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post Oct 31 2011, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(jason18689 @ Oct 27 2011, 03:18 PM)
Just a quick question..

Do we need to include cover letter on top of your resume during the interview day itself?

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It is just a formality.

QUOTE(theboys @ Oct 29 2011, 10:36 PM)
Is it necessary for a guy to wear makeup during interview?? I want to wear it because I want to cover my pimple..
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If you put on make up until you look like female then you give the impression that you are queer/"a-kua".

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post Nov 4 2011, 09:15 AM

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fcuk,
In my opinion you did not get the job. Dont call them as they will regard it as unnecessary interruption.
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post Nov 9 2011, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(Irzani @ Nov 9 2011, 12:53 AM)
I was adviced by my classmates (Petronas interviewer) today that khakis pants should not be used during interview? I wonder why? For years I thought Khakis and slack is similar thing ... hmm.gif
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1) How can they be the same? Are they not different material?
2) Khakis is not suitable office wear. Dont ask me why. I guess I share their opinion. You can call me a conservative d*** head if you want.
3) Khakis usually had some element of fashion.

Please get a book on/google up "office grooming".

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post Nov 22 2011, 09:26 AM

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QUOTE(furryfluffy @ Nov 11 2011, 04:24 PM)
For me, if the candidate is clean and presentable, there is no reason why khakis is not allowed.

For engineering firm, khakis are generally accepted.
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Petronas is engineering too. Yet they can come up with this statement. I guess they are trying to say please be formal for the interview. You can use your khaki for the field.


QUOTE(Kimichi @ Nov 21 2011, 11:48 AM)
guys,
is it a good idea to really ask about company financial status during interview?
specially when U heard rumors the company is in a financial crisis..
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Yes you must ask. It shows you keep abreast with news.

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post Jan 6 2012, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(smokeymark @ Jan 3 2012, 04:35 AM)
i got interview in Japanese company this friday, should i hand shake or not to hand shake them???
Shake hand is no big deal. Do or do not will not make a difference. Since you meeting japanese bow will be better.

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post Jan 10 2012, 10:42 AM

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Yes, call back.
I got a miss call from your company. I am Irzani. It is most likely from your HR Dept.
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post Jan 10 2012, 11:46 AM

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There is nothing to be afraid of. Once the HR talk to you they just want to set date for your interview only. There is no need for a lot of preparation as it is not the interview. Just speak naturally without stammering.
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post Jan 13 2012, 09:32 AM

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QUOTE(cutiepooh @ Jan 12 2012, 05:10 PM)
No chance to deal with the HR :-s because I was interviewed by my Director sad.gif I am quite worried if I will get stucked with the HR interview in future employment. T_T
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There is nothing to worry about. You will be more experience then and therefore better equipped to handle it. Let the future worry for it self smile.gif

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post Jan 18 2012, 08:45 AM

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QUOTE(hafizushi @ Jan 16 2012, 04:16 PM)
Any tips for interview with 2 years experience,

what should I bring?

do they look at my transcript anymore?

what should I expect from interviewer?

btw the interview is for IT jobs

Thanks for the advice  notworthy.gif
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Even if you are a fresh grad they dont look at your transcript. They will ask for a copy of it anyway.

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post Jan 30 2012, 09:30 AM

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QUOTE(skitch @ Jan 26 2012, 05:03 PM)
Hey guys, I have a problem.

Before this i worked as a consultant, but it was a contract job and they paid me by cheque.

Then last week I went for an interview for a full time job, and yesterday they called me saying I got the job.

They then requested my last three payslips, I said i don't have any because last time they pay me by cheque. But they insisted and said I should provide it by tomorrow or they will cancel their offer.

What should I do now guys?  sad.gif
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All they want is prove of last drawn pay.
Ask them if
1) Copy of bank statement where you have cashed in the cheque on a monthly basis do
2) A letter from previous to verify your last pay
3) Your offer letter for the contract job.
4) Income tax Form J ...

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post Jan 30 2012, 01:04 PM

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QUOTE(abc111 @ Jan 30 2012, 12:53 PM)
Anyone experience teleconference interview? Will be going for an interview at one of MNC company with HOD, Manager and their boss(telecon). Need advice on that. Thanks!
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Other than feeling odd to see everyone in little windows, it is just another interview. The boss most likely will appear doing his own thing and not to pay any attention. This is because he prefer to let his subordinates do their work. Just dont ignore him (for any minute feel he does not matter) as you may get surprise question coming from him.

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post Feb 13 2012, 08:30 AM

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Sorry did you ask a question?
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post Feb 17 2012, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(mhyug @ Feb 16 2012, 12:34 PM)
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? smile.gif

im still interested in the job tho, since am jobless right now and would grab what ever comes biggrin.gif
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I think HR is not present so the GM had to do the interview.

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post Feb 17 2012, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(mhyug @ Feb 17 2012, 02:56 PM)
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.
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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".

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post Mar 13 2012, 09:31 AM

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QUOTE(Irzani @ Mar 12 2012, 07:24 PM)
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?  hmm.gif
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.

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post Mar 19 2012, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(Irzani @ Mar 14 2012, 08:33 PM)
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 ...  hmm.gif
There is no way to cover this question. If you "tembak" worst. They dont feel humiliated if you dont know about them. The question is asked to see if you done your homework on them.

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post Mar 22 2012, 09:27 AM

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QUOTE(fiqir @ Mar 21 2012, 08:08 PM)
need opinion from HR side. but this might be work i guess.
Dont talk from theory. The real world is not theory. This is called unethical. If they want they can play you out as mentioned below.


QUOTE(inesen @ Mar 22 2012, 06:24 AM)
You already accepted the offer, whats the point of going to the interview with company B?

What you can do is negotiate the salary with company B without mentioning the offer letter from A.
(you will lose the power for negotiating if the company know how much others are offering you)

Later if they call you to inform that you get the job at B but with lower salary than A, reject the offer.
I think they will ask you why. Just inform them that you are going to accept another job offer at A because of the salary.
Do this only if you are going to go to A and got nothing to lose.

If they really want you maybe they will counter offer. If not they will only tell you good luck..
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post Mar 30 2012, 08:29 AM

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Give standard excuse like "kucing beranak". Any lame excuse will do actually.
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QUOTE(patrickthissen @ Mar 31 2012, 12:17 AM)
I got once told by my friend that during interview, try to 'boom' the interviewer by telling 'I am very good in this skill bla bla bla etc.' The purpose just to impress interviewer.

But in fact i am not so proficiency in that particular area.
Is it good to be honest or lie to the interviewer?
I know of many write ups and people who teaches this method. It is quite common for interviewers to hear candidates say "I am good with people, I can work under pressure ..." You may think people cant tell if your have good interpersonal skills or work well under pressure not, so slipping some of these in will help you score some points. Good interviewers can see if you are lying the moment you say it.

QUOTE(patrickthissen @ Apr 1 2012, 02:18 AM)
I will answer I don't know but i willing to learn it.
Is it ok?
This is another standard answer. Whatever skill it may be, ask more about the skill in question. Assess yourself honestly in that split second how fast you can master that skill and answer accordingly.

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post Apr 5 2012, 09:42 AM

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QUOTE(Irzani @ Apr 4 2012, 01:54 PM)
even on number 2, I'm only have average education background ... so, should be number 1 .. become drug mules?  shocking.gif  shocking.gif  shocking.gif
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For drug mule I am sure it will not be clearly stated in the MO.


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