Depending on the position, some companies take longer because they'll need to get management input first after the first interview.

Send an email to the HR and check what is the status of your application. Tell him/ her you'd like to enquire for the update on your interview status. All the best.

Hi Fatin, "walk-in interview" means you can just go in for the interview any time between 10am-4pm.

Practice in front of the mirror? Rehearse your answers and organize your thoughts. When you get the opportunity to go for more interviews, you will slowly be able to speak better.

Practice, practice and practice! Do your homework and be well prepared. Practice in front of the mirror or with a friend/ family. Keep calm. Make sure all your certificates, resume etc are in place and arrive 15min earlier for the interview. Get sufficient rest the night before. If you find that you can't sleep, just push the matter aside, empty your mind and don't think about it.

All the best

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Oct 17 2012, 09:00 PM

It's not, but if possible tell them a good reason for rescheduling. This is better done through email and then follow up with a phone call.

Read this thread from Page 1 post #1 until page 85 post #1697 and I'm sure you will ace your interview.

Also read this https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/158449 from page #1 to page #97. You will certainly double ace it.

Now, don't be lazy and expect to be spoonfed when all the answers are already here. Do this again and I'll delete your thread without hesitation next time.

Just be honest. There isn't a model answer for circumstantial questions. And if you lie, be sure it'll bite you in the back one day.

Came across some pretty useful advice on Quora:

- Make sure you can back up any claims you made in your CV because you will be asked questions about it. Consider how you can demonstrate the claim not just repeat the claim, e.g. “I pay attention to detail” means nothing (especially if there is a spelling or grammatical mistake in your CV!). Tell them how you have used this skill and especially how that skill will help the company.

- Take time to consider the question they ask - a fast response can sound formulaic and insincere. To slow and it sounds like you are making it up on the spot.

Answer the question they ask, not the question you wanted them to ask!

Questions are often aimed at trying to understand how you work and whether you will fit into the company culture. Therefore drawing your answers from experience you have will demonstrate how you handled situations in the past.

- Identify what problem the company is trying to solve, and explain how you can be the solution. And that doesn’t mean saying “I can solve your problem”. It means taking the opportunity probably in the ‘any other questions’ bit, to show you have done your homework on the company e.g. “I know you are currently working on XYZ. We had something similar in my last role and encountered the issue of LMN. I was able to solve that problem by doing ABC and in doing so saved the organisation $XXXXX.”

- You should at a minimum have read the most recent annual report and strategic plan and be able to demonstrate how you can help the company reach or exceed their strategic goals.

- Look at the interviewer(s) in the eye. If there is more than one, direct your answer to the questioner whilst glancing round at the others to include them in your answer. Sit up straight but not stiff, you want to be seen as confident not aggressive and don’t slouch or put your feet on the table, you want to be seen as professional.

- Don’t answer questions about your current or previous salary or your expectations for you next one. You want to be paid what you are worth but you don’t want to price yourself out of the market. If you are asked about your previous salary say something like “I was paid according to the salary framework in place at the organisation”. Or if asked about expectations say something like “I am sure that any offer you make will reflect the position you are offering and the level of responsibility expected. I will be very happy to discuss this aspect further when I receive such an offer.”

All in it comes down to being yourself, being honest and drop the attitude. Interviewers have very accurate inbuilt BS monitors!

Another one:

- You can never be too prepared for an interview. Regardless of the companies size, it is important to gather these facts. Nothing worse than to interview a potential candidate and they don’t even know your companies name. (Yes it has happened) It shows a deep interest in the place you wish to work for.

- Another important aspect is to have a few questions ready to ask the interviewer when he/she asks if you have any questions for them. Try not to ask about unimportant issues at this juncture of the process. How many smoke breaks, can I listen to my iPod at my desk, is it ok to make personal calls from my desk. (Yes, I have been asks such questions).

Present yourself in such a manner that tells the interviewer that
a) he needs to hire you, and
b) you want to work for him/them.

Be ready to explain why they should hire you and that you will certainly be an asset to their organization.

- Role play with someone. This will give you an idea of what might be in store for you that you may not have considered. You can’t be over prepared!

Remember, you are simply one of many people that are trying to land this one position. So with a little bit of preparation, you could very well be their next employee! Best of luck!!!

The statutory declaration is merely granting the company permission to verify your background. If they actually spend the time to run the background check, that means you've got a high chance in getting the position. As usual, don't count your chickens before they hatch, because nothing is certain till you actually receive an official offer. Don't think so much and continue with your job hunt until you hear from them again (to which you can always drop them a courtesy note to check if no news from them in about 1 week or so).