Tell me about yourself?

I have been in railway career for 9 years, I started as an outsourced employee for Etihad Rail as an IT
technical support engineer, then I moved to systems department as a signalling technician, and
currently I am working as an OCC facilities controller for Etihad Rail Infrastructure.

I am specialized in SCADA, SAP maintenance management information system, signalling system

ERTMS/ETCS level 2, and Freight Control Systems. I am responsible of supervising, monitoring, and
controlling of MV/LV power network, I provide technical support to the OCC and liaise with maintenance
teams to attend safety related and service affecting failures, possession management in terms of
applying and removing protections, and TSR (Temporary Speed Restriction) to allow safe passage of
trains. I supervise and control access to line side shelters and substations. I perform shifts and
emergency duties as and when required.

During my time in the company, I participated in resolving complex faults and failures, testing new
systems, I supported in the training and development of new staff and students of Abu Dhabi Vocational
Education and Training Institute under rail diploma program.

My strength is my attitude towards learning I am a fast leaner, my ability to fit within the organization
and team, and possession of high computer skills.

I was deemed as key team member, proactive, and reliable person as per the recent appraisal done by
my line manager since I was actively and proactively involved in preparation for stage two system of
UAE rail project to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable train operations.

What I am looking for is a company that I could add value to, where I could join a strong team, and that I
could share and learn from other’s experience. Is this what SAR company is looking for?

Why are you interested in working for our company?

I want to work here because having carried out lots of research, you have a great track of record of
achievement, being successful in my work is important to me, and your company mission statements
are in line with my values, I also want to work in an environment that is positive, progressive, and
productive, and I believe I will get that working for your company.

Describe a time when you had to work with a difficult co-worker.

I was in a situation that a co-worker raised a concern about a new sub-system developed by our
contractor, the system is responsible of alerting us about weather changes and forecast, my colleague
concern was that system alarms are not integrated with SCADA, and as a result unnecessarily additional
workload will be increased. I have been tasked by the OCC senior manager to find out what is alerting
mechanism of this new sub-system. I have reviewed the system training document and found that the
system does send the alarms to SCADA main alarm banner, when I told my colleague about it, he
became defensive and said he reviewed the document as well and it doesn’t say so, I realized that he
might missed or skipped something, so I opened the document and showed him that the alarms are
being sent to the ICSS alarm banner, when I asked him do you don know what’s the alarm banner is, he
said no, then we walked down the room and showed him in a live system where is the alarm banner is
and it’s part of SCADA, he seemed convinced and satisfied, and subject closed.
Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to a situation quickly.
There was a time that when our IT department has developed a new software to manage the permit to
work procedure, and we were instructed to stop using the conventional way and start using the new
software, I find that when there’s a major change in the workplace it’s best to take that learning curve
on as a positive challenge, then I took an online workshop to master the software, and I encouraged my
co-workers to do the same course and it was beneficial for them as well.

Finally, evolution is a part of workplace today and I recognize that my role as an employee is to embrace
it and encourage others to accept it and be ready to learn new ways of doing things continually.

Name strengths you have and what was the outcome

My strengths include the fact that I am detail orientated and attentive, this means I am a type of person
who will always focus on details, and I will carry out my duties to a very high standard.

Other strengths include my collaborative approach to working, I strongly believe that a team can achieve
brilliant things when they support each other, when they are respectful of everyone’s opinions and
contributions, and when they’re all focused on the same goal.

Finally, perhaps my greatest strength is my loyalty and trustworthiness, you can rely on me to be always
positive role model when representing your company, and if you hire me, I will be committed to the
business for many years to come.

Name one weakness you have and what are you doing to overcome it.
I am sometimes too sensitive, in the past I would take criticism personally, however I do understand that
for me to continually improve professionally I need to view other people’s comments as constructive
and productive, so I am learning to be more mindful in situation such as these when people are simply
trying to help me improve and develop.

And I am also working on improving my communication skills to be more effective communicator, and I
recently started taking courses on Coursera platform which I find useful.

How do you handle a setback?

Setbacks can be frustrating and demotivating, but they can also be an opportunity for growth and
learning. Responding to setbacks with resilience, problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset can help
individuals and teams overcome obstacles and achieve their goals in the long run.

Why should we hire you?

You should hir me because I can be left alone to complete all tasks and duties in line with company
expectation, and the fact that I will represent your company positively whilst communicating with
internal staff and external stakeholders. You should hire me because I can manage multiple tasks and I
will always remain calm whilst under pressure, and I will always take responsibility for my own
professional development. Finally, being somebody who has a diverse range of skills and competencies, I
will come into the role and start contributing to your objectives immediately.
What are your goals?
My immediate goal is to get a job in a growth-oriented company, my long-term goal will depend on
where the company goes. I hope to eventually grow into a position of responsibility.

Why are you leaving your job?

I want to leave my job because this is a role that I am very passionate about and because it is with your
company the opportunity really excites me, this job is the next step in my career progression, and I plan
to stay working here for the long term, over recent years I have built up a diverse set of skills and
qualities that are perfect for the job description and for your company long-term vision, I will leave my
current employer on great terms and I am very proud of what we have achieved whilst I have been here
but I now want to work for your company in this role.

When were you most satisfied in your job? (Motivations)

I am satisfied/motivated when/by continuous improvement and personal growth.

If I am continually learning and improving my skillset, I feel motivated because I am of value to my

employer.

I am also satisfied/motivated when/by working as part of a team to complete tasks and project. I gain a
great sense of satisfaction when I know I have contributed to a team’s goal or objectives.

Finally, I am satisfied/motivated by helping train up newer members of staff as and when they join the
company, I enjoy this because it makes me feel I have a sense of worth when I am sharing my own
expertise and knowledge with others.

What will you add or bring to the team?

I believe that my experience in Railway systems and IT will add significant value to the team, as I can
bring a unique perspective and offer suggestions for improvement. Additionally, I am highly
collaborative and enjoy working with others to achieve our goals.

What salary are you seek?

My salary expectations are based on the going rate for a top-performing employee in this industry with
a track record of success. I am seeking a 29,400 SR and family coverage, and for that amount, I am
confident you will see a positive return on your investment. In my current role I provided outstanding
customer service, I recommended ways the organization could save money and be more efficient. I aim
to replicate that same success and more for your organization for 29,400 a month.

At the end of the interview

Ask is this new or current position?

Why was this position created?

Closing statement #final

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be interviewed for the role. I have thoroughly enjoyed the
process, I apologize for not being able to answer some of the questions which I put down to nerves.

However, having studied the job description in detail, I genuinely believe I can add significant value to
your company and the team, and would love the opportunity to prove to you my worth, and I want to
work for your company long term. Finally, thank you very much, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Send a nice thank you note to the hiring manager as well as other individuals gave the interview.