Robert Walters interview questions

Interviewed for the position in Tokyo. First, I had an interview with a talent acquisition. It was a very casual interview where mostly the interviewer explaining about the company. We scheduled another interview during the interview. Then I had another interview with four managers in each industry at RW. This time they were looking into my sales ability and my reasoning for applying RW. Some people were easy some were a little hard. Third interview was with four directors in each industry. 30min each director and the whole interview took 2 hours. At this stage, they asked me hard questions like give me an example of time when…, explain me about the recruitment cycle, and so on. Some interviewer was hard that I felt like it was a stress interview. You really need to know about this job and why you can be the best in this company using your life experiences… After a week, I heard back from them saying that I did not get the job. But they gave me reasons why they decide not to hire me which I think is great because you can take that as advise for your next interview.

4 skype interviews, 1 face 2 face interview at Boston Career Forum followed by a company dinner. First Skype interview with HR, very brief and friendly. Second skype interview with 6 directors from different departments in the company, each for 15 mins. Brief, similar to the first one Third interview with 4 directors from the departments that I want to work for. Each for 30 mins. A lot more intense. Many tough questions to test your commitment in the job and adaptability. Forth Interview was case study. Last for 1 hr 30mins. Provided instruction materials so you can prepare beforehand. They don't expect anything professional from you, focus more your energy level, communication skills, persistence and flexibility when meeting and negotiating with clients. Fifth Interview was with a Manager. Very similar to the previous ones. Received followed up email conforming final interview in Boston as well as the invitation to dinner a few days after. The final interview was another case study for me, followed by many other generic questions. The company dinner was fun, but was essentially another interview to test you social skills. Be social, talkative, smooth, and don't do anything stupid.