Tq for repsonse faceless. I reaaly want to know how to negotiate baout the salary?

Last week I went to an interview. The ask me how low can I go from my expected salary RM3500. My current basic RM2600 and i also have some insentif type around RM300 if the branch achieve target of sale and customer satisfaction.

FYI, my current company quite establish local automotive company but low in salary increment. Company that I went for interview so far is SME or MLM company.

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Added on February 12, 2011, 9:02 pmTq dear for your response.

Yeah during interview they still asked me and there form also where i need to filled up my expected salary. I did had and intention where I plan to leave it blank and when they asked my expected salary I want to ask how much the salary range fo the job so that my expected salary s not too low or too high from their salary range. But then I can cel and just put the expected salay because afraid that it not proper.

Then there go a question about what is your future plan. I almost silent that time. I dont know what shoyuld i tell them... in my mind the mission is to "go get the pay that suit your experience and age because now you ae far away left behind by other friends and family" but then i think i cant tell them this. But when I want to tell them I want share my expertise and gain more experience I rememrber one of prevous interview mention that with my 6 yrs of experience did I not getting experience enough and the job is not for those who want to learn. So sometime I am dillema to answer that type of question.

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Added on February 12, 2011, 9:12 pmhaa one more thing I always dont know what to ask them back during interview? just let them ask me and lupa to ask them hihihi.. what type of question that I can ask?

my interview with and MLM company mention that i had to stayback up to 12 night few time in a month and have about 15-20 travelling time per month at ctrl and outstation area. So has to sacrifice some of my weekend in a month. But no OT claim or travelling allowances (but they will pay for food and hotel lorr) and only a replacement day. If stayback work until night (at least until 10 pm) they have a hardship allowance RM20. Hmm is it worth it?

This post has been edited by chienta: Feb 12 2011, 09:12 PM

you're welcome hun.

I believe it's important to tell them what's your expected salary. If you ask interviewer what they pay for xx position, some might want to 'press' your salary and name you a lower salary. I'm not saying everyone will do the same but it's just a possibility. So might as well name your expected salary and negotiate from there.

Well it depends on position. I think when you have reached... somewhere in a managerial position, you must be equipped with certain skills. So probably the previous interviewer meant that he needs someone experienced to handle whatever the job requires him/ her to do.

As for your future plans, Google some suitable replies and modify them based on your own situation.

Errr what to ask them back for interview? Asking questions show your enthusiasm and interest towards the company so ask whatever you're not clear. Try not to ask questions on "benefits" and such.

Honestly, I don't like to use my weekend on work, especially if I can't claim. If it happens once in a blue moon then it's fine. Since the company is open enough to tell you what to expect, weigh the pros and cons. Check if you really WANT to do this. If you believe you can take it and accepted the job, don't complain when the tough gets going because you should have expected it, right? The interviewer communicated to you that you need to do xx and you're not getting paid for yy. So think it over and decide wisely.

Personally, I think the amount paid are low for the hours spent on working.

i went to interview yesterday. since i am 18, they have been bombarded me with question that beyond my handling. but i managed to stay calm but a bit nervous.

one of them kept telling me to verify my contact and i got it wrong but i managed to change it afterwards. last night i sent a thank you email and they replied " see you soon sir".

i hope it's going to turned out to be good.

ill be attending my 2nd session soon but this time with head of hr.
the last session was with manager of dept.
this is for finance industry. what shall i expect during this 2nd round of interview?
i have hunch maybe self assesment test but then again it usually done during 1st round. my 1st was only 1 essay writing

hmm... usually HR will do 1st round and screen the candidate, then only 2nd round with department manager..
how come yours is opposite

ya im also confused~
i thought the 2nd session was lo. apprently not~ lol

anyway, based on my experience , HR will nego salary with u, make sure u are within their budget and whether ur personality suit their company style/working environment...

Hi all,

Just got a call from the hiring manager a week after the 2nd interview, he wanted to clarify in which dept I'd rather work because it seems to have a bit of misunderstanding during the 1st interview. Then he said he will forward my application to the HR.

What are the chances of securing a job after 2nd interview?

It depends whether the dept you want to work in - has a vacancy or not. If it's not part of the advertised vacancy then the chance is lower.

a quick one, i will be attend an interview as a relationship manager. should i wear a blazer/coat? or just shirt and tie?

thank you.

It's a managerial position, look "professional". Just bring your blazer along and wear it. If you find yourself 'out of place' then remove it before walking into the interview room. I would say, WEAR IT first.

shirt and tie will be safer choice

coat is overkilled for freshie

Amanda, it's for a Manager's position. I think the least they require is a blazer on... if you say executive then sure, tie and shirt is good enough. In fact thinking back, I usually wear a blazer for interviews, just to be safe than sorry. The first impression is very important and you gotta look good before selling yourself. That's just what I think, it also depends on nature of job/ industry of course. To me, anything from manager and above, a blazer/ coat should do the trick.

hey both pretty, thanks for the reply..thoguh its bit late..anywhere, i brought my blazer together, but didn't wear it, as those candidates are not wearing it..

and normally, its not so overkill for a female to wear blazer actually, even its just a executive position, but for man, if its not really a high post..it just seem too much to wear it in malaysia..haha.

Agree. Men wearing blazer are those who had a white supremacy mentality.

Head of Hr interviewed apparently its more of briefing of JD and whether its what i was looking for my long term goals:)

Hi,

I am going to the Nestle Management Trainee Program interview next tuesday. I would like know if there anyone had been to the interview before...
is there any assessment test?
By the way, I applied for sales and marketing

Also anyone know how much the salary for the Nestle Trainee

Thanks alot!!!

xx

Ming, it's advisable to search through the J&C threads for stuffs like this. There had been numerous threads on Nestle Management Trainee so please go check it, you'll get more from there than asking it here. This section is for questions, tips and generally what to prepare for interviews. Yours questions are not exactly relevant here.

Secondly, though you're a noob and I really don't want to say this but - I couldn't take those who asks "what's the pay like?" or "What's the salary range?". MNCs hardly deprive trainees or staffs of a good pay especially reputable ones like Nestle, Unilever, BAT etc. In any case, they usually pay more than SMEs. Sorry but it irks me when freshies couldn't hold their horses and continue to ask questions like that. In any case, if you wish to know - they usually have a fixed compensation package for trainees and since you're new, there's nothing to negotiate about (take it or leave it). Ask the HR for the amount and benefits that they offer.

Lastly, all the best to you.

Question, if interview is for engineering field but interviewer is from business, will they ask engineering questions or common general questions?

Thanks.

What about getting ready to be grinded for both? Better to play safe than sorry but I suppose if the interviewer is not from Engineering background, questions MIGHT be a little less technical. Just my assumption, could be wrong...