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sweet_pez

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QUOTE(beetch @ Oct 7 2009, 02:18 PM)

Anyone mind enlightening me on a few of my doubts?

1) I graduated from an engineering background but has been working in the oil and gas industry for quite a while due to its high pay. My problem is, I've been assigned an IT role during all these time and am beginning to loose touch of my Engineering skills. I would like to get back to the Engineering field, how feasible is this for me?

2) What is the current pay of an experience hire Engineer now? Assuming it is in the electronic/fab industry

3) Do you think it is wise for me to veer off my Engineering background? FYI, I do not like I.T at all, but I've spent way too much time on the I.T field instead of the Engineering field. I am just doing this because of the high pay but in due course of say 10 years, I just don't see myself reaching any great heights as comprared to delving in the Engineering field.

4) What do i need to prepare should there be test on Engineering stuffs? (I'm not worried about general QnAs being asked by the interviewer, I'm more concerned if the test involves specific mathematical calculation etc, need to polish up a bit on my Engineering skills if you know what i mean.)

Any feedback is greatly appreciated. In a deep dilemma now. =-(

Just my opinion...

1) It's possible, with the exception you're willing to start from the bottom in Engineering. Companies are still willing to hire you even tho you're from diff background but there's a high probability that the salary you'll get isn't much different than a fresh grad starting out.

2) Hmmm no idea. Used to work in an Engineering comp in O&G industry and they aren't paying much either. Maybe it's coz it's a small comp.

3) You've already got the answer. You do not like IT and are merely doing it for the pay. So what's more important for you in future? Money or interest? Answer that and you'll know where u shuld be heading.

4) It's pretty common that those in a specialized field/ technical side requires technical knowledge. Therefore you'll need to know your theoretical stuffs (as per freshies out of college do).

p/s: except for your last question, the rest aren't really relevant to the topic

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hi all, i would like to ask a quick question. Today I went for an interview for a job and I decided to turn the offer down ..since I got better offer somewhere. but this job was actually referred by someone my uncle knows. Meaning my uncle actually asked for his fren's help working in that company (is it called inside referral?)..So can someone teach me how to turn them down politely?I dont want to embarass or disapoint my uncle.. @_@

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ahmoi, your question is not related to this thread - as it says "STANDARD QUESTIONS DURING INTERVIEW". If you're seeking advice on issues like that, please start a new thread or piggy back on sum1's thread.

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^ sorry. will do.

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Hi there

I'm a fresh grad and currently looking for a job. I have attended 7 interviews so far.

After a certain company conducted 1st interview with me and then they call me again to attend another 2nd interview from same company same post but diff dept that I had applied earlier....seems that they sent my resume to another dept after my 1st interview. What does that means? Do i have slimmer chance to get the 1st job that I had applied on first hand as they need experienced ones for the post but higher chance to get the 2nd one that they recommended to me at first?

Btw, i asked them how many candidates for that 1 vacancy for the 2nd job they recommended me and she said only me and another person..means that I have 50-50 chance....guess that I need to work more on this interview this friday...

One last ques....What shud I ask during Q&A after the interview had finished?
Normally, I would ask about my job scope and responsibilities, will I able to attend the training or any career advancement and finally I asked about other allowances, benefits and salary...

What do u guys normally ask during interview?

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in addition to the above, try to ask for the highest pay YOU think is acceptable... it doesn't hurt to do so, as the company will already have decided whether they will hire you before they ask you "How much you think you should get?"... if they have decided to hire you, they'll bargain with you if your price is too high... if they have decided NOT to hire you, they're just asking the question out of courtesy, won't take you in no matter how cheap you are...

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Well this is not a standard question for interview .. but I'd like to ask the candidate this ...

If you have the ability to change anything .. what would you change ?

There's no wrong answer for this. I just like to see candidates constructive opinions and see if they care about their surroundings LOL ...

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QUOTE(Tsukiyomi001 @ Oct 28 2009, 05:32 PM)

in addition to the above, try to ask for the highest pay YOU think is acceptable... it doesn't hurt to do so, as the company will already have decided whether they will hire you before they ask you "How much you think you should get?"... if they have decided to hire you, they'll bargain with you if your price is too high... if they have decided NOT to hire you, they're just asking the question out of courtesy, won't take you in no matter how cheap you are...

does yr post applicable for fresh grad?

they already stated in the interview that standard salary for fresh grad is that amount so I can't bargain much also as I'm still have no experience...

will i get affected for shortlisting if I ask how much the salary during interview? will it give me a bad impression?

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QUOTE(wyen @ Oct 27 2009, 05:05 PM)

Hi there

I'm a fresh grad and currently looking for a job. I have attended 7 interviews so far.

After a certain company conducted 1st interview with me and then they call me again to attend another 2nd interview from same company same post but diff dept that I had applied earlier....seems that they sent my resume to another dept after my 1st interview. What does that means? Do i have slimmer chance to get the 1st job that I had applied on first hand as they need experienced ones for the post but higher chance to get the 2nd one that they recommended to me at first?

Btw, i asked them how many candidates for that 1 vacancy for the 2nd job they recommended me and she said only me and another person..means that I have 50-50 chance....guess that I need to work more on this interview this friday...

One last ques....What shud I ask during Q&A after the interview had finished?
Normally, I would ask about my job scope and responsibilities, will I able to attend the training or any career advancement and finally I asked about other allowances, benefits and salary...

What do u guys normally ask during interview?

I think they find that you're more suitable for the other dept, thus recommended you to them. I believe it's pretty good coz they are giving you another chance. Since it's a different dept and different interviewer, you might want to ask whether there's any difference/ changes iny our job scope as compared to the 1st dept.

Yup those were abt the same stuffs I usually ask~ what else u wanna ask? Perhaps the system of how things work etc in the comp?

QUOTE(Tsukiyomi001 @ Oct 28 2009, 05:32 PM)

in addition to the above, try to ask for the highest pay YOU think is acceptable... it doesn't hurt to do so, as the company will already have decided whether they will hire you before they ask you "How much you think you should get?"... if they have decided to hire you, they'll bargain with you if your price is too high... if they have decided NOT to hire you, they're just asking the question out of courtesy, won't take you in no matter how cheap you are...

Just beware that putting it too high will jeapordise your chance of even getting a call for an interview. I always believe in a reasonable amount and "additional allowance" for the bargain/ nego.

QUOTE(luqmanz @ Oct 29 2009, 10:20 AM)

Well this is not a standard question for interview .. but I'd like to ask the candidate this ...

If you have the ability to change anything .. what would you change ?

There's no wrong answer for this. I just like to see candidates constructive opinions and see if they care about their surroundings LOL ...

Yeah it's a good question. Have not been asked this ques before but I find it interesting. Just that... can't think of anything right now

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Hi, I am 25 years old,
since graduated until now, I have only attended 1 formal interview..

too bad...
I am stil nervous when I am thinking to have an interview for my next job...

haiz....

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QUOTE(je2305 @ Nov 2 2009, 10:02 PM)

Hi, I am 25 years old,
since graduated until now, I have only attended 1 formal interview..

too bad...
I am stil nervous when I am thinking to have an interview for my next job...

haiz....

Hi there...no worries....the more interviews u attended the more experience u will get
So that u will able to grasp wat kind of common ques being asked during interview...

I have my lousiest experience in my 1st interview cos i din prepared for it and during Q&A session they asked me "Did u prepare for this interview?"

And I answered "ermm......just wan to gain experience" I'm so bloody dumb tat time....

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QUOTE(je2305 @ Nov 2 2009, 10:02 PM)

Hi, I am 25 years old,
since graduated until now, I have only attended 1 formal interview..

too bad...
I am stil nervous when I am thinking to have an interview for my next job...

haiz....

Don't worry about it, you'll get used to it when you have to attend few more to find/ get the suitable job. I used to have sleepless nights just thinking about tomorrow's 'ordeal' but soon after it kinda immune to it

had good sleep on nights before interview and I wasn't nervous until I see the interviewer(s) walking in! I was nervous for my gp interview tho coz it was something different for the first time and I didn't prepare much (coz you won't know what you'll be asked). In any case, I usually try to do a little revision on theory parts of my studies on d night before.

It's normal to be nervous

but don't fret over it.

btw this is a thread for "standard interview questions" so... kinda OOT~

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if they ask about current salary should tell directly? How if they ask for payslip? Payslip should be P&C??

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It depends on situation. Usually you're required to fill in your 'current salary' on the Application Form so interviewers hardly ask you directly for your current pay since it's already stated on d form. Then they will check how much you marked up (from your current pay to expected pay for this firm). They will decide whether it's justifiable or not and perhaps nego if they think you're demanding too high of a price.

Payslip is indeed P&C so you can refuse to show (just give excuse you didn't bring etc) during interviews. But if you're a staff there ady... Im not so sure whether you can refuse the HR/ Accounts from getting hold of it. We need HR experts to clarify this point ^^;

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Nov 6 2009, 09:56 AM)

It depends on situation. Usually you're required to fill in your 'current salary' on the Application Form so interviewers hardly ask you directly for your current pay since it's already stated on d form. Then they will check how much you marked up (from your current pay to expected pay for this firm). They will decide whether it's justifiable or not and perhaps nego if they think you're demanding too high of a price.

Payslip is indeed P&C so you can refuse to show (just give excuse you didn't bring etc) during interviews. But if you're a staff there ady... Im not so sure whether you can refuse the HR/ Accounts from getting hold of it. We need HR experts to clarify this point ^^;

But it already stated in the application form to attach latest payslip.. how?

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Really? It did? I'm kinda surprised.

The answer is also: depends.

Yes you can refuse to show and tell the interviewers it's P&C and you'd rather not reveal. But by doing this, it jeapordizes your chance because interviewers may suspect you did not state the truth abt current salary. They may KIV you.

Unfortunately in situation like this, it'll have to see how desperate you are. If you do not want to lose hold of any chance in getting this job, by all means - attach a photocopy of your payslip.

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"Why did you leave your previous job?"

Anyone?

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Hi,

I'm Fresh Graduate. I have this questions during interview.
"Do you have anyone working in this company?" what should I answer?
Is it important for them to know if someone close to me is working in there?
What is the consequences if I answer yes or no?

Another question is technical question, if I do not know the answer is it better for me to answer I don't know or Willing to learn?

Please give advice. Thank You

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QUOTE(forgetful @ Nov 11 2009, 09:36 PM)

Hi,

I'm Fresh Graduate. I have this questions during interview.
"Do you have anyone working in this company?" what should I answer?
Is it important for them to know if someone close to me is working in there?
What is the consequences if I answer yes or no?

Another question is technical question, if I do not know the answer is it better for me to answer I don't know or Willing to learn?

Please give advice. Thank You

In some company, if you have "somebody" working in the company, the potential for you to get the job will higher.
IMO, if the "somebody" is your bf/gf or husband/wife, i think that will lower down your possibility to get the job.

If you not able to answer the technical question, I think the better way is to tell the interviewer that you don't know and will do research on the question after that.
That sound more professional than telling the interviewer that you are just going to learn.

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