What to and What NOT to say during a job interview

• playboy_1985

  6 Apr 08, 14:08

  hi all i just realise i dun really know what to say during a job interview. i've been to a few interviews liao.. the first one i went there non-prepared and totally screwed it. i still remember the person asked me if i ever encounter any of a particular problem during my last time job experience as a waiter and how do i solve it. though i remembered not encountering any of such problem but if i say so the person wun believe mah so i hantam bola and came up with a cock story say got one time serve wrong food to customer and den i use my own money pay for the new food order. damn fatal answer mistake!!

  next few i went still okok la.. so far i passed 2. though i know how to abit introduce myself and talk but when faced with tough questions asked by the interviewer i kinda stumbled.. i also realise whenever they say they will call u back within one week or ask u come back for a second interview i know is kanna reject liao -.-

  i know most interviewer will first ask, "can u do a brief introduction about yourself" this question how should i answer it correctly? intro urself as in education level? hobbies? character??

  den other questions like "why do u LIKE or why do u want to take up this job?" how to answer sia??? what if i never have any work related experience before?

  and also "what do u see urself as in the future?" also i dun know how to answer? i can't possibly exaggerate and say i see myself as a big boss of a big company right? :(

  so any help?? those dun mind can share ur job interview experience here??

  no jokes pls... serious thread thanks!

• thoreldan

  6 Apr 08, 14:11

  say: i can work 60 hrs a week and willing to take $800 salary per month

  sure get the job one!

• playboy_1985

  6 Apr 08, 14:13

  Originally posted by thoreldan:

  say: i can work 60 hrs a week and willing to take $800 salary per month

  sure get the job one!

  wah liao.. say already right.. no jokes or dumb replies leh... :(

• Deino

  6 Apr 08, 14:44

  one rule....do not  do anything embarrasing.....the rest is up to you....it also depends on wot position you're chasing for.....sometimes you can be smart, sometimes its best not to be too smart........

  when you introduce yourself, introduce your background...not hobbies etc......they're not looking for fishing buddies and stuff

• ndmmxiaomayi

  6 Apr 08, 14:48

  Honesty isn't the best policy sometimes... I screwed a lot by being too honest. But please be honest for stuffs you need to... like your education levels, experience etc.

• hao_hao

  6 Apr 08, 17:18

  its good to hantam bola n cook up ur own story .. but u gotta be careful not to exaggarate

• oreotree

  6 Apr 08, 17:44

  dont insult the company

• 798

  6 Apr 08, 17:56

  do not ask for benefit from the company of 1st interview.

• BadzMaro

  6 Apr 08, 18:11

  I left after they promoted me.

• Borntolive.

  6 Apr 08, 19:35

  Hey TS thks for making this thread, i m going for my 1st few interviews soon. Hope to find some tips here.

• Borntolive.

  6 Apr 08, 19:36

  Originally posted by Deino:

  one rule....do not  do anything embarrasing.....the rest is up to you....it also depends on wot position you're chasing for.....sometimes you can be smart, sometimes its best not to be too smart........

  when you introduce yourself, introduce your background...not hobbies etc......they're not looking for fishing buddies and stuff

  So how to intro? Say yr family background? Education history? Yr character traits and weakness?

• Daisuke-kun

  6 Apr 08, 19:45

  don say that ur a playboy

• Miss Tiny

  6 Apr 08, 19:46

  Originally posted by playboy_1985:

  i know most interviewer will first ask, "can u do a brief introduction about yourself" this question how should i answer it correctly? intro urself as in education level? hobbies? character??

  Reply the interviewer by saying eg. "I'm currently studying/working as a _____ now. I'm a sporty/outgoing (whatever kind of personality u have) person who likes to socialize with friends. Describe some of ur characteristics u have *Note: No need to be long-winded. A short introduction will do.

  den other questions like "why do u LIKE or why do u want to take up this job?" how to answer sia??? what if i never have any work related experience before?

  If let's say you don't have any work experience, u can say " I believe that I'm interested and willing to learn more in this job so as to gain more experience." *Note: You need to show ur enthusiasm in this job so as to convince the interviewer that u r really interested in this job.

  and also "what do u see urself as in the future?" also i dun know how to answer? i can't possibly exaggerate and say i see myself as a big boss of a big company right? :(

  Maybe u can say that u see urself as a successful person with a high stable income to support ur family.  *Note: You need to know urself what is ur future aim for this, so that u can reply smoothly for this qns.

   

   

• Cowbaycowboo

  6 Apr 08, 22:52

  before going for that interview, find out some background of that company. when introducing yourself, you can briefly crap about how you always like to be in that line the company is in and hope to be able to contribute blah blah blah. there is no harm sharing your past working experience, if any at all, even though not relevant. but be ready to answer why u left your previous job, if you ever did.

  in any case, dun overdo anything, it can get irritating. know when to stop. when talking dun gesticulate. keep eyes contact with the interviewer.

   

• playboy_1985

  6 Apr 08, 23:06

  wah thanks Miss Tiny and Cowbaycowboo for the tips!

   

  den what if they ask "what is your weakest point?" must say what leh?? this is the qn i hate most  

• Deino

  6 Apr 08, 23:07

  Originally posted by Borntolive.:

  So how to intro? Say yr family background? Education history? Yr character traits and weakness?

  The most polite way to begin with is your name.......jumping straight to anything would be rude.....

  Including family would be optional but if i were to include family i would do it after introducing your name......say something like eg. i'm the oldest of 5 siblings or something.....

  and then go into your education history.........

  never ever reveal your weaknesses.......coz people can actually tell one's weakness from wot they do......so no point in that........

  if you have worked in the same field or any other as the job you are pursuing for, then you can state them but try to evade from saying that you have worked for a rival company if you have worked for a rival company.....its all up to you how you say it and stuff lah coz i may be wrong......keep your tone friendly.....you may express your passion towards your work and stuff.....

   

• Prophecy_Master

  6 Apr 08, 23:09

  say u got the passion for the job. because u were inspired by someone.

  working hard to work your way up, like the person who inspired u.

  chose this company as it is "praises praises praises praises"

  i just need ONE chance to show u my passion, i have no experience but i will up it make with passion and determination.

• caleb_chiang

  6 Apr 08, 23:21

  Erm... like if really no experience in the field, can also say that you are willing to learn just like the previous jobs that you had...

• Ferret

  6 Apr 08, 23:33

   "can u do a brief introduction about yourself"

   

  Hi.. I am <insert name>. (do smile)

  I am <insert age> this year.

  My previous experience includes ( etc etc briefly hor ).

   

   

   

  "why do u LIKE or why do u want to take up this job?"

   

  I believe <FnB /Retail/ Service/admin> is my forte <list the whys> I have prior experience (best if u can list previous jobs done - in details). I believe the company will benefit when i am employed here because <etc etc reasons>

   

  "what do u see urself as in the future?"

   

  Full time : In X years time I see myself in a supervisory/management role blah blah, growing with the company.

  Part time : "Paid ?"

   

  Ok lah. If part time u can say that hopefully even after contract, or terms up, u can still return to work for the company, etc. Cos its a bitch when we have to retrain ppl over and over again.

   

• Miss Tiny

  6 Apr 08, 23:58

  Originally posted by playboy_1985:

  wah thanks Miss Tiny and Cowbaycowboo for the tips!

   

  den what if they ask "what is your weakest point?" must say what leh?? this is the qn i hate most  

  
  This is a qns alot of ppl fear, because u dunno whether to tell the truth or not.

  If really have to say one weakness, for me, I would say I am not very good in time management, but am trying to improve.

  After that, they will ask me to name one instance which I have problem in time management. Then I said during school projects when there's tight deadlines to cope with..blah blah...

  I'm just giving u an example, doesn't mean u have to follow mine.

• playboy_1985

  7 Apr 08, 00:34

  Originally posted by Miss Tiny:

  
  This is a qns alot of ppl fear, because u dunno whether to tell the truth or not.

  If really have to say one weakness, for me, I would say I am not very good in time management, but am trying to improve.

  After that, they will ask me to name one instance which I have problem in time management. Then I said during school projects when there's tight deadlines to cope with..blah blah...

  I'm just giving u an example, doesn't mean u have to follow mine.

  thanks.. maybe i'll use ur example cuz i really can't think of any weakness tt i shld say.. too much bad points... lazy.. impatient.. etc.. lol

• Miss Tiny

  7 Apr 08, 00:37

  Originally posted by playboy_1985:

  thanks.. maybe i'll use ur example cuz i really can't think of any weakness tt i shld say.. too much bad points... lazy.. impatient.. etc.. lol

  
  U can also mention about ur impatience, then maybe u can explain that u like to get things done as quickly as possible, but tend to get uptight about it.

   

• playboy_1985

  7 Apr 08, 21:41

  damn tmr still got one more round of interview to go.. this time is the director of the company interview me... very nervous leh how ar...

• Miss Tiny

  7 Apr 08, 21:44

  Originally posted by playboy_1985:

  damn tmr still got one more round of interview to go.. this time is the director of the company interview me... very nervous leh how ar...

  
  what job position are u applying for?

• Cowbaycowboo

  7 Apr 08, 21:45

  wat how ar....go to bed now!!