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Interview

merc2013merc2013 PerthPosts: 66Member
edited March 2013 in General
Hi, I'm looking for any tips or ideas with regards to a job interview. May telephone interview kasi ako next week for a job in WA.

Salamat.

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  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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    Try niyo po to...http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/careers/interview-questions-and-tips/how-to-answer-interview-questions/

    Pero tingin din kayo sa forum, nagkalat na yang mga threads tungkol dito :)
  • merc2013merc2013 Perth
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2012
    edited March 2013
    Thanks very much LokiJr for the link, some very good suggestions inside.
  • donkingdonking Melbourne
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    Joined: May 24, 2012
    Ask mo c ate stolich... may experience na sya dyan. Paging sis stolich. :-)

    April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
    May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
    August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
    February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
    April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
    May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
    May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
    June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
    June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
    June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
    June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
    June 7, 2012 - NBI
    June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
    June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
    July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    edited March 2013
    @merc2013: hello po. Ang masasabi ko lang, it's double the effort in trying to understand what they are asking over the phone. I had to strain my ears, sa totoo lang!

    Unang-una, heavily accented sila. Pangalawa, mahirap as it is, makipag-usap over the phone kahit nga nagtatagalog kayo pareho. Dagdagan mo pa english with their aussie accent. It can get quite tricky.

    This for me, was the most challenging part talaga: trying to understand what they're saying! Ang ginawa ko, pag hindi ko talaga gets kung ano tanong, sinasabi ko na lang "pardon me". The rest of the time, dedma ko na pinagsasabi nung interviewer. Aussies have heavy accents mayt. :D I think it will help if you try to get used to hearing them talk before the actual interview. Syempre, di ko ginawa to. I didn't realize this at that time.

    Having said all that though, here's wishing you luck! Kayang-kaya yan. The fact is, they've set aside time to interview you. It just means they are already interested in you. :)

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • merc2013merc2013 Perth
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2012
    Thanks donking and Nadine. Just want to share the email I received from my possible employer "The PD has been developed and is with HR and Migration. The ATR was signed off today (Authority to recruit).

    Next step would be a phone interview maybe next week? What times and days would be free?"

    I'm thinking the interview will be just formality. Just being positive that I will have an offer after passing the medical...
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    Hi merc! Be confident lang and prepare din. Review your resume. :-) greet them and try to speak slowly so they can understand you. Once the interview is finished and you're about to say goodbye, thank them for takin the opportunity to call you and that you are looking forward to connect with them again.. Leave them an impression that you are polite, not overbearing but at the same time, you have the skills that they need for the position. Eto lang din mga tips sakin ng recruiter... Research also about the company and ask about the company's culture din. Do not bring up the salary unless they ask you. Be honest lang din in the interview. :-) hope this helps! Magttype pa ako dito pag may maalala ako hhehe

    261313 (Software Engineer)

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    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
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    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
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    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • merc2013merc2013 Perth
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    Joined: Apr 06, 2012
    Thanks very much stolich 18. I'll follow your suggestions and try to add more.
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Ano klaseng tono ginagamit niyo pag kausap mga Aussies? Are they as frank and direct as their western counterparts? Or dapat imaintain yung formal tone (parang satin sa Pinas)
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    ^Hmm depende pa rin sa kausap. hehhehe iba iba mga nakakausap ko. Recruiters sila in Australia pero ung iba sa knila galing UK. hehehehe Some are very polite, helpful and makwento. Others are very straightforward. Sa tingin ko medyo dapat pakiramdaman pa rin. hehehe

    Yung ibang nasa Au na baka mas may insights pa about this. :)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • wynxwynx Melbourne
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    Joined: Jun 27, 2012
    ask ko lang po. dun po ba sa actual interview, i mean ung personal na interview na, is it one on one or panel and normal na ginagawa nila for applicants

    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
    08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
    28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
    26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
    01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
    19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
    24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
    04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
    08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
    09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)

  • merc2013merc2013 Perth
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2012
    Hi wynx. It could be one to one or panel, mostly for a panel kasama ang HR representative and one rep. from the dept. or section na inaplayan mo. You can also ask who will conduct the interview.
  • donkingdonking Melbourne
    Posts: 258Member
    Joined: May 24, 2012
    ang accents na naencounter ko is the cultivated Oz accent(less strong) and the broad accent (typical Queensland accent). Mas challenging yung pangalawa kesa dun sa una. Sample would be "to die" but actually saying is "today".

    April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
    May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
    August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
    February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
    April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
    May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
    May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
    June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
    June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
    June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
    June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
    June 7, 2012 - NBI
    June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
    June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
    July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant

  • wynxwynx Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2012
    @merc2013 talaga? ok pala sa kanila na itanong kung sino ang magiging interviewer mo?

    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
    08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
    28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
    26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
    01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
    19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
    24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
    04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
    08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
    09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)

  • merc2013merc2013 Perth
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2012
    Sa palagay ko ok lang itanong. I already did on mine and was told 4 names to do my interview.
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    maybe not the particular names but the position/job titles of those who will conduct the interview.. para atleast alam mo kung anung mga possible questions (technical, personality/hr related, situational...etc)..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    ^Hmm depende pa rin sa kausap. hehhehe iba iba mga nakakausap ko. Recruiters sila in Australia pero ung iba sa knila galing UK. hehehehe Some are very polite, helpful and makwento. Others are very straightforward. Sa tingin ko medyo dapat pakiramdaman pa rin. hehehe

    Yung ibang nasa Au na baka mas may insights pa about this. :)
    Ahh ok...most of the blokes I have talked to are straight forward and informal kasi hehe...parang wala sa opisina haha
  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    Ako naka-suit nung interview ko both sa recruiters at sa company mismo. So bring your suit pag-lipat nyo sa Aussie. :-)

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • OkimOkim Sydney
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
    @LittleBoyBlue for manager level yata inapplayan mo boss..pero ayos yan..thinking of bringing also..thanks.

    NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
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    12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
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    06/30/2013 - IED!

  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    I saw some interviewees naka shorts at polo-shirt pag ini-interview sa mga recruitment office. Para tuloy overkill yung suit and tie ko nung na-interview ako, hehe.
  • lytelyte Perth
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Mar 05, 2013
    edited March 2013
    hello. just want to share my interview experiences. by default i usually go with suit and tie but lately ive read about something called cultural "fit" factor to be hired. i was right. one agent gave me a tip that it is important to research about the co. and what they usually wear. she advised me to just wear smart casual.came interview time, i saw other interviewees wearing smart casuals.
    there really is something about culture fit as one factor to be hired. my fellow officemate in the phils. who is now based and working here in Au confirmed this as she saw a list from the hr pertaining to this factor.
    kaya yun, it is also a key to know this aside from competence.
  • donkingdonking Melbourne
    Posts: 258Member
    Joined: May 24, 2012
    yup i got the same advice. :-) nice one.

    April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
    May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
    August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
    February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
    April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
    May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
    May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
    June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
    June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
    June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
    June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
    June 7, 2012 - NBI
    June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
    June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
    July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant

  • merc2013merc2013 Perth
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2012
    Just had my phone interview, an Aussie and a Brit. Mabilis yung taga oz, di ko gaanong na gets with his accent. I'm familiar with the brits.

    So far it went alright and well. What's next kaya??? Di ko natanong...
  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    don't be shy to ask kung pasado k or hindi upfront.

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Can you guys share yung mga topics na puwede ibring up sa first interview na hindi nakaka-offend sa mga Aussies? I like to think mas straight forward sila kesa sa ating mga Asians hehe
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