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The interview
When does it really begin and how do I prepare for it?
by Pn Elia Talib and Faridah Hameed


Getting invited to an interview brings up two very different emotions; Excitement!,because you've been chosen and Terror!,because now, you have to face a total stranger and sell yourself effectively to them!

This article will help you deal with these two emotions, by giving you some simple, common sense on how to prepare and perform at an interview.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
There are five areas you need to look into before you even step into the interviewer's office:

Additional Research


Presuming you did your research before you sent out your resume and cover letter, now's the time to make sure you check the latest information about the company that has just offered you an interview. Break down your fear, it's primarily 'fear of the unknown'. Find out all you can about the company, so you feel you know more about the shape and face of it, not just as a shadow. Research on the Net, look for newspaper/magazine articles about the company and its key personalities. Update yourself about the company, the major players, their projects and expansion plans. Some interviewers will ask what you know about the company. Others will ask why you want to work with them. Be prepared with answers. Videotape yourself in a rehearsal (if possible) and practise the various ways you can answer the following questions:

1)Did you have trouble getting here?
2)Tell me about yourself.
3)Why did you choose this company?
4)What are your strengths?
5)What are your weaknesses?
6)What extra-curricular activities did you do at university?
7)What do you foresee for the country's economy, next year?
8)What do you understand by the word 'management'?
9)What problems did you have at college, and how did you solve them?
10)Do you think you have teamwork skills?
11)Do you have any questions?

Know where you're going

Confirm the date, time and address of the interview. Some companies have several branches, so don't assume you know which one the interview is being held at. Call up and reconfirm.

Grooming

If you think you might need a haircut, get one. If you need to buy some new clothes, accessories or shoes, do it. Invest some time and effort in being well groomed. A delicate matter: make sure you don't have body odour or bad breath. If you tend to sweat a lot, wear anti-perspirant or perfume. However, don't wear an overwhelming scent. Something light, like your soap and shampoo smell is fine. For men, clip your nails, any nose hair and shave. If you have a beard, please make sure it looks tidy. For women, please remove any excess facial hair! A little makeup and one or two accessories is fine. Take some breath mints with you for refreshment.


Dressing

There is some leeway about the way you need to look for an interview, depending on the type of industry. Creative fields like advertising, public relations, music and broadcasting tend to allow a less conservative look.

More 'serious' fields like banking, law, accounting etc. definitely require a more conservative look. All HR Managers concur that for the first interview-whatever the industry-it's best to be slightly conservative. This means dress more on the side of plain and formal. Check out fashion magazines for stylish, conservative work wear and make an effort to buy at least one outfit that suits your personality well.

For men, a long-sleeved white or light-coloured shirt with tie is best. For trousers, choose a dark colour-blue,black or grey. Yellow mustard or purple are not conservative colours. Avoid jewellery if you can. If you have a nose ring, it's fine for women, but not for men. You don't have to wear your jacket all the time, you can carry it over your arm.

For women, a skirt and blouse, pantsuit or baju kurung is acceptable. Avoid clothes that are too tight, or too bright. If you wear a tudung, tie it stylishly. If you wear a skirt, make it below the knee. Wear light skin-tone pantyhose. Some women don't wear pantyhose, which is ok, but it's preferable to wear pantyhose because this is perceived as normal working wear.

For men and women, get a briefcase. Put your cover letter, resume (and photocopies of certificates) inside, and something cheerful to make you smile when you see it.

THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW
Arrive early

Plan your journey so that you arrive at least 15 minutes, but preferably 30 minutes before your interview is scheduled. This is to ensure you are not delayed by any unexpected traffic situations. Also, you will understandably be quite nervous, so the waiting time gives you the opportunity to relax and get your thoughts organised.

Bring copies of work done

This is a great opportunity to showcase work you have done. You should have photocopies of your certificates.

Get the name right

Make sure you know the correct name, pronunciation and job title of the interviewer. Ask, if you don’t know. Listen carefully when they introduce themselves (repeat it, or ask if you did not hear properly!) and say hello. Ask politely for a business card-when you leave. To ask as you first sit down may be seen as a bit cocky. It depends on the polite way in which you ask. The card gives you the information you need to write a ‘thank you’ note, whether you receive good news or not.

The first impression

The interview begins the moment you walk into the office.

Imagine that from the moment you arrived, someone is noting they way you are dressed, how you greeted the receptionist, your handshake. Are you well-groomed and pleasant? Do you offer a limp-fish handshake or a firm one?

After a bit of opening chit-chat or warm-up, the questions begin. It almost always begins with Tell Me About Yourself. Some fresh graduates are surprised by this. They expect a snappy question and answer session. No, after the first few questions like ‘Did you have a problem finding the place?’ or ‘How are you?’, the interviewer will probably ask a question that has an open-ended, or never-ending answer. This is because the interviewer wants to see how well you present information, and how confidently you can describe yourself-basically, how you communicate. They are also waiting and watching to ask you questions related to what you say about yourself. They may ask you to elaborate about a certain experience, or ask you to give examples of some situations.

Body language

Sit comfortably, with your back straight and maintain good eye contact throughout the interview. This displays confidence and energy. Avoid shaking your legs or looking elsewhere.

Be polite

Be polite the moment you walk into the company. You never know who you may bump into and whether that person may have an influence on whether you get hired or not.

Keep your answers simple

Listen carefully to the questions and respond with direct answers. If you don’t know the answer, say so.

Don’t ramble

Sometimes, the interviewer will keep silent after you have answered a question. This can be uncomfortable, but refrain from jumping in to fill in the ‘dead air’. Avoid words like “um, uh, like, well, err”. If you are nervous, take a deep breath and try to relax. Take your time before you speak.

Be prepared with questions

When the interviewer asks, “Would you like to ask anything?” or “Do you have any questions?”, what is your response? If you just smile and say “no, nothing”, you do not make the best impression. You could say “no, nothing at this time, thank you”, but ideally, you do not have a question. Such as “I understand the company has around 300 employees. Is that right?” (You ask because you want to know the latest size of the company. A good question is “What kind of training or orientation programme does a fresh graduate have (in this company)?”

How much?

While salary can be an important consideration is your job search, don’t be controlled by it. It’s more important to listen and provide reasons why they should hire you. Don’t talk money first, if the interviewer brings it up, be prepared. Do your research about market rates for the job you are interviewing for.

When can I know?

Ask politely for a date by when you can expect an answer. Make sure you have the name and contact details of the person who interviewed you. If you do not hear from them at the agreed time, you can follow up.

Prepare for the runaround

We have heard of complaints from some fresh graduates that some companies seem to interview fresh graduates with no other purpose than to see ‘what’s out there’-they don’t actually have a vacancy. This is obviously unfair, but safe to say that as far as we know, reputable companies don’t do that kind of thing, not least because interviewing takes up valuable time. If you are unlucky enough to be given the runaround, let us know about your experience.

Copy from : Graduan.com

Interview Lagi

Interview di bwh aku decide mls nk gie...xtau la nape, Fetz cite kje kt c2 ok cume agak penat sket, asal la aku ni kn...Aku memilih? Eh mane de....aku fresh grad, xleh nk demanding. Tapi tue la....Hope intbiu kt Mamee Double Decker dis Fri will gv bring me a good result, and i hope for the Proton too on Saturdy, wish me luck frend..

12/2/2008 start jd guru ganti subjek SC n BM tuk SK Pulau Pasir Mandi klu pmohnn aku d luluskn.

Tapi kn, leh ker bile dh start mgjr, andai kate result itbiu positif, leh ker stop ek...? Wadusss...klu ade sign MOU sgler mau xleh, kn sue pdn muke..keke...uw.a.a.w..a.a .Otakku mula memikirkn hal ini di saat nie.... ={

Interview

Dear Ms Jamilah:

Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Management Trainee. We have given your resume careful and thorough review and would like to invite you for an interview. The information is as follows :-

Date : 30th or 31st January 2008 Registration
Time : 9.00am - 9.30am
Venue : Jusco Retail Centre
Alpha Angle Shopping Centre
Bandar Baru Wangsa Maju
53300 Kuala Lumpur.
Documents : passport-size photo, photocopy of My Card, Original & photocopy of Certificates

Shall you have any inquiry, please do not hesitate to reach me or En Amir at 03-92072005.

No Title

New loook of google...uwa.a.a. aku kkeringan idea n kbusanan!!

Nak kahwin?

Perlu ada sebelum nk kahwin:

Borang permohonan
Sijil kursus kahwin & fotokopi
Surat Akuan Bujang/Dara/Cerai
Fotokopi kad pengenalan
Ujian HIV
Surat Kebenaran Berkahwin

(Aku xlayak kwen gie, kursus kwen pun x gie lagi..haha)

Me & Him on Magazine

Siti Nurhaliza Bertudung

Syukur alhamdulillah klu Siti Nurhaliza terus bertudung dan seterusnya bertudung litup...alangkah cantik, manis, jelita dan ayunye.

Itu Kamu

Congrat to ESTRANGED esp Rich coz mjuarai Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-22. Aku cm xcayer jek....tp, lirik quite good n susunan lagu die pun mnrik.

Congrat also :

• Pop Rock - Itu Kamu (Estranged)
• Etnik Kreatif - Samudera (Nora)
• Balada - Izinku Pergi (Kaer/Shahri)

Destinasi cinta - Dato Siti Nurhaliza my target x mng lak...isk.2..

When I'm Gone - Simple Plan

We're doing it.

I look around me,
But all I seem to see,
Is people going no where,
Expecting sympathy.

It's like we're going through the motions,
Of a scripted destiny.
Tell me where's our inspiration,
If life wont wait,
I guess it's up to me.

[Chorus:]
Woah!
No, we're not gonna waste another moment in this town.
Woah!
And we won't come back your world is calling out.
Woah!
We'll leave the past in the past,
Gonna find the future.
If misery loves company well,
So long, you'll miss me when I'm gone.

Ooh, ooh, ooh.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone.
Ooh, ooh, ooh.

Procrastination, running circles in my head.
While you sit there contemplating,
You wound up left for dead (left for dead)
Life is what happens while you're busy making your excuses.
Another day, another casualty.
And that won't happen to me.

[Chorus]

Ooh, ooh, ooh.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone.
Ooh, ooh, ooh.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone.
When I'm gone-

Let's go!

Won't look back,
When I say goodbye.
I'm gonna leave this a hole behind me,
Gonna take what's mine tonight.
Because every wasted day becomes a wasted chance.
You're gonna wake up feeling sorry,
Because life wont wait,
I guess it's up to you.

[Chorus]

Ooh, ooh, ooh.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone.
Ooh, ooh, ooh.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone.
Ooh, ooh, ooh.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone.
Ooh, ooh, ooh.
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone.

Dial up

Masih kn gune dial up yg lmbb ni...asalla vista ni xleh nk mmudhkn kje aku cm xp dlu...sj jek kn col TM lg sok ..nyampah tui. Klu la aku ni hebat, kn sng je aku handle. Ni dh hentam, tp x jdi gak. Tah la...xkn nk kn mintk IP dr TM gak kot...haiya..
Notebook ni lak td Salina dh format smule, dat guys kt KotaData tu kate windows prob bukn virus...entahla eh.
Tdi ade gak 2org insan yg bek hati tlh install kn Avira Nt-virus tuk aku, setalah kegagalan memsukn Kapersky, tah la, aku x pnh gune lak "payung" nie...try jela..hehe..Dat guys tu kate klu aku bli kt dorang notebok, die leh kasi dlm RM2600 je coz depa ni upenye ade twrkn servis mmbaiki n mjual alatn pc n hp gak upenye.. Manelah aku knl dorang kn, klu tak leh gak kenen2 dr mule...smpt gak lak depa duk kasi card...upe2nye dorang just gune blog je as depa nye port ala kire2 cm mktg tool. Frelance la kot...tah la. Compny dorang adalh H&K Computer Sales & Services.

VIRUS lagi!!!!

Truknye aku...bru sehari gune notebook bru, dh msuk virus lak.. heh..nk kate g web yg bukn2 xgak, tapi tula, mmg byk virus la. so beware..!! Xtau la nt-virus pe lgik nk pkai....asik tlpas jek. bongooooook! Mlyg gie la duit aku gni...nk kn blja format nmpknye pas nie....isk2..geram, tensen, skit ati, budusssss!!!!!
Sesambil tgu salina tu cek notebook aku jp, lepak2 kt cc Intan mjdi pilihan hati. Haiya...hope salina leh tlg buatkan..so leh la kire kwn2, xla...mlyg byk duit aku kn...kekeke.

iPod for Velentine

Cantek sngguh iPod wit new color nie, alangkah bgusnye klu cik abe aku kasi hadiah nie kt aku. Mesti i cyunk u lebey la..haha

SHARLINIE WHERE R U

Notebook Baru

Compaq Presario V3000 telah mgantikan Acer ku yg telah keroskn moterboardnye... Kire hari ini dengan rsminye aku mggunakan notebook bru ku. Wlupn eni bukn yg latest di psrn tp lntak la. Jnji ku bole pkai..hehe...RM2999 telah dilburkan...hope thn lama dan x jdi cm 2 notebook yg sudah...hehe

|| S e P i ||

Telah sekian lama x mgunjgi cc, arini dlm sjrah coz tpkse mjengah ke cni jua...Intan Cyber Cafe mjdi pilihan... Notebook aku msuk bengkel...uwaa.a.a. tensen siout.
Di suatu ptg...tibe2 kilat memncr, booooooom.... kdengrn letupn kecil dtg dri blik ku...hoh... notebook ku mnjdi mangsa...entah la.. jgn moterboard rosk ckup..mampus aku. Hope kecederaan kecil jela. Xtaula bile aku bole on9 semula... sob3x..

Im Crazy..?

A: Hot
B: Amazing kisser
C: Good kisser
D: Kick butts
E: Has gorgeous eyes
F: Loves people wild and crazy adore
you
G: Very outgoing
H: Cute
I: Crazy
J: Is really sweet
K: Is a good person to be with love to
laugh and smile
L: Very good kisser
M: Makes dating fun
N: Easy to fall in love with
O: Has one of the best personalities
P: Popular with all types of people
Q: Hypocrite
R: Is a good person to be with
S: Makes people laugh
T: Smile to die for
U: Is very sexual
V: Not judgmental
W: People never tell you what to do
X: Very broad-minded
Y: Loved by everyone
Z: Can be funny and dumb at times

Bling2 on Me

Uwa.a.a.a bile bosan kte bt eni..hehe

Maal Hijrah 1429

GSTT

Wut is "GSTT"..?

1st time aku ambik tau psl bende nie.. Guru Sandaran Tidak Terlatih Siswazah Di Sekolah Menengah Harian...

Taraf Jawatan : Sandaran
Jadual Gaji : DC41:P1T1 RM1598.44 - RM2354.05

Elaun-elauan dan kemudahan :

• Elaun khidmat awam ats kdar RM300.00 1buln
• Elaun2 len
• Bantuan sara hidup
• Cuti sakit, kemudhn prubtn, pgigian wad n dll (Sama sprti guru tetap)
  

A Tired Day

Semalam yg memenatkan..

• 6.00am - Bgun n bsiap
• 7.00am - Tgu bus n nek bus
• 7.45am - Smpi tminal Temerloh (Lepak2 n dgr 1org makcik yg bciter yg bajek diri die best sgt)
• 8.50am - Nek bus Tranasional gie Dungun
• 3.05pm - Trun di Dungun, cri tiket blik for 10/01/2008 = sold out!!!
• 3.15pm - Bjln mnuju ke rumh Marlia to met her n Ceqma
• 3.20pm - Received col from PPD Temerloh "Cik sila dtg itbiu GSTT pagi esok kul 8 pgi. Cik no yg ke-4"...ouh "En, itbiu tu shri je ker?"..."Yea"...
• 3.30pm - Sampai di rumh Malia n ask Ceqma to bring me bck to stesen bus tuk beli tiket blik...Huh..mujur ada org tuka tiket..last tiket. 8.00pm, Dungun-Kuantan
• 3.45pm - Masuk Uitm mintk Mini Transkript.... Dammed..."cik system ade prob, sila tulis nama n sila dtg esok!!!""cik, sila cube, urgent, sy nk sgt...plss.." Nah, here u r.. (SMILE)
• 6.00pm - Lepak2 minum air di Kopitiam Dungun
• 8.00pm - Nek bus
• 10.42pm - Sampai Kuantan...(acik & abg Die dtg dr Temerloh tuk jmput aku) THANKS
• 12.40am - Sampai umh
• 1.15am - Bukak laptop n on9...stdy pasl Kabinet n Pendidkn negara
• 3.00am - Tdo
• 5.40am - Bgun n siap
• 6.45am - Abg ngah nk g skolah die...n tumpang
• 7.05am - Sampai di PPD Temerloh... (awal skli, maklumla tumpng org)
• 8.00am- Registerrr
• 9.00am - My turn 4 Itebiu....huhuhu
  

Hati-hati bila nek TEKSI

Subject: Air purifier in Malaysia taxis
Message: Can happen to anyone, anywhere…

No matter the taxi driver is chinese,malay or indian, PLEASE BE AWARE!
If you notice that there is a sound of spray of perfume or air purifier
inside the taxi, PLEASE GET DOWN from the TAXI IMMEDIATELY! !

It just happened to me just now. It was about 12.45 am. I got into a taxi
driven by a malay man. I was in the taxi for a few minutes, I suddenly
heard of a sound of spray and there was a smell like air purifier. I felt
weird as to why the driver put two types of air purifiers in his taxi.
The smell immediately reminded me about this forwarded email that I
read. I started to be aware of my surroundings. But the puff of the
purifier kept appears every few minutes. I was very worried and scared.

Gradually, I sensed that my body started to feel weaker and weaker. The
purifier kept puffing from the back seat, just right behind me. As I
really felt my whole body is weaken, I asked the driver to let me get down at
the side road. But he kept trying to talk to me and ask me why not dropping
me off at my destination. I think he was trying to drag the time. To my
horror, I felt both of my hands and legs got numbed and no energy, almost
could not move.

When I talked to the driver, I could not even speak properly, not to say to
shout for help, 'cos I was really too weak... Immediately, I opened the door
and ran to passer-by for help.

I really thank God for saving me. If not, I really can't imagine what would
have happened to me. I am traumatised by this incident.

This is TRUE case. Please do keep in mind! IT IS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN
SORRY! I feel the need to share with you guys, no matter you are men or women
'cos it is NOT a LIE , not a made-up story. It really happened. Do! let
your friends, family members and relatives know about this case. I
believe you are just like me, don't wish anybody to be the victim of this
case.

"Please be aware when aboard to a taxi, especially the ladies." I
received an email some months ago about a lady getting into a cab and
felt uneasy and become faint when she smelt something like incense being
burnt. She was smart enough to order the taxi to stop immediately and after
throwing some money at the taxi man quickly get out of the taxi. She later
got to know that if she had not stopped the taxi and gotten out, she
would have fainted and raped by the taxi man (or a gang of rapists)!

After reading this, I thought maybe this was one of those emails that you
would read and just forget about it, but I was wrong!

Few weeks ago, a visitor to our Chinese church who stayed in Puchong
got into a taxi driven by an Indian man. When she sat into the taxi, there
was a little burner and she could smell incense burning in the taxi.

After awhile, she felt weak and unable to speak or shout. The Indian taxi man
drove to a lonely road where there was hardly anyone and raped her.

Before she was completely knocked out, she was told by the taxi guy that she
was his number six victim. She was not only raped but also robbed! When she
was conscious again, she quickly went to see a doctor. The sad thing is, the
doctor knew she was raped but did not advise her what to do.
The doctor just let her make the decision to make or not to make a
police report. Since she does not know the rapist name and also the taxi
number and in great fear after this trauma, she told the doctor that she
would not dare to report to the police. The doctor said since she dare
not make the report, he would just have to destroy the medical report!
Because the rapist took her whole bag with her ID in it, he got her address
and even has the guts to come straight to her house and try to be funny with
her.
Please remember not to get into a taxi that smells funny and if possible
don't get into a taxi alone, and if you have to do so, give a call or sms
back to your friends or relatives and let them know the taxi registration
number and if possible, the name of the taxi man. AND OPEN THE WINDOW!

Gals... please take note and...
Guys... please tell your female
friends...

Aslyn - That’s When I Love You

When u have to look away
When u don’t have much to say
That’s when I love u
I love u just that way
To here u stumble when u speak
Or see u walk with two left feet
That’s when I love you
I love u endlessly
And when your mad cause u lost the game
Forget I’m waiting in the rain
Baby I love u
I love u anyway

**Cause here’s my promise made tonight
U can count on me 4 life
Cause that’s when I love u
When nothing u do can change my mind
The more I learn the more I love
The more my heart can’t get enough
That’s when I love u
When I love u
No matter what

So when u turn to hide your eyes
Cause the movie it made u cry
That’s when I love u
I love u
A little more each time
And when u can’t quite match you clothes
Or when u laugh at your own jokes
that’s when I love u I love u
More then u know
And when u forgot that we had a date
Or that look that u give when u show up late
Baby I love u ,I love u anyway

Repeat **

Ohh that’s when I love u when nothing baby
Nothing u do could change my mind
The more I learn, the more I love
The more my heart can’t get enough
That’s when I love u
when I love u no matter what

Ohhhh no matter what

YM

Senang je upenye nk letak YM status kt blog...aku je yg xtau slme ni.. gie je kt http://messenger.yahoo.com/addpresence.php

Al-Fatihah

Tanggal 05.01.2008 adalah tarikh meninggalnya seorang sepupu lelaki ku yg amat di kasihi dan dihormati. Beliau mehembuskan nafas terakhir dalam perjalan menuju ke Hospital Sultan Ahmad Shah, Temerloh kerana strok. Pemergian beliau adalah selepas 2 bulan khilangan ibu saudaraku iaitu pada tanggal 05.11.2007.

c")_

:: M A L A S ::

Kul 4.35pm.. aku masih blom mndi lg..huhu. Tak senonoh tui kn aku. Tp e2 la aku. Smnjk dri dlu lg. Aku dh lama tglkn tabiat xnk mndi ni...tp smjk duk umh ni, mkin mjdi2 lak habit aku. Ni leh kire setengah hari dh aku asyik on9 jek.. arini je aku dh biskn 6episod Dunia Baru yg aku dh mis byk kt tv3. 6t mlm klu aku bosan2 nk lyn Why2 love episod 10 n above lak..hehe... enilah khidupn aku skng.

Love Note

Luv u all

Anak-anak saudara ku:

1. Nur Syuhada
2. Mohd Syadad
3. Nor Shahira
4. Mohd Syabil
5. Mohd Iqbal Farhan
6. Nur Amalina Farhana
7. Mohd Haiqal Farabi
8. Nur Aida Syuqrina
9. Mohd Nasrullah
10. Zafirah Wafa (cm salah eja jek)
11. Nur Hajar Danishy
12. Mohd Aswad Daniel
13. Nur Ain Dawishi
14. Amirah Shahmina
15. Mohd Afiq Rusyaidi
16. Nurul Aniqah (arwah)
17. Nur Zawannah
18. Mohd Zakuan

2008

02.01.08, 1.15am..lom lmbt gie rsenye nk wish Selamat Datang 2008. Azam aku..eh slmer ni aku ade azam ker ek? Dengan rsminye tika eni aku memikirkn azam aku.

Azam 2008

1. Nak kje = $$$
2. Kumpul $$$ tuk kwen 2009 (target)
3. Bykkn amal, tglkn dose ---> jauhi maksiat (kurngkan dating + kutuk org)
4. Bjimat (Cut bjek 4 topak)
5. Trus cyunk "c die" seadanye... (Dont make him crazy, become a lady not noty
6. Make org len hepi n not dizzy dgn aku

Sekian shj azam aku...