Workplace reviews and discussion: 財團法人中國生產力中心

Interview: Personnel related to agricultural projects

1. The company atmosphere is calm and stable. While waiting at the reception desk to be seen by the interviewer, I continually heard colleagues chatting with and greeting people as they passed by the reception desk, or reminding one another about matters such as ordering lunch boxes.

2. After arriving, HR takes you to a meeting room, explains the test questions, and repeatedly reminds you to save your work at any time during the answering process. The HR representative’s extension number is shown on the page. The test takes approximately 1.5–2 hours, but there is no strict time limit in practice. Basically, once you finish, you can call the HR representative’s extension. (During the test, the HR extension page seemed to disappear because of computer saving issues, so it is recommended that you write it down or save it once at the beginning.)

3. The test consists of four parts: 1. Aptitude test (personality test); 2. Basic Word and Excel test (if you know basic formatting, centering, and basic functions, it should not be too difficult); 3. 40 multiple-choice questions in English; and 4. Essay questions (two situational questions asking for your views, plus one question on the fundamentals of management).

4. The interview with the supervisor was very pleasant. You can ask about anything, and the supervisor repeatedly mentioned that the center has many internal resources. They welcome people who are proactive and willing to pursue further education while working. Occasionally, after winning a major contract, things may become busier and require overtime or fieldwork, but compensatory leave is available. Staff also coordinate with one another regarding vacation and overseas travel schedules. After work, it is recommended that you actively conduct case studies so that you can prepare for activities. In the future, if you wish to transfer to positions such as project manager or lecturer, you may apply for such opportunities.

Overall, this is an organization with abundant resources. If you prefer a highly stable job, are willing to work through the cycle of bidding for contracts, execution, and report completion, want to enter the consulting industry, enjoy learning by seeing and listening more, and possess planning skills, applicants with a master’s degree are recommended, as the salary will be higher.

I did not notice any particular disadvantages during the interview. The supervisor stated that the center’s administrative procedures are relatively lengthy and require following processes and submitting reports up the chain. When reviewing your academic background and work experience, the HR department determines the salary. If you accept the salary offered, you can start work; the process takes approximately one week.