The interview was conducted by a Chinese-speaking interviewer and followed a fast-paced format. The session lasted approximately 30 minutes, during which the interviewer posed 10 to 12 questions, covering both general and technical aspects of the candidate's background. The structure of the interview suggested a semi-structured approach, where a predefined set of questions was supplemented with spontaneous follow-ups based on the candidate's responses.
The interviewer began with general, introductory questions, such as inquiries about the candidate's educational background, current thesis topic, and areas of academic interest. These initial questions served not only to establish a conversational tone but also to assess the candidate’s ability to articulate their experience clearly in a professional context.
As the interview progressed, the pace became noticeably faster, with questions transitioning rapidly from one topic to another. This required the candidate to remain highly focused and to respond both accurately and concisely, reflecting an ability to manage time pressure and adapt to dynamic questioning styles.
Moreover, the use of Mandarin Chinese as the interview language added an additional layer of complexity for candidates more accustomed to academic or professional discourse in English. However, it also allowed for a more culturally contextualized evaluation, especially in terms of communication style, clarity, and responsiveness within a technical framework.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
introducing yourself/what qualities and skills do you have that fit this position?/ Do you need sponsorship now or in the future?/ Where are you from? / Have you used any logistics softwares?/ Are you willing to relocate?
I applied online. I interviewed at mySheepi (Portugal) in Aug 2024
Interview
I had 1 interview and never heard back.
The person that interviewed me seemed to be very junior and did not sell the job well. I had the feeling I need to lead the interview.
Overall I felt gaslighted, they were looking for someone who is doing the front line customer support but advertised the role as a Head Position.
The person who interviewed me said literally: "right now, I am doing it and I hate it"
The offered salary was also very much below a Head -level.
Another big red flag was that she made pretty clear, that they are not looking for someone who wants to work in a 9-5 style but are looking for someone who will go "above and beyond".