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応募している転職先との１次面接。
I had my first-round interview with a company I recently applied to.
久しぶりの日系企業への応募でかつ、初めてのメーカーサイドでのコンストラクションマネージャー職。終始、固い面接であり、正直、印象はあまりよいとはいえない。
It’s a Japanese company I’ve been considering for a while, and the role is a Construction Manager on the manufacturer’s side. The interview process was very traditional, typical of Japanese companies, and to be honest, my first impression wasn’t great.
一緒に仕事をしていても、おそらく冗談も言わない上司なのかと思う。とはいえ、希望しているコンストラクションにつけるのと、メーカーサイドにいけるので、風力業界にも行けるようになるはず。できるところまで行きたい。
The interviewer, who would be my future boss, seemed like someone who wouldn’t sugarcoat things on the job. However, this role presents a great opportunity for me to return to the construction field, which I’ve been wanting to do. Plus, working for a manufacturer would be a solid step toward entering the wind industry, a field I’m eager to get into.
そして、１次面接はパス。終わって２時間もしないうちに連絡が来た。日系企業とは思えないスピードで、さすがベンチャー企業だなと思う。
Luckily, I passed the first round. Within just two hours after the interview, I received the good news from the company through my recruitment consultant. The speed of their decision-making was quite different from a typical Japanese company—it felt more like a venture culture.
果たして、このまま決まってしまうのか、それとももうひと悶着あるのか、あと２回の面接でどうなるかである。
Now, I’m wondering if I’ll be able to secure the position or if another challenge awaits. According to the interviewer, there are still two more interview rounds ahead, so I’ll do my best.
To be continued.
