While most employers believe that a good in person interview combined with an impressive CV are the most important factors effecting their decision to hire a candidate, Fairmont Hotels has developed its own testing process that is critical in determining whether they offer the candidate the job. The testing process assesses how well the candidate will fit into the hotel.
The Fairmont Selection Interview was developed in partnership with Gallup, a consultancy specializing in the study of human nature and behavior. The test is designed to determine if the candidate has certain innate characteristics that make it more likely for him or her to succeed on the job. Rachel Moosa, a human resources director at Fairmont, explained that 23 years ago, they asked the question – What makes a great Fairmont employee? “We wanted to find out the profile of their best performing employees in order to hire more people like that.”
The largest museum in Bahrain, the National Museum is a must-see for history enthusiasts; it is a goldmine of archaeological discoveries and Bahraini cultural relics. The Museum contains most remarkably, an entire dug up tomb as well as intricately carved seals and Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian writing that assert Bahrain’s trading history. Other treasures include; the dioramas of Bahraini cr...
The Roman Arch is located amidst the Christian quarters. This originally consisted of three arches of which only one remains at the entrance of the Christian quarters. Numerous Christian sects now reside here. Timings: Daily, throughout the day Admission: Free Address; Christian quarters, Old City Tel: none ...
This is one of Doha’s most interesting museums. The collection of weapons and arms is extremely impressive and some of the exhibits truly stunning reflective of expert craftsmanship. The main attraction is the famed Lawrence of Arabia’s dagger. Other pieces comprise of silver and gold daggers and swords some of which date back to the 1500s. Timings: Daily except Saturdays from 9 A.M- 12 ...
Kukuldash Madrassa is a Quran school built by the poet and scientist Kulbobo Kukeldash during the reign of Abdulla-Khan in the 16th Century. It is one the largest and best preserved Quran schools in Central Asia. ...