Yesterday, i went to interview for system support technican position, after that interview around 20-30 min, interviewer ask me go back and wait call and second interview.

Actually what purpose for second interview?

First interview is normally by a HR officer who assess your general skills, personality among hundreds of other interviewees.
If you passes the first test (you are more qualifies than the 99 other people who came for interview), you will be called to meet your higher authority, such as your head of department or supervisor. If he/she likes your personality, you will get the job.
Sometimes second interview is called also because they had trimmed the applicants down to a few selected ones and the company would like to have a second chance to see which of the selected ones are more suitable for the job.

Which company and what position you applied for ?

Look at it this way, you are better than the other applicant that interviewed for the same position.

^ Yeap. Sometimes they want to know you more in terms of characteristic, and technical knowledge (if applicable).

OR

To discuss about contract and stuff like that.

This post has been edited by goliath: Jul 12 2006, 08:39 AM

also to discuss ur salary

2nd interview = 70% succed
Good luck dude,

unfortunately, i was the 30% during last tiem interview

Yes, you will be asked some "deeply" question such as : Salary issue.
Get prepared before you go.

It depends on how long is your first session.

If your first session is short and asked about yourself, then second interview will ask more ... perhaps your skills and etc.

Position: system support technican
Company: famous computer shop(got many branch) at Northern Region of Malaysia.

Interviewer is a company Director.

So if second interview, may be Technical Manager?

don't think too much 1st.
actually, 2nd interview will be given at the same day, if not, there'll be around few days after the 1st interview.

Yes, maintain an open mind for the second interview. Do not be overjoyed but keep your feet firm on the ground. If you have been impressive for your first interview, prepare yourself to be MORE impressive in your second. Also start preparing for your salary negotiation, which may be conducted during the second. But you should already know what you are willing to settle for when you apply.

Depend on the company interview level.
Some is 2 level where 2nd interview will be a salary discussion or offer you the job. While some is 3 level such as what they said. First interview is HR, then 2nd will be those higher management level. Then only decide to hire you or not.

2nd interview mean HIGHER chances of getting the job.
GOOD LUCK!!!!

This post has been edited by jehutyz: Jul 12 2006, 04:56 PM

AGREE. I attend 4 interviews to get my current job. More interviews mean the job needs quality personnel and the pay will slightly higher compared to the standard market rate.

After first interview i should write thank you letter to company Director?

No need kua...

what is a kua... ? Not confirm wor?

4 interviews??!!

Write an thank you note to the person who conducted the interview with you.

This post has been edited by goliath: Jul 14 2006, 01:57 PM

i think u should lah. 1st, it shows ur politeness. 2nd, it shows ur enthusiasm and ur interesting for this job

director interview u?