Struggling to Impress Korean Interviewers in the Auto Sector? Seeking Advice on Expectations

Dear friends,

I am working in the auto sector and looking for a job change. Recently, I happened to attend a couple of interviews conducted by Koreans, but I am not able to impress them. Language might be a problem, but could somebody help me with how to impress them, what they expect, etc.

Thank you.

As far as industry feedback goes, Korean bosses are hard taskmasters. Yes, they have communication problems with the English language. I have been in touch with Koreans for the last 15 years. Korean company culture is altogether different from Japanese companies.

Regards,
Vikram Singh
Email: vikramlamhe@sify.com
Phone: +9810102421

Understanding Your Korean Boss

I'm sharing what I learned and am still learning about my Korean boss:

• Never question their opinion or decision, whether right or wrong. If he is wrong, he will come to you and admit his mistake.
• Korean bosses never take "NO" for an answer.
• You should always agree with him.
• Never speak badly about their culture. Koreans think highly of themselves .
• Always pick up his call within the second ring.
• Be on time, whether it's a meeting or reporting to him about office activities. Sometimes coming late to the office is fine.

Regards

Apart from the above good suggestions, I think I can add one more characteristic based on what I have gathered from my friends: Korean bosses do not like subordinates who speak or explain too much. One should be less vociferous. All responses must be precise and in measured words only. They appreciate when someone's work speaks for itself.

Warm regards.

In addition to what has been mentioned here, here are a few observations I came across while interviewing them.

1. They quote facts and numbers, not broad definitions or shared perceptions.
2. They are extremely competitive, constantly improving, and expect everyone to have a high learning curve.
3. It is difficult to hold their concentration for long, so be quick in getting your message across.
4. They remain upfront. When they don't know a skill, they mention it with a time frame within which they would come up to speed.
5. They are subject matter experts and don't answer questions if asked on generic areas.
6. They have a huge inclination towards metrics related to their work and technology.

I understand my experience is limited to the talent in the technology and consulting verticals. It might be different for other sectors. Do consider my suggestions if you find them relevant.

Regards,
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