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[peacefuldays]

Hello folks

A few weeks ago I applied to BAE for a position as an EFL teacher in Saudi Arabia.

I've now been granted an interview at one of their sites somewhere near Preston UK.

They have informed me that it's going to be a Competency Based Interview with some technical questions.

Is there anyone out there that can give me some advice on how I should approach it.

Anybody out there who has succeeded in a BAE Systems interview? What type of questions do they ask?

Thanks


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Hello

Just had an interview at BAE Systems a few days ago. Its a Competency Based Interview so be prepared for it.

Some info id like to share. Not very well organised, but should give you an idea of what to expect:

It's a 2 year contract and you'll have to fly out as a bachelor. They told me that I'll be placed on a waiting list to get my family over but they can't state a time frame and it can take quote "a long time."

10 days compassionate leave.
7 days emergency leave.

I arrived at their sprawling facility near Preston and handed over my passport to get the security clearance pass.

The lady arrived to pick me up from the reception. Lots of security around.

I was taken into a room and shown a video of how good life is in Saudi, the luxurious incarceration compound facility, the huge swimming pools, the perks etc etc. A lot of emphasis on the security aspects and how secure the compound is and shit like that.

All BAE employees HAVE to live on the compound and are not allowed to rent their own accommodation.

It's a panel ( 3 interviewers - 2 male and the 1 female that escorted me in to the room) interview which lasted about 1 hour.

The interviewers are based in Dhaharan and you talk to them via video link. (kinda cool I thought)

Some questions that were asked. ( I was told that all candidates are asked the same questions):

1) What do you know about BAE?
2) Why do you want to work here?
3) Why did you leave your previous job?
4) Tell me you greatest strength and greatest weakness.
5) describe your best and worst lesson
6) How would you teach the past simple to a mixed ability class?
7) There was a question about communication. I can't recall exactly what it was. But I think it was about rapport with students / how you will get on with your colleagues. Or sort out conflict between your colleagues.
Do you think using electronic devises in the classroom is important? Why? Give reasons.
9) How would you use a projector in your classroom/ Lesson.

They use Cutting Edge as the coursebook working toward achieving a City & Guilds certificate.

Work starts at 6am and ends at 3pm.

They said it takes 20-30 mins by bus to get to the learning center from the compound.

I guess teacher's work load is greater compared to the rest of Saudi institutes.

I didnt ask about the wages but i'm sure they pay in gold bars.

To be honest, I'd rather work for half the wage and have less of a work load rather than being cuffed in golden handcuffs and made to work my arse off. My previous job in Saudi paid decently with 80 days paid holiday and was like a walk in the park. Got in at 8am and was home by 3:35pm. Cool.

But if you like working hard and earning a lot of money to pay off your 30 year mortgage to unshackle yourself from bank slavery, then this job may be for you.

Take it easy. Have a Kabsa and some Pepsi. This is Saudi Arabia.

[size=18]On a serious note, I wish you the best of luck if you decide to apply.[/size]

[nomad soul]

If you do an Internet search on BAE Competency Based Interview, you'll find other forums discussing this very issue.

[peacefuldays]

There certainly are many websites discussing this. However, they are pretty general discussions on competency based interviews.

I'd love to hear from anybody who has been through an actual CBI interview for an EFL position.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[MixtecaMike]

Sorry, you can't see the exam paper before the day of the test, shabab.

[sicklyman]

THe British Council do something similar but they reinforce your interview dialogue by having you fill out a very detailed application in advance where you have to declare evidence from your previous work that fulfils each and every competency that the position requires.

As a last resort, therefore, if you get nothing from anyone at BAe, you could always do a mock British Council job application online and just not submit it. See HERE for current job openings.

To download a list of the behaviours they are looking for to fulfil their competencies click to grab the pdf from HERE. As I said above, you are required to give concrete examples of you demonstrating this in your previous work.

I'm pretty sure that if you can answer the BC's competency requirements for a teaching position you will do fine with BAe's. And if not, from what I've heard about working conditions with BAe recently, you will probably be doing yourself a favour anyway.

[peacefuldays]

[nomad soul]

A quick Internet search brought up http://interview-questions1.co.uk/BAE+Systems/interview+questions