Comments for David Eberle

Comment on The Perfect Job, Part III by David

David — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:34:53 +0000

Thank you Inna! I think there is also the CAR method, which is basically the same. Regarding the tests you are so right. Most tests can be started just one time. So be sure you’ve got a working connection and enough battery I am not whether you could re-take them. With thousands of applicants, a company might simply just not care. When my connection was slow, I just had to make the best of it. Some companies, like a big consumer goods firm, ask you to take the test again in their assessment center, to rule out any cheating. Good luck for your next rounds!

Comment on The Perfect Job, Part III by Inna

Inna — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:10:49 +0000

Great tips! Sticking with the STAR (situation-task-action-result)technique during interviews is recommended by recruiters themselves and helps the applicant to structure their answer better.

As far as online tests are concerned, I’ve only experienced them as a one-time test, which cannot be treminated once started. Therefore, if there is a bug (which luckily has not happened to me so far), it is not possible to re-start the test. The only way in such a case is to complete the test and contact the system administrator afterwards to clarify whether it is possible to re-take the test.

Comment on Bruce Willis for Christmas by John

John — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:14:48 +0000

Hi David! Thanks for the great insights into the Mexican way of life! As you know I’ve never been there, but I’ve experienced some of the same things during my visits to Brazil. Family is considered to be very important. Brazil is also similar in that those who are relatively rich get (almost) all the opportunities.

As a very individualistic American/European who regularly needs his ‘time alone’, the mere idea of being constantly surrounded by various family relations brings me to the verge of having a claustrophobic episode. Do people there get any privacy? And do people who are more introverted get ostracized by Mexican society? From your accounts, it sounds like I wouldn’t really fit in there..

Enjoy the rest of your trip! I’ll be in the Americas (Brazil of course) from February to early May.

Comment on Bruce Willis for Christmas by julia perez santana, gely

julia perez santana, gely — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:50:24 +0000

soy JULIA PEREZ SANTANA , VIVO EN EL DISTRITO FEDERAL .me dio gusto conocerte en casa de Marisol, me agrada mucho conocer personal de otros paises, y al leer tu pag, creo que tienes un criterio muy amplio ,para observar algunos detalles criticos de la sociedad mexicana, y la de los paises que has visitado, opino lo mismo que tu, sobre los intereses y el respeto por la lectura en el Mexicano, no hay el gusto por la ella , el interes en general es el distractor de los medios masivos, la tv, la musica, ,etc. me encantaria saber algunos datos relevantes de tu pais, y sobre la cultura, que ha prevalecido por tantas decadas, el libro que hojee y admire sobre tus origenes, es interesante y me agradaria saber como se majea la educacion en tu lugar de origen, como se fundamenta, como la imparten y sobre cuales son sus programas para elevar el nivel academico, tanto de los estufientes de altos niveles, como los basicos. espero noticias tuyas.

Comment on The Perfect Job, Part I by Rodrigo

Rodrigo — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:16:50 +0000

Great article man, also looking forward to the second part. I don’t know if you’ll touch on this later, but I always tell people a few things.

1. You can never start too early, if you are looking for a job close to graduation you will be swamped with academic obligations, and it will be past the recruiting season for many companies.

2. Be humble, they know you don’t really know all that much, show intelligence and if they ask you something you truly don’t know, say so, but say so without looking stupid (I don’t know is not an acceptable answer!!!).

3. Read a lot, particularly analytical journalism. You don’t have to read The Economist but I am certain my voracious readings of that periodical added substantial insight to my conversations and interviews, while instilling a much needed layer of humility.

Thanks again, I’m going to repost this for my friends. I think we owe it to our colleagues how to help them be successful in the job market, it isn’t too hard if you go about it the right way: patience and perseverance are what’s needed most. Great job David!

Comment on The Perfect Job, Part I by Cosmin

Cosmin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:59:36 +0000

Nice article man! Looking forward for the second part!

Comment on Bitter Sweet Black by Beto Cantú

Beto Cantú — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:44:16 +0000

Again, I love the fresh perspective you give to things and situations from my country. The unsafe taxi thing happens mostly in Mexico City. A friend of mine was robbed at gunpoint while in a taxi .But for what I’ve seen, Queretaro is the safest city I’ve been so far. And here’s a little anecdote about the traffic penalties you mention. While in Queretaro, I was almost given a ticket because I forgot to turn on my lights at night (stupid me hehe), but the guy saw that my car was from another state as well as my driver’s license, so he let me go because it’s a very tedious process for them to do all the paperwork with cars from outside. Good for me I guess. By the way, I always try to use my warning lights when turning (notice how I said “try”. I know, culture can be a bitch sometimes)