Most Awkward ever
Alright. I slept at ten the night before, woke up at seven in the morning and ran all the way to the bus stop to chase the damn bus and now I'm here. Early. Not to mention alone.
Sigh. I walked around a little more outside the General Office. Should I go in? Won't I kind of embarass myself just to ask "Where are the interviews held?" Then, I spotted a sign on a pillar which had a large arrow on it. The top said Interview Rooms.
I doubted they were looking for new staff, though it would have been fun to try to pass off as one. I followed it, going past the LT where I took the omgwthisthishelpsomebodyanybodygg entry tests, and up a staircase. Then, there it was. A short stretch of classrooms. Wow, now what?
No sign of ushers. Nobody to take down your name. Just a sign saying "Waiting Room" and another with "Interview Room". I entered the Waiting Room since I really wasn't too eager. It was designed very nicely actually. Looked like it was done by interior desginers or something.
Well, soon after, a man popped his head in through a door connecting the two rooms and asked "Are you Samuel?" I nodded, and he replied "This way please."
Closing the door behind me, I sat down. Well, first thing I noticed was how intimidating this interview was going to be. Two teachers, sat behind two small round tables placed together, and the chair I was supposed to sit at was half a metre away from them. It may not seem much in words, but just try imagining this situation. Or better yet, move around some furniture till you get that. You'll see what I mean.
I though I better not "conviniently" pull the chair forward as I sat down. After all, the point of interviews is to scare the hell out of the interviewee and make him (or rather, me) stutter over all the answers.
So then started the interview.
Note: I couldn't remember all the questions asked, but I'll put in what I can recall
1st Question: Why did you want to join the Student Council?
My answer: They actually asked that in the interview then, so let me recall... Well, I always thought myself as one of those cynical people who don't really appreciate the events planned for special occasions. For example, maybe during a Teacher's day concert, I would be the one trying my best not to fall asleep. So I hoped that through some first-hand experiences, I would be able to appreciate the effort put into planning, preparing for and carrying out the event.
Positive: Great work. The answer showed that you weren't afraid to pinpoint your own mistakes, and also showed that you were willing to put in effort into improve on your weak points.
Negative. Great work. Just great. You showed that you were simply reusing your answer from some time before, and that shows how LAZY you are. Go home! Hurry! Before they tell you to!
2nd, 3rd, 4th and idontknowhowmany Question: Did you go for the Open house?
A: No sir, I couldn't attend because I had CCA on that day.
Q: So you don't have a copy of the?
A: I'm sorry? I didn't get that.
Q: You don't have a copy of the pamphlet?
A: No, I don't
Q: Then why did you still apply for the school since you don't really have a good idea of what its like?
(Oh great. I set myself up for the knockout punchline of the year. I have a nagging feeling these guys [actually one of them is a female] are history teachers.)
A: Well, most of what I know came from reputation and word of mouth. Quite a few people from my family came from VJC too, so I have heard quite alot from them, especially my sister.
Positive: That was quick thinking, pulling out your family. Not much to argue there.
Negative: Hell there's alot to argue. You just decided to apply based on what you've heard. Shows how much you know about the school.
Q: Well, can you tell us your sister's name?
A: Rachel Lee.
(Awkward silence. Teachers stare at each other.)
Positive: AHA! Not much to say to that eh? Don't even know who she is eh?
Negative: Seriously. This is the ONLY answer that I felt was great. Thank you, my sister.
Q: Well, anyway, back to the interview. Well then, from your "inside sources"(Getting sarcastic, aren't we?), what are three things you have heard that made you want to join this school?
A: Well, first of all, it would be the close relationship that is shared between the students and teachers here. It would really be rather meaningless for me to be in a school where the teachers do not even know their students well (Aha! Take that for sarcasm! Bet I practise more than you in class!), and this kind of environment isn't easy to find, so I value that alot.
Secondly, it would be that the school has already set up a very conducive learning environment for the students to study in. I've seen the many facilities provided, and I find that they are very useful and important, and are sufficient for both secondary and tertiary education.
Lastly, ermm.... (Q: Take your time, take your time...) Well, it would definitely be the high academic standards that have been achieved here. That assures me of a high quality and standard of education.
Positive: Wow. Boot licker of the year, eh? And I loved the first point. Came to me right away, since sarcasm is probably a part of me already, as my classmates should know.
Negative: Not a good idea to pause so long on the last point, but at least you came up with something.
Q: Well, now lets move on to the entry test. How did you find it?
A: The maths was still ok, but the English test was very... different.
Q: Different? How?
A: Well, out LA lessons basically focus on literature, rather than logic and reasoning, which was the focus of the paper.
Q: I see... Well, how did you think you did for them?
(At this point, the male teacher picked up a piece of paper and looked at it. I'm guessing it was the results. Took me some willpower not to point over his shoulder and say "Hey? What's that?", before grabbing it from his hands.)
A: Well, I don't think I did very well for the English test - maybe around 60-70%. But the maths test seemed a little easier, so I guess it should be around 70-80%.
Q: Well, that's all for today. Thanks for coming. Do you have any questions for us?
A: No. Thank you.
(Walk out.)
Wooo. That was scary. Probably the first interview where I actually stuttered and came so close to be unable to answer a question. If I get in, I'm gonna start playing the stock market.
No. No more prizes. Just noticed that many of my blog posts of something are always posted one or two days after the thing really happened. Sorry for the delay.
Sigh. I walked around a little more outside the General Office. Should I go in? Won't I kind of embarass myself just to ask "Where are the interviews held?" Then, I spotted a sign on a pillar which had a large arrow on it. The top said Interview Rooms.
I doubted they were looking for new staff, though it would have been fun to try to pass off as one. I followed it, going past the LT where I took the omgwthisthishelpsomebodyanybodygg entry tests, and up a staircase. Then, there it was. A short stretch of classrooms. Wow, now what?
No sign of ushers. Nobody to take down your name. Just a sign saying "Waiting Room" and another with "Interview Room". I entered the Waiting Room since I really wasn't too eager. It was designed very nicely actually. Looked like it was done by interior desginers or something.
Well, soon after, a man popped his head in through a door connecting the two rooms and asked "Are you Samuel?" I nodded, and he replied "This way please."
Closing the door behind me, I sat down. Well, first thing I noticed was how intimidating this interview was going to be. Two teachers, sat behind two small round tables placed together, and the chair I was supposed to sit at was half a metre away from them. It may not seem much in words, but just try imagining this situation. Or better yet, move around some furniture till you get that. You'll see what I mean.
I though I better not "conviniently" pull the chair forward as I sat down. After all, the point of interviews is to scare the hell out of the interviewee and make him (or rather, me) stutter over all the answers.
So then started the interview.
Note: I couldn't remember all the questions asked, but I'll put in what I can recall
1st Question: Why did you want to join the Student Council?
My answer: They actually asked that in the interview then, so let me recall... Well, I always thought myself as one of those cynical people who don't really appreciate the events planned for special occasions. For example, maybe during a Teacher's day concert, I would be the one trying my best not to fall asleep. So I hoped that through some first-hand experiences, I would be able to appreciate the effort put into planning, preparing for and carrying out the event.
Positive: Great work. The answer showed that you weren't afraid to pinpoint your own mistakes, and also showed that you were willing to put in effort into improve on your weak points.
Negative. Great work. Just great. You showed that you were simply reusing your answer from some time before, and that shows how LAZY you are. Go home! Hurry! Before they tell you to!
2nd, 3rd, 4th and idontknowhowmany Question: Did you go for the Open house?
A: No sir, I couldn't attend because I had CCA on that day.
Q: So you don't have a copy of the
A: I'm sorry? I didn't get that.
Q: You don't have a copy of the pamphlet?
A: No, I don't
Q: Then why did you still apply for the school since you don't really have a good idea of what its like?
(Oh great. I set myself up for the knockout punchline of the year. I have a nagging feeling these guys [actually one of them is a female] are history teachers.)
A: Well, most of what I know came from reputation and word of mouth. Quite a few people from my family came from VJC too, so I have heard quite alot from them, especially my sister.
Positive: That was quick thinking, pulling out your family. Not much to argue there.
Negative: Hell there's alot to argue. You just decided to apply based on what you've heard. Shows how much you know about the school.
Q: Well, can you tell us your sister's name?
A: Rachel Lee.
(Awkward silence. Teachers stare at each other.)
Positive: AHA! Not much to say to that eh? Don't even know who she is eh?
Negative: Seriously. This is the ONLY answer that I felt was great. Thank you, my sister.
Q: Well, anyway, back to the interview. Well then, from your "inside sources"(Getting sarcastic, aren't we?), what are three things you have heard that made you want to join this school?
A: Well, first of all, it would be the close relationship that is shared between the students and teachers here. It would really be rather meaningless for me to be in a school where the teachers do not even know their students well (Aha! Take that for sarcasm! Bet I practise more than you in class!), and this kind of environment isn't easy to find, so I value that alot.
Secondly, it would be that the school has already set up a very conducive learning environment for the students to study in. I've seen the many facilities provided, and I find that they are very useful and important, and are sufficient for both secondary and tertiary education.
Lastly, ermm.... (Q: Take your time, take your time...) Well, it would definitely be the high academic standards that have been achieved here. That assures me of a high quality and standard of education.
Positive: Wow. Boot licker of the year, eh? And I loved the first point. Came to me right away, since sarcasm is probably a part of me already, as my classmates should know.
Negative: Not a good idea to pause so long on the last point, but at least you came up with something.
Q: Well, now lets move on to the entry test. How did you find it?
A: The maths was still ok, but the English test was very... different.
Q: Different? How?
A: Well, out LA lessons basically focus on literature, rather than logic and reasoning, which was the focus of the paper.
Q: I see... Well, how did you think you did for them?
(At this point, the male teacher picked up a piece of paper and looked at it. I'm guessing it was the results. Took me some willpower not to point over his shoulder and say "Hey? What's that?", before grabbing it from his hands.)
A: Well, I don't think I did very well for the English test - maybe around 60-70%. But the maths test seemed a little easier, so I guess it should be around 70-80%.
Q: Well, that's all for today. Thanks for coming. Do you have any questions for us?
A: No. Thank you.
(Walk out.)
Wooo. That was scary. Probably the first interview where I actually stuttered and came so close to be unable to answer a question. If I get in, I'm gonna start playing the stock market.
No. No more prizes. Just noticed that many of my blog posts of something are always posted one or two days after the thing really happened. Sorry for the delay.
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