Remorse is also... pretty 'strong'.

Hmmm I think it'll have to depend on the situation and reply to form/ use the 'right' word. An ex-lecturer told me not to use the word 'regret' or 'remorse' in my proposal (can't remember which and why I wanted to use it) because regret is a strong feeling.

In comparison to the others, perhaps 'felt sorry' isn't too bad. It's fine to use weak words but not advisable to use strong words to imprint a deep emotion.

Good to hear that, congrats!

As they mentioned "presentation" why not prepare it in ppt slides? It's better to be prepared than not. You could get it ready and decide to use it or not later on.

It's merely a self-introduction so put in the usual stuffs - edu, work experience, ambitions etc. but since it's bloomberg and if you wish to impress them (in an unusual way), think of something creative. Don't ask me "like what" coz I have no idea

U already know what u wanna do, so you don't any help from us. All the best

They did mention "presentation" literally

You won't know till you receive any notification. You mean screwed up as in you were too nervous and panicked? Share with us what happened~

If you're confident you give them good answers, then you've tried your best.

Well normally if they wish to conduct a gp interview, they'd do that for the 1st round to 'save' time in filtering candidates.

In 2nd interview, normally it's conducted by a different person. The interviewer you met in the 1st interview could be the HR personnel and this time you might be meeting your direct superior. Expect some repetition like introduce yourself, your edu, experience etc coz this time it's a different person and he/ she wasn't present in your 1st interview.

Yes you can expect more in-depth/ technical questions (if you're applying for technical side jobs) in 2nd interview. You are also more susceptible to be asked on management questions (like how u prioritize work, time management, how you work in teams etc).

All the best!

In which specific part did they stop you? Did you speak more than required? What is meant by "normally"? How many times were you stopped in interviews?

I have not encounter such a problem, nor have any friends who do. If you really wish to know what's wrong, I guess you could be more elaborate to us.

bro, answering "all the time" doesn't help in understanding the problem. In your next interview, play close attention to details. Is the interviewer's expression bored? Why? Did you speak more than 2 minutes? and so on.

The problem could be you, or it could lie with the interviewers.

"I'm XXX from malaysia, I'm interested in YYY thats y i studies ABC as my major in XYZ. Currently I'm studying language course at DOREMI because of my interest towards other country culture. Not only because it helps me to serve my customer better blah blah blah. By the way, I'm currently working blah blah blah...then half way they stop
approximate around 2-3 minutes"

Summarize stuffs about yourself in 2 minutes... self-intro should not exceed 2.5min (which I still think is too long-winded). Just like you, I would go about talking my education first - both Degree and Diploma (on what course I took). I do not explain "why" I took them...

I go about it this way:

I'm a grad from xxx Uni, which I took xxx course in my degree. During diploma I took xxx (bcoz my degree and dip are of two different areas/ specialty). I did a 6 months internship at xxx for my diploma and I was rotated from one dept to another. The first company that I joined upon grad is Company A and my tasks consist of bla bla bla... so on and forth.

Usually the interviewer would then ask me, "Why do you take this course?" "what dept were you rotated to?" "what sort of tasks did you perform?" etc and I'll explain. Give them a short summary and that'll keep them interested. If you tell them a 'lifelong' story, it will bore them endlessly.

lol sometimes I keep it as short as introducing my edu in a flash (without elaborating anything) and then jump to some personal info like siblings and all. Then I just stop and let the interviewer ask me questions instead. There's no point giving too much info when they don't need it (practically) as most are stated in resume.

Basically "about myself" is indeed more like a warm-up exercise, something to chalk up and talk abt. It also shows whether the interviewer have any interest (work-related interest) towards you. Personal background reveals a lot of info regarding a person, but interviewers do not dwell into it. They (usually) judge you more fairly based on experience, skills, knowledge and personality.

They thought you were making joke? How so? Can you elaborate more specifically? There's a possibility that if you were smiling while talking about it, the interviewer thought it's a joke.

If they laugh, you should laugh alongside. Don't be tense or offended. Treat it as a joke (unless it's something dead serious/ not funny at all).

When interviewer interject your answer with another question, it could be he/ she needed further clarification on the issue. If the question he/ she asks (while you were answering) is not related, then it either means interviewer is satisfied with your answer, or not interested to hear further. It could be also due to the interviewer's impatience (maybe running late for a meeting/ discussion/ project etc). It's hard to speculate on the accurate cause of it.

You don't have to answer the 1st question then. It's like buying something in a shop. Say, the display price of the bag is RM50. You offer to pay RM40 for it and the shop owner counter offer you RM45. The last standing offer/ price is RM45 for you, regardless of the previous price of the bag.

My point is, the 1st question is already 'covered' by the 2nd question so you don't need to go back and answer it unless the interviewer insist you do so. If you could not remember what was the question, politely request the interviewer to repeat it.

don't worry bout it, I think the manager's just too bored facing tens to hundreds of applicants all the time. Take it easy. Even if you don't really know/ want to laugh with them, just a smile will do. Show that you're friendly in any circumstances, don't be uptight in an interview.

Tho most of us do not possess an award-winning smile, it pays to smile.

First of all, congrats

I think the interviewer is very good. At least he went through your resume enough to know about your background - that he do not need you to repeat them.

As for the answers to his questions, I think you replied him pretty well. The interviewer did not specify what sort of "service" or in which "industry" so you can comment based on what flew into your mind.

ahmoi, you already mentioned your problem in the other post. Do note that this thread is meant for discussion on stuffs during the interview. If you're seeking for advice on the mentioned issue, either start a new topic or piggyback on similar topics.

Warm up questions usually start with self introduction, education, work experience, hobby, ambition etc~ regardless of sales job or others, questions are usually pretty similar - except those that requires technical knowledge. You can expect basic questions on what is "sales", stuffs/ info on the company (it might goes like: 'what do you know about our company?' and all~)... most prob you'll also discuss whether the job requires you to go outdoor or not (there are those who work on quotations indoor), allowances, basic pay, commission, transfer/ relocation, outstation travel etc. Just be prepared to ask all of the above if the interviewer did not elaborate on them.

Well then, all the best!

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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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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 ^^;