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?

If possible, I would suggest that you write a letter to the interviewer thanking him/her for his time and to reinforce your suitability for the position. Also, offer a means for them to contact you if they need more information..

I make this a normal practice (unless one of them is your close friend, then exclude him). If possible, get their business cards after the interview to facilitate this. In the world of competitive interviews, every thing that can set you up front among the other candidates go a long way.

You're not encourage to do so! Anyway, nobody do this before

hehe I did that.. Wrote to the interviewer, CEO and President..

sorry tumpang thread.

i have a situation here. company A offer me a job but yet to sign offer letter. Should sign it by next week dunno which day. BUT i might not get the offer from comapny A too due to certain reason.

then here come company B calling me for interview next week. I should said i prefer to work in company B than A but A is also a good company. But it is quite hard to pass comapny B interview and previously i had few interview with company B but not successful i think. this interview now is another department but also fall in my field.

so should i tell the truth to company B that i had offer from other company but i prefer to work with them and see wat is their response? the problem is i can't met with their interview time unless i take leave which i prefer not to.

thanks

Me.. Me.. I do write a thank you note to interviewer that's if I got their contacts

Ceo & President ??

IMO, you should not tell them anything regarding company A. IF they ask about any offers form other companies, just mention you have one waiting for you WITHOUT mentioning the company A's information. It is unprofessional for you to expose details about it. Moreover, they might take this opportunity to lower down your expected salary, possibly the lowest . Since you said there are chances that you might not get the job from company A, then go for the interview (from company B) as usual and see how it goes. Do

yah, of course i won't tell them anything about company A, i just tell them i had offer from certain company.

but if company A ask meto sign offer letter, wouldn't it not so nice to reject company B interview after i had promise them i will go for interview?

and i also dunno want to waste my annual leave to go for interview or not, this is because i had waste quite much of leave for this company B interview.

It's fine If you called them to cancel the interview..strictly no MIA..lol

You will ONLY tell when they ask you. It's okie to reject company B even if they offer you the job. They should understand and are prepared for this type of situation. They always have back-up/plan B . It's up to you. If you think you stand a better chance in Company B, then go ahead for the interview.

Which company ? I think it is a small company, right ?

Who got sample for thank you letter ? Can anyone send to me?

alanleechiawloon@yahoo.com

TQ

^ Ask Uncle Google. He is very very helpful

This post has been edited by goliath: Jul 16 2006, 10:39 PM

JUst write a simple one will do. Normlly the letter won't reach the CEO