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linkolynn
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Mar 18 2011, 01:00 PM
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Dear all, I schedule 2 interviews at the same time. The company A asked me to interview on 9.30am next tuesday, and company B asked me to phone interview on 10am next tuesday as well. In fact, I've delayed the interview with company B before, due to some interviews clash as well. And now I have this problem again. Truthfully, I prefer company A, it's my first preference. I've asked the company A that is it possible for a delay for the interview, and they said this is the only time they can do. What should I do? What do you think I should tell them on the phone? *last time i used reason that I'm still outstation, can't make it* I've made a bad impression last time, seriously worried that the company will cancel my interview.
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TommyTan
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Mar 18 2011, 01:24 PM
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it seems like you are less interested in B, so just decline them la.
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TommyTan
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Mar 18 2011, 02:41 PM
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then reschedule again. what else can you do?
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linkolynn
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Mar 18 2011, 02:54 PM
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i mean.. what kind of excuse can i use this time? telling them the truth won't make it good..
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faceless
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Mar 22 2011, 09:09 AM
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QUOTE(linkolynn @ Mar 18 2011, 02:54 PM) i mean.. what kind of excuse can i use this time? telling them the truth won't make it good.. There is nothing wrong with telling the truth. At least they know they are facing some competition for the candidate the selected.
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LivingLife
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Mar 25 2011, 09:32 AM
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Is there any time frame to inquire for your status after an interview? Min like 1week time or?
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yiivei
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Mar 25 2011, 10:46 AM
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For me 3 working days.
Or u can ask them during the interview session "how long do they normally take to process".
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LivingLife
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Mar 25 2011, 10:52 AM
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I jus had my interview this Tuesday, will it be too fast for me to inquire about their selection status? );
They said 1-3weeks. So i can actually send them an email next tuesday right?
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MsBelinda
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Mar 25 2011, 11:26 AM
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a big com ask me 4 interview next week on a selected time, but i ask if i could chg to another time, they say no as other time is already scheduled for other candidates. Should i attend the interview? prob is i cant take so many leave again..
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yiivei
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Mar 25 2011, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(LivingLife @ Mar 25 2011, 10:52 AM) I jus had my interview this Tuesday, will it be too fast for me to inquire about their selection status? ); They said 1-3weeks. So i can actually send them an email next tuesday right? U can send them a "thank you" letter first. Then, follow up again with them after a week or so.
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yiivei
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Mar 25 2011, 11:35 AM
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QUOTE(MsBelinda @ Mar 25 2011, 11:26 AM) a big com ask me 4 interview next week on a selected time, but i ask if i could chg to another time, they say no as other time is already scheduled for other candidates. Should i attend the interview? prob is i cant take so many leave again.. If you ald decide to hop, then taking another day of annual leave or unpaid leave wudnt b an issue.
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LivingLife
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Mar 25 2011, 11:36 AM
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I've sent them a thank you letter on Tuesday itself, got no reply from them, i think its quite normal right?
And i am very anxious to know about my status but i cant send them a mail now! Gotta wait another 4days! The waiting is like foreverrrrrrr
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MsBelinda
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Mar 25 2011, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(yiivei @ Mar 25 2011, 11:35 AM) If you ald decide to hop, then taking another day of annual leave or unpaid leave wudnt b an issue. i have already taken leave often since a week a go. afraid tht my current com will suspect  ..sometimes i wish i can just resign and go 4 interviews w/out any doubts
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yiivei
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Mar 25 2011, 12:44 PM
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QUOTE(LivingLife @ Mar 25 2011, 11:36 AM) I've sent them a thank you letter on Tuesday itself, got no reply from them, i think its quite normal right? And i am very anxious to know about my status but i cant send them a mail now! Gotta wait another 4days! The waiting is like foreverrrrrrr I understand how u feel. Normally they won't reply the thank you. Unless you asking any question.
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kyoko4eva
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Mar 26 2011, 12:03 AM
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for guys, what attire is recommended for attending assessment centres?
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prelude23
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Mar 28 2011, 02:29 AM
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I have a question. Gonna attend an interview tomorrow. Most likely there will be more than 1 interviewer. So when I greet them, do I address 1 by 1 or all together? I feel 1 by 1 more polite but feels silly to be going: Good morning sir. Good morning sir. Good morning sir. May I take a seat?
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faceless
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Mar 30 2011, 01:38 PM
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QUOTE(prelude23 @ Mar 28 2011, 02:29 AM) I have a question. Gonna attend an interview tomorrow. Most likely there will be more than 1 interviewer. So when I greet them, do I address 1 by 1 or all together? I feel 1 by 1 more polite but feels silly to be going: Good morning sir. Good morning sir. Good morning sir. May I take a seat?  Sorry, kinda slow to response. Yes it is silly to address one by one unless you know their names. You can always a the person that leaded you to the interview room. May I take a seat sound very amateurish. Dont say anything wait for them to tell you to sit down. I use body language to make them invite me to sit.
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sweet_pez
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Mar 30 2011, 02:54 PM
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何を見ているの
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QUOTE(kyoko4eva @ Mar 26 2011, 12:03 AM) for guys, what attire is recommended for attending assessment centres? Just wear formal to be safe.
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