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Rob G Active member

Member since 04 May 2010

Rob GActive member04 May 2010 11:13:14

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 Member

Member since 09 January 2010

OK2017Member17 May 2010 14:09:46

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 Active member

Member since 04 May 2010

Rob GActive member17 May 2010 14:39:15

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

acanthe New member

Member since 18 May 2010

acantheNew member18 May 2010 09:03:05

Best of Luck

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