hi guys, want to know a good way to answer this 2 question ;-

why do you want to leave your current company?


why do you choose this/our company?


P.S. I applying for IT job

I dont think they would ask "why hire u" when you are in internship placement.

Just prepare yourself, and answer to the best of your ability.

Just dont end up "uh ... ah ... dunno lol ... not sure ... no idea ..."



1. if the job is similiar then you can judge what to avoid saying. for example, if both jobs similar, then things like "no career prospect/routine work/cannot learn much" would also apply to the new job and most interviewer would immediately not consider you anymore because you wont be happy here.

2. an example would be that you are interested to work in this industry/job description and your skills are matching/you believe you can add value/able to excel/got chicks plenty of reasons.

i would think otherwise. HOD usually management and strategy rather than on details/technical. thats their job.

Thats what I thought too, its difficult to answer question no.1 I once gave answer 'no career prospect and also cannot learn much' through phone interview. Either way thank you very much

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Added on April 5, 2012, 11:14 amany other answer to my question, anyone?

'why do you want to leave your current company?'

This post has been edited by hafizushi: Apr 5 2012, 11:15 AM

Hi guys..care to share some tips on informal interview

just got invited and it will be during lunch time.

Treat it as a formal interview.

Went for an interview 2 days ago. I was asked to fill in expected salary in application form. Since I am fresh grad, I don't know about the salary range, so I just write out the salary based on what my senior told me. Then the interviewer asked me why I put this figure, I just answer him that my senior who work in this region told me that this area salary like around this range. As I know, fresh grad can't request for the salary, is the company fix it right? So in the case, what should I do when facing this situation? Any advice ?

This post has been edited by patrickthissen: Apr 14 2012, 12:07 AM

There's the salary guide report in the salary discussion thread, maybe you can have a look at that.
Best would be to see if you can chat with some of the staff at the company to know what range would be suitable.

As a fresh graduate, it's not advisable to demand for a specific salary. Usually companies have specific pay scales for freshies and it's most probably going to be applied across the board. If you're asked the question on salary expectations, say what you have gathered from your research and then turn it around on the interviewer to ask how much they are willing to pay for this particular position. It shows that you're also considering the other side of the table as well and not just your side. It's wise to be well informed on the salary range you can expect, to avoid being shortchanged.

Hi, I'm going to have an interview on next week.
From the previous experience of interview, I came across these question and I don't know what to answer as to give a good impression to the interviewer.

1. How do you do well in your exam? (I'm taking professional qualification exam - ACCA and I failed quite many times)
- I straightly said failed quite few times........= =

2. How long would you work with us? Because train a staff is not easy.....

3. What should be done if I don't know the answer of some technical question

Help!

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Added on May 2, 2012, 9:20 pmhi there, what could be the best job for a fresh graduate?

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Added on May 2, 2012, 9:22 pmThink of the qualities that could be ur assets!!!

This post has been edited by xian shun: May 2 2012, 09:22 PM

I received a call today and was scheduled for an interview this coming Monday. thinking its almost near freaks me out as I don't know how to start an answer for some possible question. Good thing you have this. Its helping a lot.

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This post has been edited by LalaBubbles: May 8 2012, 12:22 PM

Really useful. Among these frequently asked questions, I really don't like the one "tell me about yourself", which I also consider the easiest but also the most difficult one to answer.

1) You can talk about what is the most important aspect of studying (in your own opinion). Which way works best for you, perhaps memorising works best for you? Or you need to study in an extremely quiet environment. Using myself as an example, i always do study planning 1 month ahead of exam and follow through my study plan without fail. That would ensure that I can revise all the chapters on time and concurrently I do not sacrifice my resting time, as having enough rest ensure that I can perform 100% in exams.

2) "I'm happy to stay for as long as there is still space for me to grow within the organisation." <--Generic answers =x

3) I believe the best way is to admit that you don't know. In terms of technical question, it's either Yes or No, there's no answers in between. You could go with "I'm sorry but i'm not too sure about it. However, i see myself as a fast-learner and I'm confident that I can picked up the knowledge during work/ would definitely equip myself with that knowledge before i join the organisation"

Very useful! hope can help me find job.... gambate me... =(

The purpose is to gauge your presentation skills. Although you had already planned how to handle try not to do it too fluently. Have a good intro but make it look like you are thinking out as you speak. Go briefly but deliver it like train on the on the content (summarised educaton, employement, and family back ground if you like). For the conclusion (3-4 sentences to sell yourself) deliver it with the finesse of a well groom public speaker.

For engineers to be, from recent interviews interviewers are consistent on these two things:

1. FYP. Reason: They want to know what skills u learn from the project and how u handle that project.
Strategy: If it ur project, advantage to u since u know the inside out of that project. If not, at least check the manual or ask other people how it works.

2. Most remembered uni activity. Reason: To know how well u work in a team, how well u handle stress and confrontation.
Strategy: If it is a real experience with "painful" memories, try to use positive words. Dont lie and at least said u learn a lot from that experience. If it leadership position, tell them how is ur management style. If u r just a normal member, tell how your effort make profit for the team

If u dont join any activities, u r f up. Just try to pick any assignment or groupwork in ur course that need a team and describe your contribution.

you should also give answers to yours intangible attitude during interview. first impression is last impression. so you learn how to enter in the room? how to sit in chair? yours eyes contact with interviewer are the most important factor. If this things will be on right way, it creates good image in the mind of employer.

Currently I'm in IT line. I got a next coming interview with Touch and Go next week. To be prepare, every time I went for interview, sure there is a question of "How are you going to add value to the company if you're hired".

I know there is a lot of sifus over here... How am I going to answer this, and the company is Touch and Go.

I just got a job quite recently and it is all boils down to selling yourself in terms of confidence. Being prepared is definitely a must but do not be too "computer-like". The questions that I got was:

1. Introduce yourself?
2. Why do you choose this field?
3. Now can you tell me what value can you contribute to the company?
4. What are your 5 strengths?
5. What are your 5 weakness?
6. What makes you different from other people?

I guess questions do vary across different companies but it boils down to the confidence you can project to people and make them decide that you are the one I am looking for.