Bench Test Interview

[Mandisa]

Good day

I have been called in for a watchmaker's bench test. I recently finished my studies and I have no idea what to expect. Any assistance with regards to what to expect would be highly appreciated.

Regards

Mandy

[Lambchop]

Can we ask where it is? ..Swatch for example?

if so- you get a quick tour of the building, shown to a side room with you and whoever else is on a bench test too . Make friends with them quickly, you might need each other to help look for parts if you drop anything!

your task is to simply service a nice watch movement EXACTLY to their requirements. Cleanliness and immaculate oiling is VERY VERY important! 

Don't rush. You get most of the day, use all the equipment in the room, (like binocular microscope for oiling escapement). Don't lose or drop or break/mishandle anything.

Maybe chat to other employees on your lunch break, look to be bright, interested and organised and totally professional. 

Be smartly dressed- relax, it's a long day. 

At the end your watch will be looked at and assessed without you being there, you will then have a chat at the end and you'll be told what they think. 

How you conduct yourself is really important, take any criticism and use it to get better for next time if you are unsuccessful.

Good luck! 

J

[Mandisa]

Thank you so much for your response. It is with the Richemont Luxury Group.

[Mandisa]

Richemont Luxury Goods* not Group, pardon me.