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    VIEUS posted a topic in the forum Discuss German Culture:
    Personality interview - the German style
    Hi all,
     
    I am having a personality interview with a German company and I'd like to ask for your advice.
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    Hi all,
     
    I am having a personality interview with a German company and I'd like to ask for your advice.
     
    I come from a culture where interviewees are strongly recommended to start small talks, innitiate good conversations, have a good sense of humor, etc in order to make the interviewers feel comfortable. The point is to show the interviewees will fit in well with others in the company.
     
    I wonder what it is like in Germany? Should I be funny or should I be formal? Should my answers be structured or spontaneous?
     
    I know that I should be myself but knowing the culture will help me well prepare for the interview. So, I'd appreciate if you share with me what you know.
     
    Thanks a lot and have a good day!
     
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  • February 9, 2012 7:03:50 PM CET
    in the topic Personality interview - the German style in the forum Discuss German Culture

    Hi all,

     

    I am having a personality interview with a German company and I'd like to ask for your advice.

     

    I come from a culture where interviewees are strongly recommended to start small talks, innitiate good conversations, have a good sense of humor, etc in order to make the interviewers feel comfortable. The point is to show the interviewees will fit in well with others in the company.

     

    I wonder what it is like in Germany? Should I be funny or should I be formal? Should my answers be structured or spontaneous?

     

    I know that I should be myself but knowing the culture will help me well prepare for the interview. So, I'd appreciate if you share with me what you know.

     

    Thanks a lot and have a good day!

     

    A new forum user.

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