Hi guys, Been busy with a lot of things (but all ends in a positive note, Thank GOD!!). Anyways, in this third and final part, I'm gonna share with you guys some of the common questions during the interview sessions and also some of the interview processes that the company conducts for suitable candidate selection.
Before beginning, I'm just gonna inform you guys that i'm an IT graduate. Therefore this article is mainly based on the IT interviews that I've attended . So, i'm very much unsure how the non-IT fields such as Business and finance conducts their interview sessions. But don't worry..The initial stages of the interview are all common regardless whether or not you're an IT graduate. So lets get started then..

Some of the interview questions asked by the interviewers (which applies to all candidates regardless of ther education background) are as follows:

1) Tell us about yourself  (this is the most vital part, especially to experienced candidates. the main purpose is to know your previous and current working background. Most of the questions will be asked based on your answers for this questions)

2) What projects have you participated? (this questions is usually asked to know on what type of activities you've done and your role in the projects that you've participated. Therefore the interviewer can decide if your experience matches their requirements)

3) Are you willing to work after working hours when necessary? (Regardless of your job nature, there are certain situations when you have to accomplish a task to meet the deadline. Therefore, the interviewer wants to know if you're willing to work overtime to complete the task. Saying NO will definitely reduce the chances of you landing the job. Therefore always says YES. Just like Jim Carrey in "Yes Man".)

4) Tell us a problem you've encountered in your work/tasks/projects and describe how you solved it?
(This question is mainly to know your problem solving skills and how you deal with the problem. Another objective is to see if you're easily stressed out with the problem encountered. Always remember that, in case you never have encountered a problem, then just tell the truth. Don't "cook" up a story because in case you're selected and the people wanted you to solve the problem. Then you're so dead.)

5) Why should we hire you? (Ahaa!!! This questions is famously know as the tie-breaker question. Even though the questions is to see how confident you're in taking up the position. Your answers will be the most vital in securing you a job. For instance, if the interviewer narrowed down to two candidates and you being one of them, then your answer to this question will serve as a tie-breaker for the interviewer in deciding whether or not you're the right candidate.)

6) Where do you see yourself in the next [any number] years? (This questions is to see whether or not you see yourself as part of the company plans or objective. Also, the interviewer wants to know if you really want to use the position as a platform to achieve you career objective and of course whether you will achieve it by staying WITH them. Therefore plan your future career path nicely).


7) What do you know about our company? (You might be surprised on why i put this as the last commonly asked question. Its because this question can be asked either in the beginning or end of the interview. Basically this is the most easy questions. Just do some background study of the company before going for the interview and all will be fine.) 

Well, thats the most commonly asked questions as mentioned above. Next i'm gonna share with you on the interview process of the company i've attended so far. Here's the details

1) IBM
No matter what position you apply in IBM, you MUST sit for an aptitude test. The test mainly consist of english grammer, mathematical calculations, and some problem solving questions. ONLY if you pass this test you will be going to the next round - which means the interview of the respective positions that you've applied.

2) Experian (Cyberjaya)
Be warned!!!...This applys to all the IT people who wish to apply for the positions in Experian. If you wish to apply any position in Experian, make sure you have VERY VERY good Java experience. No matter what position you apply, you're subjected to sit in the Java Test (including writing codes). Therefore sharpen you java skills first.

3) Panasonic (Cyberjaya)
Panasonic has basically two tests (one is an aptitude test while the other is the test related to the position that you've applied ). The thing is that you've to complete these two tests in 1 1/2 hour time. So plan wisely. After the test, you'll be interviewed by HR and the people in charge for the position you've applied



Well, that's the basically what I've gone through so far in my career. Other than the three above, most of the companies will have one test (usually related to the position) and the interview (if you pass the test) or you will have two interviews (one is with the person in charge of the position, usually a Manager while the other will be with HR)

Before signing off with the final part of the Job Interviews article. I just want you to know that getting a job sometimes is not easy as it depends on your luck. But then again, whenever you're not shortlisted, don't get dejected. Learn from the mistakes and ensure you don't repeat it in your next interview.
Just put your faith on GOD and let HIM take care of it.  Well good luck in your job search and have a successful career!!!.