INTERVIEW NORMS

Dear Candidate
Here is a small write up that could help you move from good to great.

Interview Quality Time:

The time that you spend with the client at the Interview, needs to be quality time. This is an opportunity for you to highlight your positive points- your strengths. The client is looking for the right skill set, attitude, aptitude and values that match with the organization. You must make a positive impression on the client.

Ensure you know the basics:

Client Name Date and time of the interview Position being interviewed for Role and Job Description The exact location of the company / Route Map Contact person and telephone number The name of the interviewer, his designation / panel size Website of the company Companys Profile and Corporate culture Salary range as indicated by the client Carry a copy of your CV, 2 photographs and copies of your educational certificates and passport. Pay attention to you dress code and grooming

Homework
You must do sufficient research on the company Also ensure that you do not misrepresent any of the factual data including:

Period of service Current remuneration Current position and Job description Previous employment data Family background Education background References Training

Questions to expect at the interview

Reason for leaving the present job What are your strengths and weaknesses? A valid explanation if there have been too many changes in jobs / industry Questions based on the job / specialization Any initiative undertaken in a previous job that has made a significant positive impact Current performance and quantifying it Career plans and where you see yourself in the next 5-7 years What do you know about the company you are seeking a job with? Personal likes / dislikes / hobbies / willingness to relocate Current salary and expected salary References from exemployers Family details

Pitfalls to avoid during an interview

Do not be late for an interview. If the circumstances are beyond your control ensure the consultant / client is informed well in advance Avoid a limp handshake Be conscious of your posture / body language (Dont keep hands crossed across chest) Do maintain eye-contact Avoid any strong regional accents / colloquial usages while talking Avoid being either over aggressive or too meek at the interview Avoid usage of words / phrases you are not sure about Do not over emphasize on the remuneration / monetary benefits you are looking for Do not bad-mouth previous employer/s Be honest about the reasons for changing previous job/s Be forthright if you do not have enough knowledge about a particular question asked Do not overstate your past achievements Do not go for the interview without doing basic homework on the company / job / role / subject Do not overstate current salary Be positive and alert at all time during the interview Ask intelligent / relevant questions when the interviewer gives you a chance to learn more about the company. Do not be rude or impatient if the client asks probing questions- he may be checking your level of tolerance

Closing the interview

Avoid saying that you need to consult parents / friends etc to take a decision, rather ask for time to give a response Do not show discouragement if you feel the interview has not been positive Thank the interviewer for the time and opportunity provided Be cheerful and positive and show your eagerness to join the organization

Keith Parker's Overview

Current

Project Manager & Outreach Consultantat GPC Group Past Project Managerat Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi Consultantat The AGEDI Program Journalistat The National Newspaper
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Education

University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business Skyview High School Recommendations 9 people have recommended Keith Connections 432 connections Websites Professional Profile Project Profiles Rsum

Keith Parker's Summary

- Successful delivery in Project Management role of over US$ 19 Million in projects - Creates useful, lasting connections with prominent stakeholders and communities - Excellent leadership and employee engagement track record - Proven ability to command several large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects simultaneously - Recently transformed Abu Dhabi Environmental Atlas project from original client request (unpublished, small print run and largely internal publication) into a breakthrough, internationally published atlas now championed by client as hallmark achievement and presented as gift to world leaders - Certified Project Management Professional (PMP); Experience across three continents - Outstanding academic achievement at top-ranked University of Southern California, USA - Projects Showcased on Dubai One TV, CNN, Gulf News and the National Newspaper Specialties Project Management, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement, Communication, Creative Project Development, Leadership, Team Engagement

Keith Parker's Experience

Project Manager & Outreach Consultant
GPC Group Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry August 2009 Present (3 years)Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Project Manager & Outreach Consultant, August 2009 - Present - Supported acquisition of ~ US$ 2.5 million in contracts through well-developed proposals, initiation, communication and negotiation for creative product development, events and GIS & SDI, with several still outstanding - Rendered business management and consultative support for global GIS and SDI related projects - Spearheaded GPC corporate identity creation and branding, created www.thegpcgroup.com - Provided strategic advice and direction to location-mapping web start-up

Project Manager
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Environmental Services industry August 2009 February 2012 (2 years 7 months)Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

--- The Eye on Earth Summit & Exhibition --Project and Stakeholder Manager, September 2010 - Present - Ushered the Eye on Earth Summit & Exhibition through its full cycle including project proposal and design, full-funding, production and subsequent follow-up with ongoing stakeholder outreach - Supported projects internationally dispersed team of 100+ professionals - Created and fostered connections with very prominent, internationally recognized organizations - Orchestrated delegate outreach; sponsorship solicitation; speaker selection, contracting and management; and partner development - Advised EAD on project development, design and planning in collaboration with Summit lead partners: the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) - Created and executed participant invitation process, identifying and reaching out to 4,000+ invited participants --- The Environmental Atlas of Abu Dhabi Emirate --Project Manager, March 2010 - Present Content Manager, August 2009 - March 2010 - Transformed project from original plan (unpublished, small print run and largely internal publication) into a breakthrough, internationally published atlas now championed by client as hallmark achievement - Reached out to and solicited content and feedback from 100+ contributors from 60+ public and private institutions, both domestic and international - Led project through major challenges including last-minute overhauls decreed by Abu Dhabi royalty - Realized partnerships with several large Abu Dhabi-based organizations including ADACH, ADCO, ADTA, BP Archives, MASDAR, Mott MacDonald, TDIC and UPC - Negotiated commercial publishing and printing to achieve retail distribution in the UAE and internationally - Delivered high profile launch in December 2011 at Abu Dhabi Eye on Earth Summit

Consultant
The AGEDI Program August 2009 February 2012 (2 years 7 months)Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI) Consultant, August 2009 - Present - Advised planning managers on AGEDI program strategy and execution - Helped to lead AGEDI to become and internationally recognized program - Delivered project roll-out planning, developed public RFPs and conducted corporate solicitation for proposals - Negotiated large public-private project contracts with regional commercial enterprises - Built long-lasting relationships with AGEDI and EAD Directors and extended partner network

Journalist
The National Newspaper Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Writing and Editing industry June 2009 August 2009 (3 months)Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Published highly regarded feature investigative pieces for the Saturday Personal Finance section - Pitched new story ideas, developed relevant contact bases for new stories and conducted extensive investigative interviewing

Senior Conference Manager

IIR Middle East Public Company; 201-500 employees; Events Services industry January 2008 June 2009 (1 year 6 months)Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Delivered US$ 105,000 per month in net profit with events under direct management - Pioneered a highly successful campaign to increase internal transparency - Introduced more efficient production processes to replace archaic methods - Established reputation for on-time event delivery - Quoted in regional media on financial topics; interviewed on Dubai One TV during the 2008 financial crisis

Keith Parker's Education

University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
BS Business Administration,Business Administration with a Global Business Emphasis and Minor in International Relations 2003 2007 Business school specific GPA: 3.19, above a 2.85 grading curve Academic focuses: Business management, communication, finance, corporate strategy, crossborder business, brand management and international relations Activities and Societies: Marshall School of Business Dean's List Awarded Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society seat Founder and President, USC Overseas Work Experience Organization Philanthropy chairman as an active member of the Delta Chi Fraternity

Skyview High School

1999 2003

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