Not for a job per se, but during selection for specialist training, yes - I was interviewed by my direct supervisor, to see if he would endorse my application. When the application was endorsed, I was then interviewed by my head of department. Then, it got escalated to the Chairman of the Medical Board of my hospital, before moving upward to the Specialty Training Committee. The 3rd interview isn't one that normally occurs - but, because I wasn't a Singaporean, my HOD and the CMB wanted a commitment that I would not train and cabut after the training.

So, in essence, that was 4 rounds of interviews... and gallons of sweat lost from the nervous sweating!

Hello, yes. I'm in the medical line, as a doctor.

May I ask what you meant about "leaving the medical line for a long time"? Do you mean having left as a doctor? As long as you've kept your registration intact with the relevant authorities, you should have no issue restarting work. I'm sorry, I'm not entirely familiar with lab support work - so I better not mention anything that may be wrong info.

Hello. I personally feel that the healthcare sector (be it the front line staff like doctors and nurses, or those playing a supporting role - like diagnostic/lab personnel) is one of the more resilient sectors out there - resilient, not resistant to economic challenges.

However, I really cannot comment on salaries, as I'm not in the exact same field as you are. I'm pretty sure that if you were to re-enter the medical field, you'd be more than welcome!

Good luck!

I’m sorry, as I’m not in Malaysia, I’m really no longer familiar with their hiring processes.

For fresh grads, those with public speaking and debating or oration experience will find their skills coming into play during the interview. Good eye contact, good pronunciation and slow, measured language with a steady cadence. Not just for show, but a polished presentation.

This post has been edited by hksgmy: Jul 14 2020, 03:20 AM

Well, that depends on the nature of your job and whether it’s time sensitive and requires you to report back on site on short notice?

I wouldn’t call it a red flag right off the bat, but I’d definitely ask for the rationale behind that request to be made known!

Remember the following:

1. Good wifi connection
2. Privacy (make sure young kids etc won’t be screaming in then background etc)
3. Clean, de-cluttered background
4. Dress formally
5. Be yourself

Good luck and all the best!