10 Interview (2)

Naomi started to enter a very spacious room and in that room, there were Adrian and Seira who were waiting for her to enter. As soon as she entered, her first gaze fell on Seira who looked at her as if both didn't know each other. She was invited by Adrian to sit in the chair provided.

Politely, she nodded and started to sit her butt on the chair. She sat up straight, to give the impression of being dominant and assertive.

"Hmm... Naomi..." Adrian said while looking at the sheet of paper he was holding. He glanced at the photo on the sheet for a moment before turning his gaze to Naomi.

"Tell me about yourself," said Seira who nodded understandingly by her,

“I am Naomi Tjahara, previously I was an alumnus of computer science from Unijaya University, Jakarta. I've been working as a freelancer for the past few years," she said in a friendly manner. As much as possible for her to be calm in explaining and answering all the questions which be asked by Adrian and Seira

“What attracted you to work for this company?” Seira asked seriously.

“This company offers positions that I am interested in and have been involved in while I was a freelancer. I think I can funnel up all of my knowledge. In addition, I want a steady and definite income.”

“Freelancers… freelancers are self-employed, aren't they?” asked Adrian probing,

"Yeah, that's right," she said with a firm nod.

“If you are accepted in this company, you will be required to be able to work as a team. Can you?"

Naomi nodded, “Yes, I can. I am used to working in a team as long as I work on my projects when I was in college,”

“What position would you choose if you had to work as a team? And why did you choose that position?” Seira asked while intertwining her hands in front of herself,

"I will choose to be a team leader because I believe in the potential that exists within me to do work and build good relationships among team members," she explained confidently. Seeing her who seemed confident in herself, Adrian nodded. So far, he has not found anyone who can be calm and confident in presenting their ideas and thoughts. He acknowledged the abilities of previous people, however, during the interview, everything seemed lacking in communication. In fact, to enter this company, good communication was needed because the projects are carried out as a team.

“What is your attitude towards criticism directed at you?” Seira asked again, making Adrian who was still struggling with his thoughts, turned again to Naomi,  

 “Personally, I will accept the criticism if it is constructive. I will try to use this criticism as a material for my correction both in my work and in my personal life.”

"Okay, I got it. For the last, why should we choose you?” Adrian asked who then leaned forward,"Well. I am a person of integrity and responsible for all the work I hold. I believe I have great potential to participate in every work and project that this company makes. I am also a hard worker to achieve the desired target, "

"Okay, that's enough. Within this week, you will get an email if you are accepted at this company and you will start working on Monday, "said Adrian who was nodded by Naomi. Naomi glanced at Seira who seemed to ignore her gaze with the paper she was staring at. She has a question to ask, “Um… um, sir. I want to ask,""Yes. What is it?" “If I am not accepted, will I also be notified?” she asked politely,

"Hmm ... if you are not accepted, then you will not receive any news until this Friday," said Adrian. Naomi then nodded and she politely leave the room.

Adrian then asked Yanti to return to the next list. Yanti nodded and started to leave the room to walk towards the waiting room. As soon as the woman left the room, Adrian turned to Seira, intending to talk about Naomi,

"Ra, didn't she look good earlier?" said Adrian who was nodded by Seira,

“Yes… not bad,”

"Not bad? I think she's interesting. I mean compared to the previous five people, she's more attractive in person."

Seira tidied up the papers in front of her before she also turned to Adrian,

"We'll see the next four people,"

"You sound so cold. Is it because she's your cousin that you're so cold to her?" Adrian asked, making Seira immediately turn to him,

"H-how did you know?"

"So you guys are really cousins? Wow, I didn't expect my guess to be right," said the man, clapping his hands proudly to himself,

"Adrian..." Seira called in an unpleasant tone,

"I'm just guessing because you two have the same last name. Besides that, you looked different when Naomi came in here. Even though you sounded friendly before, you didn't act like that to her,"

Seira then straightened her gaze as soon as she heard Adrian's words,

"She is my cousin. His father is my father's brother," she said without looking at Adrian.

"Oh... I see. But you don't have to act like that either do you... I mean you can be as friendly as you were before, you don't need to act coldly to her," 

"I have to act like that, so she understands that she became what she is today because of her own efforts, not because of me," said Seira, who nodded understandingly by Adrian.

"You're really a good sister huh..." he said with a lopsided smile,

Their conversation stopped because suddenly Yanti came with someone else to interview. Both of them decided to end their conversation as soon as Ratih actually entered their room.