manager currently living in Jersey (Channel Islands) I am awaiting an entry visa to arrange a final interview in Kuwait (with a local bank) and was hoping to get some interview tips.

I have picked up on the earlier thread and wanted to know the following:

What clothing will be acceptable, i.e. I have several linen suits and like to wear strong colours such as reds/ pinks etc is this acceptable or should I wear more neutral colours like plain blue/ white?

Do local companies utilise competency based interviews, chronological interviews or just the formal Q&A style?

Any tips will be greatly appreciated

Rob

OK2017

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Member since 09 January 2010

OK2017

17 May 2010 16:09:46

OK2017

17 May 2010 16:09:46

It is very hot now, keep in mind how bad linen wrinkles. JUst an FYI. Also, if you are interviewed by someone other than an ex-pat, that 5 to 10 minutes of casual chit chat is expected. How was your flight, do you like where you live, weather, anything but the business at hand. Don't jump right into an interview mode. It is considered bad form. If offered a drink, always accept.

the interviews I went on began as a kind of history of the company and proceeded to Q & A. But then they wanted a 2nd interview as well. You never know. Hope all goes well for you.

Rob G

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Member since 04 May 2010

Salmiya

Rob G

17 May 2010 16:39:15

Rob G

17 May 2010 16:39:15

Salmiya

Thank you for the responses. I kept with the milder colours/ no linen and remembered the 5-10 mins of chit/ chat.

Hopefully I'll be asking more questions shortly!!

Thank you.

Rob