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snowflower
post Oct 18 2008, 10:43 PM

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somehow different interviewer has different judges and answer

a cove not necessary suit for every cups

just be relax

dont try to fit yourself with an unsuitable job, like unfit shoe, or a mr wrong/miss wrong

get the nature of job suit u, as well as the environment

good luck to all the job seekers
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post Oct 20 2008, 02:55 PM

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post Oct 26 2008, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(snowflower @ Oct 18 2008, 10:43 PM)
somehow different interviewer has different judges and answer

a cove not necessary suit for every cups

just be relax

dont try to fit yourself with an unsuitable job, like unfit shoe, or a mr wrong/miss wrong

get the nature of job suit u, as well as the environment

good luck to all the job seekers
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post Nov 4 2008, 02:39 PM

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hey all,

just to share with you all, there's a good book at Popular bookstore @ Sunway Pyramid (new wing) that gives a good answers to really tough interview questions....i cant remember the book name....it costs aobt RM50+...

Kinda like the book....really! but if not of the price i would have purchased the book!
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post Nov 15 2008, 02:04 PM

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wow... usefull info!!! thanks a lot!!! biggrin.gif
sweet_pez
post Nov 17 2008, 11:04 AM

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yah, snowflower is right... diff interviewer seeks for different answers. I have personally job hunted for several months before able to land for a job that I want + in the industry i desired. and although i'm sure everyone here already knows that it's a highly competent market out there, i have to say it again, IT REALLY IS. I know it's tough getting a job, and people tell us not to be picky and all. Thing is, if you don't how are you going to achieve what you want?

So anyway, after being thru numerous interviews (group, 1 to 1, 2 to 1, 3 to 1 etc), the questions that they ask for beginner's level is indeed basic: Tell me about yourself, your education bla bla bla. Reason being, not all interviewers read your resume beforehand. I have met with those who goes thru my resume for the first time when he/ she is interviewing me.

And then wait for the cue. They will ask other questions like, what societies and clubs you joined/ what sort of projects you have done in coll or uni/ what is your strength or weakness/ have you shown leadership qualities/ difficulties encountered in projects/ how to handle stress etc. afterwards they'll go into their company. Eg. have you heard of our company/ what do you think of our brand/ have you tried our products/ how do you think we can improve/ what recommendations do you have etc etc

In few of my first few interviews, i did not expect these questions. So in times like these, we will have to think fast >__< and be prepared to say what you can remember.

My opinion is this: try not to boast.

Malaysians are humble. I have a Singaporean friend who told me to talk big. He said he told his interviewers that he is like Obama, with leadership skills but lack of experience - and he got the job. but I told him in Malaysia it don't work that way... unless you're interviewed by Westerners in MNCs, then it's a different story. I assume. lol
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post Nov 17 2008, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Nov 17 2008, 11:04 AM)
afterwards they'll go into their company. Eg. have you heard of our company/ what do you think of our brand/ have you tried our products/ how do you think we can improve/ what recommendations do you have etc etc
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This is a very important question especially if the question comes from your potential supervisor. It show that you bother to find out more about this assignment rather than just spamming resumes.
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post Nov 17 2008, 11:49 AM

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Agree!!!

Must always do "homework" eg. check their website, visit their outlet, try their products etc... at least, find out info about the industry. otherwise they deem you uninterested and wasting their time.


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post Nov 20 2008, 04:25 PM

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I regret no read this post earlier...

Last few weeks ISS HR manager called me as i had applied for the SAP trainee job....the day before he called, i worked until 10.30pm, then i continue work on next day until 3.30pm then i go for my lunch, totally exhausted....then the manager called me at 4.00+pm...i was so happy get the called, but then i was too tired until i dun realize what i am answering...After the call then i refresh bec some of his question, then i already know, i had no chance for them to call me for interview anymore.....

He ask me, do i know wat is ISS company...i answer consulting company lo....I feel so Stupid of my tis answer!!!!
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post Nov 20 2008, 06:46 PM

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he caught you at the wrong timing >__< ... don't worry, it happens. don't be so down, there might be some hope.

Call him back again (if you have his number) and explain your situation. Tell him that you were over exhausted and seem to 'misheard' or 'misunderstood' some of his questions. Plus the phone wasn't very clear/ bad reception. Ask whether is it possible for him to interview you once again, and that you really really really want this job smile.gif ... if you find it hard to say it on the phone, drop him an email on this.
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post Nov 21 2008, 11:11 AM

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If a call comes in at an inconvenient moment, its best to explain to the hiring manager that you are unable to take the call at that time.

Calling back with "excuses", however genuine, may not help as they may already have made a decision with other candidates.
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post Nov 21 2008, 04:08 PM

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whatever it may be, though sometimes it seem too late, don't give up yet. maybe the manager hasn't managed to get anyone. trying won't hurt and at the very least, you tried. if it's unsuccessful afterward, it's fine. you have done your best to save it, rather than leaving it as it is.
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post Dec 17 2008, 12:37 AM

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what is the best answer for this question?

"Why you don't want to further your study"?
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post Dec 18 2008, 01:05 PM

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...

Next Saturday (19th Dec), I'll be attending a 1st interview with company specializing in food safety. This company is a joint-venture with America, and I guess that I'll be interviewed by an America but I don't have any experience being interviewed by American (since I'm an Indonesian). FYI, this is my 2nd interview with English, 1st interview was with ppl from Singapore.

And my 1st interview went not very well,, I mean,, I think I do look nervous since it was my 1st interview in English *sigh*, and I'm a fresh grad so I took it as experience interview in English.

Now another interview in English with American company (its possible interviewed by American ppl). Well, I just wanna ask about what usually American ppl "see" and "want" from the applicant, so that I can get the job (besides those standard questions in interview).


anyone can help me??


Thanks before...
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post Dec 18 2008, 01:16 PM

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as with most employers, they want to see
1) right skill set
2) communication skill
3) attitude
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post Dec 19 2008, 08:04 PM

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QUOTE(JobListed @ May 21 2005, 03:41 PM)
Below is some dificult questions during Interview

1. What are your weaknesses?
2. Why did you leave your last job?
3. How do you deal with criticism?
4. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
5. How do you deal with authority?
6. What do you think of your previous manager?
7. What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?

Be confident and speak with a clear and convincing voice. Don't panic and squirm uncomfortably. As you prepare responses before the interview, consider what information the questions seek: are there ways in which you would be a liability to the company? If the company invests in you, what kinds of things would it need to overcome? Are you the kind of person who can deal with things when they get rough, or are you pure gloss?

In answering sensitive questions, make sure that your answers are honest, but reassuring. Use tact and choose your words carefully so that you show respect for other people in your responses. You should usually use understatement in your reply to sensitive questions. When people hear something bad, they tend to focus on it in a way that is out of proportion to its significance in everyday life. If you say that you are not always organized, the interviewer could imagine your desk with papers strewn everywhere and deadlines missed. But in reality your conception of disorganization might look a lot like the interviewer's conception of organization. In addition, most of the interviewer's questions could be answered honestly in a variety of ways. You want to choose the version of the truth that is most appealing and sensitive--the version that helps support your main message.
What are your weaknesses?
Overemphasized: I am not a good manager.

Avoidant: I always get my work done on time. When other people drop the ball, sometimes I get frustrated with them.

Effective: I prioritize continual growth and improvement. An area on which I would like to focus is managing others who have different expectations from me. What needs to be done in order to complete responsibilities is intuitive for me, so I am learning how to give better direction to others who are not self-motivated.
Why did you leave your last job?
Vague and negative: Law always interested me, and I was looking for a new challenge. I thought it would be a good time to go to law school. Besides, I had gotten frustrated with the lack of support I felt at work.

Dangerous: In the end, my manager and I could not get along. He was driving me crazy and I needed to leave.

Effective: As I succeeded in financial analysis, I became increasingly interested in broader issues of managing money. I wanted to understand how legal regulations and individuals' goals affect decisions about how to manage money. When I gained entrance to my top choice in law school, I seized the opportunity to infuse my financial training with legal knowledge.
How do you deal with criticism?
Disrespectful: When I remember the source, I usually realize that the other person is in no position to criticize me.

Unbelievable: Criticism does not bother me at all.

Effective: Criticism is vital to my continued growth, and I welcome constructive criticism that helps a team operate better together or produce better results. It is important to me to understand where my critic is coming from so that I know how to apply the feedback.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Dismissive: Living in a boat off the coast of Bermuda.

Exploitative: I hope to have gained enough skills here to start my own company.

Scattered: In ten years, I imagine that I will want a change of scene. One of my long-term interests has been ecological protection, and I can see myself working as a spokesman for a lobbyist organization. First, though, I need to make some money and I want to contribute to your company.

Effective: In ten years, I endeavor to have refined my strategic and client relations skills. I intend to be a leading expert in estate planning. After having proven myself as a senior manager, I hope to help shape the strategic direction of estate planning services. I could do this in any number of official roles. The important thing is that I will continue contributing my abilities in a challenging and rewarding environment.
How do you deal with authority?
Concerning: I think it is important to question authority from time to time.

Frightening: In my last job, there was a time when my boss made a financial decision that I knew would be abysmal. I went directly to his superior to explain the problem. His superior agreed that I was right, and my boss had to alter his plan.

Effective: Respect is very important to me. As an employee, I try to respect my boss not only by following her guidance, but also by seeking her guidance. When a trusting relationship is formed, I have often found that my bosses have appreciated concerns or options that I raised to them. They know that I support them, and I know that they respect me.
What do you think of your previous manager?
Evasive: She did her job fine. She was a pretty nice person.

Disrespectful: She knew her stuff, but she did not give my colleagues or me any real guidance. It is like we were fending for ourselves. She rarely stood up for us either. I do not really think she should be a manager.

Effective: My previous manager had excellent technical skills and was very agreeable as a colleague. I would have liked more support from her at times, but her hands-off style meant that I had to become resourceful in problem solving and negotiating with colleagues.
What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?
Too much information: My wife and I conceived our first child in front of the police department.

Dangerous judgment: I play chicken with trains.

Effective: The greatest calculated risk that I have taken was to launch my own internet company. My idea was solid, but I knew the market was volatile. Even though the venture ended, my investment of time and money paid off in terms of the skills, perspectives, and contacts that I made through the process. I feel like I matured-rather than aged-ten years during that time.
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post Dec 21 2008, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(terryykf @ Dec 17 2008, 12:37 AM)
what is the best answer for this question?

"Why you don't want to further your study"?
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financial constrain, family commitment... that's what pop up in my mind when being asked.

btw.. i was being asked during an interview 'how many windows are there on the KLCC building?" ohmy.gif
how to answer it tactfully?

This post has been edited by Amanda85: Dec 22 2008, 01:35 AM
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post Dec 22 2008, 03:48 PM

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i got the perfect answer for the y wanna further study laugh.gif


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QUOTE(Amanda85 @ Dec 22 2008, 01:34 AM)
financial constrain, family commitment... that's what pop up in my mind when being asked.

btw.. i was being asked during an interview 'how many windows are there on the KLCC building?" ohmy.gif
how to answer it tactfully?
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What did you answered?

This post has been edited by Vervain: Dec 23 2008, 01:01 AM

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