Agree. I met my future boss and took the entry tests within 1 week of the interview. But it took HR almost a month to get back to me with the offer letter despite my boss hounding them.

But this problem is not unique to AmBank. I applied to 2 other banks around the same time, and they also took about 1 - 1.5 months to reply with an offer letter as well.

Do you think I should contact the hiring department giving them some ideas as to push the hr to expedite?

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Added on October 8, 2010, 9:54 amDuring my interview the hr also tried to reduce my expected figure. She said, it would be easier to get the approval if I'm willing to reduce my expected salary. While I didnt really requested such high increament. It was only few hundreds higher than my current income. I've applied that job not particularly because of money, but I wish to gain more knowledge and get back into banking industry as I've workded with other local bank before. But it wouldn't offer me to low to jump. Thus, I only asked the interviewer, "Well considering all the benefits that I've gained frm my current company, additional transportation cost if I move to AmBank and so forth, would you think I should reduce my expected salary? Maybe you can further advice on the salary range here?". Then only she said the expected salary is ok and she also claimed the hiring department recommended to offer me the exact figure that I've requested.

But still, I'm worried. Afraid if there is any problem that to cause the hr to reject my application. Hmmm...

This post has been edited by @pit: Oct 8 2010, 09:54 AM

If you have a good rapport with the hiring manager, sure, give the fellow a call and ask him what is the status.

Or you could follow-up again with HR as well. No harm done.

Some say it annoys HR, some says it shows you are keen on the job. I cbf-ed. I just want to stop wasting time

HR lady?

This post has been edited by Chester: Oct 8 2010, 01:37 PM

assuming that you're successful after an interview with the hiring department; what's next? what will happen? is hr going to contact me?

This post has been edited by coyouth: Oct 8 2010, 08:04 PM

If you are a staff, what is the interest rate for house and hire purchase?

I'm with AM IB. 1st interview was on first week Oct 2008, 2nd int with my boss at end of oct. HR int & test mid Nov. Offer letter came out early Jan 2009

AmBank HR is damn very slow. It's either the department boss or you yourself have to call and follow up.

Im shortlisted by the hiring manager and going for 2nd int with the HR. Does this mean im hired?

No. If you were hired, there wouldn't need a 2nd int

Thanks. Btw, what is the test that you guys took with the HR?

there was a test?

Dont know, read thru the forum ppl here are saying there was a test with HR..

Normally i think when the department say ok, HR is only a formality..anyway..will see..

You will need to take a test organised by Deloitte Consulting. It's a test to evaluate your analytical skills.

4 sets, one set got over 100 question. 2 minutes to finish each set.
Impossible to complete. The objective is just to get as many right as possible in the set time.

Example: In the following sets, which number is in the middle of the sequence:-

3 8 5 = 5
9 7 2 = 7
1 3 5 = 5

Jane is taller than Bob, Bob is taller than Max, who is tallest? = Jane

Questions like these. Very simple easy to answer. Just need to think quick and be efficient.

I am not sure if this test is only for evaluating management and senior personnel but most of my peers who joined have taken it.

This post has been edited by CKJMark: Nov 2 2010, 09:11 AM

I think that test is taken during the 1st interview, including a short essay.

Got the job. anyway what is staff rate for car purchase?

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Added on November 4, 2010, 7:20 amHi Praveen,
What is the rate like for staff that purchase car? Think my grade E2 only LOL

This post has been edited by Chester: Nov 4 2010, 07:20 AM

Looks like Ambank's HR takes quite a long time to issue out a confirmation letter.

have you got the offer letter? im being told the same thing about the signatures too..and waiting to be call up for body checkup..

sorry no idea. im an E1 only.

It took me 2-3 weeks to wait before they finish the confirmation letter, but I decline the offer.

Why decline? The pay lower than agreed? I have mutually agreed on the pay with the HR last week.

The salary is based on the budget from the hiring department. I did ask for an increase a bit on salary, but hiring dprt won't allowed the salary adjustment.

It isn't the salary is the main decision that I decline, it is because I don't see any progress in my career growth working in that position (more like a dead end job).