Chapter 4 fourth quarter

Takeshi was going to interview at a company called "Fusion Entertainment Systems" in Sasazuka, Shibuya-ku. The content of the vacancy is "planning, development, application and testing of social network games (mobile content) or smartphone APP".It seems that this job should be making games dedicated to general mobile phones or smartphones, which is barely in line with the game-related work that Takeshi said at the family meeting.Although he was only forced to speak nonsense at that time, if he really had a way to enter this company, it would be logical to prove that he did not lie at that time.

Takeshi hadn't worn a suit for a long time.Today, he went to the beauty salon early in the morning to take care of it, and specially made a fashionable hairstyle. He looked like a social person in charge of his own business. In fact, Takeshi's appearance already met the basic requirements of a handsome man.To tell you the truth, when Takeshi was in elementary school, he had received Valentine's chocolates from several female classmates.But during the period from middle school to high school, Takeshi's life focus changed from reality to the world of video games.In order to save money, he buys games, and his clothes are all specials on the second floor of the supermarket; his hair is always left alone, and he only goes to the family barber shop for a 1,000-yen haircut every six months.Therefore, the appearance of Takeshi in the 21st century is undoubtedly the appearance of a disgusting nerd.It's just that wearing a suit like this, and after asking experts to sort out his appearance, Takeshi's appearance of a 20th-century handsome man showed signs of resurgence.

Take the tram from the station near my home to Shinjuku, transfer to the Keio Line, get off at Sasazuka Station, walk along Koshu Street for about ten minutes, and arrive at the office building where Fusion Entertainment Systems is located. Taking the elevator to the fourth floor, Wu Zhi explained his intention to the counter switchboard.The interview venue is a conference room.After Takeshi was taken to sit in the lounge next door, he began to repeat the contents of "Adam Matsumoto's Strongest Interview Skills" in his mind. The book records all kinds of speaking skills created by the author Adam Matsumoto that can attract the interest of interviewers; in addition, it also demonstrates many simulated questions and answers, so that Takeshi has already designed a meticulous interview plan in his mind.

"Mr. Ito, please come in." ...the time has finally come.Are you going to work in a software development company and spend your life as a developer?Or become a wrestler or a homeless person?This interview, which holds the key to fate, is Takeshi Ito's biggest final duel in this century and the most important in his life. After knocking on the door twice according to the instructions in the textbook, Takeshi yelled a thousand times louder than usual: "Excuse me!" and walked into the venue energetically. There was only one male interviewer who was about 30 years old in the venue.I don't know if it's because of the heavy business of software development, but his sunken cheeks and conspicuous stubble make him look unhealthy.

Wu Zhi also turned pale because he was often nestled in a dark room.As soon as Wu Zhicai walked into the venue, he secretly looked forward to the "unhealthy" commonality between the two, wondering if he could make a better impression on him.Hearing the interviewer urging him to sit down, Takeshi roared "please advise me" before willingly sitting on the iron chair. First, start with the eyes.In the best-selling book "Adam Matsumoto's Strongest Interview Skills" with a sales volume of 2.25 million copies, it is written: "Convey your enthusiasm to the interviewer with your eyes!" Emphasizing the importance of eye contact .

Takeshi's eyes opened three times larger than usual, gazing intently at the interviewer's face.I wouldn't be a wrestler to death!So please let me into your company!Takeshi desperately expressed his enthusiasm with his eyes, as well as the cry of dying in his heart.This is not only a test of finding a job, but also a man's duel between him and the interviewer.The first to look away is the loser.He must show a passionate gaze that even tears, and let the other party realize that "this guy is not a simple person". The interviewer put the resume that he had received beforehand at hand, and began to ask Takeshi questions.

"Can you tell me your name, age, and past work experience first?" "Okay, my name is Takeshi Ito, I'm twenty-five years old. I worked at a seaweed factory in Chiba a year ago. My job is to season seaweed, arrange plastic bags for seaweed, etc., in different departments Everyone has a responsible business.” "The seaweed factory..." Takeshi's enthusiastic eyes frightened the interviewer, and he was speechless. "Is that so. Since you said that you are in charge of the business of each department, does it mean that you are the person in charge of the department?"

"Yes, although there are other foremen on top, but like seasoning seaweed and installing plastic bags, only one staff member will be assigned to each link, so everyone can be regarded as the person in charge of each department .” "...Ah, so it is like this. Uh, let me see... Then, in the business of the factory, is there any achievement that you have achieved yourself, or that you can recommend yourself?" "Yes, of course. If it's convenient, please try this seaweed." Takeshi took out five pieces of seasoned seaweed in a small plastic bag from his bag. "Please try it." Takeshi approached the interviewer and handed him the seaweed.

"What is this? Do you want to buy me?" "Yes, please be sure to try it." Takeshi returned to his seat, staring at the interviewer who tore open the plastic bag and took out a piece of seaweed, tasting it while making a refreshing sound. "Well, it's delicious..." "Thank you for your praise! The high-grade seasoned seaweed you are eating now comes from the factory where I worked. I think the taste of this seasoned seaweed...is the proof of my work. At that time, the factory manager and the employees had a meeting to discuss seaweed I also expressed my opinion in the meeting on the intensity of the taste. At that time, the opinions of the employees headed by me were reflected in the seasoning of this product.”

Takeshi stared at the interviewer with enthusiasm. This question of "successful experience in previous work" is classified as a common topic in the textbook.For this question, Takeshi went to the Isetan department store in Shinjuku and bought high-grade seasoned seaweed made by his former company. Showing small props like this to match the oral answer, stimulating the five senses of the interviewer to increase the impression, is also the signature skill of Adam Matsumoto - Fivesenses speaking skills. It seems that the effect of trying to eat seaweed seems to be quite remarkable. I saw the interviewer eat up all the seaweed in one bite after another... Very good, this person owes me a favor now.Taking such calculations in his mind cunningly, Takeshi continued to show his enthusiastic eyes to the interviewer.

"Thank you, I'm just hungry." "Let me know if you still want to eat in the future, and I'll bring it up anytime (so take me)." "Hahaha, thank you... Well, now I want to ask a more general question. What strengths or advantages does Mr. Ito think he has?" Here we come.This question is also the basis of the basic interview questions.Of course, this is also within Takeshi's prediction. He has already previewed it in "Adam Matsumoto's Strongest Interview Skills". "Okay, then please take a look at my strengths. I'm sorry." Takeshi stood up imposingly again, walked to one end of the conference room, and then stood upright facing the center. In front of the puzzled interviewer, Takeshi squatted on a horse, waved his right hand from bottom to top, made a gesture of throwing a ball, and roared loudly at the same time. "Stop-stop! Hit! Hit! Hit well--focus! Keep calm! Believe in yourself! Trust yourself!" ... "Thank you for your appreciation." Takeshi, who returned to his seat again, began to talk with a proud expression of "Are you scared? I'll explain it now (laughs)". "The paragraph just now is the cheering slogan when participating in the petanque club in our country. Although the sport of petanque sounds strange, it is actually a kind of entertainment that the French sailors love. It is holding metal Throwing the ball towards a wooden ball about ten meters away, gradually shortening the distance between the two balls. I practiced hard with my friends from the petanque club, and won the second place in the 'junior high school group' in the regional competition The results. The concentration and coordination developed in the petanque club at that time are my strengths.” ...In fact, the answering technique that Takeshi is using now is also Adam Matsumoto's signature skill - Special body action speaking technique.In addition to explaining your strengths verbally, of course you should also express yourself with bold actions.Adam Matsumoto, the interview iron man who allowed 200,000 people to find jobs, mentioned the shock and effect of this move in the book. It seems that this trick has worked again, and the powerful shock seems to make it difficult for the interviewer to hide his embarrassment. "It's like this... Uh, do you mean petanque? Although this is the first time I've heard it, it's not easy to get second place in the regional competition. Do many high schools have petanque clubs? ?” "Yes, in our area, my alma mater, Harimaoka Junior High School, and the opponent's Northern Junior High School, a total of two schools have clubs." "Uh... so, I understand. Then, is there any other place you would like to recommend yourself? It doesn't matter if it's just a small place." "Yes, as I mentioned just now, the opinions I expressed at the nori factory meeting are indeed reflected in the products. I think my strength is that I can express my opinions clearly like that when necessary. Another point similar to this is that I usually do not hesitate to accept external criticism, and express some daily feelings or social indignation on Twitter. Now my account has more than 60 fans following me. The best proof of rating." "..." Takeshi didn't miss the interviewer's frightened expression.Judging from this reaction, the other party was definitely surprised, "I didn't expect him to be so great at such a young age."Takeshi complacently waited for the next question. "However, Mr. Ito's previous job was completely different from the company's business. Why did you want to apply? I want to hear your motivation for applying." "Okay, from a long time ago, I really wanted to engage in the planning of social network games and smart phone APPs. The company I most want to enter is of course your company. But... because of personal factors, I can't do it Applied to Fusion System during the freshman period." "Oh, so." "..." (Takeshi's eager eyes) "..." "Well, do you think that's why?" "God knows." "...What is the so-called 'personal factor'? In fact, at that time, I felt that I was not qualified to enter your company. I thought that a small person like me would not be able to become a member of Fusion System, a representative company in the social network game industry. part of." "..." "However, after four years, I finally came to challenge your company's mid-term admission test. I had no confidence at that time, why can I now have the means to apply for your company? Actually, there is a hidden reason behind it." "..." "..." (Takeshi's eager eyes) "..." "Well, do you think there is any reason?" "..." The interviewer sighed silently without saying a word. "You are noisy." "yeah?" "You've been noisy since the very beginning! It's so annoying! Also, don't stare at me with that uncomfortable look anymore, it's really disgusting!" Looking at the interviewer who suddenly let out a deep roar and transformed into another person, Takeshi's eyes turned from enthusiastic to cold, and his eyes shrank into particles smaller than black spots. "Why are you here for the interview? Who cares so much about you, I'm the one asking you questions now." "Heh heh heh heh..." "You man, don't you just do what is written in the teaching book? This kind of dialogue that deliberately arouses the interest of the interviewer is Adam Matsumoto's "small puzzle talk technique"; then use this Skills, the way I ask questions to the interviewer in turn, is Adam Matsumoto's 'Small discussion'." "Hey hey hey hey hey hey..." (tears) "The seaweed is delicious. But taking out small props like that is also Adam Matsumoto's 'Fivesenses'; and then using actions to show your strengths is the 'Special body action'." The book also says This can leave a shocking impression on the interviewer, right?" "..." Takeshi's eyes had become completely blind. "Now everyone who comes to the interview, everyone has read that book. We also met a bunch of candidates like you, and we are tired of reading it. Why do you have to use actions to answer questions? It's shameless. We were scared to death. Yes, it will make a good impression, but it's just a bad impression... Also, our company is called Fusion Entertainment Systems, You have been talking about Fusion System from the very beginning, which is far from it." Takeshi was seriously injured. "Ito, you said that you wanted to come and work here since you were in college? You started thinking so four years ago? Thank you so much. The company has only been established for two and a half years." Takeshi's eyes could no longer see, and his ears could no longer hear.Then he even stopped thinking altogether. "It's the same with other guys. Now when young people are asked about their strengths, they dare to say something like 'coordination' or 'smile' without shame. Talking about personal strengths so shamelessly It must be nothing special. Maintaining a humble attitude at such a time is the virtue of the Japanese. Our company does not need such a self-aware guy!" This is venting anger. "Speaking of which, what the hell kind of resume is this? What is the third level of the English examination, even junior high school students can pass it! There are also third levels of the monster examination and the first level of the Three Kingdoms examination, don't write such things in the resume Come on. Don't underestimate society too much!" ... After finally getting out of the near-death experience, Takeshi just regained consciousness when he saw the interviewer in front of him throwing his resume at him. "You failed the exam. The interview is over. Thank you for your hard work!" ...... On June 30th, 2013, Takeshi Ito died heroically in Sasazuka. This historic intimidation incident passed down from generation to generation in the Ito family is known as the "Sasazuka 630 Incident" in the world.