Fact is, it IS a 6-day job, can't really say " I can consider working Sat".

If are willing to do 6-day week, by all means answer "That would not be a problem for me".

I don't think you have an option here man. Take it or leave it, ya?

Usually they'll ask " are you willing to work late? / weekends"
Then you can answer " ... might consider.." or "if its necessary to achieve our activities, then i will give my full support" or some fancy thing like that, no worries cos they probably hear it all the time.

Bottom line they comfortable with you, they'll hire you.




This post has been edited by vey99: Feb 14 2007, 06:50 PM

Generally there are two scenarios. When interviewing at a recruitment agency, they can catch BS and textbook answers easily. They usually dont look at your answer, but its how you answer. Enthusiastic, confident? Sarcastic? and so on....

However if interview direct with employer usually end up they like u or not la, lie or not, up to you. Just don't paint an image that you can do everything when in fact you can't...

Ask ur HR to print another one, say you need it for a loan...

I am curious how you answered this. Or rather, what replies would other forumers have on this query?

My answer: I would re-state my stand/opinion, and get the boss to acknowledge my view before he decide what he wants.

I won't answer that directly. I'd say, based on my xp in this environment i am confident to quickly adapt and, well, bring some good results for you quickly... and am glad that you are giving me a chance at this vacancy here...

But thats my style, i dont like to answer head on. If that doesnt click with the potential boss, then too bad lah. Thats why interview also help you to see if you CAN work with that fella or not (vice versa).

I don't think you can get away with late nite work in many workplaces, esp MNC. If safety is a concern by all means don't take shift jobs/ late nite jobs because we work to survive/live, not work to put ourselves in high risk.

A decent answer would be: I am willing to work as long as I can complete the assignment, even if it is necessary to work late.

Its quite a popular question, but it may not necessarily mean you SURE HAVE plenty of late nights, just a way for internviewer to test you.

True, either you speak from personal experience, or cook up some bull story that sounds good (and standby the story for any interview that requires it). That's it.

interviewers also come here to pick questions lol

Its only 1 month, I would choose not to disclose it.

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.

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.

as with most employers, they want to see
1) right skill set
2) communication skill
3) attitude

I am not sure if there is a good way to answer this, I suppose they want to see how you'd react to such a question.

Giving a beat-around--the-bush answer also may not be helpful. I think best way is not to act too blur and composedly answer with a positive answer...

over 9000 would be a good bet.

State what you are currently getting, in total.
It doesnt make sense to just tell them your basic, you are looking for better pay, right?

Then use the PM button instead of posting it here.

u know, hiring managers do know u've rehearsed ur answers.

^ thats quite pariah HR policy, u have ur own salary band by rank/position.

u pay base on how much u think the candidate is worth, not how much they are being paid and cap it to 20%. hr ppl are idiots.

i like it when the company put many eggs in my basket. more nego power.

but its not healthy cos too much risk involve. so wat if i sign a 10 yr bond say i wont leave, but i ,say, fall ill? then compny at risk liao.

my most unfavourite question, so i answer:

A: Be more knowledgeable and proficient in what I do.