Friday, February 23, 2007

omg i jus realised i invited almost 50 pple to my bday. relatives frm mums' n dads' side... including my frenz!!! its super shockin.. cos i only expect 30.. but mum say invite tis nv invite tt.. later tis n that sure say blah blah blah.. so i invited almost ALL! *pengz* hopefully all the relatives who confirm with me come!! cos some of them likes to put areoplane lar !#@%$
wonder wad illness or how super super careless i am!! i have 1 huge bruise on my left knee... 6 bruises on my left leg!!! i didnt knocked onto anything leh.. i told er jie i looks like one who had a serious fall that causes so much bruises =(

was surfing the net and i came across tis.. pretty useful for interviews...

Job Search Tips

"Tell me your weaknesses…"
Craft an answer that gives your interviewer more reason to hire you.

Written by Goh Mei Yi - 6 December 2006

This must be the question all job applicants dread the most. If you think you're being clever by saying that you're a perfectionist who proofreads every report five times even with a looming deadline - well, you're not!

The interviewer has probably heard variations on the same theme from countless other job seekers; yours is no longer original or believable.

The secret to tackling this danger spot is to be honest about a weakness, but show that you have made it work to your advantage or are taking active steps to work on it.

Sometimes, interviewers ask this question just to see if you maintain your composure or panic.

Be honest
Honesty is the best policy. If you do get the job, you never know if your boss will always remember something you said during the interview and hold you to it.

Admit a minor weakness that can be fixed
After acknowledging your weakness, say that you're actively rectifying it. If the problem is time management, you could read a self-help book or invest in a diary or PDA to keep track of your work.

You could also list a trait that addresses a requirement in the job you're applying for. If you're applying for a post that requires accuracy, you could say you're very particular about grammar and will correct every spelling and punctuation error you come across. Your colleagues were offended at the beginning, but it saved someone from a legal dispute in one instance.

Keep mum about certain things
While honesty is appreciated, don't wipe out your chances completely by admitting you're the weakest link in your current company. The key is not to disclose areas that make you look like a problem worker, such as being late for work, procrastination or stubbornness.

Practice saying it
Don't be caught off-guard and be at a loss for words when are asked the question. Rehearse this interview scenario at home by saying your answer out loud in front of the mirror. Check your facial expression too. You want to appear sincere and not as if you're reciting a passage by heart.

Try a little humour
This last suggestion really depends on the situation and may not be always appropriate. Gauge the personality of the interviewer and the job in question before you try it. But if you do use it well, it will leave an impact.

Say you are after a job that emphasises creativity - you could try something along this line, "Premium, dark chocolate is my biggest weakness. When I see a box of it, my self-control weakens and I have to have some, never mind calories or nutrition." But after a laugh, give your REAL answer.


alright.. end of post.
ciao!

♥ connie at 11:33 PM