Talent Days: What was it that attracted you to Philip Morris at
Tomek: It may sound trivial, but their stand at the fair was right by the entrance and was very extensive. A definite plus was that the people from the company themselves approached me. I told the recruiter what exactly I was studying, what my interests were and in which department I would feel best. At the end, I was given contact details so I could contact the company in case of additional questions.
Talent Days: Did you apply for a different position than your current one during the fair? Or maybe you applied to companies you had applied to before the job fair?
Tomek: When I came to Talent Days, I had not yet reached any stage of recruitment for Philip Morris. Now I have finished my internship in this company, and until recently I did not know it very well. It was their openness and friendly approach that had the greatest influence on me applying there.
Talent Days: After talking to the Philip Morris representatives at the fair, did it ever cross your mind that they would offer you this position and soon become your colleagues?
Tomek: Honestly, from the beginning of the conversation I had the impression that they were interested in my candidacy. The recruiter I spoke to told me that they were looking for people like me. Even if I didn't get the job, I could see their interest. I didn't have to ask for anything, they called me later.
Talent Days: What did your further recruitment process look like after the phone call with the offer?
Tomek: After that phone call, I was invited to do some tests. They were rather simple tasks that required some mathematical knowledge and strategic thinking. For example, you had to plan your calendar. Later it turned out that I passed the tests. The next stage was a conversation with managers who asked me general questions, but required creative thinking and a strategic and financial approach to certain issues. I really liked the fact that they called me back two days later and said they were interested in my candidacy. So from the moment of the conversation at the fair to the moment of the phone call with the final offer, not even a week passed, which can definitely be counted as a plus!
Talent Days: Did you feel at ease during each stage of the recruitment process?
Tomek: Absolutely. The managers were very helpful and nice, and the conversation was relaxed. Their attire also convinced me of the relaxed atmosphere – they weren't "in ties".
Talent Days: Remind us what position you held at PMI, what were your responsibilities? Have you had the opportunity to learn something, gain new skills?
Tomek: Yes. I must emphasize that my internship was quite specific, because it lasted 10 months. I worked as an intern in finance and I am glad that I could change departments every 4 months. While working in the accounting department, I was able to learn how to use the SAP program. In addition, I improved my skills in using Excel, which I am also happy about.