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Old 25-04-2019, 06:02 PM
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Economist service anyone?

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how many people were there in the interview? don't think too much, all the best!!
there were 3! thank you!!

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what questions were you asked?

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standard weakness and strength questions did not appear. was given a case study instead! i shall not reveal which ministry

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How long was your interview? What kind of questions they asked that were not standard?
20-25 minutes i would say! see above! just to clarify, when i say standard, i mean questions that can be prepared beforehand.

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there were 3! thank you!!

standard weakness and strength questions did not appear. was given a case study instead! i shall not reveal which ministry

20-25 minutes i would say! see above! just to clarify, when i say standard, i mean questions that can be prepared beforehand.
do you recall who they are? most ministries should have 2 interviews, you can drop an email to the HR to thank them and also ask what are the next steps.

20-25 minutes sounds like a first interview. but that depends, mine was at a stat board lasted for 30 mins too, with 5 person in the room.

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do you recall who they are? most ministries should have 2 interviews, you can drop an email to the HR to thank them and also ask what are the next steps.

20-25 minutes sounds like a first interview. but that depends, mine was at a stat board lasted for 30 mins too, with 5 person in the room.
Just curious, your interview at a SB lasted for 30 mins, did you get an offer or second interview? My interview with a ministry lasted slightly over 30 mins now still waiting for call.
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Did anyone of you send a thank you note after interview and HR replied to your email? I was wondering what are the chances that the HR will reply... or is it normal that they will reply?
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do you recall who they are? most ministries should have 2 interviews, you can drop an email to the HR to thank them and also ask what are the next steps.

20-25 minutes sounds like a first interview. but that depends, mine was at a stat board lasted for 30 mins too, with 5 person in the room.
Honestly, I was too nervous I didn't...
5 persons...That must be really nerve-wrecking! I had an interview with 4 people and it was so bad I failed the interview...I get all nervous when people don't smile.
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Honestly, I was too nervous I didn't...
5 persons...That must be really nerve-wrecking! I had an interview with 4 people and it was so bad I failed the interview...I get all nervous when people don't smile.
I understand how you feel - I just went for an interview with 4 people too. When was your interview? I think it is not too late to send a thank you note to HR and check with them the steps to take thereafter.


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applications in process but no calls yet

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there were 3! thank you!!
sounds like a heavy weight interview. assuming 1 is HR

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standard weakness and strength questions did not appear. was given a case study instead! I shall not reveal which ministry
Your future boss is quite particular that you have the skills to do critical thinking and problem solving under pressure (that a job is at stake) this type of interview sieves the academically inclined from the performers.
I know it's not helpful to say this, but I like this kind because I'm not academically inclined but I excel at problem-solving and decision making.

how to prepare? every interview I been to, I ask, "what is the process like" and "how long it will take". usually, the point of contact will tell you there a case study/essay+interview/2 hour Psychometric test (many MNC do it)-- even if they cannot explain more. that is already a godsend. depending on what field and position, you already can predict several possibilities and prepare for it.

just to share, mine at a Ministry near the town was case study + essay + panel all within 60 mins. they didn't mind to exceed though. first -essay, then a smiling panel, then ask me to solve the case. senior/managerial position are often like that. don't confuse with those "manager" that accept fresh grads.

all the best for the next battle.

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20-25 minutes i would say! see above! just to clarify, when i say standard, i mean questions that can be prepared beforehand.
maybe you demonstrated well and they already ticked all the boxes. sometimes long, simply means they are trying to put out the information they need from you because you had yet to portray the traits.
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there were 3! thank you!!
sounds like a heavy weight interview. assuming 1 is HR

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standard weakness and strength questions did not appear. was given a case study instead! I shall not reveal which ministry
Your future boss is quite particular that you have the skills to do critical thinking and problem solving under pressure (that a job is at stake) this type of interview sieves the academically inclined from the performers.
it's not v helpful to say this, but I like this kind because I'm not academically inclined but I excel at problem-solving and decision making.

how to prepare? every interview I been to, I ask, "what is the process like" and "how long it will take". usually, the point of contact will tell you there a case study/essay+interview/2 hour Psychometric test (many MNC do it)-- even if they cannot explain more. that is already a godsend. depending on what field and position, you already can predict several possibilities and prepare for it.

just to share, mine at a Ministry near the town was case study + essay + panel all within 60 mins. they didn't mind to exceed though. first -essay, then a smiling panel, then ask me to solve the case. senior/managerial position are often like that. don't confuse with those "manager" that accept fresh grads.

all the best for the next battle.

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20-25 minutes i would say! see above! just to clarify, when i say standard, i mean questions that can be prepared beforehand.
maybe you demonstrated well and they already ticked all the boxes. sometimes long, simply means they are trying to put out the information they need from you because you had yet to portray the traits.
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