Job interviews

cliffton SG

Haiz.

I am a 20+ year old guy who is a diploma holder from a local polytechnic and has 2 years working experience.

Everytime when I need to find a job, I will have to go for more than 10 jobs interviews than I get a job.

Is this normal or is it my interview skills got problem?

My friends all seem to get jobs very fast and they are also about the same age, qualification and experience as me.

They go for about 5 job interviews and get 3 job offers while I go for more than 10 interviews than get a job.

I wonder is it my interview got problem

RETARDED_MORON SG

You need to build a sustainable competitive advantage, either through a cost advantage or product differentiation. Also, develop a clear value proposition that supports your employer's business and corporate strategies.

Rednano SG

Haiz.

I am a 20+ year old guy who is a diploma holder from a local polytechnic and has 2 years working experience.

Everytime when I need to find a job, I will have to go for more than 10 jobs interviews than I get a job.

Is this normal or is it my interview skills got problem?

My friends all seem to get jobs very fast and they are also about the same age, qualification and experience as me.

They go for about 5 job interviews and get 3 job offers while I go for more than 10 interviews than get a job.

I wonder is it my interview got problem

u got same problem with this guy, go to:

http://www.sgforums.com/forums/1501/topics/366989

Forbiddensinner SG

Haiz.

I am a 20+ year old guy who is a diploma holder from a local polytechnic and has 2 years working experience.

Everytime when I need to find a job, I will have to go for more than 10 jobs interviews than I get a job.

Is this normal or is it my interview skills got problem?

My friends all seem to get jobs very fast and they are also about the same age, qualification and experience as me.

They go for about 5 job interviews and get 3 job offers while I go for more than 10 interviews than get a job.

I wonder is it my interview got problem

It would be better for you to list down for us what questions the employers asked and how you replied them. You could also list any special actions which you have done in a bid to secure your job.

marcteng SG

dun compare with others lar. it also can depend on whether the hiring manager is comfortable working w you. it could be alof of applicants are applying, so dun blame yourself if you dun get the job.

what u could do is to prepare for the interview well, anticipate the type of questions asked during the interview and also research on the company and position first. also project yourself as confident and your personality.

its a matter of time before you get the job. remember looking for a job is a full time job.

cliffton SG

It would be better for you to list down for us what questions the employers asked and how you replied them. You could also list any special actions which you have done in a bid to secure your job.

wah. if I list it down here, what if next time I go for job interview and that person ask me the same questions and he/she happen to surf sgforum too and remember that the answers given are the same than he/she suspects that it is me than how

Gedanken SG

Well, there's your problem - you spend more energy looking for problems than for solutions. If that attitude's coming through in your interviews, you're just telling people that you're not the 'can-do' guy they're looking for.

knightlll SG

In life, some may have an easier time than others , dont give up. : )

Keragon SG

You: 10 applications--> 10 interviews --> 1 offer

Your friend (probably) : 10 applications --> 5 interviews --> 3 offers

Being able to be called for 10 interviews means that your resume or CV are rather impressive .. the problem could lies in your interview ..

Do spend sometime reviewing your interview skills, probably could consider consult your school's career consultant ..

marcteng SG

are you a quiet person?

marcteng SG

are you a quiet person?

marcteng SG

are you a quiet person?

bananaCoke SG

interviews are like presentation. your model or idea might be great but presentation sux customer or boss don't get it then gg liao

preparation wise did you prepare well? like know what kind of questions might be asked, what is company's background, how you prove you can be an asset. your communication skills zai?

alfagal SG

sometimes..still depends on luck...

Fire Cracker SG

i got degree. it took my 20 plus interview to get my sucked job. u considered lucky if u make it in 10

alfagal SG

ur deg issit local?

hisoka SG

what type of jobs did you apply? I also took a lot of interviews, mainly because I went for jobs that were not in area of expertise or degree.

The one interview I went for that was related to degree, they offered but I rejected.

theme_and_guess SG

try to act curious and ask the person who interview u a question... kinda works on me!! but dont like ask him/her questions that has an obvious answer la

cliffton SG

i got degree. it took my 20 plus interview to get my sucked job. u considered lucky if u make it in 10

I think you got no experience that is why

marcteng SG

what type of jobs did you apply? I also took a lot of interviews, mainly because I went for jobs that were not in area of expertise or degree.

The one interview I went for that was related to degree, they offered but I rejected.

huh you crazy eh? offer u job u reject? u waiting for better offer or the co sucks?