Hello! This is Samuel Walker from UpWork. How are you today?
May 8, 7:47 PM
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Good Morning Samuel
How are you doing?
Good morning Katrina! I'm doing well how about yourself?
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I'm great, thank you.
I believe you are ready for the job briefing and interview?
Yes absolutely. Whenever you are ready.
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Before we get on with the job  interview, i want you to confirm  your name and Location.
Sure! My name is Samuel Walker and I live in Charlotte, NC in the USA.
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I am Ms. Katrina Waterhouse ,The Hiring manager, iF International Forum Design.
I'm here to brief and interview you more about the opening position.
Nice to meet you Ms. Katrina.
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iF International Forum Design. , is establishing a branch office in your area in the next couple of months.... Hence, we are recruiting via online potential employees who would eventually have an office space.
For now this is going to be an online and work from home job. The working hours are flexible where you could choose to work from anywhere of your choice .
That sounds great! I did not know iF was coming to charlotte.
I have no problem working from home.
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That's good to hear.
ABOUT  iF International Forum Design.

A group of industry representatives led by Philip Rosenthal met with the Hannover Trade Fair company (Hannover Messe). Their aim was to draw attention to particularly well-designed industrial products. In doing so, they wanted to communicate the importance of design and all it can achieve: for users, for brands and for societies. A new image for German products began to take shape. Fitting then that the resulting association was first known as 'Die gute Industrieform e.V.’ (Good Industrial Form). The name Industrie Forum (or iF for short) came later.
Ah I see. Interesting.
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For now this is going to be  strictly an online and work from  home job the working hours are  flexible and you can chose to work  from anywhere of your choice,the  pay is $30,per hour and training  is $15 per hour and will be  getting payment bi weekly via  check or direct deposit (Depending  on which you prefer) working 20 to  40 hours weekly,if you are  employed you are going to be  working as a full employee and not  an independent  contractor.Benefits: Health,  Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance,  Employee Wellness and 401k  plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts.
Just follow the briefing and you can ask questions when i am through. Let me know when you have finished reading and understanding every line. You will be allowed to ask questions later.With each line just respond with an Okay.
Okay
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Are you currently employed?
Sort of. I work as an intern/volunteer for built broken studios. Nothing else at the moment.
It isn't paid so I wouldn't consider it employment.
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Will you be able to devote 8 hours of your time to iF International Forum Design . ? At least 4hrs  daily?
Yes
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Do you have a Printer, Fax Machine,Scanner and a Photocopier?
No but I have access to them if necessary through a library nearby.
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What do you understand by the word"Privacy and code of conduct?
What comes to mind is keeping private information and trade secrets. Always acting proper in any situation.
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How do you meet tough deadlines? Tell me about a time you completed great work under pressure.
I had an app I worked on for a client. The days until a milestone was due shrank from a month to a week fast as it was one of my first apps I was set on publishing. I dedicated myself to it for the client near the end at 12 hours a day! Through some hard debugging sessions, some energy drinks and some concentration I was able to present it a day before he was to present it to his investor.
Tough deadlines mean I have to act tough. I work under pressure as stresses as anyone else but wont stop until I finish my set objective.
stressed*
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Tell me about your experience working remotely. What do you feel is important to make sure the work gets done efficiently?
I have worked through Built Broken Studios remotely. Using a website called github I am able to push new updates to their website and confirm the changes with them via their note system. I feel that the most important factor to make the work gets done efficiently is communication. I keep in contact with them every week through a group voice application.
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Walk me through your portfolio. Which pieces are you most proud of, and why?
I have multiple projects that I have worked on for myself and others. My projects are made through Adobe Products such as Illustrator, Animate and Dreamweaver. My first large scale project was called Public Desktop later renamed "Project: Desktop". I started working on it in early 2015 and it has become my finest piece of work. In it, I have a 3d background with a transparent customizable UI that takes over your desktop. It's main function is to bring the modern net to your desktop though filesharing, web embedding and a feature I have made called "Space" that allows the user to create and navigate to other user's spaces. Spaces are like webpages except there can be no coding involved as it is all visual adjustments that can be made by the user. Other work includes a few of my other projects called "Elemental Blocks" a 3D game that I started working on last year, "Project: NewsBank" a up and coming website that presents news articles from major news outlets in a timeline with a smooth UI, and Built Broken Studios. A website for a small software company based in ohio. I have all these projects featured with preview images on their new website I have been working on for them on my website at http://sfxworks.net
The mobile application that I mentioned is currently under an NDA and cannot be described or featured at this time.
I am proudest of "Project: Desktop" due to the many hours I brought myself to dedicate to it and how well it turned out from a concept in my head to the state that is in today.
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How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
I would imagine working with you all at least throughout the rest of the year as I have been looking for long term work. I can work as long as necessary. The idea of this turning into a remote to office location is attractive so I would not mind working longer.
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Do you have an idea of how to use ms Excel?
Yes. I haven't used it in a while but I was taught how to use Excel in High School.
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Congratulations..due to your level of experience and your working skills the company has decided to hire you as one of our staff.You are now a staff of iF International Forum Design. And we hope to see the best in you.
Thank you! That is great to hear!
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You will receive your duties everyday via email and i will be online to assist you with any difficulties.
You are welcome.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY: Conceptualize, develop, and create graphic designs for print publications within brand standards, Create digital and printed signage for several marketing campaigns, Prepare graphic design files for printing, ensure highest print quality, Work with team to create best workflow processes for graphic design



Can you handle All of these duties effectively?
Absolutely.
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Good! Hope to see the best in you.
We are starting you with $30 per hour,You will receive your pay bi weekly Friday of the week via wire transfer,Direct deposit or check,Depending on which you prefer.


What payment option do you prefer?
Thank you for your time! When may I expect my first email?
I would like to setup direct deposit.
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We are coming to that!
Sorry about that.
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Ok.
Benefits include: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts.
You will be enrolled for this benefits after a period of 3 months of working with us. We are going to be communicating through Google-hangouts chat (IM) till after 7days of working with us, a user and pass will be given to you including an up link to the company server. Also after then list of contact phone numbers to various departments will be sent to you including all necessary forms to fill out.
Okay
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Before you start work you will receive a payment(Check) ,you will be using this payment (check) to set up your mini office by purchasing some office equipment and Graphic Designer software, immediately you get this payment you start work fully.
Okay
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Here are the Name's of software's you will be needing to purchase :Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5,Adobe Indesign,Autodesk 3ds Max,Corel PainvtShop Photo Pro X3,Art Rage 3.5,Adobe Premiere,Corel Paint,Wacom Tablets,PaintTool SAI, Printer, Fax Machine,Scanner and a Photocopier,which is to be purchased.
Okay
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You will be attached to your supervisor who will be training you on how to use software you will be working with. Your training will last for one week, each day of your training will last 4-5 hours daily.
Okay
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NOTE: All materials are to be purchased from the company accredited vendor,I will provide you with the vendor information when you receive the check.
Okay
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You are to forward the following information to  enable the secretary register you,Your full name,home address,home and cell Phone number.Email the requested information to: iFforumdesignsecretary@representative.com
Complete that and let me know when you are finish.
Okay
Sent
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For clarification,i would like for you to provide me with the same information you sent on here.
Samuel Walker

1170 Plaza Walk Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215
United State of America

Home Number: 1-980-337-9411
Cell Number: 1-650-557-3996
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Congratulations..  You are now a staff of iF International Forum Design. and we hope to see the best in you.
Thank you!
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You will received your employment offer letter to sign tomorrow via E-mail.
Okay
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You are welcome.
Are you comfortable with all i have said, do you have a checking account and should the check be sent to you and are you very reliable with company funds? And what financial institute do you operate with?
Yes. I have a checking account with Metropolitan Bank. I use their online services as well as PayPal to send and receive funds. I am reliable with money and will use it as instructed so I have no problem with it being sent.
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Ok good.
Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to know?
No you answered all my questions. I really appreciate it!
Thank you for your time today Katrina! I look forward to working with you and your team.
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That is all for today. You are to be on Google-hangouts chat tomorrow 8:00.am your time for further details and to sign the company offer letter
That is all for today. You are to be on Google-hangouts chat tomorrow 8:00.am your time for further details and to sign the company offer letter
Okay
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You are welcome.
Have a lovely day.
You as well!