yes, most fresh graduate don't know what they want. they will keep telling you they just want to learn everything, then see how. some even say they actually want to study master, but want to work 1-2 years first

hello guys.
i got an interview tomorrow at comfori,jalan raja chulan for business development. i currently finish my studies in management diploma and this is my first interview, act they review my resume at jobstreet and send me the emel to attend the interview.
really scared right now. can anyone help me?

@fazly..
comfori? aku bru pas intrview kat comfori mggu lepas..
tp kat subang jaya..

yeke? wah jauhnya. aku dapat interview kat menara KH jalan sultan ismail.
apa macam interview dorang?

senang je..mst ko pon dpt nyer..

thanks
wish me luck 2mrrow!

Yeah chienta, it's fine. However most interviewers/ HR personnel will still throw you the question. It serves as a benchmark for them to check how much was your previous pay and how much you mark up for their company. Another note, once you refuse to disclose, most will see it as you have something to 'hide' or you're not being 'truthful'. Whatever it is, unless you are a highly sought-after candidate, you have a lower chance if someone with all the same/ better criteria than you steps up (and this person is willing to disclose his/ her pay). This is something common. Imagine yourself in the interviewer's position then you'll understand why.

I don't bring my payslip around as well. I would tell them what I earn in previous job if they ask but I will not show them my payslip. If they don't believe me, it's fine. I don't have to support it with my payslip.

It's a common problem ^^; my boss said he asks a candidate, "Why do you study Marketing?" and the guy replied, "Because my parents ask me to study it."

LOLz stand no chance to b hire... no passion in job

Apart from no passion, isn't it obvious this guy don't even know what he wants? It's because he doesn't know that he follows his parent's wish to take Marketing. Secondly, it appears that he doesn't really care about it.

Just 2 cents' worth of thought. Even if it's the truth (parents ask to take the subject), he don't have to be so direct about it Naive, perhaps? There's pros and cons to his characteristic though ^______^ it's easier to mold naive mindset into the company's way of thinking.

the interviewer ask how you could contribute to our success. What kind of answer does he expect? My strength? personality or else?

Try to relate to what you can offer for the company in terms of skillset and motivation you intend to share. It is about your intrapersonal and interpersonal skill which correlates to the environment you feel you suit best.

Share what you have contributed before, what are the challenges you faced and overcome before and how you work with your colleagues. It'll definitely help.

omg there is actually people who will reply like this?

i'd appreciate their honesty.

lots of candidate only know how to bull their way through with rehearsed answers, makes our job so much more difficult

Interesting, isn't it?

Tommy>> It really depends on how one sees it. For my boss, it's really too much to receive such responses.

wow.
never knew this forum could be so informative.

Juz went to an interview last week...

Throughout the interview, the interview does mention 'bout potential candidate, don't be surprise if we call you after CNY... Does it mean the chances of getting the job is high?

But, he does mention he got a few more interviews to go... sigh~

Added to that, due to time constraint on catching a flight, i wasnt able to raise question during the interview. However, i do ask for his contact detail in order for me to raise my queries and sending thank you letter.

Guess my chance at the time is getting lesser and lesser... sigh~

This post has been edited by yiivei: Feb 3 2011, 11:52 AM

Going for an interview 2 days from now, just want to ask, in order to keep track of the interview results and also sending thank you letter, is it ok to directly ask for the contact details of the interviewer after the interview session?
or should i get it from HR department before the interview ?

You could look it in a positive way - you're one of the few finalized candidate. It's also possible that he wanted to hire you right away but he would not be able to make a decision before reviewing the other candidates. It's only fair to go through all the interviews then decide on the best/ most suitable one.

It's normal - these days the job market is really competitive especially if it's a vacancy from a popular company. Be patient about it.

Interestingly, since you have his contact, do feel free to call/ email him if you have questions. With this, he'll be able to interact with you and know that you're highly interested in the position.

Hope you'll be offered for the position.


Some interviewer will give you his/ her namecard at the start of the interview. So for these cases you don't have to ask for them.

I'm not too sure about the thank you letter but if you wish to know the status of your application after a week or so, do contact the HR dept and not the interviewer. Usually it's HR who deals with these matters.

Hi

I'm currently employed, and there is this company that i want to work with. So I applied for the position trainee. Training for 4month and OJT for 6month. Purpose of the training if of course, give skills to the unemployed. A week later, they told me that I was shortlisted. I ask them, when can get my offer letter, because I want to hand my resignation. She seems to be shocked and ask me not to resign until I get my offer letter. Does the fact that I'm currently employed reduces the chances of me going to the training?
Just now she called me saying that her manager wanted to see me next week.
I'm puzzled . I humbly seek advice.

Maybe they want to interview you again before making an offer to you.