I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at The HEINEKEN Company in Oct 2015
Interview
You apply online. Then you have to answer to several questions by email. If you passed they gonna plan an interview (in my case phone interview) with two managers working in Africa. They will test your personality and also skills. If you passed, they call you about one week after for the feedback and proposition.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Q: What the advantages to don't manage all the supply chain in Africa (distribution) ?
I applied online. I interviewed at The HEINEKEN Company (Amsterdam)
Interview
After an online relatively standard application, I got a call asking if I could come into the office for an interview. Had the interview with two employees who worked at AME and was a very down-to-earth conversation with some jokes, but also a lot of serious questions, and they did not ask standard questions. Heard afterwards they are primarily looking for someone who is well-rounded and is ready for an experience in a different culture. Social skills and experiences are more important than grades.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you recommend using distributors in an African country, or leave it for Heineken to distribute their products themselves?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at The HEINEKEN Company (Amsterdam) in Apr 2014
Interview
1 interview, niet zo moeilijk. Project manager probeert in een uur in te schatten of je in staat bent om te presteren in een compleet andere cultuur. Je CV wordt gebruikt om structuur te geven aan het gesprek. Je krijgt wat standaard vragen over wat je hebt geleerd van functies, ervaringen en commissies op je CV. Ik denk dat de project manager vooral opzoek is naar iemand die om kan gaan met diversiteit, (in termen van onderwijs, cultuur, levensstandaard enz.) al internationale ervaring heeft en een open mentaliteit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Er zal je gevraagd worden of je om kan gaan met het beperken van je vrijheid, omdat sommige Afrikaanse landen niet 100% veilig zijn.