hmmm u working longer than a year so u can quote ur salary as RM1280 but not RM1283 as nobody will state salary like tat and if tat ur 1st job and within a year in service so no choice than to state ur salary as RM1000 only.

You should state Current Salary RM1000 + RM283 (Allowance and Bonus)
Expected Salary: RM1300 (negotiable)

wow expected salary onli increase 100?

That's an example. RM1400 and RM1450 or RM1500 is ok. It;s hard to set without knowing the qualification and experience.

Nevertheless it's ok to set a bit high as it will give you room for nego.

Actually in my experience letting them make the first move on salary is always the best. Don't put down your expected salary. You'll usually end up short selling yourself or pricing yourself too high. Let them interview you and like you then offer you the package you want. You can negotiate after they offer you, but don't make the first move.

Background: 5 years working experience, 3 of them as a manager.

Hi,

I'd like to ask...

if I applied for a job by sending an email to the company, and there's no reply for,say,2 weeks, is it OK to send a "follow up" e-mail to ask about my application status?
I know that almost all would state only shortlisted applicants will be contacted...but my career counsellor said it is fine to email them and ask, becos you can find out if you're wanted or not (lol), and it also shows that you're keen in the job.

If it is fine, how should I word the email?


Also, if I've already applied and no reply, is it bad if I apply again? Becos I see the company still advertising for people, and the requirements etc they listed all fit me, but I haven't heard anything from them.

Yes, it's OK - but I would advise you follow-up ONCE only. It's fine to get an update - but not pester if they don't reply.

Wording?

Just mention nicely that you are following up on your application and was wondering if there was any news or updates about your application.

Remember that they don't owe you a reply to your application so be very nice about it

Well, have you considered giving the company a call? A person's voice always sounds better than just words. Just get in contact with the department's manager or the person who is hiring. Always remember to speak politely and straight to the point.

Tell the truth but not the whole truth .. if I were you, I'll surely not put the 1/2 months as experience .. not even mention it on my resume .. in my current CV, I dropped most of the thing that insignificant .. including being a housebound husband for a year

I agree with WiraOne. Highlight only what's significant.

yeah...1/2 month will for sure not work to your advantage

can you guys give me some idea...what to write before emailing my CVs to companies...i mean...what should i write in the email?

Focus on your accomplishments 1st, then job role 2nd... It's important to show you were good at what you did rather than what you were supposed to do...

keep it short, ideally 2 pages... no more than 3.

What about reapplying for a job,is that acceptable?

If I applied for a job say,a month ago,no reply,and the job is relisted. Is it OK to reapply, stating that I've applied for the job and would like to reiterate my interest in the job?

Not a 1 month gap. You can reapply for a position, but generally after you've added something of note to your resume which you feel would make a difference to the person reviewing your resume. Do it now and you'll just be annoying them.

Depending on the job, if it is a 'mass positions' re-applying is not an issue.

Since you never get any feedback from them, no harm trying. IMHO.

just follow the steps. Create your resume with the step-by-step 'answering questions' then copy and paste it into a word file.

what is the best way to put there if i dont know PIC?
dear sir? dear mdm? dear HR manager?

I'd go for dear sir...

Dear Sir / Madam