1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What did you most enjoy about your last job?
3. How would your colleagues or supervisor describe you?
4. What can you offer us that other people cannot?
5. What about this job attracts you? What is unattractive?
6. How long do you see yourself with us?
7. How would you describe an ideal working environment?
Standard interview questions might not seem difficult, but your answer to each should be polished and sharp. Craft responses and practice them before your interview so that they roll off your tongue when you face the interviewer. Effective responses answer questions honestly, positively, and briefly, highlighting important qualities and accomplishments that are relevant to the position at hand. Give examples to illustrate and corroborate your statements when possible. Your responses should work together, making connections between what you have previously done, the available position, and your goals.
Tell me about yourself.
Ineffective: I am a hard-worker who is good with numbers. After I worked as a financial analyst for a few years, I decided to go to law school. I just finished and now am looking for a new challenge.
Effective: I began developing skills relevant to financial planning when I worked as a financial analyst for three years. In that role, I succeeded in multiplying the wealth of my clients by carefully analyzing the market for trends. The return on the portfolios I managed was generally 2% more than most of the portfolios managed by my company. My initiative, planning, and analytic skills were rewarded by two promotions. As the manager of a team, I successfully led them to develop a more efficient and profitable strategy for dealing with new accounts. My subsequent training in the law, including tax law and estate law, gives me an informed view of what types of investments and charitable gifts would be most advantageous for your clients.
What did you most enjoy about your last job?
Ineffective: I liked lots of things-the people, the challenge, the rewards. Sometimes we had to work long hours, but it always seemed to pay off.
Effective: Of the many things that I enjoyed, I would say that the strategic aspects of my job most energized me. I liked setting concrete performance goals for myself and finding ways to meet them. I similarly enjoyed analyzing markets for trends and identifying when would be the most beneficial time to enter or withdraw from certain funds. When I was a manager, my team and I developed a new approach to accounts that became a standard for the company. Strategizing gave my work a sense of tangible direction and accomplishment.
How would your colleagues or supervisor describe you?
Ineffective: I guess they would say that I am a hard worker who is successful.
Effective: My supervisor and colleagues have described me as a dependable worker. My supervisor has appreciated that I prioritize tasks and manage my responsibilities so that she can rely on me. My bosses tell me I have a sixth sense for markets and I learn new information and procedures quickly. These skills account for my two promotions in three years. My boss was also impressed by how I was able to lead my team.
What can you offer us that other people cannot?
Ineffective: I have a unique combination of skills. I also really want the job.
Effective: I have a track-record of multiplying wealth through investments and developing strategies with teams. Since I have a JD, I also know what legal parameters and loopholes affect families and individuals planning their finances. My CFA training not only shows that I will succeed in the CFP courses, but also gives me a broader view of why financial plans work as they do. Since I am organized and self-motivated, I will add value to the company without requiring much tending and supervision.
What about this job attracts you? What is unattractive?
Ineffective: I like that it is in the field I am targeting. I don't like the commute that it will require.
Effective: As I evaluate my skills and goals, this job maximizes on both. I will be able to merge my knowledge of law and markets while strategizing for the sound financial future of clients. Since this is a small company, I imagine that there will be opportunity for increased responsibilities and challenges. I share the values of the company. I am not eager to do much data processing, but the position is very attractive.
How long do you see yourself with us?
Ineffective: I don't want to make any hasty commitments, and I like to keep my options open. Maybe I will be here for one year, maybe for five. It depends.
Effective: I see myself here as long as we both think that I am contributing to the vitality of the company while still being grown through challenges.
How would you describe an ideal working environment?
Ineffective: A laptop and cell phone on a beach sound ideal to me. Short of that, I would like an environment in which I am able to work as I please, without much supervision.
Effective: It is important to me that my company has clear objectives and strives for success. Similarly, I like having colleagues whom I admire for their skills and perspectives. When communication is clear between colleagues, our energy becomes synergy. In addition, I find that I flourish when given discretion after having gained the trust of my supervisor.
Full Version: Standard Questions during Interview
Thank you...This is really helpful...hahaha....I got this question asked frequently...
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Normally i'll tell them about my plans and I make sure my plans wun venture away from the job I am applying or makes them sound like I'll juz be working with them in short term....
Is this the proper way?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Normally i'll tell them about my plans and I make sure my plans wun venture away from the job I am applying or makes them sound like I'll juz be working with them in short term....
Is this the proper way?
What is your strength and weakness?
My answer : My strength is that I am willing to learn and work and I can go far if you give me this oppurtunity. My weakness is my due to my lack of experience since I am a freshie but I will not hesitate to learn from others. (do not brag too much. And try to cover when telling about your weakness)
What do you know about this company?
Very common question. So read about the company's latest news and developement before going to the interview.
So, here's 2 questions I was always ask when going to interviews. Some interviewer might get too creative and ask weird questions...so be prepare. LOL
My answer : My strength is that I am willing to learn and work and I can go far if you give me this oppurtunity. My weakness is my due to my lack of experience since I am a freshie but I will not hesitate to learn from others. (do not brag too much. And try to cover when telling about your weakness)
What do you know about this company?
Very common question. So read about the company's latest news and developement before going to the interview.
So, here's 2 questions I was always ask when going to interviews. Some interviewer might get too creative and ask weird questions...so be prepare. LOL
QUOTE(JobListed @ May 20 2005, 09:37 PM)
1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What did you most enjoy about your last job?
3. How would your colleagues or supervisor describe you?
4. What can you offer us that other people cannot?
5. What about this job attracts you? What is unattractive?
6. How long do you see yourself with us?
7. How would you describe an ideal working environment?
Standard interview questions might not seem difficult, but your answer to each should be polished and sharp. Craft responses and practice them before your interview so that they roll off your tongue when you face the interviewer. Effective responses answer questions honestly, positively, and briefly, highlighting important qualities and accomplishments that are relevant to the position at hand. Give examples to illustrate and corroborate your statements when possible. Your responses should work together, making connections between what you have previously done, the available position, and your goals.
Tell me about yourself.
Ineffective: I am a hard-worker who is good with numbers. After I worked as a financial analyst for a few years, I decided to go to law school. I just finished and now am looking for a new challenge.
Effective: I began developing skills relevant to financial planning when I worked as a financial analyst for three years. In that role, I succeeded in multiplying the wealth of my clients by carefully analyzing the market for trends. The return on the portfolios I managed was generally 2% more than most of the portfolios managed by my company. My initiative, planning, and analytic skills were rewarded by two promotions. As the manager of a team, I successfully led them to develop a more efficient and profitable strategy for dealing with new accounts. My subsequent training in the law, including tax law and estate law, gives me an informed view of what types of investments and charitable gifts would be most advantageous for your clients.
What did you most enjoy about your last job?
Ineffective: I liked lots of things-the people, the challenge, the rewards. Sometimes we had to work long hours, but it always seemed to pay off.
Effective: Of the many things that I enjoyed, I would say that the strategic aspects of my job most energized me. I liked setting concrete performance goals for myself and finding ways to meet them. I similarly enjoyed analyzing markets for trends and identifying when would be the most beneficial time to enter or withdraw from certain funds. When I was a manager, my team and I developed a new approach to accounts that became a standard for the company. Strategizing gave my work a sense of tangible direction and accomplishment.
How would your colleagues or supervisor describe you?
Ineffective: I guess they would say that I am a hard worker who is successful.
Effective: My supervisor and colleagues have described me as a dependable worker. My supervisor has appreciated that I prioritize tasks and manage my responsibilities so that she can rely on me. My bosses tell me I have a sixth sense for markets and I learn new information and procedures quickly. These skills account for my two promotions in three years. My boss was also impressed by how I was able to lead my team.
What can you offer us that other people cannot?
Ineffective: I have a unique combination of skills. I also really want the job.
Effective: I have a track-record of multiplying wealth through investments and developing strategies with teams. Since I have a JD, I also know what legal parameters and loopholes affect families and individuals planning their finances. My CFA training not only shows that I will succeed in the CFP courses, but also gives me a broader view of why financial plans work as they do. Since I am organized and self-motivated, I will add value to the company without requiring much tending and supervision.
What about this job attracts you? What is unattractive?
Ineffective: I like that it is in the field I am targeting. I don't like the commute that it will require.
Effective: As I evaluate my skills and goals, this job maximizes on both. I will be able to merge my knowledge of law and markets while strategizing for the sound financial future of clients. Since this is a small company, I imagine that there will be opportunity for increased responsibilities and challenges. I share the values of the company. I am not eager to do much data processing, but the position is very attractive.
How long do you see yourself with us?
Ineffective: I don't want to make any hasty commitments, and I like to keep my options open. Maybe I will be here for one year, maybe for five. It depends.
Effective: I see myself here as long as we both think that I am contributing to the vitality of the company while still being grown through challenges.
How would you describe an ideal working environment?
Ineffective: A laptop and cell phone on a beach sound ideal to me. Short of that, I would like an environment in which I am able to work as I please, without much supervision.
Effective: It is important to me that my company has clear objectives and strives for success. Similarly, I like having colleagues whom I admire for their skills and perspectives. When communication is clear between colleagues, our energy becomes synergy. In addition, I find that I flourish when given discretion after having gained the trust of my supervisor.
2. What did you most enjoy about your last job?
3. How would your colleagues or supervisor describe you?
4. What can you offer us that other people cannot?
5. What about this job attracts you? What is unattractive?
6. How long do you see yourself with us?
7. How would you describe an ideal working environment?
Standard interview questions might not seem difficult, but your answer to each should be polished and sharp. Craft responses and practice them before your interview so that they roll off your tongue when you face the interviewer. Effective responses answer questions honestly, positively, and briefly, highlighting important qualities and accomplishments that are relevant to the position at hand. Give examples to illustrate and corroborate your statements when possible. Your responses should work together, making connections between what you have previously done, the available position, and your goals.
Tell me about yourself.
Ineffective: I am a hard-worker who is good with numbers. After I worked as a financial analyst for a few years, I decided to go to law school. I just finished and now am looking for a new challenge.
Effective: I began developing skills relevant to financial planning when I worked as a financial analyst for three years. In that role, I succeeded in multiplying the wealth of my clients by carefully analyzing the market for trends. The return on the portfolios I managed was generally 2% more than most of the portfolios managed by my company. My initiative, planning, and analytic skills were rewarded by two promotions. As the manager of a team, I successfully led them to develop a more efficient and profitable strategy for dealing with new accounts. My subsequent training in the law, including tax law and estate law, gives me an informed view of what types of investments and charitable gifts would be most advantageous for your clients.
What did you most enjoy about your last job?
Ineffective: I liked lots of things-the people, the challenge, the rewards. Sometimes we had to work long hours, but it always seemed to pay off.
Effective: Of the many things that I enjoyed, I would say that the strategic aspects of my job most energized me. I liked setting concrete performance goals for myself and finding ways to meet them. I similarly enjoyed analyzing markets for trends and identifying when would be the most beneficial time to enter or withdraw from certain funds. When I was a manager, my team and I developed a new approach to accounts that became a standard for the company. Strategizing gave my work a sense of tangible direction and accomplishment.
How would your colleagues or supervisor describe you?
Ineffective: I guess they would say that I am a hard worker who is successful.
Effective: My supervisor and colleagues have described me as a dependable worker. My supervisor has appreciated that I prioritize tasks and manage my responsibilities so that she can rely on me. My bosses tell me I have a sixth sense for markets and I learn new information and procedures quickly. These skills account for my two promotions in three years. My boss was also impressed by how I was able to lead my team.
What can you offer us that other people cannot?
Ineffective: I have a unique combination of skills. I also really want the job.
Effective: I have a track-record of multiplying wealth through investments and developing strategies with teams. Since I have a JD, I also know what legal parameters and loopholes affect families and individuals planning their finances. My CFA training not only shows that I will succeed in the CFP courses, but also gives me a broader view of why financial plans work as they do. Since I am organized and self-motivated, I will add value to the company without requiring much tending and supervision.
What about this job attracts you? What is unattractive?
Ineffective: I like that it is in the field I am targeting. I don't like the commute that it will require.
Effective: As I evaluate my skills and goals, this job maximizes on both. I will be able to merge my knowledge of law and markets while strategizing for the sound financial future of clients. Since this is a small company, I imagine that there will be opportunity for increased responsibilities and challenges. I share the values of the company. I am not eager to do much data processing, but the position is very attractive.
How long do you see yourself with us?
Ineffective: I don't want to make any hasty commitments, and I like to keep my options open. Maybe I will be here for one year, maybe for five. It depends.
Effective: I see myself here as long as we both think that I am contributing to the vitality of the company while still being grown through challenges.
How would you describe an ideal working environment?
Ineffective: A laptop and cell phone on a beach sound ideal to me. Short of that, I would like an environment in which I am able to work as I please, without much supervision.
Effective: It is important to me that my company has clear objectives and strives for success. Similarly, I like having colleagues whom I admire for their skills and perspectives. When communication is clear between colleagues, our energy becomes synergy. In addition, I find that I flourish when given discretion after having gained the trust of my supervisor.
Well done...thanks for sharing! Appreciated!
Template answers are huge turnoff for employers esp when you do not even mean it.
Q: I'm not going to hire you, do you know why?
Q: I'm not going to hire you, do you know why?
QUOTE(Kii @ May 21 2005, 11:23 AM)
What is your strength and weakness?
And try to cover when telling about your weakness)
And try to cover when telling about your weakness)
Do you really think covering up your weaknesses will make them go away? The interviewer knows more about the company and position and is in a position to assess if your weaknesses will affect your success at the company. It is in your interest not to be in a position where you are unlikely to succeed given your weaknesses. Alternatively, the interviewer may realize that you are more suited to another position, possibly even a better position.
Your weaknesses will be discovered later on by your employer so there is little reason to hide or cover them up. Be honest and explain your any weaknesses that may be relevant to the job. You do not need to share non-relevant weaknesses such as your addiction to chocolate or anime unless you think it may affect your job.
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 21 2005, 06:58 AM)
Thank you...This is really helpful...hahaha....I got this question asked frequently...
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Normally i'll tell them about my plans and I make sure my plans wun venture away from the job I am applying or makes them sound like I'll juz be working with them in short term....
Is this the proper way?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Normally i'll tell them about my plans and I make sure my plans wun venture away from the job I am applying or makes them sound like I'll juz be working with them in short term....
Is this the proper way?
You are welcome.
If you tell them regarding your plan and you are just be working with them in short term only, they will hire you too if they need you but they will not put more attention on you, exspecially they will not increase your salary. Right?
QUOTE(janxs @ May 21 2005, 12:10 PM)
Well done...thanks for sharing! Appreciated!
You are welcome. Below is some tips for Interview
. Be punctual
. Introduce yourself in a courteous manner and remember to smile,smlile smile!
. Read company materials while you wait.
. give a firm handshake.
. Use body language to show interest.
. Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer.
. Ask about the next step in the process.
. Thank the interviewer.
. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.
i was asked by an interviewer this question;
"so basically thats what u need to do if u are hired, this not an interesting job but rather a boring job, do u think this is the job that u looking for? do u think u can suit urself with this kins of job?"
* the position offered was system support and monitoring. the job is basically just sit there and monitor the server, if got problem occurs just write the problem's detail and call the system engineer to solve the problem.
anyone have any idea how to answe this question?
"so basically thats what u need to do if u are hired, this not an interesting job but rather a boring job, do u think this is the job that u looking for? do u think u can suit urself with this kins of job?"
* the position offered was system support and monitoring. the job is basically just sit there and monitor the server, if got problem occurs just write the problem's detail and call the system engineer to solve the problem.
anyone have any idea how to answe this question?
QUOTE(wenloong78 @ May 21 2005, 02:52 PM)
i was asked by an interviewer this question;
"so basically thats what u need to do if u are hired, this not an interesting job but rather a boring job, do u think this is the job that u looking for? do u think u can suit urself with this kins of job?"
* the position offered was system support and monitoring. the job is basically just sit there and monitor the server, if got problem occurs just write the problem's detail and call the system engineer to solve the problem.
anyone have any idea how to answe this question?
"so basically thats what u need to do if u are hired, this not an interesting job but rather a boring job, do u think this is the job that u looking for? do u think u can suit urself with this kins of job?"
* the position offered was system support and monitoring. the job is basically just sit there and monitor the server, if got problem occurs just write the problem's detail and call the system engineer to solve the problem.
anyone have any idea how to answe this question?
What do they ask before this question? Seem like you did some mistake in the previous questions that they asked.
QUOTE(JobListed @ May 21 2005, 02:45 PM)
You are welcome. Below is some tips for Interview
. Be punctual
. Introduce yourself in a courteous manner and remember to smile,smlile smile!
. Read company materials while you wait.
. give a firm handshake.
. Use body language to show interest.
. Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer.
. Ask about the next step in the process.
. Thank the interviewer.
. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.
. Be punctual
. Introduce yourself in a courteous manner and remember to smile,smlile smile!
. Read company materials while you wait.
. give a firm handshake.
. Use body language to show interest.
. Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer.
. Ask about the next step in the process.
. Thank the interviewer.
. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.
Try to arrive at the company 30 minutes before the interview. Normally they require you to fill up interview form. eg if they ask u to come at 10am, try to reach there by 9:30am
Below is some dificult questions during Interview
1. What are your weaknesses?
2. Why did you leave your last job?
3. How do you deal with criticism?
4. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
5. How do you deal with authority?
6. What do you think of your previous manager?
7. What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?
Be confident and speak with a clear and convincing voice. Don't panic and squirm uncomfortably. As you prepare responses before the interview, consider what information the questions seek: are there ways in which you would be a liability to the company? If the company invests in you, what kinds of things would it need to overcome? Are you the kind of person who can deal with things when they get rough, or are you pure gloss?
In answering sensitive questions, make sure that your answers are honest, but reassuring. Use tact and choose your words carefully so that you show respect for other people in your responses. You should usually use understatement in your reply to sensitive questions. When people hear something bad, they tend to focus on it in a way that is out of proportion to its significance in everyday life. If you say that you are not always organized, the interviewer could imagine your desk with papers strewn everywhere and deadlines missed. But in reality your conception of disorganization might look a lot like the interviewer's conception of organization. In addition, most of the interviewer's questions could be answered honestly in a variety of ways. You want to choose the version of the truth that is most appealing and sensitive--the version that helps support your main message.
What are your weaknesses?
Overemphasized: I am not a good manager.
Avoidant: I always get my work done on time. When other people drop the ball, sometimes I get frustrated with them.
Effective: I prioritize continual growth and improvement. An area on which I would like to focus is managing others who have different expectations from me. What needs to be done in order to complete responsibilities is intuitive for me, so I am learning how to give better direction to others who are not self-motivated.
Why did you leave your last job?
Vague and negative: Law always interested me, and I was looking for a new challenge. I thought it would be a good time to go to law school. Besides, I had gotten frustrated with the lack of support I felt at work.
Dangerous: In the end, my manager and I could not get along. He was driving me crazy and I needed to leave.
Effective: As I succeeded in financial analysis, I became increasingly interested in broader issues of managing money. I wanted to understand how legal regulations and individuals' goals affect decisions about how to manage money. When I gained entrance to my top choice in law school, I seized the opportunity to infuse my financial training with legal knowledge.
How do you deal with criticism?
Disrespectful: When I remember the source, I usually realize that the other person is in no position to criticize me.
Unbelievable: Criticism does not bother me at all.
Effective: Criticism is vital to my continued growth, and I welcome constructive criticism that helps a team operate better together or produce better results. It is important to me to understand where my critic is coming from so that I know how to apply the feedback.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Dismissive: Living in a boat off the coast of Bermuda.
Exploitative: I hope to have gained enough skills here to start my own company.
Scattered: In ten years, I imagine that I will want a change of scene. One of my long-term interests has been ecological protection, and I can see myself working as a spokesman for a lobbyist organization. First, though, I need to make some money and I want to contribute to your company.
Effective: In ten years, I endeavor to have refined my strategic and client relations skills. I intend to be a leading expert in estate planning. After having proven myself as a senior manager, I hope to help shape the strategic direction of estate planning services. I could do this in any number of official roles. The important thing is that I will continue contributing my abilities in a challenging and rewarding environment.
How do you deal with authority?
Concerning: I think it is important to question authority from time to time.
Frightening: In my last job, there was a time when my boss made a financial decision that I knew would be abysmal. I went directly to his superior to explain the problem. His superior agreed that I was right, and my boss had to alter his plan.
Effective: Respect is very important to me. As an employee, I try to respect my boss not only by following her guidance, but also by seeking her guidance. When a trusting relationship is formed, I have often found that my bosses have appreciated concerns or options that I raised to them. They know that I support them, and I know that they respect me.
What do you think of your previous manager?
Evasive: She did her job fine. She was a pretty nice person.
Disrespectful: She knew her stuff, but she did not give my colleagues or me any real guidance. It is like we were fending for ourselves. She rarely stood up for us either. I do not really think she should be a manager.
Effective: My previous manager had excellent technical skills and was very agreeable as a colleague. I would have liked more support from her at times, but her hands-off style meant that I had to become resourceful in problem solving and negotiating with colleagues.
What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?
Too much information: My wife and I conceived our first child in front of the police department.
Dangerous judgment: I play chicken with trains.
Effective: The greatest calculated risk that I have taken was to launch my own internet company. My idea was solid, but I knew the market was volatile. Even though the venture ended, my investment of time and money paid off in terms of the skills, perspectives, and contacts that I made through the process. I feel like I matured-rather than aged-ten years during that time.
1. What are your weaknesses?
2. Why did you leave your last job?
3. How do you deal with criticism?
4. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
5. How do you deal with authority?
6. What do you think of your previous manager?
7. What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?
Be confident and speak with a clear and convincing voice. Don't panic and squirm uncomfortably. As you prepare responses before the interview, consider what information the questions seek: are there ways in which you would be a liability to the company? If the company invests in you, what kinds of things would it need to overcome? Are you the kind of person who can deal with things when they get rough, or are you pure gloss?
In answering sensitive questions, make sure that your answers are honest, but reassuring. Use tact and choose your words carefully so that you show respect for other people in your responses. You should usually use understatement in your reply to sensitive questions. When people hear something bad, they tend to focus on it in a way that is out of proportion to its significance in everyday life. If you say that you are not always organized, the interviewer could imagine your desk with papers strewn everywhere and deadlines missed. But in reality your conception of disorganization might look a lot like the interviewer's conception of organization. In addition, most of the interviewer's questions could be answered honestly in a variety of ways. You want to choose the version of the truth that is most appealing and sensitive--the version that helps support your main message.
What are your weaknesses?
Overemphasized: I am not a good manager.
Avoidant: I always get my work done on time. When other people drop the ball, sometimes I get frustrated with them.
Effective: I prioritize continual growth and improvement. An area on which I would like to focus is managing others who have different expectations from me. What needs to be done in order to complete responsibilities is intuitive for me, so I am learning how to give better direction to others who are not self-motivated.
Why did you leave your last job?
Vague and negative: Law always interested me, and I was looking for a new challenge. I thought it would be a good time to go to law school. Besides, I had gotten frustrated with the lack of support I felt at work.
Dangerous: In the end, my manager and I could not get along. He was driving me crazy and I needed to leave.
Effective: As I succeeded in financial analysis, I became increasingly interested in broader issues of managing money. I wanted to understand how legal regulations and individuals' goals affect decisions about how to manage money. When I gained entrance to my top choice in law school, I seized the opportunity to infuse my financial training with legal knowledge.
How do you deal with criticism?
Disrespectful: When I remember the source, I usually realize that the other person is in no position to criticize me.
Unbelievable: Criticism does not bother me at all.
Effective: Criticism is vital to my continued growth, and I welcome constructive criticism that helps a team operate better together or produce better results. It is important to me to understand where my critic is coming from so that I know how to apply the feedback.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Dismissive: Living in a boat off the coast of Bermuda.
Exploitative: I hope to have gained enough skills here to start my own company.
Scattered: In ten years, I imagine that I will want a change of scene. One of my long-term interests has been ecological protection, and I can see myself working as a spokesman for a lobbyist organization. First, though, I need to make some money and I want to contribute to your company.
Effective: In ten years, I endeavor to have refined my strategic and client relations skills. I intend to be a leading expert in estate planning. After having proven myself as a senior manager, I hope to help shape the strategic direction of estate planning services. I could do this in any number of official roles. The important thing is that I will continue contributing my abilities in a challenging and rewarding environment.
How do you deal with authority?
Concerning: I think it is important to question authority from time to time.
Frightening: In my last job, there was a time when my boss made a financial decision that I knew would be abysmal. I went directly to his superior to explain the problem. His superior agreed that I was right, and my boss had to alter his plan.
Effective: Respect is very important to me. As an employee, I try to respect my boss not only by following her guidance, but also by seeking her guidance. When a trusting relationship is formed, I have often found that my bosses have appreciated concerns or options that I raised to them. They know that I support them, and I know that they respect me.
What do you think of your previous manager?
Evasive: She did her job fine. She was a pretty nice person.
Disrespectful: She knew her stuff, but she did not give my colleagues or me any real guidance. It is like we were fending for ourselves. She rarely stood up for us either. I do not really think she should be a manager.
Effective: My previous manager had excellent technical skills and was very agreeable as a colleague. I would have liked more support from her at times, but her hands-off style meant that I had to become resourceful in problem solving and negotiating with colleagues.
What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?
Too much information: My wife and I conceived our first child in front of the police department.
Dangerous judgment: I play chicken with trains.
Effective: The greatest calculated risk that I have taken was to launch my own internet company. My idea was solid, but I knew the market was volatile. Even though the venture ended, my investment of time and money paid off in terms of the skills, perspectives, and contacts that I made through the process. I feel like I matured-rather than aged-ten years during that time.
QUOTE(JobListed @ May 21 2005, 03:13 PM)
What do they ask before this question? Seem like you did some mistake in the previous questions that they asked.
before this she asked me whether i know the scope of this job or not. i told her i know as i read it from the job advertisment. then she straight assume that that job is a boring job, i dint even mention the word 'boring' in front of her before she asked that question.
then i replied her that the word 'boring' has different defination to different kind of people, example is some people feel programmng is a challenging and interesting job to attempt but some find it boring as it only deals with coding. another example is some body can sit in front of a pc and spent 4-5 hours to surf in the internet while somebody cant sit in fornt of a computer more than 30 minutes. this is up to the person attitude and interest. u feel it boring doesnt mean other ppl feel boring to it.
any comments to my reply? is it abit rude? especially the last sentence. i think it is abit rude to say the last sentence.
QUOTE(wenloong78 @ May 21 2005, 05:01 PM)
before this she asked me whether i know the scope of this job or not. i told her i know as i read it from the job advertisment. then she straight assume that that job is a boring job, i dint even mention the word 'boring' in front of her before she asked that question.
then i replied her that the word 'boring' has different defination to different kind of people, example is some people feel programmng is a challenging and interesting job to attempt but some find it boring as it only deals with coding. another example is some body can sit in front of a pc and spent 4-5 hours to surf in the internet while somebody cant sit in fornt of a computer more than 30 minutes. this is up to the person attitude and interest. u feel it boring doesnt mean other ppl feel boring to it.
any comments to my reply? is it abit rude? especially the last sentence. i think it is abit rude to say the last sentence.
then i replied her that the word 'boring' has different defination to different kind of people, example is some people feel programmng is a challenging and interesting job to attempt but some find it boring as it only deals with coding. another example is some body can sit in front of a pc and spent 4-5 hours to surf in the internet while somebody cant sit in fornt of a computer more than 30 minutes. this is up to the person attitude and interest. u feel it boring doesnt mean other ppl feel boring to it.
any comments to my reply? is it abit rude? especially the last sentence. i think it is abit rude to say the last sentence.
My point of view is she will not hire you. You did a big mistake in the interview. When she ask you regarding whether you know the scope of this job or not, you should answer according, not mention that you get the info regarding this job function from the job advertisement. Try to learn from your mistake.
Additional, you can not mention that "you feel it boring doesnt mean other ppl feel boring to it too". This is too rude.
The tip here is you must show your interest for this job during your interview.
QUOTE(jsm @ May 21 2005, 12:19 PM)
Do you really think covering up your weaknesses will make them go away? The interviewer knows more about the company and position and is in a position to assess if your weaknesses will affect your success at the company. It is in your interest not to be in a position where you are unlikely to succeed given your weaknesses. Alternatively, the interviewer may realize that you are more suited to another position, possibly even a better position.
Your weaknesses will be discovered later on by your employer so there is little reason to hide or cover them up. Be honest and explain your any weaknesses that may be relevant to the job. You do not need to share non-relevant weaknesses such as your addiction to chocolate or anime unless you think it may affect your job.
Your weaknesses will be discovered later on by your employer so there is little reason to hide or cover them up. Be honest and explain your any weaknesses that may be relevant to the job. You do not need to share non-relevant weaknesses such as your addiction to chocolate or anime unless you think it may affect your job.
Covering the weakness by telling something good instead to back up. I did not say lie or hide about the weakness. Everybody has their weakness and interviewer ask question like this to see if we're brave enough to admit.
Backing up weaknesses like this way...
Examples:
*I'm not too keen with computer's application but I'm thinking of taking part time courses to improve.
*Although I don't have much experience in this field but I think it's really interesting and I am willing to learn.
*Since I'm a fresh graduate, lack of experience is my weakness but I won't hesitate to ask and learn from others.
BTW, to be over-honest is not really necessary in interviews...I don't think by telling them something like 'I tend to be always late for work' or 'I have really hot temper' will earn you any honesty points.
HI Kii,
Just an interesting test.. What would you say of you get this response...
So, what you are saying is you have not taken any concrete step to address this weakness now. What makes you think you will do anything different in the future??
So, since you say you think this field is interesting, please tell me what you done so far to learn more about this interesting field??
Heh, I had interviewed quite a few fresh graduates and they had taken the trouble to get some exposure to this area in spite of their heavy study schedule. Why you have not done the same?? If you were not motivated to learn on your own in the past, why should I believe that you will act differently in the future??
Please noted that I had lived and worked in USA for a long time. So, I am very Americanized. If you apply to work in some companies that are American culture based, you may get this kind of response to your answers...
Dreamer
Just an interesting test.. What would you say of you get this response...
QUOTE(Kii @ May 22 2005, 02:41 PM)
*I'm not too keen with computer's application but I'm thinking of taking part time courses to improve.
So, what you are saying is you have not taken any concrete step to address this weakness now. What makes you think you will do anything different in the future??
QUOTE(Kii @ May 22 2005, 02:41 PM)
*Although I don't have much experience in this field but I think it's really interesting and I am willing to learn.
So, since you say you think this field is interesting, please tell me what you done so far to learn more about this interesting field??
QUOTE(Kii @ May 22 2005, 02:41 PM)
*Since I'm a fresh graduate, lack of experience is my weakness but I won't hesitate to ask and learn from others.
Heh, I had interviewed quite a few fresh graduates and they had taken the trouble to get some exposure to this area in spite of their heavy study schedule. Why you have not done the same?? If you were not motivated to learn on your own in the past, why should I believe that you will act differently in the future??
Please noted that I had lived and worked in USA for a long time. So, I am very Americanized. If you apply to work in some companies that are American culture based, you may get this kind of response to your answers...
Dreamer
Hi,
Some time, the best and correct answer is "I do not know" instead trying to B.S. someone...
This is a very normal technique that I used when I interview some new people and trying to decide whether to work with someone.. I will ask question after question until the level of technicality of the question reach to a point that I know the person will not know the answer. Then, at that point, from the answer, I will know whether the person has the integrity or honesty of telling me the truth aka "I do not know". If the person will not tell you the truth when he/she do not know the answer, I either will not work with the person or I will be very careful on anything that I hear from the person.
Dreamer
Some time, the best and correct answer is "I do not know" instead trying to B.S. someone...
This is a very normal technique that I used when I interview some new people and trying to decide whether to work with someone.. I will ask question after question until the level of technicality of the question reach to a point that I know the person will not know the answer. Then, at that point, from the answer, I will know whether the person has the integrity or honesty of telling me the truth aka "I do not know". If the person will not tell you the truth when he/she do not know the answer, I either will not work with the person or I will be very careful on anything that I hear from the person.
Dreamer
Actually I think b4 an interview, it is important to do some homework on the job I am applying to... I think the most important part of interview is to show the employer we hv done some homework b4.. Am i right?
Anyways, another question I frequently came across here is... What kind of person you can't actually get along with??
I always tell them I can't work with irresponsible kind of ppl.. but after some thoughts... I figured, should we tell them I can't work with xxx and yyy type of ppl.. Or should we tell them, I hv no problem working with anyone... Unless they really dislike me...
Another thing I wanna ask is, should we remain serious during the interview or should we smile often? Even when answering question??
Cuz I hv a tendency of smiling all the time...
Anyways, another question I frequently came across here is... What kind of person you can't actually get along with??
I always tell them I can't work with irresponsible kind of ppl.. but after some thoughts... I figured, should we tell them I can't work with xxx and yyy type of ppl.. Or should we tell them, I hv no problem working with anyone... Unless they really dislike me...
Another thing I wanna ask is, should we remain serious during the interview or should we smile often? Even when answering question??
Cuz I hv a tendency of smiling all the time...
Hi,
Whether you done your homework on the particular job, it will show up on the interview.. Preparation is important...
Anyways, another question I frequently came across here is... What kind of person you can't actually get along with??
I always tell them I can't work with irresponsible kind of ppl.. but after some thoughts... I figured, should we tell them I can't work with xxx and yyy type of ppl.. Or should we tell them, I hv no problem working with anyone... Unless they really dislike me...
The answer is the goal is to get the job done.. I will find a way to get the job regardless of what kind of person that I work with.. Getting along is irrelevant..
What should you care whether someone like you or not?? It is a job and you get pay.. In fact, some time, people liking each other make the job a lot of harder..
Another thing I wanna ask is, should we remain serious during the interview or should we smile often? Even when answering question??
Cuz I hv a tendency of smiling all the time...
Be yourself. If someone cannot stand you smiling all the time, let's find out during the interview as opposed after you work on the job for a while..
Dreamer
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 22 2005, 06:39 PM)
Actually I think b4 an interview, it is important to do some homework on the job I am applying to... I think the most important part of interview is to show the employer we hv done some homework b4.. Am i right?
Whether you done your homework on the particular job, it will show up on the interview.. Preparation is important...
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 22 2005, 06:39 PM)
Anyways, another question I frequently came across here is... What kind of person you can't actually get along with??
I always tell them I can't work with irresponsible kind of ppl.. but after some thoughts... I figured, should we tell them I can't work with xxx and yyy type of ppl.. Or should we tell them, I hv no problem working with anyone... Unless they really dislike me...
The answer is the goal is to get the job done.. I will find a way to get the job regardless of what kind of person that I work with.. Getting along is irrelevant..
What should you care whether someone like you or not?? It is a job and you get pay.. In fact, some time, people liking each other make the job a lot of harder..
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 22 2005, 06:39 PM)
Another thing I wanna ask is, should we remain serious during the interview or should we smile often? Even when answering question??
Cuz I hv a tendency of smiling all the time...
Be yourself. If someone cannot stand you smiling all the time, let's find out during the interview as opposed after you work on the job for a while..
Dreamer
QUOTE(dreamer101 @ May 22 2005, 03:16 PM)
HI Kii,
Just an interesting test.. What would you say of you get this response...
So, what you are saying is you have not taken any concrete step to address this weakness now. What makes you think you will do anything different in the future??
Just an interesting test.. What would you say of you get this response...
So, what you are saying is you have not taken any concrete step to address this weakness now. What makes you think you will do anything different in the future??
My answer will be : What I know is very basic computer knowledge and if that's not efficient enough to do my work, and if my work requires me to know more, yes, I will do something about it and take up a course to improve.
QUOTE(dreamer101 @ May 22 2005, 03:16 PM)
So, since you say you think this field is interesting, please tell me what you done so far to learn more about this interesting field??
My answer will be : By joining this company is the best way to indulge more in this field. It's only up to you whether to give me this opportunity to learn or not.
QUOTE(dreamer101 @ May 22 2005, 03:16 PM)
Heh, I had interviewed quite a few fresh graduates and they had taken the trouble to get some exposure to this area in spite of their heavy study schedule. Why you have not done the same?? If you were not motivated to learn on your own in the past, why should I believe that you will act differently in the future??
My answer will be : Not everyone has the same opportunity to access their own field of interest. But I've been exposed to other area such as plastic industry and quality management.
QUOTE(dreamer101 @ May 22 2005, 03:16 PM)
Please noted that I had lived and worked in USA for a long time. So, I am very Americanized. If you apply to work in some companies that are American culture based, you may get this kind of response to your answers...
Dreamer
Dreamer
Yes, Americanized or not we should all be prepare to be criticized. I'd gone through a 3 hours interview aka debating session. Torturing...really torturing.
QUOTE(dreamer101 @ May 22 2005, 03:32 PM)
Hi,
Some time, the best and correct answer is "I do not know" instead trying to B.S. someone...
This is a very normal technique that I used when I interview some new people and trying to decide whether to work with someone.. I will ask question after question until the level of technicality of the question reach to a point that I know the person will not know the answer. Then, at that point, from the answer, I will know whether the person has the integrity or honesty of telling me the truth aka "I do not know". If the person will not tell you the truth when he/she do not know the answer, I either will not work with the person or I will be very careful on anything that I hear from the person.
Dreamer
Some time, the best and correct answer is "I do not know" instead trying to B.S. someone...
This is a very normal technique that I used when I interview some new people and trying to decide whether to work with someone.. I will ask question after question until the level of technicality of the question reach to a point that I know the person will not know the answer. Then, at that point, from the answer, I will know whether the person has the integrity or honesty of telling me the truth aka "I do not know". If the person will not tell you the truth when he/she do not know the answer, I either will not work with the person or I will be very careful on anything that I hear from the person.
Dreamer
Yes. Very true. We might not realize but the interviewer will know and we'll look really stupid and desperate trying to answer something we have no idea at.
There was one time when the interviewer asked me 'Do you know anything about our line assembly process?'. And I was like....
and thought that I was going to flunk this interview because this seem like such an important question. I could not say anything but 'I do not know'. 
But the interviewer was kind enough to explain to me step by step their assembly process. Whoa...it's really complicated to me and there's no way I could know the answer unless I work at the line. And so now the interviewer is my boss
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 22 2005, 06:39 PM)
Actually I think b4 an interview, it is important to do some homework on the job I am applying to... I think the most important part of interview is to show the employer we hv done some homework b4.. Am i right?
Anyways, another question I frequently came across here is... What kind of person you can't actually get along with??
I always tell them I can't work with irresponsible kind of ppl.. but after some thoughts... I figured, should we tell them I can't work with xxx and yyy type of ppl.. Or should we tell them, I hv no problem working with anyone... Unless they really dislike me...
Another thing I wanna ask is, should we remain serious during the interview or should we smile often? Even when answering question??
Cuz I hv a tendency of smiling all the time...
Anyways, another question I frequently came across here is... What kind of person you can't actually get along with??
I always tell them I can't work with irresponsible kind of ppl.. but after some thoughts... I figured, should we tell them I can't work with xxx and yyy type of ppl.. Or should we tell them, I hv no problem working with anyone... Unless they really dislike me...
Another thing I wanna ask is, should we remain serious during the interview or should we smile often? Even when answering question??
Cuz I hv a tendency of smiling all the time...
Not smile often/always during the interview, smile when you answer the particular question.
The most important thing is to show your interest for the company and show them that you are the one that they need.
QUOTE(badon @ May 23 2005, 01:22 AM)
wahhahah.... i've answer half of the question wrong in my interview recently...
heheh... i just talk without much thinking though...
get no reply until today...
heheh... i just talk without much thinking though...
get no reply until today...
Learn from your mistake and continue with your hard work. You will be succesful.
Oh... thanks... Its juz that,I really smile alot... I am someone who can smile even being scolded at.. so I got complaints from ppl b4, saying I dun take my job seriously and etc.... Actually I did take my job seriously... Juz that I smile alot.... Tat's y...aahha...
Will be going for my internship interview this week... Hopefully it 'll go well...
Will be going for my internship interview this week... Hopefully it 'll go well...
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 23 2005, 03:54 AM)
Oh... thanks... Its juz that,I really smile alot... I am someone who can smile even being scolded at.. so I got complaints from ppl b4, saying I dun take my job seriously and etc.... Actually I did take my job seriously... Juz that I smile alot.... Tat's y...aahha...
Will be going for my internship interview this week... Hopefully it 'll go well...
Will be going for my internship interview this week... Hopefully it 'll go well...
All job interviews have the same objective, but employers reach that objective in a variety of ways. You might enter the room expecting to tell stories about your professional successes and instead find yourself selling the interviewer a bridge or editing code at a computer. One strategy for performing your best during an interview is to know the rules of the particular game you are playing when you walk through the door.
All the best.
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 23 2005, 05:04 PM)
Hi there joblisted and dreamer, do you hv a few minutes to spare?
Actually I am an undergrad now I have been applying for internship here in UK for a very long time.. I hv been getting no response previously although I hv submitted 10s of application.. however, for those jobs that needs a cover letter, I get response back from back and they even arranged any interview ... I am juz curious can you review my cover letter so that I noe what is attracting them? Then I can emphasize more on that point?
I juz do some simple mod to my CV so I dun think my CV is the main attraction for them.. thanks !!
Actually I am an undergrad now I have been applying for internship here in UK for a very long time.. I hv been getting no response previously although I hv submitted 10s of application.. however, for those jobs that needs a cover letter, I get response back from back and they even arranged any interview ... I am juz curious can you review my cover letter so that I noe what is attracting them? Then I can emphasize more on that point?
I juz do some simple mod to my CV so I dun think my CV is the main attraction for them.. thanks !!
Hi,
A) Actually, IMHO, who you know make a hell of difference than anything else.. Why don't you contact people that are your senior and it is currently working now to see whether there is any internship opportunity??
Are you in good term with any of you lecturer/professor?? If yes, can they introduce you to some where for an internship??C) "What color is your parachute" is a very good book for job hunting.. You should go to library and pick up a copy to read...
I am not a strong believer in cover letter and CV/Resume.. I had worked for 20 years and only one out of the ten jobs that I found is through responding to advertisement with cover letter and CV/Resume...
Anyhow, if you want me to review your copver letter and CXV/Resume, just send me an message and inclue the CV and cover letter in the message via this forum.. But, as I said again, I am Americanized so my style may not fit the UK style of companies..
Dreamer
Erm, I dun hv much senior frens here in UK... most of them is my frens.. However, I do believe u're right, having contacts in the company makes life ezier...
Regardless, the system here is that, you hv to do everything yourself for looking for an intern... haha....
Hmm, actually I think, the only thing I can do now for an undergrad applying a placement is through CV, cuz those companies I believe, the first thing they do to skim down the numbers of applicants is through reviewing their CV and Cover Letter...
UK or American its ok.. We must welcome various kind of opinion ma, right? Tat way its the best way to improve...
Regardless, the system here is that, you hv to do everything yourself for looking for an intern... haha....
Hmm, actually I think, the only thing I can do now for an undergrad applying a placement is through CV, cuz those companies I believe, the first thing they do to skim down the numbers of applicants is through reviewing their CV and Cover Letter...
UK or American its ok.. We must welcome various kind of opinion ma, right? Tat way its the best way to improve...
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 23 2005, 06:53 PM)
Erm, I dun hv much senior frens here in UK... most of them is my frens.. However, I do believe u're right, having contacts in the company makes life ezier...
Regardless, the system here is that, you hv to do everything yourself for looking for an intern... haha....
Hmm, actually I think, the only thing I can do now for an undergrad applying a placement is through CV, cuz those companies I believe, the first thing they do to skim down the numbers of applicants is through reviewing their CV and Cover Letter...
UK or American its ok.. We must welcome various kind of opinion ma, right? Tat way its the best way to improve...
Regardless, the system here is that, you hv to do everything yourself for looking for an intern... haha....
Hmm, actually I think, the only thing I can do now for an undergrad applying a placement is through CV, cuz those companies I believe, the first thing they do to skim down the numbers of applicants is through reviewing their CV and Cover Letter...
UK or American its ok.. We must welcome various kind of opinion ma, right? Tat way its the best way to improve...
Geminist,
Please kindly re-edit your CV and write more regarding :
1) Your practical and/or Industrial Training (duration - company - job description in detail - reference)
2) Full-time & Part-time Jobs that relevant to the application of job
All the best.
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 23 2005, 06:53 PM)
Regardless, the system here is that, you hv to do everything yourself for looking for an intern... haha....
Why?? System is designed for average people. Do not be average. Beat the system so that you get above average result..
Dreamer
Yes... After hearing ur statement, I have been cracking my head prepraring for the interview tomolo.. I wish to stand out in the crowd and not just give common answer. So far, for everything I will be saying in the interview, I will give an example to back up my statements.
Such as if I say I am good in xx area, I will give example wut I hv done in this area and etc.... (thanks to joblisted and dreamer reminding me of how bad my cover letter is...)
Besides, I hv also dug up the company's history,revenue, objective, main customer, current CEO and etc and memorize all of them...
Dug out information regarding the branch I'll be working at...
Read all the technical things which they might be asking me...
However, I am still thinking how does I stand out and get myself notice.. I am not an extremely smart student or someone who is very very good in something.... hmmm.... Because I believe most of the people would be preparing for those things above....
Such as if I say I am good in xx area, I will give example wut I hv done in this area and etc.... (thanks to joblisted and dreamer reminding me of how bad my cover letter is...)
Besides, I hv also dug up the company's history,revenue, objective, main customer, current CEO and etc and memorize all of them...
Dug out information regarding the branch I'll be working at...
Read all the technical things which they might be asking me...
However, I am still thinking how does I stand out and get myself notice.. I am not an extremely smart student or someone who is very very good in something.... hmmm.... Because I believe most of the people would be preparing for those things above....
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 25 2005, 05:18 AM)
Because I believe most of the people would be preparing for those things above....
Hi,
You are wrong!!! Most people are lazy and they never come prepared for a job interview..
Hard working and motivated type always beat the smart and lazy type..
There is a famous quote..
"The world is full of talented failures"
Dreamer
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 25 2005, 05:18 AM)
Yes... After hearing ur statement, I have been cracking my head prepraring for the interview tomolo.. I wish to stand out in the crowd and not just give common answer. So far, for everything I will be saying in the interview, I will give an example to back up my statements.
Such as if I say I am good in xx area, I will give example wut I hv done in this area and etc.... (thanks to joblisted and dreamer reminding me of how bad my cover letter is...)
Besides, I hv also dug up the company's history,revenue, objective, main customer, current CEO and etc and memorize all of them...
Dug out information regarding the branch I'll be working at...
Read all the technical things which they might be asking me...
However, I am still thinking how does I stand out and get myself notice.. I am not an extremely smart student or someone who is very very good in something.... hmmm.... Because I believe most of the people would be preparing for those things above....
Such as if I say I am good in xx area, I will give example wut I hv done in this area and etc.... (thanks to joblisted and dreamer reminding me of how bad my cover letter is...)
Besides, I hv also dug up the company's history,revenue, objective, main customer, current CEO and etc and memorize all of them...
Dug out information regarding the branch I'll be working at...
Read all the technical things which they might be asking me...
However, I am still thinking how does I stand out and get myself notice.. I am not an extremely smart student or someone who is very very good in something.... hmmm.... Because I believe most of the people would be preparing for those things above....
Geminist,
Employers want intelligent and enthusiastic individuals who can organise and plan their work and interact with others effectively. Some of these skills are already honed in the university or college, but others will need to be developed outside your studies. Your applications will be more convincing if you can point to a range of situations in which you developed the skills the employers seek and make yourself more employable.
The top listed skills the employers seek as below :
. Self-awareness.
. Self-promotion
. Exploring opportunities.
. Action planning.
. Matching and decision-making.
. Development focus.
. Transfer skills.
. Self-confidence.
Good luck and all the best.
Yea, juz got back from the interview.. TO my suprise, the lady told us out of so many applications, only 5 were selected for the interview.... And I am still quick surprised how I got the interview in the first place...
Anyways, the interview went pretty well for the 2nd half, as for the first half, due to all those formalities, I was quite nervous despite I have been practising in front of the mirror yesterday... And some questions, i can answer them better but I didn't.. well, we learn from experience...
Hmm, they are all very friendly people and they told me they are surprise d by me that I did so much research on HP.. (their previous CEO which is Fiorina, current CEO, revenue for the past few years, the business partner, they core business, how many branch they have and etc... ) They told me I done quite a good job for doing some "homework" (They really told me "well, u did ur homework huh...")
I didn't answer that well for some of the question because I still feel alittle bit nervous.. On the 2nd half of the interview which is the technical part, another 2 person interviewed me and they only asked me some basic question.... However, some of the question I didn't answer that correct...haiks....But then again, in my CV I included some of the other curricular activities such as I am learning on my own some simple japanese and I told them something about the cultures in japan such as japs are very loyal and they wan to be treated with respect.. (then to another surprise, they told me I am right as one of the main business partner is japs....)
THe interview went pretty well and its not that serious, they did joke around with me and I did joke around abit with them (I dunno its appropriate or not when thinking back now.....I smile alot too ..)
And I think its very important to be honest cuz I directly tell them I am not good in ee stuff and they also didn't make any fuss out of that...
Generally, I think this interview really is very helpful, I learnt alot of things from them.. Regardless of I get the interview or not, I really learnt alot ... Hopefully the information i shared out will help some one not to make the same mistake..
And dreamer, joblisted, thanks for ur help
If u find anything I can improve above, juz tell me, I'll be having another interview with another company soon....
Anyways, the interview went pretty well for the 2nd half, as for the first half, due to all those formalities, I was quite nervous despite I have been practising in front of the mirror yesterday... And some questions, i can answer them better but I didn't.. well, we learn from experience...
Hmm, they are all very friendly people and they told me they are surprise d by me that I did so much research on HP.. (their previous CEO which is Fiorina, current CEO, revenue for the past few years, the business partner, they core business, how many branch they have and etc... ) They told me I done quite a good job for doing some "homework" (They really told me "well, u did ur homework huh...")
I didn't answer that well for some of the question because I still feel alittle bit nervous.. On the 2nd half of the interview which is the technical part, another 2 person interviewed me and they only asked me some basic question.... However, some of the question I didn't answer that correct...haiks....But then again, in my CV I included some of the other curricular activities such as I am learning on my own some simple japanese and I told them something about the cultures in japan such as japs are very loyal and they wan to be treated with respect.. (then to another surprise, they told me I am right as one of the main business partner is japs....)
THe interview went pretty well and its not that serious, they did joke around with me and I did joke around abit with them (I dunno its appropriate or not when thinking back now.....I smile alot too ..)
And I think its very important to be honest cuz I directly tell them I am not good in ee stuff and they also didn't make any fuss out of that...
Generally, I think this interview really is very helpful, I learnt alot of things from them.. Regardless of I get the interview or not, I really learnt alot ... Hopefully the information i shared out will help some one not to make the same mistake..
And dreamer, joblisted, thanks for ur help
If u find anything I can improve above, juz tell me, I'll be having another interview with another company soon....
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 26 2005, 07:17 AM)
Yea, juz got back from the interview.. TO my suprise, the lady told us out of so many applications, only 5 were selected for the interview.... And I am still quick surprised how I got the interview in the first place...
Anyways, the interview went pretty well for the 2nd half, as for the first half, due to all those formalities, I was quite nervous despite I have been practising in front of the mirror yesterday... And some questions, i can answer them better but I didn't.. well, we learn from experience...
Hmm, they are all very friendly people and they told me they are surprise d by me that I did so much research on HP.. (their previous CEO which is Fiorina, current CEO, revenue for the past few years, the business partner, they core business, how many branch they have and etc... ) They told me I done quite a good job for doing some "homework" (They really told me "well, u did ur homework huh...")
I didn't answer that well for some of the question because I still feel alittle bit nervous.. On the 2nd half of the interview which is the technical part, another 2 person interviewed me and they only asked me some basic question.... However, some of the question I didn't answer that correct...haiks....But then again, in my CV I included some of the other curricular activities such as I am learning on my own some simple japanese and I told them something about the cultures in japan such as japs are very loyal and they wan to be treated with respect.. (then to another surprise, they told me I am right as one of the main business partner is japs....)
THe interview went pretty well and its not that serious, they did joke around with me and I did joke around abit with them (I dunno its appropriate or not when thinking back now.....I smile alot too ..)
And I think its very important to be honest cuz I directly tell them I am not good in ee stuff and they also didn't make any fuss out of that...
Generally, I think this interview really is very helpful, I learnt alot of things from them.. Regardless of I get the interview or not, I really learnt alot ... Hopefully the information i shared out will help some one not to make the same mistake..
And dreamer, joblisted, thanks for ur help
If u find anything I can improve above, juz tell me, I'll be having another interview with another company soon....
Anyways, the interview went pretty well for the 2nd half, as for the first half, due to all those formalities, I was quite nervous despite I have been practising in front of the mirror yesterday... And some questions, i can answer them better but I didn't.. well, we learn from experience...
Hmm, they are all very friendly people and they told me they are surprise d by me that I did so much research on HP.. (their previous CEO which is Fiorina, current CEO, revenue for the past few years, the business partner, they core business, how many branch they have and etc... ) They told me I done quite a good job for doing some "homework" (They really told me "well, u did ur homework huh...")
I didn't answer that well for some of the question because I still feel alittle bit nervous.. On the 2nd half of the interview which is the technical part, another 2 person interviewed me and they only asked me some basic question.... However, some of the question I didn't answer that correct...haiks....But then again, in my CV I included some of the other curricular activities such as I am learning on my own some simple japanese and I told them something about the cultures in japan such as japs are very loyal and they wan to be treated with respect.. (then to another surprise, they told me I am right as one of the main business partner is japs....)
THe interview went pretty well and its not that serious, they did joke around with me and I did joke around abit with them (I dunno its appropriate or not when thinking back now.....I smile alot too ..)
And I think its very important to be honest cuz I directly tell them I am not good in ee stuff and they also didn't make any fuss out of that...
Generally, I think this interview really is very helpful, I learnt alot of things from them.. Regardless of I get the interview or not, I really learnt alot ... Hopefully the information i shared out will help some one not to make the same mistake..
And dreamer, joblisted, thanks for ur help
If u find anything I can improve above, juz tell me, I'll be having another interview with another company soon....
Hi,
If you hit it off with some of the interviewer, did you ask for their business card?? If they ask why, you can say regardless of whether you get this job or not, you would like to stay in contact and get some advice about this industry. Ask them whether this will be okay...
Dreamer
Actually I was taking a bath juz now and a question strikes my head...
*sorry arr, me really is a problem child...
Anyways, from an employer POV, I have told them that beside I noe the things in my studies, I have also written some program and done some extra reading and even taken the step to learn some simple japanese language... And they didn't ask for any prove regarding the things I mentioned above...
Why izzit like that? They juz trust wut a person say like that?? I am curious why isn't it required for me to prove to them I actually noe the things mentioned above? I can juz lie that I noe xxx and yyy (of course not lying overly la...)
*sorry arr, me really is a problem child...
Anyways, from an employer POV, I have told them that beside I noe the things in my studies, I have also written some program and done some extra reading and even taken the step to learn some simple japanese language... And they didn't ask for any prove regarding the things I mentioned above...
Why izzit like that? They juz trust wut a person say like that?? I am curious why isn't it required for me to prove to them I actually noe the things mentioned above? I can juz lie that I noe xxx and yyy (of course not lying overly la...)
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 27 2005, 06:09 AM)
Actually I was taking a bath juz now and a question strikes my head...
*sorry arr, me really is a problem child...
Anyways, from an employer POV, I have told them that beside I noe the things in my studies, I have also written some program and done some extra reading and even taken the step to learn some simple japanese language... And they didn't ask for any prove regarding the things I mentioned above...
Why izzit like that? They juz trust wut a person say like that?? I am curious why isn't it required for me to prove to them I actually noe the things mentioned above? I can juz lie that I noe xxx and yyy (of course not lying overly la...)
*sorry arr, me really is a problem child...
Anyways, from an employer POV, I have told them that beside I noe the things in my studies, I have also written some program and done some extra reading and even taken the step to learn some simple japanese language... And they didn't ask for any prove regarding the things I mentioned above...
Why izzit like that? They juz trust wut a person say like that?? I am curious why isn't it required for me to prove to them I actually noe the things mentioned above? I can juz lie that I noe xxx and yyy (of course not lying overly la...)
Hi,
Two possibilities:
A) You had earned their trust by the way that you presented yourself.. If you are interested in learning more on how to earn trust. Search on "Orange Juice Test" and "Gerald M. Weinberg"
B ) Those items are irrelevant to them aka they do not care..
Dreamer
Ic, thanks for the info..
Actually I think those items are relevant and in fact, there were quite impresssed that I would spend time learning japanese and programming... I hit right on both spot because I told them something about jap culture which the company has close relationship to, and when I mentioned programming, they told me they are actually looking for someone who has some programming knowledge and appreciate programming (its not written in the job requirement though)...
I guess they way I answer their question when they ask me regarding these above matter are quite ensuring for them...
I do not dare to put high hopes in the HP job application but truthfully, I do hope they will give me a chance to work with them... I tried my best in my interview edi by doing all the preparations I can...
Thanks for the site, will look it up now...
Actually I think those items are relevant and in fact, there were quite impresssed that I would spend time learning japanese and programming... I hit right on both spot because I told them something about jap culture which the company has close relationship to, and when I mentioned programming, they told me they are actually looking for someone who has some programming knowledge and appreciate programming (its not written in the job requirement though)...
I guess they way I answer their question when they ask me regarding these above matter are quite ensuring for them...
I do not dare to put high hopes in the HP job application but truthfully, I do hope they will give me a chance to work with them... I tried my best in my interview edi by doing all the preparations I can...
Thanks for the site, will look it up now...
this thread should b pinned
I have a question: Is that the interviewer expect the candidates to speaks a lot? 'Coz i had attend an interview, after i tell them my opinion, then i just sit there quietly, and the interviewer ask me: You didnt talk much huh?!
I too have a question, Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 
I think they expect u to talk... Something useful, constructive and not nonsense... So if I hv nothing else to say, I'll juz smile and say, "yea, tat's all"... hahahahahha.........
Juz my opinion though...
Juz my opinion though...
Haih.. sad story, juz got my reply for my inter from HP... haih.. why dun they reject me directly? haih....
This is the content of the letter .. haih...
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Unfortunately at present, HP's cost restraints cannot support the hiring of any new employees which includes new interns. We cannot currently make any offers to students, the best we can do is review the situation in a months time.
Please do not take this as a rejection as we felt you were a very strong candidate, but if in the mean time you find another position, please do take the opportunity as we are not sure what the financial status will be after the review.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for you interest in HP and for attending the interview. It was a pleasure to meet you, good luck in your exams and in finding a suitable intern position.
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Haih.. sad sad sad.... but wut to do..hehe.. life goes on ~~
This is the content of the letter .. haih...
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Unfortunately at present, HP's cost restraints cannot support the hiring of any new employees which includes new interns. We cannot currently make any offers to students, the best we can do is review the situation in a months time.
Please do not take this as a rejection as we felt you were a very strong candidate, but if in the mean time you find another position, please do take the opportunity as we are not sure what the financial status will be after the review.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for you interest in HP and for attending the interview. It was a pleasure to meet you, good luck in your exams and in finding a suitable intern position.
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Haih.. sad sad sad.... but wut to do..hehe.. life goes on ~~
Ohh..but dont give up as there is alway opportunity
QUOTE(cHlOe^Love @ May 31 2005, 04:12 PM)
I have a question: Is that the interviewer expect the candidates to speaks a lot? 'Coz i had attend an interview, after i tell them my opinion, then i just sit there quietly, and the interviewer ask me: You didnt talk much huh?!
Hi,
From my experience, in general, when the interviewer talk more than me (the applicant), I tend to get a job offer..
Dreamer
QUOTE(Geminist @ May 31 2005, 07:10 PM)
Haih.. sad story, juz got my reply for my inter from HP... haih.. why dun they reject me directly? haih....
This is the content of the letter .. haih...
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Unfortunately at present, HP's cost restraints cannot support the hiring of any new employees which includes new interns. We cannot currently make any offers to students, the best we can do is review the situation in a months time.
Please do not take this as a rejection as we felt you were a very strong candidate, but if in the mean time you find another position, please do take the opportunity as we are not sure what the financial status will be after the review.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for you interest in HP and for attending the interview. It was a pleasure to meet you, good luck in your exams and in finding a suitable intern position.
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Haih.. sad sad sad.... but wut to do..hehe.. life goes on ~~
This is the content of the letter .. haih...
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Unfortunately at present, HP's cost restraints cannot support the hiring of any new employees which includes new interns. We cannot currently make any offers to students, the best we can do is review the situation in a months time.
Please do not take this as a rejection as we felt you were a very strong candidate, but if in the mean time you find another position, please do take the opportunity as we are not sure what the financial status will be after the review.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for you interest in HP and for attending the interview. It was a pleasure to meet you, good luck in your exams and in finding a suitable intern position.
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Haih.. sad sad sad.... but wut to do..hehe.. life goes on ~~
Hi,
HP is being very professional. Most places will not even send you a rejection lettter ASAP..
Dreamer
QUOTE(etsuko @ May 31 2005, 04:19 PM)
I too have a question, Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hi,
Rich, happy, still doing fun and interesting things...
Dreamer
QUOTE(dreamer101 @ Jun 1 2005, 09:59 PM)
Hi,
From my experience, in general, when the interviewer talk more than me (the applicant), I tend to get a job offer..
Dreamer
From my experience, in general, when the interviewer talk more than me (the applicant), I tend to get a job offer..
Dreamer
Do you know the logic behind this? Pls share......
QUOTE(dreamer101 @ Jun 1 2005, 10:03 PM)
Hi,
Rich, happy, still doing fun and interesting things...
Dreamer
Rich, happy, still doing fun and interesting things...
Dreamer
You sure this won't impact the impression on the interviewer??
QUOTE(TYK @ Jun 1 2005, 10:05 PM)
Do you know the logic behind this? Pls share......
Hi,
The interviewer is anxious to "sell" their company to you aka they want to convince you to join them...
Dreamer
QUOTE(TYK @ Jun 1 2005, 10:06 PM)
You sure this won't impact the impression on the interviewer??
Hi,
Good company do not want to hire a failure... If you are good, you will be successful.. If the interviewer react negatively to this answer, it means they cannot handle people that are confident and successful. Then, the answer will be do you want to work for this kind of company??
Dreamer
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