So, it was advisable to make it during interview instead prior of the interview. I'm thinking to leave some dummy data into the databases or say hello inside any pages within the extranet environment since it will take some effort to penetrate into the system. By the way, noted that advised, it'll keep me out from the jail ...

lol..bit difficult then.
What I want to ask is to be 'smooth talker'/'sweet talker'.

I went to several interviews recently and most of the interview lasted for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.Is this normal?
Anyway,my problem here is that I've got several positive responds from some employers and I'm also waiting for answers from some other places. but I'm not sure how to decline the offer given by some of these employers, they are so pleasant and really nice

I'm also opting for this one particular place and even attended the interview but the boss told me that he will only decide by end of next week at the same time,I have to give my respond to some of the employers by this week what a dilemma

Sorry did you ask a question?

attended a interview today and might i say its complete opposite of what i expected.started with the usual stuff then the gm(he was the one conducted the session today)said this will be a reverse of a normal interview.

he did all the talking, explaining the whole lot, the whole story, occasional brief comments, interactions from me, and then its up to the candidates to contact the company back to arrange 2nd interview if they still want to pursue that job. i think the 2nd one is where the real interview begins...where this time the candidates is expected to deliver their side of the whole lot.

in a sense it is a stage's interview just done in a different way.so what you guys think??can share any insight or experience with similair interview calls before?

im still interested in the job tho, since am jobless right now and would grab what ever comes

tomorrow i'll be going for interview session.
just apply in jobstreet last week, tomorrow oredi interview.
im quite shock because i didnt hv whatever requirement that they want.
5 year exp - i onli got 2 years
skills that i didnt use.
im 'cuak'ing oredi... but i still do my research on the requirement and the company...

I think HR is not present so the GM had to do the interview.

mm im not that sure about their hr dept but from they way the gm spoke and handled the session i think he wants to be the one selecting candidates.the guy is gm by title but also the main man running the show there, not just the managing part but the actual engineering part too.

This is very unusual. It is amazing that such a busy man can spent time in one way talking then let the candidate decide. I will go with your hunch, "in a sense it is a stage's interview just done in a different way".

once had this kind of interview. the manager did all the talking and explaining about the jobscope. she said it's going to be a very tough job, working late and etc. she sent me home and asked me to think over it. whether i want to take the job or not. if yes, i must give a call and she will arrange a second interview with the GM. i did called telling that i am still interested and ready to face all the challenge and stress. she said she will call back to set the date. and that was the last time i heard from that company. i never called back also..

hooo well i did the same and gave the gm a call, he set up the date an time for a 2nd interview tho...im having my doubts.i mean what if im not their preferred candidate and they are just giving me this 2nd interview because i called....i my self a bit confused now.tho i will do my best at the 2nd interview and be as prepared i can be just as how i was at the 1st time lol.

do not give up before u try maybe they are considering the candidates based on the willingness and interest of working with them.

Nice job, a helpful information

Any idea? I've completed second interview since last Wednesday and duration about 1 hour. Today is Friday and I have not heard anything yet.
Yesterday email HR she said no status yet from hiring manager.

a very good info for interviewing session!

Got a call today from HSBC during my busy evening Cisco training. I didn't applied for it but I believed my information was passed to them by MDEC (Multimedia Development Corporation). Not much of info except my name and my highest qualification.

I've never intended to working in the bank industry but since this is my second phone interview call, I took it as a learning processes. I answered the call and the HSBC representative request to do a short telephone interview with me. I asked them where they get my information and the person clarified it. By the way, this is my second phone interview but last time is quite successful and smooth due to the representative from Jenjobs (outsource to Exxon Mobil) already e-mail me the information regarding the job. I did received a good evaluation and feedback that time but I've to rejected it due to other commitment.

Due to I'm not prepared for any interview and focusing on my 3 months training, I've updated my status to only be available by May 2012. Ok, back to the business.

First of all is to explained about myself, why should they hire me ... general question, so even still blur, I still can answered the question .

But then, she questioned about my SPM result which already more than a decade. Got a problem to answer this and took some time to remember as they want the accurate detail. The representative then explained about the benefit, working hours and fixed salary ... lower than my expected salary. I only say its fine

Then, the main question .. what do I know about HSBC? This time I'm doomed ... I only know HSBC is a bank ... in my mind I can't differentiate Hong Leong Bank and HSBC .. dunno why ... that's it, I'm quite again and keep stuttering when answering .. . Then, the gold question that make me couldn't think anything and blur ... how do I deliver customer services value to the customer. Never in my mind to ever think about working in service line and what depict in my mind is as a job as Helpdesk .. by imagining working as operator in Telekom or Maxis, I talked about Helpdesk job and confused the representative .. and considering the interview session, totally it is my fault for not making a good impression, lack of knowledge and weak on English communication. The representative then with a sarcasm told me about the needs to improve my English and do apply after 3 month at the end of the conversation.

But, here is my question, regardless of either they want to asses my English or not ... isn't that at least I should be given some times or clue about the jobs offered or the company that's going to call me ? Perhaps 24 hours before the interview so I can mentally prepare?

In b4 <signature man>

(1) Just like relationships..When ur single, no-one wants you; when ur N/A, everyone suddenly wants you instead. its a double edged sword.. I was able to use it to get hired fast.. cos I did attend those interviews I went.. have proof in emails/jobstreet schedules to substantiate.. the rationale is wah, this joker landed so many interviews, must be something good.

however, some companies interpret "u already have a job" as a reason to not give you a job

Your written english is not the best but it is better than the average malaysian. Asking you to improve your english may not be fair as you are caught off guard resulting in stuttering. If your spoken english is really that bad that an interviewer criticized you then take it constructively.

On the state of readiness, you should also after this incident be ready at all times. Once your resume is out, you should expect interview invitation anytime even after you landed yourself with a job. There is nothing wrong with being ever-ready. It is your name that is sweeping the floor when you are not prepared. IF not ready just say "I am employed now but I am interested in your offer. Can I call you back, I am rushing something for my boss". If they say no, you lost nothing. It beats giving a poor impression.

Thanks faceless for the feedback and advice . I will try to prepare in advance in the future even though I'm not expecting it.

But in phone interview, what is the best practice to answer the interviewer regarding what is the company A and what did they do(assuming third party applied the job for the applicant and the applicant know nothing) ? I've read somewhere, they will feel humiliated when the interviewee didn't know anything about the company ...

do u guys prefer to reveal your expectation salary when the interviewer ask direct question like What is your expectation Salary? Will you pause and rather ask them back what's their expected salary for your qualification and work the increment from that benchmark?