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anyone tried applying to MAS before?

Hi all. Anyone knows if there is still an essay component for SLA interviews? Hearing conflicting stories now that some requires and some doesn't, for the same job post…

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Hi all. Anyone knows if there is still an essay component for SLA interviews? Hearing conflicting stories now that some requires and some doesn't, for the same job post…

you will find out during the interview lo

if there is one, they will tell you to come 15-30 mins earlier to do the written essay.

most agencies i go for need to write. both interviews the bosses read and spoke about the essay.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

you will find out during the interview lo

if there is one, they will tell you to come 15-30 mins earlier to do the written essay.

most agencies i go for need to write. both interviews the bosses read and spoke about the essay.

Sian ley… i don wanna applying for a jobs that needing to writing essaies…

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Sian ley… i don wanna applying for a jobs that needing to writing essaies…

i feel you. but it seems like a lot of them need to write, and most are generic questions - why you want to join or whats your weakness and strength, or can be more of an opinionated piece. unless it's a topical test, then i guess those got more technical question.

i think overall is just to test one's english standards. as long as you get all the grammatical and SBV correct then it should be fine i guess. content is logical and rational then should be safe too.

i have been to one and saw the guy after me writing like a page full of words.

i always convince myself that if everyone that can get a job writing an essay, so can we....

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anyone tried applying to MAS before?

I did! For their graduate programme... But failed at the PT round

Originally Posted by Unregistered

i think overall is just to test one's english standards. as long as you get all the grammatical and SBV correct then it should be fine i guess. content is logical and rational then should be safe too.

I have been to one and saw the guy after me writing like a page full of words.

I always convince myself that if everyone that can get a job writing an essay, so can we....

If your work requires you to express yourself clearly and succinctly through writing (many jobs nowadays do, everybody is emailing everyone) then naturally your boss wants to ensure that you are not only book smart, you can also translate your thoughts into writing to help others see your perspective. I have friends who can get fch... but cannot craft a succinct email to clarify with our professor. Also have friends who can speak well, but cannot type a coherent 1k words assignment. always treat (pay) others to proofread (redo)

I also always question myself... I can write well, why can't I be paid well just like those jokers who type all day long. hahaha (I'm the one who gets paid to redo)

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Some companies will do reference checks before they make their decision. So saying it takes 1 week to make a reference check, then if they call you within 2 weeks then mayb you're the top candidate, and 3 weeks maybe because the top rejected the position.

Thank you for the advise.. really anxious during this waiting period.. hopefully will have good news since my status is still shortlisted.. pray hard that it won’t change to unsuccessful.

anyone applied before the MTI Economist?

hi anyone applied for MHA Science and Technology Associate Programme? Any news yet?