Well there isn't a written rule but they might use it for verification purposes just to know that you did work in that company before and you are not lying about your previous salary.

Questions like these shouldn't be asked during the first interview for the following reasons:

1) The interviewer might think that you are more worried about the benefits rather than the actual position itself
2) If you are a fresh graduate, the interviewer might be impressed that you have done all these preparations but if you didn't prepare for the actual interview such as research on the company and job scope, it can backfire.
3) The only questions I find relevant to ask during the interview would be "probation period", working hours and days and job scope. This might come in handy as it shows you are interested in the job.

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Added on September 15, 2007, 1:28 amWow, that is quite bad but thanks for sharing with us here. Something which I have not personally faced but heard of it occurring to my friends. One of these is an interview where a guy from Belgium attended in London. After taking the Eurostar (train) and a London black cab, he entered the interviewers room and the interviewer just asked him one question before asking the interviewee to sit down. If the interviewee couldnt answer the question, he wouldnt pass the interview.

The question was:


The interviewee left the room.

Moral of the story is:


This post has been edited by Mavik: Sep 15 2007, 01:28 AM

It is actually personal preference, you can tell about your family and all only if it is relevant. If it is totally useless, then don't bother.

Keep in mind that some interviewers are not proper interviewers.

Some intereviewers are just managers who are forced to be in this position.

Some intereviewers are just managers who might be extremely busy who are forced to be in this position. The last thing you want to do is waste their time talking about some funny family history or perhaps you giving him/her an emotional "pep" talk.

Getting an offer is great even though the salary is still the same but you have to weigh whether if your career progression in this new company will be better than your current one?

Formal but not too formal, meaning don't need to wear a suit. A clean shirt, that has been ironed out and a tie. Simple and neat that is the key. Not overly flashy.

Its hard to tell you what to do and what not to do especially if you also don't mention what position are you interviewing for.

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Added on June 14, 2010, 11:47 amYes, try to avoid the sudden long pauses or sure signs of unsurity. If you don't know, you don't know. Don't bullshit your way about. If you have an opinion on the matter, mention it as politely and also show that you are confident as well.

Being confident is a key trait I believe.

This post has been edited by Mavik: Jun 14 2010, 11:47 AM

All the best for your interview

Ah, with those positions, it would be helpful for you to dress smart and formal but with a hint of stylish accents as well

Be confident in yourself

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Added on June 14, 2010, 1:50 pmAll the best for your interview

Ah, with those positions, it would be helpful for you to dress smart and formal but with a hint of stylish accents as well

Be confident in yourself

This post has been edited by Mavik: Jun 14 2010, 01:50 PM

That is about the market average if I am not mistaken. Congrats on getting the job!

Had to go through all of those test in the banking, consulting and even manufacturing sector. A good interview process will definitely cover that irregardless of the sector so it all boils down to the firm.

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Added on August 19, 2011, 11:47 amIn regards to the question about why companies ask or your previous pay slip and you all are saying why should the company offer you a new pay based on your previous pay, please also look at it from the company's perspective.

First of all, why should a company pay you more if you are applying for a job with a similar job description? Also if a company is offering you more pay, they are also making a gamble that it assumes you should be able to perform at that pay level.

This post has been edited by Mavik: Aug 19 2011, 11:47 AM

I guess this does apply for certain type of skill sets. I do know that SAP consultants to get around 30-40% increase because of the high demand for those skills.

Some of them would want to verify the documents meaning that you should them both but they will of course keep the photocopy and they will chop it to verify the copy. Just give them a call to confirm if they require it.

It really depends on the company's hiring process. Best to follow up with the company a week after to find out more.

That question is usually to give you an opportunity for you to ask questions about the position, the company, and anything else related to the firm. It depends on your answer, if it is just a straight "no" then it does leave a lack of interest view for the applicant.

Learn to sense the situation. Not all interviewers are the same nor the interviews themselves the same.

It can be from a scale of 1-5 or 1-10. Different firms have different styles of scale.

Well honesty is a personal thing and it really shows a person's character. No right or wrong and different people have different opinions about it.

Also to add on that, constant encouragement from the parents is needed to instil that confidence in the kids.

Part time jobs, usually they will guide you through their procedure. Requirements is usually bring some documents with you such as your credentials (some of them will specify). Dress code, just dress smart. Depends on what the part time job is. If the part time job is to be a model, then you dress accordingly.

Honestly, some companies look at those qualities and some don't. If you were to include the extra curricular activities, it would be best to include those where you held significant positions, to showcase either your event management skills or leadership skills.

Benefits and stuff normally can be asked at the end of the interview. Don't be shy in asking about them.

Just give them a call to remind them. Sometimes they are also awaiting for the results of the medical test so that might be the bottleneck