Interview Tips (sorry,it is in Bahasa Melayu): http://eyriqazz.blogspot.com/2009/09/tips-...i-temuduga.html
Interview, What to prepare...
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 Oct 20 2009, 04:34 PM
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Oct 21 2009, 09:47 AM
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QUOTE(samteng @ Oct 17 2009, 10:18 AM) For those who have got extensive experiences in attending interviews, do you think it is a good idea to ask your prospective employer why the management is opening up a particular position? Just as you are asked why you intend to resign or have left your ex-company and you have to give a solid reason for that. Seriously, I never thought of asking that question. It can be asked but... like you said, there'a high chance we won't get the 'true' answer. then once you fill in that vacancy, you'll know why the previous person left Although chances are you will not get a truthful answer from your interviewer especially when the truth is embarassing, at least you can judge for yourself how plausible his/her explanation is. At most, the interviewer would only give you the PULL factors instead of the PUSH factors. The types of answer I am expecting are something like this. 1) Someone resigned because s/he was offered a better deal somewhere else. 2) Someone has been promoted, transferred to another department or moved on to another area of expertise 3) We are in the midst of expansion because there are new projects being rolled out and stuff 4) We are experiencing high volumes of transactions and for this we need to increase our headcounts. 5) Bizzare but possible to happen, someone has been fired...  The purpose of asking this question is to know if the turnover rate for that particular position is high or low. If the turnover is high, then something has got to be very wrong somewhere and you should think thrice before accepting the offer. It could be due to the poor management style, little or no increment or a paycut, or the politics in the company is very intense. Is there anyway you can gauge the real reason by asking this question?  QUOTE(poosk @ Oct 20 2009, 03:31 PM) hey guys...can i bluff on my working experience? let say i work 1.5 years but i bluff to 2years... ...and is there a good reason for you to say that? You shouldn't lie in an interview, you could risk being blacklisted by the company. |
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Oct 23 2009, 03:22 PM
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Hi Every Body,
How are you I am Tina Shane .Interview is a first and wonderful experience in a person practical life.When you are grown up and completed your studies you have a passion to get a good position and attractive salary in any big organization.Interview is the first and initial step to step forward for a success it is a first step of the ladder to climb up to the top.Interview should be perfect your first impression should be the last one.Your confidence and appearance should give a long lasting impression on the interviewer. when you get through the interview you are a lucky one who can climb the sky.These tips are certainly much useful for the fresh job seekers.It will certainly help them out. Thanks... |
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Oct 29 2009, 02:00 AM
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Anyone can tell me how to answer this question?
"Do you apply for any other company also?" I answered "Yes", TS din't get the job because he said yes, I am worry about it now, but I just wanted to be honest. I don't want to lie. |
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Oct 30 2009, 10:10 AM
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sometime, you must lie to survive the interview. lying in this case is to make the potential employer know that you are committed with what you are doing. however, do not lie on who you really are. this will bring hell later on if you were hired there and you are not acting like what you calim to be
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Oct 30 2009, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(DaViDcHiN @ Oct 29 2009, 02:00 AM) Anyone can tell me how to answer this question? No, it's fine to answer "Yes" that you applied for other companies. It's only natural that you did... If I'm an interviewer and you replied me "No" I would think you're lying. How many ppl would only apply for ONE job when they are job hunting?"Do you apply for any other company also?" I answered "Yes", TS din't get the job because he said yes, I am worry about it now, but I just wanted to be honest. I don't want to lie. Answering "yes" is fine in my opinion. If the interviewer proceed to question you on 'which company' you don't have to answer. Just give them a vague idea like... "it's from xxx industry" and stop there. If he/ she prompt you further, just tell him/ her that you would rather not reveal too much and that you're waiting for them to call you up for an interview. For one, that shows that you (might) have a demand in the market and that this current company (that you're being interviewed) should not take too long to get back to you otherwise you'll be 'taken' by another company. If you were rejected by other companies (that you applied), just don't mention in the interview. Talk about those you managed to secure an offer or still awaiting reply. This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Oct 30 2009, 10:41 AM |
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Oct 30 2009, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE(Tina Shane @ Oct 23 2009, 04:22 PM) Hi Every Body, Well perform in interview is just the 1st step of your career path. There still a long way during your working life, & all the challenge ahead of you.How are you I am Tina Shane .Interview is a first and wonderful experience in a person practical life.When you are grown up and completed your studies you have a passion to get a good position and attractive salary in any big organization.Interview is the first and initial step to step forward for a success it is a first step of the ladder to climb up to the top.Interview should be perfect your first impression should be the last one.Your confidence and appearance should give a long lasting impression on the interviewer. when you get through the interview you are a lucky one who can climb the sky.These tips are certainly much useful for the fresh job seekers.It will certainly help them out. Thanks... Anyway, if you can't pass the interview, don't ever think you can get a good job in big firm. |
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Nov 4 2009, 02:19 PM
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Is it normal to have tests for one and a half hour follows by 30mins- 1 hour interview? Would this look extreme to you?
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Nov 4 2009, 08:56 PM
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hi everyone~~
juz wanna get ur help.. i hv an upcoming test for BASF graduate internship. there will be a numerical n verbal test.. so wat shud i prepare 4 d test? basically i hv no idea bout diz test.. |
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Nov 5 2009, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 30 2009, 10:37 AM) No, it's fine to answer "Yes" that you applied for other companies. Always a two edged sword. If you end up with a pariah interviewer, they gonna put you secondary.However, if you are already not too savvy to the job, ask them back "Are you interviewing other candidates???" QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Nov 4 2009, 02:19 PM) Is it normal to have tests for one and a half hour follows by 30mins- 1 hour interview? Would this look extreme to you? Yes, some companies require you to take psychometric/personality tests before or after an interview, but I feel it a little unfair that it happens before, cos you are tired after doing the test and need to perk up for the face to face.QUOTE(YvonneLau_881 @ Nov 4 2009, 08:56 PM) so wat shud i prepare 4 d test? Get a good sleep. Drink BRANDS chicken essence.basically i hv no idea bout diz test.. |
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Nov 5 2009, 11:52 AM
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i remember my first interview, the interviewer asked 'what if you got offer at another company?'
how to answer that 1 lah??? haha |
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Nov 5 2009, 02:31 PM
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I just did my tests in 1.5 hr i.e filling in profile, personality test, essay writing and IQ test follows by 1.25 hr grill & drill interviews After the tests, I was already layu .. IQ test wasnt simple and all were mathematics and subjective.. pheww..
After 9 years of working in 2 different industries, this was the first I came accross. Is it becoming a trend and the company is posing the hard to get? Anyway high IQ test doesnt reflects an employee can perform well in job. Anyway for those going for interview, make sure you bring along your calculator and a piece of rough paper. You never know if you need it. This post has been edited by Jenn77: Nov 5 2009, 02:32 PM |
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Nov 5 2009, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE(vey99 @ Nov 5 2009, 10:49 AM) Always a two edged sword. If you end up with a pariah interviewer, they gonna put you secondary. Possible. But if the interviewer already so pariah I don't think the comp's any better However, if you are already not too savvy to the job, ask them back "Are you interviewing other candidates???" Companies who value talents will certainly not let a small issue like this stop them from hiring. QUOTE(thedarknight @ Nov 5 2009, 11:52 AM) i remember my first interview, the interviewer asked 'what if you got offer at another company?' What do you think?how to answer that 1 lah??? haha Just say you will consider ler! |
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Dec 6 2009, 07:48 PM
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from my experiences in interviews: yeah good knowledge about the job nature is a must.
well spoken (mean friendly) and perhaps dont get too serious to get the job. If u less stress in interview its better and show some confidence. huhu thats what i did |
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Dec 9 2009, 04:16 PM
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Sigh I went for an interview today. I wasn't THAT interested at first coz the job descrip was kinda short and there wasn't much info. When I went there for today and after talking to the interviewer on job scope, I was really really into it.
She was honest and frank. She told me her concerns. It's a risk to take me in because I don't have relevant knowledge/ experience in the (vacancy's) area and that I will need extensive training for 3 months (if they do take me in). Partially, the expected salary was also a little high in her opinion. Anyway she said she liked my attitude and might call me again if I'm shortlisted. According to her, the 2nd interview will involve an 'assignment' and I'm already worried. it's to be completed in their office and might take an hour or two. I wonder what sort of assignment is it? Anyone encountered this before? She told me it's related to marketing as well and that I should make some preparations. Kinda nerve-wrecking and I'll have to do some revision these few days. I don't think I stand much chance (as per what she said, there's also 2-3 shortlisted candidates) since her concern is part of the main criteria (relevant knowledge/ exp). |
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Dec 13 2009, 10:18 AM
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Dear all,
Got question to ask. I had been applied for this job 3 weeks ago via jobstreet. However, I just updated my resume 3 days ago. This company had called me for interview last friday and the interview will be held next week. So, should I bring my new resume or the old one for the interview? There are slightly changes included expected salary. need advice. |
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Dec 14 2009, 11:26 AM
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Always provide your latest update resume. Interviewer no interest your outdate info of you. |
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Dec 14 2009, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE(Gary1981 @ Dec 14 2009, 11:26 AM) Always provide your latest update resume. Interviewer no interest your outdate info of you. but I applied using the previous resume...then passed quite some times only this company call me. |
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Dec 15 2009, 11:23 AM
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QUOTE(BboyDora @ Dec 14 2009, 10:14 PM) but I applied using the previous resume...then passed quite some times only this company call me. updated is the way to go.good lucks in ur interview. |
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Dec 15 2009, 02:20 PM
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Bboy Dora>> Doesn't matter. Bring new copy and tell them that this is the updated version.
Something was wrong with JobStreet. I obviously uploaded the new resume but somehow when other ppl download it, they'll see the old version. What happened was - in one of my interview last week - I saw the old version of my resume in front of both the interviewers (2 guys - each had a copy). Then they had to share the updated version I passed to them. You know, actually I had another copy in my file but the scene was so funny (for some reason, which I don't know why), I forgot to gave it to them. ...and I really had to keep a straight face from laughing. |
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