Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Reflection on formal presentation
Date: 31.05.2012
Time: 0830
Venue: T001
Subject: overpopulation
Presenter: Abdulla Amer
The first slide, whereby Abdulla introduced his subject, had over population as 2 words, which was an unfortunate beginning,
Abdulla talked quite fluently and clearly but rather spoiled the flow by reading from his notes; he had prepared but perhaps not as well as he could have.
There were 10 slides illustrating overpopulation around the world. The slides were excellent: colourful, dramatic & attention-grabbing.
Unfortunately what Abdulla had to say about each slide was rather cursory & the presentation lasted, at most, 3 minutes. He really needed to expound on each slide at greater length. This would not have been all that difficult as the slides, as stated above, were attractive and certainly gained the attention of the audience.
The subject was of interest to the group & Abdulla fielded several pertinent questions afterwards. He answered confidently, if not always precisely & accurately.
This was an interesting subject with excellent slides and, with a little more effort and careful presentation, could have earned a very high mark.
Time: 0830
Venue: T001
Subject: overpopulation
Presenter: Abdulla Amer
The first slide, whereby Abdulla introduced his subject, had over population as 2 words, which was an unfortunate beginning,
Abdulla talked quite fluently and clearly but rather spoiled the flow by reading from his notes; he had prepared but perhaps not as well as he could have.
There were 10 slides illustrating overpopulation around the world. The slides were excellent: colourful, dramatic & attention-grabbing.
Unfortunately what Abdulla had to say about each slide was rather cursory & the presentation lasted, at most, 3 minutes. He really needed to expound on each slide at greater length. This would not have been all that difficult as the slides, as stated above, were attractive and certainly gained the attention of the audience.
The subject was of interest to the group & Abdulla fielded several pertinent questions afterwards. He answered confidently, if not always precisely & accurately.
This was an interesting subject with excellent slides and, with a little more effort and careful presentation, could have earned a very high mark.
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Monday, 30 April 2012
Reflection/evaluation of presentation
Date: Tuesday 1st May
Venue: T001
Time: 1015
Subject: valves
Khalid began by giving an outline of the topics he was going to discuss. This was clear & logical.
Slides: colourful and informative. There were 1 or 2 spelling errors, e.g. safty valve. The various types of valve ( e.g ball, gate, needle) were illustrated, discussed & explained. The advantages and disadvantages of each valve design was explained and the strengths/wealnesses of various materials was outlined.
Language; some grammatical errors & infelicities but meaning was conveyed clearly.
Body language: generally positive. Eye contact: good.
Questions were fielded confidently and succinctly.
100 words
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Meeting reflection
Date: Sunday 18th March
Present:Abdulqadar, H00235057, Chairman
Nabil, H00159003, Secretary
Ahmed Salah, H00138689, Participant
Abdulqadar opened the meeting in an appropriate manner & introduced the items on the agenda clearly. He directed the meeting successfully from 1 item to the next.The problem under discussion was Emiratisation.The first item to be discussed was the lack of information from the private sector for students while they are studying. Nabil: HCT has many graduates and they mostly go to government jobs because they don't know about the private sector.
The next issue was the fact that government alone cannot provide jobs for all nationals. Ahmed: we need a better balance between government & the private sector. Students should be encouraged to get work experience in the private sector. Nabil: at present, work experience is always in the government sector. Ahmed: students are afraid of the risks involved in working in the private sector. Nabil: we need theory classes re. the top 5 government & top 5 privatre companies. Even if most students opt for government jobs, some will opt for private & hopefully this number will grow. Ahmed: we need a special programme for students before they graduate. Nabil: the biggest problem is lack of info: the students need clarity.
Hedley asked why it was important to direct students to the private sector. He was told that government cannot provide jobs for all graduates. Those not getting government jobs either work for semi- government institutions, like Nabil, or remain idle until a government post, for which they are not necessarily qualified, turns up.
Recommendations:
1. Special programme for students before they graduate.
2. More clear inf0 re. private sector.
3. Work placement in private sector as well as government, so that students can decide, government or private.
4. Need for people to be qualified to do specific jobs.
5. It would be good for more private companies to follow HSBC's lead in training Emiratis, sending them abroad for training & work experience, and, finally, employing them in full-time positions.
All 3 students contributed to the meeting; it was well-directed; the secretary made notes; views were expressed clearly & politely;the discussion flowed freely and was always interesting.
Present:Abdulqadar, H00235057, Chairman
Nabil, H00159003, Secretary
Ahmed Salah, H00138689, Participant
Abdulqadar opened the meeting in an appropriate manner & introduced the items on the agenda clearly. He directed the meeting successfully from 1 item to the next.The problem under discussion was Emiratisation.The first item to be discussed was the lack of information from the private sector for students while they are studying. Nabil: HCT has many graduates and they mostly go to government jobs because they don't know about the private sector.
The next issue was the fact that government alone cannot provide jobs for all nationals. Ahmed: we need a better balance between government & the private sector. Students should be encouraged to get work experience in the private sector. Nabil: at present, work experience is always in the government sector. Ahmed: students are afraid of the risks involved in working in the private sector. Nabil: we need theory classes re. the top 5 government & top 5 privatre companies. Even if most students opt for government jobs, some will opt for private & hopefully this number will grow. Ahmed: we need a special programme for students before they graduate. Nabil: the biggest problem is lack of info: the students need clarity.
Hedley asked why it was important to direct students to the private sector. He was told that government cannot provide jobs for all graduates. Those not getting government jobs either work for semi- government institutions, like Nabil, or remain idle until a government post, for which they are not necessarily qualified, turns up.
Recommendations:
1. Special programme for students before they graduate.
2. More clear inf0 re. private sector.
3. Work placement in private sector as well as government, so that students can decide, government or private.
4. Need for people to be qualified to do specific jobs.
5. It would be good for more private companies to follow HSBC's lead in training Emiratis, sending them abroad for training & work experience, and, finally, employing them in full-time positions.
All 3 students contributed to the meeting; it was well-directed; the secretary made notes; views were expressed clearly & politely;the discussion flowed freely and was always interesting.
Monday, 5 March 2012
Meeting activity
Problem: traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi
Date of meeting: 7th March 2011
Time of meeting: 16:10
Venue: W007
Group members:
Chair: Abdul-Aziz.
Minute taker: Jaber.
Participant: Hedley.
Venue preparation:
Grouping of chairs round tables
.Agenda:
Underground parking.
Paid parking/short term – long term.
Congestion charge / taxes / restrictions.
Public transport.
Increase age of driver (i.e. licences only at a later age, e.g. 25)
The chairman Abdul Aziz opened the meeting at 16:32
1. Underground parking.
Jaber said it is a good idea
Hedley worried about the price.
Abdul Aziz said the cost of underground parking should be limited. Hedley asked if new buildings were required to have sufficient parking space. Were the regulations enforced? Jaber said no.
2. Paid parking ( short term & long term )
This is now quite common in Abu Dhabi and it has reduced congestion.
Hedley pointed out that some residents who have bought 1 or 2 permits still can’t find space to park. Abdul Aziz suggested designated areas for short-term parking. People who buy permits should have designated spaces, Hedley suggested, and Jaber and Abdul Aziz agreed.
3. Congestion charge /taxes/restrictions.
Hedley asked if a Salik-type system as in Dubai would work in Abu Dhabi. Jaber pointed out it would be more difficult as there is no metro for people to use instead of their cars. The extra workload on the police of enforcing extra restrictions, and the cost + delay of implementing such schemes was mentioned by Jaber + Abdul Aziz.
4. Public transport
Abdul Aziz suggested a new metro. Hedley asked if there was enough space in the town for a metro. Jaber said there is room if construction is carefully planned. He also suggested free parking 08:00-15:00 so all workers could leave their cars at home. Abdul Aziz highlighted the need for a number of stations in all areas.
5. Increased age of driver?
Jaber thought this is a bad idea- many younger drivers are needed in families where older members have died or cannot drive. Abdul Aziz pointed out that 18 year olds need to get to college. If you live in Shahama a car is the only way.
In conclusion we thought that:
1. Underground parking is a good idea. Rules about new buildings having adequate parking must be strictly enforced.
2. Paid parking has made the situation better but more thought is needed, e.g. on permits and designating special time +space.
3. We were in favor of more restrictions like the Salik card.
4. We liked the idea of building public transport especially a metro.
Date of meeting: 7th March 2011
Time of meeting: 16:10
Venue: W007
Group members:
Chair: Abdul-Aziz.
Minute taker: Jaber.
Participant: Hedley.
Venue preparation:
Grouping of chairs round tables
.Agenda:
Underground parking.
Paid parking/short term – long term.
Congestion charge / taxes / restrictions.
Public transport.
Increase age of driver (i.e. licences only at a later age, e.g. 25)
The chairman Abdul Aziz opened the meeting at 16:32
1. Underground parking.
Jaber said it is a good idea
Hedley worried about the price.
Abdul Aziz said the cost of underground parking should be limited. Hedley asked if new buildings were required to have sufficient parking space. Were the regulations enforced? Jaber said no.
2. Paid parking ( short term & long term )
This is now quite common in Abu Dhabi and it has reduced congestion.
Hedley pointed out that some residents who have bought 1 or 2 permits still can’t find space to park. Abdul Aziz suggested designated areas for short-term parking. People who buy permits should have designated spaces, Hedley suggested, and Jaber and Abdul Aziz agreed.
3. Congestion charge /taxes/restrictions.
Hedley asked if a Salik-type system as in Dubai would work in Abu Dhabi. Jaber pointed out it would be more difficult as there is no metro for people to use instead of their cars. The extra workload on the police of enforcing extra restrictions, and the cost + delay of implementing such schemes was mentioned by Jaber + Abdul Aziz.
4. Public transport
Abdul Aziz suggested a new metro. Hedley asked if there was enough space in the town for a metro. Jaber said there is room if construction is carefully planned. He also suggested free parking 08:00-15:00 so all workers could leave their cars at home. Abdul Aziz highlighted the need for a number of stations in all areas.
5. Increased age of driver?
Jaber thought this is a bad idea- many younger drivers are needed in families where older members have died or cannot drive. Abdul Aziz pointed out that 18 year olds need to get to college. If you live in Shahama a car is the only way.
In conclusion we thought that:
1. Underground parking is a good idea. Rules about new buildings having adequate parking must be strictly enforced.
2. Paid parking has made the situation better but more thought is needed, e.g. on permits and designating special time +space.
3. We were in favor of more restrictions like the Salik card.
4. We liked the idea of building public transport especially a metro.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Reflection 1
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1015
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abdul Aziz
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Abdulla Ali Al Mara
Position: assistant football coach, Real Madrid
Hedley began by inviting Abdul Aziz to introduce himself briefly, which he did confidently.
Aziz asked if he could cope with pressure & he replied that he worked well in such a situation. How can you help the coach? He's the best in the world & my role model. Have you had any formal training as a football coach?
Abdulla Ali expressed concern re. the applicant's lack of experience. Abdul Aziz said he'd studied Mr Maurinho very carefully to see how he handles different situations & so learned a lot. Asked to discuss the pros & cons of studying at ADMC, he said the good thing was that English was strong and the teaching staff very cosmopolitan; there were no really bad things except lack of choice of subjects, apart from his major; he bemoaned the fact that he'd studied art appreciation last semester.
The only question Abdul Aziz had for his interviewers concerned his precise duties.
Hedley ended the interview at 1030.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1035
Location: T001
Interviewee: Ahmed Omar
Interviewers: Hedley, Saeed & Ghaith
Position: mecatronic engineer with Atek
Greetings and introductions were cordial and satisfactory.
When asked about his strengths, Ahmed said he was a good communicator, hard-working, well-organised and a creative thinker.
Goals? having a leadership position with Atek; trying to improve Atek.
Night or weekend work? If necessary to get job done.
Working under pressure? Keeps me motivated. I can deal with stress. I don't get pressurised. I go to the gym to relieve pressure.
Why did you leave your previous position? I enjoyed it but there was not enough challenge & no room for advancement.
Weakness? Trusting others to do what I tell them.
Hedley ended the interview at 1050.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1050
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abu Bakar
Interviewers: Hedley, Saeed & Ghaith
Position: teacher of mecatronics in a college
Greetings and introductions as usual.
What is the role of a good teacher? Work hard, convey meaning clearly, be patient.
Under pressure? Yes, it motivates me.
In 3 years time? good job, having a family. I want to help my country & my students.
Hobbies? maths, puzzles, swimming & football.
ADMC? Strengths = good teachers & good technology.
Hedley ended the interview at 1105.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1050
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abdulla Amer
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Abdulla Ali Al Marar
Position: modifying & tuning cars
Greetings & introductions satisfactory.
Why join us? You are a big company with good equipment.
Can you work weekends? Not Fridays. I actually want to work for you part-time in the evenings.
Hedley closed the interview at 1115.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1115
Location: T001
Interviewee: Ahmed Mohd
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Abdulla Ali Al Marar
Position: heart surgeon
Ahmed introduced himself satisfactorily. He said he studied at Harvard Medical Centre in the USA. He said our hospital has good facilities.
He said a heart surgeon has to be able to work under pressure at all hours of the day.
Goals? To help all my patients & support my family.
Hobbies? Swimming, soccer, volleyball, working out.
Hedley closed the interview at 1125.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1125
Location: T001
Interviewee: Mohd Bassem
Interviewers: Hedley, Naser & Abdulla Ali Al Marar
Position: video game developer
Mohd introduced himself confidently and well.
One of his strengths was that he possesses a large data base.
His weakness lies in remembering codes.
He asked if he would be working as an individual or in a team.
Hedley closed the interview at 1135.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1135
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abdulla Ali Alawi
Interviewers: Hedley, Naser & Mohd Bassem
Position: test driver
Abdulla introduced himself and said he'd been driving for several years & had experience of super sports cars, both driving & servicing them.
When asked about the dangers of the job, he emphasised how important safety preparations & regular checks on the cars were.
He said he'd heard nothing negative about this company.
The interview closed at 1145.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1145
Location: T001
Interviewee: Adel
Interviewers: Hedley, Jumaa & Khalid
Position: mechanical engineer with ESI
Greetings & introductions as usual.
Adel said his outside interests were machines and working on them. He said he could work under pressure.
Strengths? Previous courses in carpentry and work experience with ESI.
Interview closed 1155.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0805
Location: T001
Interviewee: Alabed
Interviewers: Hedley, Jumaa & Khalid
Position: mechanical engineer with army
Greetings & introduction satisfactory.
Why do you want to join the army? To serve my country.
What are the strengths of ADMC? Use of English & good preparation for the workplace.
Work under pressure? I study hard & help my family at all times; there is always pressure.
Goals? To gain respect.
Interview ended 0815.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0815
Location: T001
Interviewee: Mohd Bassem
Interviewers: Hedley, Adel & Ahmed Mohd
Position: drum teacher in music institute
Are you creative? I write music & customize guitars.
Role model? Dave Mustaine, a highly-politicised singer.
Strength? Enthusiasm and hard work. I work well under pressure. Weakness? I forget to give myself a physical or mental break.
Goal? Create my own orchestra.
Other interests? Soccer, basketball, table tennis.
Interview closed 0830.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0830
Location: T001
Interviewee: Aziz
Interviewers: Hedley, Adel & Ahmed Mohd
Position: football coach, Barcelona
After initial greetings, Aziz introduced himself well.
Goal? It had always been to coach Barcelona. He admires Barcelona FC because it represents not only Spain but also Catalonia. He said he needed to take Spanish classes and, because of the number of Brazilian players, maybe Portuguese too.
Pressure? A football coach is always under pressure. Coping with it is my greatest strength.
Ambition? Long term role with FIFA.
Interview ended 0845.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0845
Location: T001
Interviewee: Khalid
Interviewers: Hedley, Adel & Ahmed Mohd
Position: mechanical technician
Usual greetings and introductions.
Adel: why should I hire you? I have experience in the Takreer refinery in Ruwais & I've successfully completed several courses.
Why do you want to work for us? Your company gives good training and has a good reputation.
Salary expected? Dhs 20,000 at present, but, to be honest, I'm more interested in the job & in improving myself.
Ahmed Mohd: what are your outside interests? I own the Golden Car repair workshop. I also like football & volleyball.
Work nights & weekends? I already do this.
Are you creative? I think I'm imaginative.
Interview ended 0900.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0815
Location: T001
Interviewee: Naser
Interviewers: Hedley, Abdul Aziz & Alabed
Position: pilot
Hedley welcomed Naser & performed the usual introductions & greetings.
Abdul Aziz: are you a student? Yes, but being a pilot has always been my dream. I'd rather be a pilot than a mechanic. Can you work under pressure? Yes, it's part of a pilot's job. Where do you see yourself in 3 years time? No positive response.
Alabed: what is your greatest strength? I'm not worried about height or noise. I love aeroplanes & flying.
Brief interview ended 0910.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0910
Location: T001
Interviewee: Jumaa
Interviewers: Hedley, Alabed & Abdul Aziz
Position: accountant
Hedley greeted and introduced Jumaa. Why did he want to be an accountant? Because he likes maths.
Abdul Aziz: what is your greatest strength? Maths. Can you work under pressure?
Yes, e.g. exams at ADMC. What is the role of a good accountant? No real answer.
Alabed: why should we hire you? I've got good English & computer skills/qualifications. Salary? Not bothered; I've applied to you because you are a good company. Outside interests? Football: I support Al Wahda & Inter Milan.
Interview closed at 0920.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0920
Location: T001
Interviewee: Ghaith
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal & Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Position: pilot for Etihad
Hedley welcomed Ghaith & performed introductions. Ghaith introduced himself & said he'd always had a dream to fly a commercial airliner. He said he owned a Cessna & had done several hours solo.
Faisal: why do you want to work for us? It's one of the best airlines in the world, with modern aeroplanes; good salary, working conditions, hours & job security. What is the role of a good pilot? To handle pressure situations; either you're a good pilot or you're not a pilot at all.
Abdulla Ali: goals? Fly a jumbo jet. Outside interests? working with jet & car engines. I like to know how things work. I'm not interested in salary; I just want to be a commercial pilot.
Interview closed 0935.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0935
Location: T001
Interviewee: Saeed
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal &Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Position: drilling well engineer
After welcome and introductions, Saeed talked about himself, including his experience of working in Wales.
Faisal: give me an example of a pressure situation you've dealt with? During equipment failure, I've had to get people to safety before dealing with the malfunction. Strengths? I work under pressure; I'm experienced; I have great self-control.
Abdulla: Have you heard anything negative about us? No, I wouldn't be applying if I had. Outside interests? Football: I used to play for Al Jazira. Work at night/ weekends? I already do this in emergency situations.
Saeed had no questions for the panel.
Interview closed 0950.
Date: Tuesday 21st February
Time: 1015
Location: Too1
Interviewee: Mubarak
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Ahmed Omar
Position: soccer player with Juventus
Hedley welcomed Mubarak, introduced the intererviewing panel & invited the candidate to introduce himself. He said he was 19, lived in AD & studied at ADMC.
Aziz: position? Midfielder. I'm a playmaker. Strength? My spirit. Coach? He's very good; not lost in 24 matches.
Ahmed Omar: outside interests? Swimming. Every day I go swimming at the club; then I play football with my friends. Salary? High. Area of improvement? Fitness.
Mubarak asked what his responsibilities would be & Aziz told him linking defence to attack & conscientious tackling.
Interview closed 1030.
Date: Tuesday 21st February
Time: 1030
Location: Too1
Interviewee: Faisal
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Ahmed Omar
Position: astrophysicist (private consultant)
Faisal said he was studying mecatronics but wanted to be an astrophysicist. He'd studied astrophysics & was fascinated by the cosmos & how it works.
Aziz: greatest weakness? Communication skills; I'm working on this & also on public speaking. I get nervous but I'm trying to overcome this. I need to improve my body language & reduce my anxiety levels. Outside interests? Martial arts.
Ahmed Omar: why should we hire you? I'm passionate about, and fascinated by, the cosmos, black holes & other phenomena. Greatest strength? Patient, team worker. Where do you see yourself in 3 years time? I want to get a master's in aerospace & PhD in astrophysics.
Interview ended 1045.
Time: 1015
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abdul Aziz
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Abdulla Ali Al Mara
Position: assistant football coach, Real Madrid
Hedley began by inviting Abdul Aziz to introduce himself briefly, which he did confidently.
Aziz asked if he could cope with pressure & he replied that he worked well in such a situation. How can you help the coach? He's the best in the world & my role model. Have you had any formal training as a football coach?
Abdulla Ali expressed concern re. the applicant's lack of experience. Abdul Aziz said he'd studied Mr Maurinho very carefully to see how he handles different situations & so learned a lot. Asked to discuss the pros & cons of studying at ADMC, he said the good thing was that English was strong and the teaching staff very cosmopolitan; there were no really bad things except lack of choice of subjects, apart from his major; he bemoaned the fact that he'd studied art appreciation last semester.
The only question Abdul Aziz had for his interviewers concerned his precise duties.
Hedley ended the interview at 1030.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1035
Location: T001
Interviewee: Ahmed Omar
Interviewers: Hedley, Saeed & Ghaith
Position: mecatronic engineer with Atek
Greetings and introductions were cordial and satisfactory.
When asked about his strengths, Ahmed said he was a good communicator, hard-working, well-organised and a creative thinker.
Goals? having a leadership position with Atek; trying to improve Atek.
Night or weekend work? If necessary to get job done.
Working under pressure? Keeps me motivated. I can deal with stress. I don't get pressurised. I go to the gym to relieve pressure.
Why did you leave your previous position? I enjoyed it but there was not enough challenge & no room for advancement.
Weakness? Trusting others to do what I tell them.
Hedley ended the interview at 1050.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1050
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abu Bakar
Interviewers: Hedley, Saeed & Ghaith
Position: teacher of mecatronics in a college
Greetings and introductions as usual.
What is the role of a good teacher? Work hard, convey meaning clearly, be patient.
Under pressure? Yes, it motivates me.
In 3 years time? good job, having a family. I want to help my country & my students.
Hobbies? maths, puzzles, swimming & football.
ADMC? Strengths = good teachers & good technology.
Hedley ended the interview at 1105.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1050
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abdulla Amer
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Abdulla Ali Al Marar
Position: modifying & tuning cars
Greetings & introductions satisfactory.
Why join us? You are a big company with good equipment.
Can you work weekends? Not Fridays. I actually want to work for you part-time in the evenings.
Hedley closed the interview at 1115.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1115
Location: T001
Interviewee: Ahmed Mohd
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Abdulla Ali Al Marar
Position: heart surgeon
Ahmed introduced himself satisfactorily. He said he studied at Harvard Medical Centre in the USA. He said our hospital has good facilities.
He said a heart surgeon has to be able to work under pressure at all hours of the day.
Goals? To help all my patients & support my family.
Hobbies? Swimming, soccer, volleyball, working out.
Hedley closed the interview at 1125.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1125
Location: T001
Interviewee: Mohd Bassem
Interviewers: Hedley, Naser & Abdulla Ali Al Marar
Position: video game developer
Mohd introduced himself confidently and well.
One of his strengths was that he possesses a large data base.
His weakness lies in remembering codes.
He asked if he would be working as an individual or in a team.
Hedley closed the interview at 1135.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1135
Location: T001
Interviewee: Abdulla Ali Alawi
Interviewers: Hedley, Naser & Mohd Bassem
Position: test driver
Abdulla introduced himself and said he'd been driving for several years & had experience of super sports cars, both driving & servicing them.
When asked about the dangers of the job, he emphasised how important safety preparations & regular checks on the cars were.
He said he'd heard nothing negative about this company.
The interview closed at 1145.
Date: Tuesday 14th February
Time: 1145
Location: T001
Interviewee: Adel
Interviewers: Hedley, Jumaa & Khalid
Position: mechanical engineer with ESI
Greetings & introductions as usual.
Adel said his outside interests were machines and working on them. He said he could work under pressure.
Strengths? Previous courses in carpentry and work experience with ESI.
Interview closed 1155.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0805
Location: T001
Interviewee: Alabed
Interviewers: Hedley, Jumaa & Khalid
Position: mechanical engineer with army
Greetings & introduction satisfactory.
Why do you want to join the army? To serve my country.
What are the strengths of ADMC? Use of English & good preparation for the workplace.
Work under pressure? I study hard & help my family at all times; there is always pressure.
Goals? To gain respect.
Interview ended 0815.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0815
Location: T001
Interviewee: Mohd Bassem
Interviewers: Hedley, Adel & Ahmed Mohd
Position: drum teacher in music institute
Are you creative? I write music & customize guitars.
Role model? Dave Mustaine, a highly-politicised singer.
Strength? Enthusiasm and hard work. I work well under pressure. Weakness? I forget to give myself a physical or mental break.
Goal? Create my own orchestra.
Other interests? Soccer, basketball, table tennis.
Interview closed 0830.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0830
Location: T001
Interviewee: Aziz
Interviewers: Hedley, Adel & Ahmed Mohd
Position: football coach, Barcelona
After initial greetings, Aziz introduced himself well.
Goal? It had always been to coach Barcelona. He admires Barcelona FC because it represents not only Spain but also Catalonia. He said he needed to take Spanish classes and, because of the number of Brazilian players, maybe Portuguese too.
Pressure? A football coach is always under pressure. Coping with it is my greatest strength.
Ambition? Long term role with FIFA.
Interview ended 0845.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0845
Location: T001
Interviewee: Khalid
Interviewers: Hedley, Adel & Ahmed Mohd
Position: mechanical technician
Usual greetings and introductions.
Adel: why should I hire you? I have experience in the Takreer refinery in Ruwais & I've successfully completed several courses.
Why do you want to work for us? Your company gives good training and has a good reputation.
Salary expected? Dhs 20,000 at present, but, to be honest, I'm more interested in the job & in improving myself.
Ahmed Mohd: what are your outside interests? I own the Golden Car repair workshop. I also like football & volleyball.
Work nights & weekends? I already do this.
Are you creative? I think I'm imaginative.
Interview ended 0900.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0815
Location: T001
Interviewee: Naser
Interviewers: Hedley, Abdul Aziz & Alabed
Position: pilot
Hedley welcomed Naser & performed the usual introductions & greetings.
Abdul Aziz: are you a student? Yes, but being a pilot has always been my dream. I'd rather be a pilot than a mechanic. Can you work under pressure? Yes, it's part of a pilot's job. Where do you see yourself in 3 years time? No positive response.
Alabed: what is your greatest strength? I'm not worried about height or noise. I love aeroplanes & flying.
Brief interview ended 0910.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0910
Location: T001
Interviewee: Jumaa
Interviewers: Hedley, Alabed & Abdul Aziz
Position: accountant
Hedley greeted and introduced Jumaa. Why did he want to be an accountant? Because he likes maths.
Abdul Aziz: what is your greatest strength? Maths. Can you work under pressure?
Yes, e.g. exams at ADMC. What is the role of a good accountant? No real answer.
Alabed: why should we hire you? I've got good English & computer skills/qualifications. Salary? Not bothered; I've applied to you because you are a good company. Outside interests? Football: I support Al Wahda & Inter Milan.
Interview closed at 0920.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0920
Location: T001
Interviewee: Ghaith
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal & Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Position: pilot for Etihad
Hedley welcomed Ghaith & performed introductions. Ghaith introduced himself & said he'd always had a dream to fly a commercial airliner. He said he owned a Cessna & had done several hours solo.
Faisal: why do you want to work for us? It's one of the best airlines in the world, with modern aeroplanes; good salary, working conditions, hours & job security. What is the role of a good pilot? To handle pressure situations; either you're a good pilot or you're not a pilot at all.
Abdulla Ali: goals? Fly a jumbo jet. Outside interests? working with jet & car engines. I like to know how things work. I'm not interested in salary; I just want to be a commercial pilot.
Interview closed 0935.
Date: Thursday 16th February
Time: 0935
Location: T001
Interviewee: Saeed
Interviewers: Hedley, Faisal &Abdulla Ali Al Alawi
Position: drilling well engineer
After welcome and introductions, Saeed talked about himself, including his experience of working in Wales.
Faisal: give me an example of a pressure situation you've dealt with? During equipment failure, I've had to get people to safety before dealing with the malfunction. Strengths? I work under pressure; I'm experienced; I have great self-control.
Abdulla: Have you heard anything negative about us? No, I wouldn't be applying if I had. Outside interests? Football: I used to play for Al Jazira. Work at night/ weekends? I already do this in emergency situations.
Saeed had no questions for the panel.
Interview closed 0950.
Date: Tuesday 21st February
Time: 1015
Location: Too1
Interviewee: Mubarak
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Ahmed Omar
Position: soccer player with Juventus
Hedley welcomed Mubarak, introduced the intererviewing panel & invited the candidate to introduce himself. He said he was 19, lived in AD & studied at ADMC.
Aziz: position? Midfielder. I'm a playmaker. Strength? My spirit. Coach? He's very good; not lost in 24 matches.
Ahmed Omar: outside interests? Swimming. Every day I go swimming at the club; then I play football with my friends. Salary? High. Area of improvement? Fitness.
Mubarak asked what his responsibilities would be & Aziz told him linking defence to attack & conscientious tackling.
Interview closed 1030.
Date: Tuesday 21st February
Time: 1030
Location: Too1
Interviewee: Faisal
Interviewers: Hedley, Aziz & Ahmed Omar
Position: astrophysicist (private consultant)
Faisal said he was studying mecatronics but wanted to be an astrophysicist. He'd studied astrophysics & was fascinated by the cosmos & how it works.
Aziz: greatest weakness? Communication skills; I'm working on this & also on public speaking. I get nervous but I'm trying to overcome this. I need to improve my body language & reduce my anxiety levels. Outside interests? Martial arts.
Ahmed Omar: why should we hire you? I'm passionate about, and fascinated by, the cosmos, black holes & other phenomena. Greatest strength? Patient, team worker. Where do you see yourself in 3 years time? I want to get a master's in aerospace & PhD in astrophysics.
Interview ended 1045.
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