Had multiple interviews already so far and I've had my fair share of interesting experiences.
Thing I learnt most was - not only am I being interviewed for the position. I really must know what I'm getting myself into. To do that, I'll have to interview the company, know the right questions to ask.
The highlight, of course - was an extremely enticing offer for a sales position which included a salary which was, I would say, almost double of the average fresh graduate's pay in Malaysia. Unfortunately I ad to spend crazy hours on the job - 14 hours a day!! With a minimum of 3 hours on the road. Also, other than the opportunity for networking and the extremely seductive salary, I didn't feel the passion to take it up. So, I turned it down - with a rather heavy heart looking at the salary offer - which didn't even include the relatively high commissions I would be getting!!
- Finding out that the job specifications of the position I applied for isn't really what they claimed it to be
- Walking up to dodgy-looking offices of international companies
- Being notified on the spot to go back for a second interview
- Being introduced to so many different types of organizational structure and culture.
Thing I learnt most was - not only am I being interviewed for the position. I really must know what I'm getting myself into. To do that, I'll have to interview the company, know the right questions to ask.
The highlight, of course - was an extremely enticing offer for a sales position which included a salary which was, I would say, almost double of the average fresh graduate's pay in Malaysia. Unfortunately I ad to spend crazy hours on the job - 14 hours a day!! With a minimum of 3 hours on the road. Also, other than the opportunity for networking and the extremely seductive salary, I didn't feel the passion to take it up. So, I turned it down - with a rather heavy heart looking at the salary offer - which didn't even include the relatively high commissions I would be getting!!
But today, I am glad I did. So very glad actually. =)
Officially made a decision today. On the company I'll be joining. Not going into details here though. Gonna leave the story-telling for another entry.
But yeah, I'll be starting on the 10th next month, after a week of celebrating Chinese New Year. (so nice of the company to allow me to come in later so that I can enjoy it fully - finally, after 5 years!!)
Officially made a decision today. On the company I'll be joining. Not going into details here though. Gonna leave the story-telling for another entry.
But yeah, I'll be starting on the 10th next month, after a week of celebrating Chinese New Year. (so nice of the company to allow me to come in later so that I can enjoy it fully - finally, after 5 years!!)
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