求职记 2013~2014

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Before writing:

都说2014届毕业是最难就业季，毕业人数之多；各公司招聘人数的缩减；

作为2014年的应届毕业生，对于这个最难并没有特别的理解；更多的感觉在于自己的不足与未曾100%的努力；不安定的经历了1年，到毕业后的紧接的4月1号也算有所归属。

研究生三年转瞬即逝；还记得昨天踏进学校胆怯的步伐，现在每个人都在跟自己说再见了。

关于实习：

若是想研究生毕业出来就工作，尤其是外企，早早的出来实习是很重要的，外企的面试要把你的过去和技能捏碎了揉烂了来讲出里面所谓的所以然。若不是研发，他们全然不懂你曾在你的研究里投入了多少精力或掺杂了多少水分；实习一方面是对简历的丰富，另一方面也是开拓自己离开学校后对社会和公司的了解：工作没有那么简单、也没有那么的神秘，将来将要面对的HR以及他们的问题也没有那么的神圣。

        关于实习和目标，我和实验室的同学的表现、规划和结果就是鲜明的对比……以此为鉴，以后多向她学习……

2013年~20114年投递的公司大概也有100家了：9月和10月期间主要投递的有：

按照时间的前后，分别有：英国石油（BP）、SonyJapan、万科、景瑞房地产、招商银行信用卡中心、DOW、林德集团、恒大集团、卡西中国公司、柏诚中国、中国石油、欧莱雅、上海汽车、德勤、瑞安房地产、安永、上海大众汽车、高露洁、东风日产汽车、联合利华、科尔尼咨询、联合汽车、东方航空、施耐德电气管理培训生、仁孚汽车、保加利亚中国、拜耳、顺风、福特汽车、戴尔、阿克苏诺贝尔、索尼中国、金佰利、赢创工业集团、DHL、博世、巴斯夫、沃尔沃、中间还有因为top career 面向日本就业投递面过一些公司

因为实习的原因，9月的时间没能把握住、两个月投递的公司大概40多个，和其他比较起来应该算比较少的了；10月、11月主要等待面试，投递的不多；11月之后已经过了招聘高峰、主要都是银行在招聘、鉴于前面同学对银行的描述、以及由于某些原因对于金融行业发展的抵触、除了上面的招商银行信用卡中心外再没有投过其他的银行。

       11月后没有觉得比价好的机会、也没有再好好投递，之后有通过现场的方式投递过艾美仕和佳能……如此就快到学期结束了；先说说这学期的主要情况：

房地产类全军覆没…… 受到初试（笔试或面试）的有BP、SonyJapan、招商银行信用卡中心、中国石油、联合利华、施耐德电气、仁孚汽车、顺风、戴尔、索尼中国、艾美仕、佳能。

顺风最早面、最早拿到offer，毫不犹豫的就拒绝了……（之后就再也没有offer……）

很开心的是收到面试的都是比较想去的公司、但是一直也不曾有非哪里不可的公司……

        BP、招商银行信用卡、联合利华、施耐德电气、戴尔、佳能 、索尼中国均止于一面

        仁孚汽车、中国石油止于笔试

        Sony Japan、 艾美仕到终面。。。。

        中间还有在施耐德实习由老板推荐的面试、挂了……

来年后，外企基本上告一段落了，面试有：施耐德另一次被推荐的面试；年前联系好的戴尔推荐到另外一个部门的面试；广州交通规划研究所面试；公牛集团；北京世界资源研究所（推掉了……）

怎么说呢，若你不是完全优秀光芒四射到所有的人都希望与你为伍，对于找工作而言，付出与愿望的强烈还是成正比的。

很多公司的初试我都没有收到；但是对于向联合利华、BP和SonyJapan 这样网申很复杂、简历淘汰率极高的火爆公司，我之所以能够幸存下来还是因为做网申时有足够的认真；而在一面、二面中就败下来，英语是硬伤（偏偏是哪不行偏要往那边撞）：联合利华一面面完HR直接说其他都还行、这英语恐怕也过不了终面吧……；BP的群面有点难，大群的英文我连题目都没看懂，傻掉了40分钟；Sony的一面之所以幸存下来，大概因为日本人的英语也不怎么好；进入二面的不乏日语好到爆以去日本为终极目标的人，在这样的面前以及专业为电子的，毫无竞争力，只当去体验面试高级的酒店了……；

招商银行信用卡面试败在一面群面主要是由于前面问题陈述时的时间掌控；

戴尔的初试笔试和群面一起，觉得自己面试还可以，笔试的英文题真心好多看不懂；

面对施耐德，不管是管培面还是第一次的公司内部boss 面，我想自己都有些心态不正：因为在施耐德实习过、管培面的表现大约可以概括我胆怯加自以为是；boss面却是紧张加不以为然；

索尼中国，回答日企和欧美企业的不同时语气里分明带着对小日本慢慢的鄙视……；

佳能群面中大家都说我表现最好，我也不知道哪不好，但是就是没二面……

艾美仕: 医疗咨询，到了终面，心里当时矛盾的，想去又不想去，没有医学基础是不是很累，这家咨询又不像其他咨询那么累……

所以，大概心里的不乐意和小小心思都会在面试中有所表现；面试者阅人无数，这些小心思怎么逃得过他们的法眼；没有人愿意招不认可他们公司和工作的人。

包括第二学期的戴尔部门面，他们把工作说的太累，到最后我也就退缩了。

         心态、决心很重要！以此为鉴吧！

附一些网申：英国石油（BP）  chinaHR    2013.9.15

Lubricants Supply ChainExecutive

Openquestion：

Please tell us whyyou want to join BP and what you believe you have to offer us：

Joining BP meansworking with excellent colleagues and walking in front of the industry. I amexcited and confident to meet the unknown challenges .I applied the position of‘Lubricants Supply Chain Executive’, The followingaspects ensure that I can make a contribution in this position: firstly, Professional knowledge and research on SupplyChain. I have got a good command of the operations of every aspect in anenterprise from the engineering aspect during undergraduate. And I have done anresearch of Vehicle Routing Problem during graduate period. Secondly, practice.I have three intern experiences related to Supply Chain Executive. The firstone, as a summer intern in Zhonbai distribution center, I practiced the processof warehousing.  The second one in SupplyChain Council, I learnt the how to apply SCOR to optimize the supply chainoperation for companies. The third one, as a global negotiation intern I gotthe specific handlings with client managing. Thirdly, fast learning ability. Ihave gotten high marks during undergraduate and also learnt Japanese as asecond major. During graduate period, I have finished two papers on trafficrelated pollutants. I can get the tasks done well even it is new for me.

Pleasetell us a story you overcame great challenges and finally achieved your goal

As a globalnegotiation intern of Schneider, I was in a team of purchasing informationsystem named PUMA. I was asked to summarize error report and track the buyerswho uploaded abnormal spend and. There are more than 8 Excel file I have tohandle with simultaneously every day. And as close to a week before thedeadline, the number of plants with abnormal spend in a rate of 15 every day. Ihave to try my best to confirm with the buyers and ask them to correct thedata. I am confident with the excel skills. However, no matter from the aspectof amount of work or the aspect of business communication with buyers, it is abig challenge for me.

1）   Keep calm under the huge pressure, I forcedmyself not to be panic when do a report facing with more than 5 Excel filessimultaneously.

2）   Balance the time and frequency for referring Boss_As an intern, I lacked some business sense when coming to Schneider. I have tolearn how to organize my words for the buyers officially. Meanwhile, boss isalso under great pressure as me, thus I need to bother her less and guaranteethe efficiency of my own work.

3）   Balance the way for tracking. As close to thedeadline of data uploading, the plants related to abnormal spend nearlyincreased in a rate of 15, I gave priority to those with larger spend. Thebuyers related are located all around the world, to get faster response, forthose in APAC, I adopted phone and email at the same time, and for those in Europeand America, I adopted email.

For continuous two week’s intense work and even overtime, we finishclean up over 30million of the total spend.   

Sony Japan 2013. 9.19

1.       Please describe your understanding of whatthe position you applied for requires you to do, and from your point of view,why SONY should choose you for the position you applied for,not someone else?
(Less than 500 words)

The position I applied for is Electric unitpurchasing agent_ In my opinion, the work I need to do probably include:

1)      Checkthe history data of products in use_  

2)      Collectand clean up the quantity and price of requirement components  the forecast purchasing of next year

3)      Comparethe forecast data with the history data and find the difference between them_

4)      Collectinformation of the industry from the market

5)      Adjustor develop strategy for negotiating with supplier and purchasing

6)      Preparecontacts_

Ibelieve I am suitable for the position and qualify for the position for thefollowing reasons:

1)      Basicprofessional knowledge_ I studied logistics during my undergraduate and getgood marks in all course, and did a related research for about one year duringgraduate_ Thus I have a good command of the theoretical knowledge of theoperation of an enterprise including manufacturing process, warehousestrategies, commodity distribution routing and so on_ Based on these knowledge,I can understand the fundamental reasons for every purchasing activity_

2)       Experienced skill_ Based on a long time ofpracticing, I am familiar with the software of Matlab, SPSS, ArcGIS, andespecially skilled with the application of office including WORD, EXCEL,POWERPOINT, VISIO_  

3)      Knowledgeof industry_ I have three periods of internship_ The first one, in adistribution center, I got practice of warehouse activities including pickup,order check and so on_ In the second, in Supply Chain Council, I learn the ideaof how to optimize the global supply chain performance with the combination oftheory and experience_ The third one, in Schneider Supply Chain Department, asa negotiation intern, I practiced the deals for a position relating topurchasing_ Acquiring both the Macro and micro knowledge of purchasing, Ibelieve I can do this job better than others_

4)      Attitudeof down to earth_ As I faced everything, I paid my best effort to them_ That isalso the main reason why I can keep in front compared with my classmates_

5)      Fastlearning ability_ I changed one research subject in the second year ofundergraduate_ It is a direction totally different from the former one, but Istill worked well on it and got high praise from my tutors_ Thus I believe Iwill acquire the electric knowledge needed in a short time_

All theabove characteristics make me different from others_ The acquirement ofJapanese will also help me to accommodate and do this job well_  

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[size=10_0pt]2_       Why doyou apply for the company locates in Japan, but not in your home country, notin US or other countries? And please tell us the image of Sony Japan and whatyou expect from working in Sony Japan_

There are several reasons why I want toapply for the company in Japan:

1) Interests for Japan_ After I havelearnt the course of Production and Operation Management, I get to know the JITstrategy_ From that time on, Japan likes a mystery booming in heart_ How it canbe so advanced! Thus I decided to learn Japanese and dreamt to learn more aboutthe country_ With the deep learning of this gentle language, I got to know someof the culture_ All of them make a mystery bigger and bigger_ I hope that oneday I can step onto that land and feel it by myself_ Thus I want to go toJapan, but not other countries_

2) The dream of going further_ Lookingback to the past, I got out of my village after primary school, got out of thetown after middle school, got out of the province after the undergraduate_ NowI am in Shanghai, a city full of stress and competition, I was never afraid ofthem_ I want to walk further from this place_ I hope to experience more,different from the past, in a new place_

Found in 1946, Sony had developed into agreat company for many years_ It has been developing and bringing uniqueproducts to all around the world_ We get wonder from the company from time totime_ I believe that behind these wonders are excellent lifestyles and emotion,enthusiasm, creativity and imagination of the whole workers_ I’d love to joinin a big family like this_

Once get the chance working in Japan, Ihope I will never lose my passion for making a career on this_ I expectfriendly working atmosphere and keep learning from the people around me, aswell as developing a great career path starting from Sony Japan_

3_       Predictyour biggest problems (up to 3) you will face if you are chosen to work inJapan, in Sony Japan, and what you are going to do with it_

[size=9_0pt]One ofthe problems I may concern is about the registered residence will be if I canwork in Japan_I’d like to work for Sony for the longest time I can, but till nowI have no idea of the general career path start from Japan for an individualcoming from China_ Hope the company will provide similar examples and solutionsfor reference_

[size=9_0pt]Thesecond and also the biggest, will be accommodation to Japanese culture and living,working styles_ There are so many differences between China and Japan_ I wantto get to know the appropriate way to accommodate to Japan and Sony Japan_ Thusbefore going there, I will search for materials to learn more about themystery_

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联合利华

[Optional] Please go through Unilever virtual experiencewebsite:http://www_oneday-unilever_com_cn/ which sceneimpressed you most and why? (150-200 words)

The scene impressed me the most is the exercise in theafternoon about 14:00. Unilever has been always walking in front of the world_In order to keep the efficiency of work, every one need to work hard. Even thecompany has already provide many sport grounds, some employees may not go thereoften. In such an exercise way, the company has guarantee everyone in thecompany is in a working way full of health and caring. This activity makes theemployees believe that they are not only doing a job, but also living a happyUnilever family life.

1.     Why do you apply for Unilever Management Trainee Programand why do you think you are suitable for the function applied? (150-200 words)

I apply for Unilever Management Trainee Program for thefollowing reasons:

1)     Unilever is a great company not only for its products butalso for its system to help the employee grow up.

2)     Unilever has and will hire the most talent people allaround the world. It is exciting to do work with these excellent people. Theremay be pressure competing with them, but I will enjoy this challenge.

3)     I set my career path as developing a career in supplychain. Unilever as a great FMCG company, the development and optimization ofsupply chain is a great part. In Unilever will provide me the stage to realizemy dream.

I am suitable because:

1)     I have had the basic competence as a management trainee. Ihave practiced my abilities such as the communication skills, team work,leadership, analytical ability and problem solving skills through carrying out differentprojects and participating in various activities.

2)     I have the basic professional skills to help start thework. Getting command of knowledge of logistics system and varied computerskills will qualified myself doing a good job as a trainee.  

2、Whatdo you value the most when choosing a career? And how does it link withUnilever? (150-200 words)

There are three pointsthat I value the most when choosing a career.

Firstly, the chance forlearning more. I believe that we can grow faster only if we are in anenvironment full of new things and appropriate help.

Secondly, the workingenvironment. Being in a harmony environment will help one concentrate on hisjob but not put efforts to deal with the difficult relationship withcolleagues.

Thirdly, there will bea position to bring my full potential to make a contribution.

In Unilever, I willenjoy all of these. The perfect trainee program will enable to learn as much asI can during the rotation.  Not only fromthe knowledge arranged but also the experience and wisdom from the senior andcolleagues. Unilever has been always holding open and friendly environment. Allthe colleagues help and cooperate with each other and in a good atmosphere ofcompetition. After the rotation, I will have chance to choose the thing that I mostwant to do. In such a good way, I believe I will make a difference.  

戴尔    Elite Program

The words I use: science, application, theory,self-discipline.       Science broughtand will continue to bring great surprise to our life. Before the developmentof science, people lived in a slow pace of life for thousands of years. While,Since the research and application of science came to people's life, we startedan amazing life. The great scientists came up with various theories and appliedthem into daily life. Discovery of Electric make it possible for us to enjoylight after sun is down. Theory of mechanics led to the industry developmentand space exploration. The application of computer make the global as one inshort 70 years. It seems that nobody can live without the network and phone. Wecan never imagine what the future can be like with the development the newscience. The application of science has brought much benefits to us. Meanwhile,we have to apply science to life with self-discipline. No one can forget themiserable results of chemical weapons. The success of first clone sheep 'Dolly'has aroused generate debate among the scientist. There is no doubt that it is abreakthrough for human benefiting. While it may bring disaster to human ifabused. Only applying with self-discipline, can we enjoy a brighter future.