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Better start at the beginning as a wise man once said.<\/p>\n
The application process is as easy as it gets. I applied with my CV and cover letter and I was contacted after a week for an interview. Here I want to note that I really paid attention to my CV \u2013 it was updated, with the most important and honest information in it. Before applying I read the job aid and I checked the company profile. Since the Bulgarian office was new back then, I couldn\u2019t find a lot of information about it and its employees but the information that I could was well structured and it left a good impression on my mind. So I applied and waited in anticipation for the local HR to call me. I remember that the day in which I received the call I was busy and tired but they sure made my day with the interview invitation.<\/p>\n
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My first interview was on the day after Easter, it was an unusually hot day, bright and sunny in Plovdiv, you may call me superstitious but I took this as a good sign, now more than a year later I can definitely say that it is.
\nI found the office pretty easy and I did my best to calm myself down. The interview was led by the HR Manager then. It was about an hour long and it was separated into three stages:<\/p>\n
Also, I met the current Office Manager and I took an immediate liking to her and also to the other employees. The office environment was chill and people were calm and exchanging jokes in the break room. I knew right then that I want to work for this company.<\/p>\n
The interview ended with a promise for a feedback in 3 days’ time. I received it the next day and also, I had to do a task so they can examine my abilities. I forgot to explain that I applied for Project Manager position but the HR said that even though I answer to the PM profile I will be better suited for the Trainer position which they just published. She asked if I am interested and I confirmed. I was surprised that a company took the time to check my professional experience and strengths and they decided to offer me a better-suited position for the skills I have. So, my recruiting process changed from PM to Trainer, the task was to create a manual for Gmail signature. On first sight an easy one but over the years I know that the easy tasks are mostly overlooked. So I took my time and did the best possible manual (after I was hired the HR and Office Manager shared with me that they liked my attention to the detail and that I send them something which can be implemented immediately)<\/p>\n
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Obviously, my task was successful so a few days after I sent it I received an invitation for a second interview. And here comes the surprise!<\/p>\n
I arrived at the office on time and I was asked to wait a few minutes and later invited to one of the meeting rooms. Then imagine my surprise when Mr. Don Shin himself was sitting in front of me. For a few short seconds, I froze but in the end, I summoned my courage and told myself that there is nothing to lose only to win.<\/p>\n
The interview was interesting it was with Mr. Shin and the Office Manager, the questions were more related to my experience and milestones that I overcame in the past. Being myself I shared them with a pinch of humor, there is nothing wrong to share weaknesses and the ability to overcome them.<\/p>\n
Also, I took the time to ask my questions regarding work conditions, type of contracts, remuneration package and etc. All were answered and I liked the answers.<\/p>\n
Three days after the second interview took place I received an offer from the company which I accepted. I needed three weeks to leave my previous company and to prepare my documents. During the whole process, I received full support from the Office Manager and we were in continuous communication.<\/p>\n
The three weeks passed quickly and I officially joined the company on the 22nd of May 2017. My first day was interesting and quite funny but I will tell you about it in the next part \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
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