Workplace reviews and discussion: 國高紙品股份有限公司

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At the beginning of the interview, two female HR representatives explained the company’s benefits and rules. Later, when I asked about the responsibilities of the publishing graphic designer position, neither of them knew anything and they had no idea about it at all. They did not even know how to turn on the air conditioner in the interview room. I waited inside for the supervisor of the other graphic designer until I nearly suffocated. After a long wait, the supervisor came and gave a fairly vague explanation. Later, the two HR representatives and one graphic design supervisor left, saying they needed to contact the executive assistant again and asking me to wait a little longer. The interview had been scheduled several days in advance, but on the day itself, I felt that no one at this company took it seriously. In the end, they notified me that the executive assistant would not be coming to interview me, and the interview ended. The graphic design position at this company is based on a responsibility system, with no overtime pay—only a NT$60 missed-meal allowance (bento boxes now cost over NT$100; what can you eat for NT$60?). The year-end bonus is fixed at one month’s salary and will not change. There are gifts or cash bonuses for the three major festivals and birthdays, but they did not say how much. It feels like a very traditional and closed-off industry.