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[Music] Mr. Davis is ready to interview now. Thank you. Hello, Mr. Taurus. Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Tom Davis, the manager of LCI Software. Nice to meet you, Mr. Davis. First, I'd like to congratulate you on passing our aptitude test.
A job interview simulation where Mark Taurus discusses his background, skills, and career goals with Tom Davis from LCI Software.
Key Takeaways
- Preparation and knowledge about the company impress interviewers.
- Career shifts can be successful with passion and continuous learning.
- Teamwork and willingness to support colleagues are valuable traits.
- Self-awareness about weaknesses and efforts to improve are important.
- Clear career goals and examples of accomplishments strengthen candidacy.
What the video covers
- Mark Taurus is interviewed by Tom Davis, manager of LCI Software, after passing an aptitude test.
- Mark explains how he found the job and what he knows about LCI Software's history and services.
- He shares his educational background in environmental biology and informatics and his career shift to software development.
- Mark details his experience working at Tech Services and Soft Solutions, highlighting teamwork and skills gained.
- He discusses his strengths such as persistence, courage, and being a team player with examples.
- Mark acknowledges his weakness of being too straightforward and his efforts to improve.
- He outlines his five-year career goals, aiming to gain deep expertise and lead projects.
- Mark describes his ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- He shares a recent accomplishment involving the development of the Lewis Kitchen app.
- The interview concludes with a job offer from Tom Davis, which Mark accepts enthusiastically.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and Greeting
- 01:05Company Knowledge and Job Discovery
- 01:47Educational Background and Career Shift
- 02:27Early Software Development Experience
- 03:09Work Experience at Soft Solutions
- 03:47Reasons for Applying and Career Goals
- 04:25Strengths and Teamwork Examples
- 05:01Handling Conflict and Weaknesses
- 05:34Future Aspirations and Working Under Pressure
- 06:14Recent Accomplishments and Interview Conclusion
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
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You did very well. Thank you. So, how did you hear about this job? I saw an advertisement online. I clicked on it, and it brought me to your company's website where I applied for it.
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It makes sense. What do you know about our company so far? I've read on your website that for over 10 years, LCI Software has delivered professional services on software development projects for clients all over the world. I can tell from the pictures and client testimonials on the website that you do
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great quality work. Yes, we always try to do quality work. The software products we build help many brands transform their businesses. [Music] So, tell me about yourself. I completed a bachelor's degree in environmental biology and a master's degree in environmental
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informatics. I managed to get a job in the environmental engineering industry, but I soon realized I wasn't cut out for that job and decided to move to a different industry. I decided to take the path of a software
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developer. Wow, what determined you to make such a bold career shift? I've had a great enthusiasm for technology since an early age. I've always loved computers and gadgets and enjoyed building them and taking them apart. I took online courses endorsed by high
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profile universities and studied how to code. I have a few official software certificates. I started by building websites for people I knew. It helped me build a portfolio of projects. I got my first iOS development job at a
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software agency called Tech Services. I had the opportunity to learn more about the software building process there, but since there were not too many projects at that agency, after two years, I decided to look for another job. [Music]
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I soon started to work at an international startup company, Soft Solutions. It was a good chance to join a team. I've been able to use my training and experience fully at this company. I gained experience in many things like
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teamwork, time management, and quick decision-making. How long have you been working for Soft Solutions? I've been working there for three years. Why do you want to leave that job? I'm looking for a company where I can contribute more and grow.
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I'm ready to take the next step of my career. What exactly made you apply for this job at our company? I can see that your company has much future growth potential. I would love to grow my career at a
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company that has a great reputation in the software industry. What are your strengths? My strengths are persistence and courage. I give my all to achieve my goals in spite of any hardships I might encounter along the way. I have a hardworking nature. I'm always
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looking for ways to improve and grow. I'm also a great team player. Can you provide an example of how you acted as a team player? I always tried to help my teammates complete their tasks if I had completed
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mine. Whenever someone needed to leave earlier, I would offer to cover for them. [Music] I'm willing to do whatever it takes for the team or company to succeed. [Applause] Great. So, what would you do if you didn't get on with someone on your team?
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I would try to sort things out in a calm and rational manner. I would do my best to get on with that person for the sake of the team. What are your weaknesses? I can be a bit too
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straightforward at times, and sometimes that hurts people, but I'm working on this and try to stop myself from being overly direct. [Music] Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I'd like to be seen as
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someone with deep expertise in software development. I hope to be offered the opportunity to take the lead on some projects. [Music] There are definitely promotion opportunities at our company depending on your achievements and expertise. Do you work well under pressure?
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Usually, I don't panic and manage to maintain self-control. There were many tight deadlines and stressful situations at my previous jobs. I always put in extra hours and did my best in meeting the needs of the clients. I've always delivered high-quality work
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and respected my deadlines. Interesting. Can you tell me about a recent accomplishment or success you had? I was part of the team that built the Lewis Kitchen app. [Music] With this app, it's easy to order your favorites even when you're on the go.
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I love creating something that people can interact with and enjoy. That's quite impressive, I must admit. Okay, thanks so much for coming in, Mr. Taurus. It was great to meet you. It was great to meet you too. I'll give you a call tomorrow. Sounds
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good. I look forward to it. Thank you. Hello? Hello, this is Tom Davis, the manager of LCI Software. Am I speaking to Mark Taurus? Yes, this is Mark Taurus speaking. Great. I'm calling to inform you that your interview was successful,
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and I'd like to offer you the job. [Music] Thank you so much. I'd love to take the job. When would you like me to start? So, thanks for watching. If you liked this video, please subscribe to our YouTube
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channel.
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