Shelim Hussain, the founder of Euro Foods Group and Kukd.com, has revealed his secret to success in job interviews. He says he used a simple trick to put his mind at ease and impress his potential employers.
The trick that changed his life
Hussain, who started his first business at the age of 17 with just £20, says he learnt the trick from a business book he read when he was young. The book advised him to imagine that he was interviewing the interviewer, rather than the other way around.
This helped him to overcome his nervousness and show confidence and curiosity. He says he would ask questions about the company, the role, the challenges and the opportunities. He says this made him stand out from other candidates who only answered questions passively.
He says this trick also helped him to assess whether the job was right for him or not. He says he would look for signs of passion, vision and integrity in the interviewer. He says he would also try to gauge the culture and values of the company.
He says this trick worked for him every time he applied for a job. He says he landed several jobs in different industries, such as restaurants, retail and banking, before he decided to start his own business.
The success story of Shelim Hussain
Hussain is now a multimillionaire entrepreneur who runs two successful businesses. Euro Foods Group is the largest supplier to UK Indian restaurants and takeaways, providing everything from food to laundry services. Kukd.com is an online platform that allows customers to order food from local restaurants and takeaways.
He says he started Euro Foods Group in 1993 with just £20, which he used to buy some prawns from a local market and sell them to a restaurant. He says he then reinvested his profits and expanded his product range and customer base.
He says he started Kukd.com in 2015 after he realised that there was a gap in the market for an online food ordering service that catered to ethnic cuisines. He says he wanted to create a platform that was fair, transparent and ethical for both customers and restaurants.
He says both of his businesses have grown significantly over the years, thanks to his hard work, innovation and customer focus. He says Euro Foods Group now employs more than 200 people and has a turnover of £2.3 million. He says Kukd.com now has more than 4,000 restaurants on its platform and has processed more than 1 million orders.
The advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
Hussain says he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with others who want to start their own businesses. He says he has written a book called From Prawns to Profit, which details his journey and offers practical tips for entrepreneurs.
He says some of his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs are:
- Look for a gap in the market and find a way to fill it with a unique product or service.
- Do your research and test your idea before you launch it.
- Plan your costs and set realistic prices that reflect your value proposition.
- Hire the right people who share your vision and values.
- Learn from your mistakes and failures and use them as opportunities to improve.
He says he hopes his book will inspire and motivate others to pursue their dreams and achieve their goals.
