I was reviewing for my second interview with Company R. I almost gave up hope cause they’re only open for hiring on 1 position in the IT department. My agent was really supportive, probably cause he’s got a quota to beat. LOL.
Around 10 AM, Company I called me and said that the client wants to meet me for interview that afternoon.To tell you the truth I am not that excited for this interview with company I. Well, not as excited compared to others i applied for. (Now why the heck did I apply in the first place?! Oh right, I applied for all positions fitting my qualifications. LOL) But then beggars can’t be choosers, so I have to be there, put on my best self and charm my way through all this technical hurdle 
It is true that there are quiet a lot of open opportunities for IT in Singapore. But it doesn’t give you the liberty to be too picky cause it’s a multi-racial competition when you come to face the panel of interviewers It’s a big bowl of varied race, there’s the locals, Chinese, Thai, Indonesians, Malaysians, Indians, Filipino, Vietnamese and Westerners.
Company I and I agreed to meet up at 5. I think I can make it right after my 2nd interview for R.
I was a bit nervous with my second interview with Company R. But as soon as the conference started, I was off to selling myself as an adept, willing to learn and hardworking IT Professional. I liked the interview, it was technical but not entirely focusing on the details and protocols of any programming language. From programming concepts, Software quality assurance, Design… they ask them all. Good thing they speak in English though, though sometimes you have to ask them to repeat what they just said cause you can’t make out the words through the heavy accent.
I think I gave out pretty sensible answers. And good thing I didn’t blackout. In or not, I’m satisfied with how the interview went. Now I hope that they feel the same.
Right after my interview with Company R, I prepared myself for my interview with Company I. I was two stations away from where we are supposed to meet, when I got a call from my agent for Company R.
Agent : How did the interview go? (In very heavy Indian accent)
Me: I think it went well. I was able to answer the questions. I hope it’s enough.
Agent. : Oh!!!!!! What did you do?!
Me : Why? What’s the problem?! (now I’m starting to get confuse because of his tone)
Agent : (laughing hard) I was just kidding, They extended an offer you can come to the office now and look at the contract.
I thanked him and i just mouthed quite a lot of ‘Thank You’s” to my big daddy above… I’m in! But it was all Him.
And the best part of all is telling J and my family about it. They were worried about me, though they try not to show it whenever we talk/chatted. hearing J’s voice crack a bit was classic, he wanted me to save my overseas phone balance for important calls. And it was nice to call him bearing good news. My papa was in the jeep when I called and it’s also my first call for him since I got here. My sister was so happy, she said she can finally come visit me. LOL. hearing their voice is like balm. And I miss them a lot.
