Today we finally met again for our gathering. Planning to have monthly gatherings for this year. With Cameron trip abandon for this weekend, we change to an alternative plan, visiting pewter factory, what better factory to visit than the Royal Selangor Pewter factory (4 Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya. 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). When we arrive there, few other tour groups was also seen. At first we followed behind a Japanese group, but one of the staff approached us and gave us a guided tour of the factory. Many things can be seen, and we did manage to get our hands on 1 of the step (the hammering of the mini tankard). We also saw the factory working area, it was huge. After that, the tour ended and we was looking at the items on sale there.
We then went to Wangsa Walk Mall. Spend awhile inside and went to look for dinner outside, as someone said there is a place that is good. The place is called "4 Happy Season", located opposite Wangsa Walk, Cold storage side. The portion there are quite big. I ordered 'Maryland Chicken', it was so big, i think 2 person can share that meal.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
FSTEP interview
Morning i left my house at around 7.30am, scared it might jam.. But the traffic was indeed heavy, but smooth flowing, so i reach the destination pretty soon, around 7.45am. I was going within speed limit all the way, no speeding or dangerous driving at all.
When i arrived, there was only 1 staff that has came into office. Waited awhile before the rest came. We 'sign-in' and they verified our documents. Before beginning with the first part: English Proficiency test (1). 40 questions and was given 30 mins to finish it. Scoring below 22 would mean 'Go home', score of 23-32 would then move on to the next part: Harrison Assessment. Score of 33 and above would move on to the next level: English Proficiency test (2). English Proficiency (2) have 20 questions and 15 mins to finish. EP2 was tough and it is set at British Council standard, selection of words are close and you have to finish which suits the sentence the best. 2 was send home after EP1, 3 went on to do EP2, while the rest scored 23-32. I was lucky to have went on doing the whole English Proficiency test.
Harrison Assessment had 17 group of questions. Each group had 8 selections and you are required to rank it #1 best describe you; #8 least describe. The first few are pretty okie as it eliminate those that are not associated with you, but as you progress on, they would use back your top selections and from those few you would have to keep re-ranking them based on the importance to you. Time allocated for this part is 30 mins.
After finishing the Harrison Assessment, you are given numbers to pick, and it would then be the question number that you are required to write an essay on the given topic. Time allocated for this is 30 mins, and have to write within 70 words. My topic was "Money, Banking and globalization". I think this is the bigger topic as there are a lot of things that can be written on each area. Some other topic is "What would your 5 year plan be", "The happiest moment in your life"
Now that we are all back in the 'social room', there is 6 of us left, 2 guys and 4 girls.
We are then called by name. The corridor is not that long, but it seems like a long walk for me, as everything that i have dream and think of, is down to this final moment. While walking down, all i did was just pray to God. Waited outside the room (3 rooms was used) while the panel read our background. I was standing with another girl, and we both was rather nervous coz there are industry people among them. Wish "Good luck" to each other, and open the door, the moment i have been waiting for the past year. My panel was a lady from HSBC Malaysia, Specialist from FSTEP, and an Independent trainer.
Started off with my studies and family background. Then went on to talk about my previous job experience and what i have learn and gain from it. Why i want to join FSTEP and how would it benefit me, why i want to join the financial and insurance sector, how would it benefit me, and what area would i be most interested in.
One of the scenario: If there are few staff under you, which all are suppose to be working as a team, but there is one person that don't do the work that is given, come in late, and just don't give you a damn. It would certainly affect the teamwork, what would you do?
With this interview, i have done my best. Leaving the outcome and decisions in God's hand.
When i arrived, there was only 1 staff that has came into office. Waited awhile before the rest came. We 'sign-in' and they verified our documents. Before beginning with the first part: English Proficiency test (1). 40 questions and was given 30 mins to finish it. Scoring below 22 would mean 'Go home', score of 23-32 would then move on to the next part: Harrison Assessment. Score of 33 and above would move on to the next level: English Proficiency test (2). English Proficiency (2) have 20 questions and 15 mins to finish. EP2 was tough and it is set at British Council standard, selection of words are close and you have to finish which suits the sentence the best. 2 was send home after EP1, 3 went on to do EP2, while the rest scored 23-32. I was lucky to have went on doing the whole English Proficiency test.
Harrison Assessment had 17 group of questions. Each group had 8 selections and you are required to rank it #1 best describe you; #8 least describe. The first few are pretty okie as it eliminate those that are not associated with you, but as you progress on, they would use back your top selections and from those few you would have to keep re-ranking them based on the importance to you. Time allocated for this part is 30 mins.
After finishing the Harrison Assessment, you are given numbers to pick, and it would then be the question number that you are required to write an essay on the given topic. Time allocated for this is 30 mins, and have to write within 70 words. My topic was "Money, Banking and globalization". I think this is the bigger topic as there are a lot of things that can be written on each area. Some other topic is "What would your 5 year plan be", "The happiest moment in your life"
Now that we are all back in the 'social room', there is 6 of us left, 2 guys and 4 girls.
We are then called by name. The corridor is not that long, but it seems like a long walk for me, as everything that i have dream and think of, is down to this final moment. While walking down, all i did was just pray to God. Waited outside the room (3 rooms was used) while the panel read our background. I was standing with another girl, and we both was rather nervous coz there are industry people among them. Wish "Good luck" to each other, and open the door, the moment i have been waiting for the past year. My panel was a lady from HSBC Malaysia, Specialist from FSTEP, and an Independent trainer.
Started off with my studies and family background. Then went on to talk about my previous job experience and what i have learn and gain from it. Why i want to join FSTEP and how would it benefit me, why i want to join the financial and insurance sector, how would it benefit me, and what area would i be most interested in.
One of the scenario: If there are few staff under you, which all are suppose to be working as a team, but there is one person that don't do the work that is given, come in late, and just don't give you a damn. It would certainly affect the teamwork, what would you do?
With this interview, i have done my best. Leaving the outcome and decisions in God's hand.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Fashion Retail interview
I reach there early because scared traffic jam, KL traffic is unpredictable.
The place is very huge, big lobby wit friendly receptionist.
As someone was inside, so i had to wait for her to finish.
First was about my family background, then went on to ask about my previous working experience. So blah blah blah~~ Then discuss about the job scope, how does it work, what is expected and so on. Then they ask how do i select a company, what are the criteria, and how do i rank them. Then talk more on the company and its structure (retail, operations). Then ask about my expectation of the job, my future plans, what i would like to gain from the company.
In total, i was inside the room for almost 1 and the half hour, didn't know time pass so fast, because it was going on and on, linking one part into another. Alot of details was discuss. I would say that it went smooth, but donno did i surpass their expectation. Hopefully will get this job.
The place is very huge, big lobby wit friendly receptionist.
As someone was inside, so i had to wait for her to finish.
First was about my family background, then went on to ask about my previous working experience. So blah blah blah~~ Then discuss about the job scope, how does it work, what is expected and so on. Then they ask how do i select a company, what are the criteria, and how do i rank them. Then talk more on the company and its structure (retail, operations). Then ask about my expectation of the job, my future plans, what i would like to gain from the company.
In total, i was inside the room for almost 1 and the half hour, didn't know time pass so fast, because it was going on and on, linking one part into another. Alot of details was discuss. I would say that it went smooth, but donno did i surpass their expectation. Hopefully will get this job.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Chain Jewellery store.
After i got a call for interview middle this week, i went online and tried to search on information regarding this chain store, but didn't manage to get much information, and didn't come across anything on their interview process. I feel that i should write it down, so that people can read about it, and it may just be it.
The interview was in a group a.k.a Group Interview. This round had 8 of us. Heard that last round had almost 20 of them. Most of the people are in their last 20's and 30's. Aged closest to me among them is 1987, but he has been working for the past 4 years, doing part-time study at Open University.
Their 'compensation' is very unique, at least i haven't seen something like this yet. Maybe for MLM have such thing la..
During trainee (training period), 1st Month- RM 1000, 2nd Month- RM 2000, 3rd Month- RM 3000, and so on till 12th Month- RM 12000 (max). Which means each month additional RM1000.
Simple calculation: If you work the whole 1 year as trainee, you would be getting RM6 500 on average each month, RM 78 000/ year.
The bonus is even better, dun blink your eyes! If sales target is hit, it would be 9 months!!! which is RM12 000 x 9mth = RM 108 000.
Year 2 ( should be Outlet Sales Manager already)- RM12 000 + RM3600 (or increase 30% of last pay)= RM15 600. That would be fixed for the whole year, no more additional of RM1000 per month.
Year 3- RM15 600 + 30%
The interview was unique because it was not the normal interview questions. They would assess you based on 2 question:
Round 1. Tell anything about your background in 3 language + 1 dialect.
Round 2. Tell any story, be it funny, real case, or even experience sharing.
The interview was in a group a.k.a Group Interview. This round had 8 of us. Heard that last round had almost 20 of them. Most of the people are in their last 20's and 30's. Aged closest to me among them is 1987, but he has been working for the past 4 years, doing part-time study at Open University.
Their 'compensation' is very unique, at least i haven't seen something like this yet. Maybe for MLM have such thing la..
During trainee (training period), 1st Month- RM 1000, 2nd Month- RM 2000, 3rd Month- RM 3000, and so on till 12th Month- RM 12000 (max). Which means each month additional RM1000.
Simple calculation: If you work the whole 1 year as trainee, you would be getting RM6 500 on average each month, RM 78 000/ year.
The bonus is even better, dun blink your eyes! If sales target is hit, it would be 9 months!!! which is RM12 000 x 9mth = RM 108 000.
Year 2 ( should be Outlet Sales Manager already)- RM12 000 + RM3600 (or increase 30% of last pay)= RM15 600. That would be fixed for the whole year, no more additional of RM1000 per month.
Year 3- RM15 600 + 30%
The interview was unique because it was not the normal interview questions. They would assess you based on 2 question:
Round 1. Tell anything about your background in 3 language + 1 dialect.
Round 2. Tell any story, be it funny, real case, or even experience sharing.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Happy 2011
Happy New Year. May 2011 be a great year ahead for all of you. The best and wonderful showering of Love, Peace and Joy be in your hearts.
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