i usually conduct the first level of interview for my boss (since she is so so busy with her work). I will then shortlist those "better" candidates for her. A few main points that i look for when I conduct interview.
- appearance: no need someone with a model look. we just need someone who is presentable.
- dressing: preferably formal (first impression is very important mah)
- application form: thank god if all candidates can fill up all the required info
- documents: i mean certificates & UPDATED passport size photo
- conversation skill: basic good spoken English (since we spend most of the time on the phone talking to customer)
(Un)fortunately today is not a good day for interviews. Today we had three (3) candidates.
Candidate A
- appearance: average- dressing: semi-formal
- application form: i can onli see scribble of words......
- documents: no SPM certificate. reason given: dunno where she put it liao. no updated passpost size photo also. reason given: the shop that she goes to do not hv express photo service. hello! is that the onli photo shop around??? and i had actually informed her four days earlier to get ready for interview..... sigh....
- English: average
reason to leave current company: wanna join a bigger company like ours.... but our company not that big oso..... hehehe
Candidate B
- appearance: average
- dressing: very IN. thought she's going for modelling job
- application form: all info fill up......
- documents: all complete except of a UPDATED passport size photo (she brought one that has a young model look)
- English: below average
reason to leave current company: wanna learn more new things (but she onli work at her current company for about two months plus onli)
Candidate C
- appearance: below below average (sori to say but she reminds me of a drug addict)
- dressing: casual
- application form: all info fill up
- documents: all complete except of a UPDATED passport size photo (forgot to bring... good excuse huh???)
- English: below average
reason to leave current company: for a better working environment.... how good is GOOD?
IN CONCLUSION: it ain't easy to shortlist anyone of them for 2nd interview, rite? and this is so TRUE......
4 comments:
Haiya.. never mind lar... I'm sure you'll find someone good in the next interview. As for the excuses, well.. If the candidates are REALLY interested to get a JOB, then they won't forget won't they? People forget at times but not then if its really important for them to remember, so go figure.
Remember, you'll have to work with them if and when they are hired, be it good or bad. Good luck!
shanny... i'm just keeping my fingers crossed... as u said... we have to work with them if they are hired....
dun worry, u try and u try again
lely... tat's wat i did... try and try again.... never ever give up till we find a suitable one
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