Siemens Finance Excellence Program Mock Interview
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Where have you traveled abroad? If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you like to go?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
The Siemens Finance Excellence Program requires traveling globally and working abroad. They break the program up into three 8-month training sessions. The first will most likely occur in their headquarters in Germany. The next two could be anywhere in the world, depending on the goals you set for yourself. This question helps them explore how cultured you are, and your comfort level with spending periods immersed in another culture and language. If you are not interested in working abroad or travel, you're likely not a great fit for this opportunity.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Use this as an opportunity to express your enthusiasm for traveling abroad and experiencing other cultures. Share the experiences you've had, and where you'd love to spend more time or explore next. Present yourself as culturally flexible. Remember, if you're chosen for this opportunity, you'll choose your assignments based on your personal background, interests, and prior experience. As they say repeatedly on their sites, you are in the driver's seat of your career.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Avoid asking clarifying questions you should already know the answer to. For example, asking if you'll need a work visa or sharing that you wouldn't be able to afford to travel and live abroad would be misguided. On their website they share that they'll do most of the work in getting any visas or resident permits you might need, as well as assisting with the cost of relocation for you and your family.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"Wow, fun question. I've spent time in Costa Rica, Nepal, The U.K., Thailand, Mexico, Grand Cayman Islands, Canada. I'd really like to explore more of Europe, particularly Germany. I'm a big Tom Twyker and Wim Wenders fan. I love all of their films."
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