Guess that your application at Agilent won't be a success. I think you need to put that aside. Sorry to say so ...

Regarding technical questions on database, you might need to read up some basic commands on SQL.

Its ok, at least I tried

Hmmm basic SQL i should be ok, but I'm more worry about questions regarding DB configurations and also hardware related questions

They may ask you basic concept of database; distributed database, parallel processing, transactions, E-R diagram, bla bla.

DB configuration might not be asked as it varies on which DBMS the company used; Oracle, Access, IBM DB2 and etc. I think they might ask you on database model, database development life cycle over software development life cycle and bla bla.

Thanks for the tips David

Guess I need to do my homework during Merdeka day

You're welcome ... of course, you need to do some reading as I guess that you won't be remember much even though you did such subject.

Do they tell you the scope of that Database Analyst position? Base on what I know last time they do have data analyst and database developer. Now thier data analyst change name to reporting analyst, since this post is more toward format report and analysis stuff.

For database developer it is kinda like a DBA, u should know most of the thing regarding to the DB. Below is the job description from dell website.

-Administer, maintain and design Oracle or MS SQL databases.
- Develop and design complex stored procedures, triggers,
loaders, DTS packages, and implement extraction logic
- Responsible for performance, reliability, security of database,
database monitoring and tuning.
- Provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating,
and developing systems and procedures as related to IT.
- Develop technical solutions with the development team

From my experience SQL syntax is slightly vary from diffrent DB that you're working with. I have working with Oracle, MSSQL and MySQL before.

Hi,

Nop they didn't tell me anything about the job when I asked the caller. She just tell me to come for interview and they will brief me regarding the job scope and responsibilities.

By the way, thanks for telling me about the JD for Data Analyst and Database Developer.

So you work in Dell too?

I can say that some SA in Dell.. really dunno what are they doing here, knowledge limited and unsure with their work, yet get such high salaries

If one day they lose their job here, I can say that they will find it very difficult to find jobs in other companies

yaloh i know many thing but low salary

yup ...i agree with u ...coz in Dell so called System Analyst ...should changed the position name to called "system support" ...if not mistaken ..."SA" in dell are jus involved in supporting existing system and not take part in design or develop the system .... seems like mis-used of the position name "system analysts"....

no lah, their job is

1. receive bugs from user
2. arrange them nicely in excel sheets
3. assign to u

when you ask them about the bugs

their answers are "ar? is it? dunno wor" "you go study yourself la i am busy"

if like that ...definately is HELL for developer.....

ain't it so

developers are those who know most, and yet lowest paid

what language n database u work on in dell ???
last time i heard from fren they are planing to upgrade a dell system called ADAM to SQL2005 or oracle .....hehehhe ...gud luck to u bro ..if u are working in that system ....

wahahaa, i am doing that damned ADAM

ya.. migration to C# and oracle/sql2005 is on its way.. dunno when la..

does dell have job opportunities for Accounting freshies? lol...

u doing this ?? hmm ..then u get low paid ?? err ....ur low pay is how low wor ???
below 3k ???

btw...are u fresh grad or exp ??
if fresh grad ..then definately cant complain more loh ....take it as learning exp ..
if u are experienced ...and getting low pay ..i suggest .....hehhe u know loh ...

anyone working in dell cyberjaya ? how is it ? is dell a good environment company ?

hi, need some help here, i got an interview with dell this Sunday as system analyst, do your guys know what kind of question they maybe asking, really in a blur right now, any tips will do, thanks.

To enter dell? You need some one inside to recommended you the easier way. Else it will be hard unless they need urgent ppl. I agree dell paid low salary among the MNC company and a lot of pressure if you work in customer care, sales or technical support. Because their turn over is very high. Interview time, just smile a lot and remember to do some case study or review for your job that you apply.

Tips: How to get upgrade your position there very fast. Work there 1 yr then leave to another company work for 1/2 yr then go back apply again. If you lucky then your position upgrade very fast