The interview I've been waiting for- I need Singaporeans opinion

@eil_noz (963)
Philippines
June 17, 2010 8:28am CST
Tomorrow would be the probable day for us to have our interview for our OJT in Singapore but I really am still kinda bit nervous because there were many of us who applied for it and I thought that there were more qualified than I. I just wonder what were the things that a Singaporean businessmen would want their employees be?
1 response
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
17 Jun 10
I'm not sure what your boss would be looking for exactly but it's mandatory for me to clock a certain number of hours in relevant courses/seminars and workshops in a year. Even if they don't ask, it would be a ++ for you. You are expected to master at least Vista, if not Windows 7. Take seriously any deadlines or assignments assigned. Resolve any issues in an ethical and responsible manner. I'm sure your boss would expect some best practices in work-place diversity and wouldn't tolerate anything that would be offensive to various cultures especially the clients your company serves. You would learn that no matter how modern the country is, it is very much conservative in many aspects and that is reflected in the office sometimes. There would be an appraisal twice a year where your work would be reviewed by your supervisors. This is when words like loud autocrats and charming backstabbers find new meanings in you. I'm not saying that everyone you meet would be one. But its just a way of reminding you that competition can be extremely tough.
@eil_noz (963)
• Philippines
18 Jun 10
Wow that's sure is a very good answer you have. Competition is truly big deal even if it was still an interview. Well, the truth is the interview was postponed and it was scheduled next week but there's no exact date that was being scheduled. If ever I were given a chance to work there I hope you can assist or even show me to places there in Singapore. It might be my first travel abroad. I'll definitely tell you the things that will happen to me in the interview and If I will be accepted or not. Oh, I wonder how you guys pronounce some words because I might not understand some of your used words like the brand apple for computers pronounced as "Afor"? Hope we can chat in skype. I'm interested to know more about you Country.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
18 Jun 10
Glad you see some sense in the answer. Apple is still "Apple". But there is something else you should get used to here and that is Singlish. It's a combination of English with a local tongue. Best wishes for your interview.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
18 Jun 10
Oh it's nice of you. Thank you so much!