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    Job Interview Survival Guide

    Before attending job interviews, you should have an idea of the kind of questions interviewers have ready for you. It’s important to remember that no matter how challenging the question is, there is always an appropriate answer for it.

 

To Overcome the Fluster

The fear of interview is real, and it is frustrating! Yet in order to chase after our dream, this is a war that we have to face, and Benny Razali has the right strategies for you to claim victory!

 

 

A Case for Job Interview Etiquette

Remaining tactful throughout the interview process can greatly increase your chances of landing a job. Jaideep Patel makes a case for common interview courtesies.

 

 

Interview Preparation Tips For Shy Peeps

Meenadharshini shares some tips on how to prepare for your job interviews, especially if you’re a shy job hunter. ​

 

Interview Insights For Introverts

Dear shy job hunters, this one’s for you. Interviews must be your greatest nightmare. Take a deep breath as Meenadharshini shares some tips on how to overcome those nerves. 

 

How On Earth Do I Answer That?

Recruiters may throw curveballs at you to assess you in a different light. Here are ten actual examples to give you an insight on what your interviewers are looking for when they toss them your way.

 

Emergency Interview Kit

Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong – according to Murphy’s Law at least! Save yourself from possible job interview disasters by bringing these with you.

 

Your Countdown To The Big Day

Breaking down the run-up to the interview into a series of manageable chunks and actions can really help a lot.

 

Know Your Worth

Sharlyn J from the gradmalaysia team walks us through on the importance of knowing your worth at work and understanding what is expected of you in return.

 

Negotiating Your First Salary

Jaideep Patel from the gradmalaysia team shares some simple tips on discussing your pay with a prospective employer.

 

Inside Your Interviewer's Head

The trick to keeping calm is to know the questions running through your interviewer’s head, and answering them before they even think about it. 

 

9 Tricky Interview Questions

Forewarned is forearmed, which is why we've compiled a list of key hard-to-answer questions that recruiters love to ask.

 

5 Things You Need To Know About Informal Interviews

Just like many things in the world today, interviews have gone casual. Here are 5 tips to help you ace that informal interview.

 

The Basics Of Technical Interviews

Technical interviews may be a different ballgame, but don't freak out. Read on to make sure you're well prepared for them.

 

8 Steps To A Successful Interview

Here are eight steps to help you think on your feet and prepare you for all eventualities during the interview.

 

Interview Day

Jacie Tan shares her list of things to bear in mind when going in for a job interview.

 

Starting Salary: How Much Should You Get?

There is a great deal of confusion surrounding starting salaries for fresh grad jobs. Here are 2 simple tips to you get the right starting salary.