Had a look see at a global-company’s career site a few weeks ago & landed an interview for a Test Manager role with a Senior Executive. The place looks great as expected of one of the leading IT brand names in the world. The interview was intense but fun, we connected on several levels. I asked a few intelligible questions about the role & company career progression. But if I am to be honest I don’t think I will get the job.

They’re looking for big named-commercial tools in your belt which I do not have (because most companies I worked for preferred obscure cheap tools). And also he pointed out that most of their employees come to them very early from Undergraduate programs & mature to managerial positions. They rarely hire external sources with established careers. But he said they’re not negatives against me just a few points they consider. Yeah sure.

I was almost tempted to ask why they called me in the first place. But kept the comment to myself as I enjoy the calm of the professionally designed office interiors. I did enjoy the interview & somehow brought memories back of my much-loved Ortigas office.