Hi,

What is BA?? BA in what??

What kind of job are you applying??

Please write "I" instead of "i". It is highly irritating to me. You have a degree so please write in a way that shows you are educated...

Dreamer

This post has been edited by dreamer101: Sep 15 2005, 09:18 PM

ok ok ~ sorry ~

BA for Business Adminstration

applying for system engineer / test engineer

Hi,

That is so easy to answer. You just have to say that since you learn about the computer side of the job with your diploma, you want to know/learn more about the business/application side of the job with your degree so that you can be a good system/test engineer.

Just spin it the way that it helps you to do the job that you are applying to.

Dreamer

At the end of interview, normally the interviewer will say "do u have any question?". Is there any important question should ask to the interviewer?

Hi,

Is this the first interview or second interview?? It makes a difference..

For the first interview, you should ask about the company product and service...

For the second interview, you should ask question about the company culture and work environment. The question will be like what do you consider as a good worker and peak performer character??

Dreamer

Eh? i thought for a worldly person such as yourself you'd know BA is for Business Adminstration.
B'sides, this is t3h internets. Grammer rules don't apply, and your writing in the Hi, form is irritation too, but no one has corrected you so far have they?

To Bugzbunny, you should ask any question that helps you understand your prospective job better, as well as how well you will fit in the organization. Doesn't really matter if it's the first or second interview that you asked this question, as most 2nd stage interviewers wouldn't know what you asked in your 1st interview anyways. And even if they did, it's better that you get some consistent answers. Interviewers, like interviewees, lie about themselves too.

But, please please please, don't ask for the sake of asking. If you have not questions, indicate that you understand everything. The interviewer probably hates answering mundane questions more than you hate asking them.

Hi Spanker,

1) In USA, BA stands for Bachelor of Arts. So, you have Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and BA in History and etc...

2) If I am the interviewer and you have no question, I will take it as you have no real interest in the job.

3) Frankly speaking, I do not think people can understand everything during the interview. If you ask no question, I will take it as either

A) you have no real interest in the job.

or B ) You are too timid to ask question.

4) You are what you do and write. I speak my mind and I have my opinion. It is up to you to decide what I posted make sense or not.

5) "Hi" - By the way, I was taught that it is bad manner to say something to someone without acknowledging the person first. It is very impolite to start a post withoiut a "Hi" or something along like "Dear Sir/Madam".

Dreamer

This post has been edited by dreamer101: Sep 20 2005, 05:18 PM

you should pay a visit to Mizzou? Everyone knows BA is Business Adminstration. In fact, even the school is named that way. But seriously judging from his post, he said a degree in BA. It's pretty easy to derive that it's a degree in business administration, and not a degree in bachelors of arts

I noticed you have a habit of using US standards in your own understanding of malaysian language. Better drop that, it's REALLY annoying. Believe me I know, I learned the hard way.

Hi,

Why learn the Malaysian language?? It is not and will never be the global standard. In fact, it will most probably be Americanized by American TV and movies anyhow..

By the way, I like to annoy people and force people out of their comfort zone where no thinking is required.

What is Mizzou?? Since I do not know what is BA, I guess the statement of everyone knows what a BA is is not true.

Dreamer

This post has been edited by dreamer101: Sep 20 2005, 11:54 PM

To Dreamer,

Thanks you for the guide you provide me. I manage to get a job on the spot.

Truly, by the style of your guide. Sorry to having this BA issues. I apologize

for both of you, Dreamer & spanker.

It was my mistake, Dreamer was trying to correct me.

Thanks you.

well, I do follow dreamer101 advise.....
Ask those standard question during interview....
The interviewer was a female ......
Well, this is the first time I feel it coz never happen to me before.....
I ask .......blah blah ........
then, the interviewer face suddenly have a bit changes..... bit annoyed or frustrated....
then the interviewer said: let me ask u a question, why should I hire u?
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Some companies require you to bring your pay slip when interview. Can we refuse to bring or show? It seems like you are not interested with that job if you decline.

so, what the outcome ? just be yourself. say you a capable with this job,

you need this job, you are outstanding.

yes, normally they need because they value you current salary BUT you can

deline. I seen this topic before. so search it

am i right ? Dreamer

1) how abt what u had accomplished during ur time in this particular company? pls explain n give example

2) what was the hardest decision u make n whether the outcome is expected? pls explain n give example

3) u have short tenure with diff companies, may i know why? n what make u think u would stay longer in my company

thks for guidance

wow.. this is a really good thread to learn about...

Hi,

I am gald that I help someone today and my advice is useful..


Hi,

1) Just say that you believe you can and will do the job the best that you could..

2) "You need the job" is not something that normally I said...

3) The topic about salary and salary slip had been discussed throughly on this thread.

Hi ts1,

1) Keep it relevant to the job that you are applying to. Try to mention tasks and projects that you had done that is relevant to the job that you are applying to.

2) This is some sort of trick question. Answer it like what I suggesten in (1). Keep it relevant...

3) Some possible answers. I do not know which answer is better for you.

A) I was exploring which field suits me better. After going through that many companies, I decided the area that your company is teh best long term answer for me.

B ) I outgrew those jobs and career ladder possible in those companies and I am looking for a company like yours that has a better career ladder and opoortuinies for me to work in for a long time.

Dreamer

thanks for ur answer

1) to give example is easy but something that make the interviewers think hmm this guy is good...anything that routine will not b spectacular from their eyes

2) same as above

3) it does not provide you the neccessary career path in this organisation..will do..i guess


got one ocassion the interviewers threw a "dead" then i fed up n ask him if he were my position how he goin to tackle? he answer the same as i did if i answer n of course my follow up questions make him dunno how to answer haha...

Hi,

To give example is easy?? I do not think so. To give example that is relevant to the job applied requires the person to do reseach and find out the real requiirement of the job takes real work and preparation. How many people can give an impromptu 2 minutes speech about themselves?? And, do it well??

It takes time and practice. And, if you can do this very well, you can be a very good salesperson.

Dreamer

technically , when interviewers ask me " tell me about yourself" i can talk more than 30m just for that which inlcuding some answers they might ask me during the interview..it is very hard when the interviewers keep asking wat u contributed to this company...from one company to another company...of course not all companies u worked hv gave u same oppournity to improve it....

im a good speaker (geminian ma) im more on professional body..

Hi,

Generally speaking, I do not listen for that long (30 minutes). And, if you talk for 30 minutes, I will most likely forget whatever you are talking about and confused what is the main point about you.

Usually, I will know whether I want to hire a person after talking for 5 minutes.

Dreamer