How to pass interviews in Malaysia? 12 Best guidelines for fresh graduates!
So, how to pass interviews in Malaysia? Before receiving an offer letter from the company, there is an unavoidable phase, which is the interview. Through interviewing the candidate, the interviewers will have a big picture of whether the candidate is suitable for the position. What and how can social newcomers, especially fresh graduates do in order for the interviewers to think that you are qualified for the job/position? By following the five points below, it will greatly improve your success in admission.
Dos during an interview session? (Tips on how to pass interviews in Malaysia)
1. Self-introduction should be distinctive
Try to keep your self-introduction within 5 minutes, make it simple yet detail.
Lengthy self-introduction is not only a waste of time, but also it leaves bad impression for the interviewers. It is a bonus for having a good self-introduction, it also shows that you prepare beforehand for the applied position.
Example for fresh graduate:
My name is (name), I am (age) years old, and I am here for (position) post. I saw your vacancy on (where). I had just graduated from (university), and had gone through my internship at (company) in (department) as a (position). The reason I am applying for the post is I am much familiar and interest with the job scope stated such as (work content) and (work content). I hope that I have the opportunity to learn under your care.
My name is Dexter, I am 22 years old, and I am here for marketing executive post. I saw your vacancy on Job Majestic. I had just graduated from ABC University, and had gone through my internship at ABC company in the marketing department as an event coordinator. The reason I am applying for the post is I am much familiar and interest with the job scope stated such as organise concerts and design poster. I hope that I have the opportunity to learn under your care.
2. Eye contact and smile are important (Tips on how to pass interviews in Malaysia)
During the interview, your best “spoke person” is your eye contact and smile. Show your most sincere, earnest and confidence side to the interviewer, and tell him that you are enthusiast for the job. Don’t avoid or look away from the interviewer, keep an eye contact with the interviewer when answering questions.
3. Find out and make some surveys about the company’s background and industry
How to pass interviews in Malaysia? Before attending an interview, do your homework by searching and having a basic understanding of the ways the company operates. Normally, interviewers will question the interviewee on their understanding of the company or their opinions, ideas of the industry. For example, an interviewee should know about the company’s business trend and philosophy. Depart earlier in case of delay due to unexpected situation, such as rush hour, call of nature and etc.
4. Understand the requirements for the post applied
Be clear of the responsibility for the job. Reveal three of your possessed skills that meet the job requirements, two of that you do not possess or ill-equipped but willing to try. Show your enthusiasm and desire for the job.
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5. Show your job-seeking mindset (Tips on how to pass interviews in Malaysia)
One of the most contributing factors to how to pass an interview in Malaysia is showing your job-seeking mindset. For example, you are interviewing to work as a Chinese and English speaking customer service staff. You are able to reveal your strengths and weaknesses, letting the interviewer to further evaluate you, and see if you are suitable for the job.
Strengths: I am good in written, spoken and reading of Chinese and English language and I have no issue to work on rotational shift.
Weaknesses: Previously I have been working as customer service in the Medical field for seven years. But I do not have experience in working in the banking industry as a customer service.
6. Courtesy
Last but not least, courtesy. How can you show your courtesy in an interview? Before the interview starts, greet the interviewer with a handshake. After greeting, introduce your name and the applied position. Before sitting down, thanks to the interviewer and introduce yourself again. During the interview, keep your smile on, talk in a soft tone with moderate speed. Prevent from showing sign of nervousness such as rubbing your hands together, rapid eye movement, shaky voice and etc. Once again, show your gratitude with a smile and handshake.
Don’t during an interview session (Tips on how to pass interviews in Malaysia)
1. Being late
The biggest mistake for an interview is to be late, especially when you are late for no reason! You are causing a big problem for the interviewers by delaying their schedule. Besides, the interviewers will think poorly of you for having bad time management, and if you are being assigned with certain tasks in the future, will you be able to finish it on time? Depart early from home to prevent unexpected events (bad traffic, having problems finding the location of interview) that will delay your time.
2. Didn’t bring your resume for interview
Although you should have sent in your resume when applying for the job, you should bring 3-5 copies of your resume when going for an interview (there is a possibility of having 5 interviewers), and hand it over to the interviewers. If you did not bring your resume, there is a possibility of you being disqualified without them interviewing you. Therefore, remember to bring along your resume along with your certificate. Otherwise, you are making a worthless effort.
3. Amount of speech
When you spent more than 15 minutes to answer a question, this did not earn you an extra point. Talking too much does not mean that you are great in expressing yourself. In the eyes of some interviewers, you are a talkaholic and that you might disturb your colleagues at work. It is sensible to control your speech. If you are being questioned, be concise and precise when answering it.
If you are being asked: what is the most fulfilling thing in your university life?
Assuming that a perfect answer for this will be:
During my third year, my music club friends and I organised the largest open stage concert ever in university. We invited 12 artists from local, and 5000 people attended the concert. We managed to raise twenty thousand for charity.
4. Sitting posture
Bad sitting posture not only leaves a poor impression in the minds of the interviewers but also affects your overall performance. You neither should be slumped sitting nor cross your leg as the interviewers will think that you are uninterested to the job. Sit up straight while lean slightly forward, and show that you are being attentive. Do not rub your hands as it shows that you are nervous and unconfident.
5. Attire
Attire discloses one’s personality. Attire that is overly casual emits vibes, showing that you are lacking in professionalism. Outfits that are overly exposed such as shorts, slipper, and jeans are prohibited. Generally, the proper attire would be formal clothes. By wearing the correct outfit, it shows respect to oneself, at the same time, showing your respect to others.
Male: A shirt, a suit trouser and a pair of leather shoe
Female: A skirt that goes below your knees/ office wear, leather shoe/high heel, and light makeup
6. Being excessively passive
Interviews are normally being done in the form of question and answer. The interviewers will ask a question followed by you answering it. Yet, how can you appear to be initiative? Usually, before the interview end, you would be asked whether there is anything that you would like to ask. You should seize this opportunity to ask job-related questions that you are obscure. For example, “May I know when would I being informed whether if I am being accepted for the job?” or “Do your company has any future plan?” and etc. These show your interest in the job.
Overall, these are all you can do when preparing for an interview (Tips on how to pass an interview in Malaysia). In hope for those that are going for an interview, especially fresh graduates to be successful and are able to find their ideal job. Good Luck!
