Career Guidance

The intention
of the
interviewer

4) The interviewer has explained a certain program or the working of the
company and he feels that you are still confused or are not paying
proper attention and focus on the ongoing discussion.

5) In order to know that to what extend your positive thoughts go for
the
benefits of the company or you are totally self concerned and only
looking for self benefit.

Mistakes and answers NOT to give for this question

How many leaves and vacations will I get?
How much will be my salary?
What is the duration of the lunch break or the

break time?

No thanks that was all ok from your end.
What will the medical and other benefits that I will

be getting from the company?

How to
answer
question

 You can ask questions related to the desired qualities and the
challenges

that you might face.
 You can ask questions related to the company and the industry and

your scope of growth.

 You can use this chance to demonstrate your industry knowledge.

How to
answer
question

 You should aim to ask an open-ended question and not a question
which
can be answered with a “yes” or “no”.

 If the conversation is flowing effortlessly and a bit formal then you

can also ask questions related to employee benefits and perks.

Question to
ask to
interviewer

 What do you expect to achieve in the next upcoming 3 or 6 months?

 What kind of skills and qualities you are actually looking in a
candidate?

 How does this specific post effects the overall growth of the company

or to what extend is this post contributing in the growth of the

company?

 How much effort do I have to put for being successful in the respected

post?

Question to
ask to
interviewer

 What kind of improvements are you expecting from my end to
become a

perfect fit for this post?

 How the workers and the work environment of the company
are?

Moreover, what kind of working do I need to do to accomplish all the

goals?

Question to
ask to
interviewer

 What are the short term and long terms goals of the job?
 What is the best thing that you love working with this

particular company?

PHONE
INTERVIEW

A session of interview by not doing it face-to-
face rather use a phone call to do interview.

Prepare for a Phone
Interview

Research the company Pray for the best
beforehand

Prepare in advance Control your tone

Have your materials Show the employer
nearby that you’re a match

BEFORE THE PHONE
INTERVIEW

O Have a friend or family member to conduct
a mock interview.

O Try to avoid the "ums" and "uhs" and "okays“
during practise so you’ll get use to it

O Try to record your mock interview so you can
pinpoint your mistake and correct them

O This will help you to detect behaviors such
as speaking too quickly, interrupting,
mumbling or using filler words such as “um”
and “like”.

O Research the company and know the job
role thoroughly.

O Practice common interview questions and
structuring your answer.

Get Ready for theCall

O Before the call, confirm all the details
(dates, time, person who will interview)

O Be sure to know whether its you or the
company’s interviewees

O If you'll be using your handphone, make sure
it's fully charged

O standing during an interview helps you
sound more energetic during the call.

Proper Phone Interview
Etiquette

O Answer the phone yourself.
O Follow the interviewer's lead
O Listen carefully to the interviewer
O Don't worry if you need a few seconds to

think of a response

Create a checklist Have your resume Be prepared to
handy take notes

Tips for Acing a Phone
Interview

Don't get Reschedule if you Clear the room
interrupted have to from noises

Do’s and don’ts during phone
interview

O Do keep it O Don’t talk too much
professional
O Don’t chew gum or
O Do let your eat
personality shine
O Don’t interrupt the
O Do speak up if can't interviewer
hear
O Don’t snuffle, cough
O Do ask for the next or sneeze
steps

How to Prepare
for a Skype
Interview

1.Be Technically
Prepared

Youshouldalsofindoutexactlywhowillbecaling
who.
What timefortheinterview.
Makesureyouhavetherightsoftwareinstalleda
minimumof 24 hours
Find out ahead of time what video conferencing
platform the interview will be conductedon.For
example,Skype,FaceTime,andGoogle Hangouts.

2. Dress to Impress.

Youneedtomakesureyou’redressinginvideo
friendlyclothing.

Trytoavoidstripes,especiallynarrow
andclose together stripes.
Thesamethinggoesforverybright
colors.
Trytochooseshadesthatareneutralor
pale.For example,bright reds, oranges
andwhitescan ‘blowout’oncamera.

3. Natural Eye
Contact

Tryto maintaineye contactwiththecameraas
muchas possible.
By lookingstraight atthe camera,it givesthe
illusionthatyouaremakingeyecontactwiththe
interviewer.
Keepyoureyecontactnatural..and don’tforgetto
blink!

4. Smile!

Along withnaturaleyecontact,try keeping your
expressionpleasantand engaged.
It’sbeenscientificallyproventhatsmilingcanhelp
reduce stress. Always agood thing during an
interview.

5. Use your desktop or laptop
computer, not your cellphone

Tryto avoidusing your mobilephone to conduct
thevideo interview.
Desktopsandlaptopcomputersgenerallyhave
superioraudio and cameracapabilitiescompared
toa cellphone.
If youhavetouseyourphonemakesureyouhave
itonasolid,steady surface.

COMPANY RESPONSIBILITES

DO Research the Company
Beforehand

POSITION POTENTIALBOSS

DON’T Read
Off of Your
Computer
Screen

“ Introducing
Yourself ”

in a n interview session

#4 Tips to answer and help you to
stand up in frontof hiring managers!

GROUND RULES !!

RULE #1 RULE # 2
Do tell astory
Do not talk about your
personal or family life

TIP #1

Give a snapshot of your
work history

This includes :

1. Company Name
2. Your title
3. How long in that position
4. Your major responsibilities

Example Tip #1

COPY PRO GRA M M I N G

Mercury is the closest Jupiter is the biggest
planet to the Sun planet of them all

PHOTOGRAPHY BRANDING

It’s composed mostly of Despite being red,
hydrogen and helium Mars isa cold place

TIP # 2

Make your mini stories
achievement oriented

Describe few or atleast one major
accomplishment that you were able to achieve

in that role
- Save time
- Save Money
- Improve processes
- Settle problems

Example Tip # 2

COPY PRO GRA M M I N G

Mercury is the closest Jupiter is the biggest
planet to the Sun planet of them all

PHOTOGRAPHY BRANDING

It’s composed mostly of Despite being red,
hydrogen and helium Mars isa cold place

TIP # 3

Tell the employer
w ha t you know about this

role

Psychologically, this tells the employer that you
are not only aware of your abilities and

achievements, but you also aware of what the
company needs or what the employer
looking for !

Example Tip # 3

COPY PRO GRA M M I N G

Mercury is the closest Jupiter is the biggest
planet to the Sun planet of them all

PHOTOGRAPHY BRANDING

It’s composed mostly of Despite being red,
hydrogen and helium Mars isa cold place

TIP # 4

Tell the employer why
you’re the right fit for w hat

they need

This is important and the climax of ur story
where you need to tell why youre the best fit for

the company and why they should hire you
rather than other candidates!

Example Tip # 4

COPY PRO GRA M M I N G

Mercury is the closest Jupiter is the biggest
planet to the Sun planet of them all

PHOTOGRAPHY BRANDING

It’s composed mostly of Despite being red,
hydrogen and helium Mars isa cold place





▪

-THE STAR, 04 NOVEMBER 2020

“The end of the chapter. Thank you Malindo for all the
memories. Dari zaman trainee then masuk kerja. Never
ever imagined this day would come, but Allah’s plan is
always beautiful than our desire. Stay strong, dear self.
Khairun Nasuha signing off”
@Nasuhajamil, former Malindo’s technician

“Thank you everyone for your kind words. It was
crucial 24 hours, but I guess this is it. Sadly, I've to clips
my wings for real. CC Shazwanie M07856 door
disarmed and crossed check. Signing off.”
@niniersln, former Malindo’s stewardess

“1st april 2019-30th Oct 2020. M09214 signing off.”
@ariff_ahmad, former Malindo’s Technician

What’s going on? What is the government doing? What’s next?

▪ Malindo Air said that it will ▪ Minister of Human Resources ▪ Employees who feel that their
be trimming its workforce Saravanan Murugun said the Labor termination of service is being done
from 3,200 to 1,000 staff Department had discussed with the unfairly and without reasonable grounds
with all affected employees management of Malindo Air, the have the right to file a representation of
expected to complete their Department of Industrial Relations work rehabilitation under Section 20 of
employment by November (JPP), and the Social Security the Industrial Relations Act 1967.
30. Organization (Socso) to discuss
issues on compliance with labor ▪ Malindo Air workers who were laid off
▪ The airline had also laws and welfare of the workers. could also seek Employment Allowance
reduced its fleet size to five (EMP) assistance for up to six months
B737 aircraft and six ATRs ▪ As of 2 November 2020, JPP has under the Employment Insurance
turboprop. received a total of 31 cases of System (SIP).
representation of work rehabilitation
▪ Earlier, on October 9, low- under section 20 of Act 177 ▪ Pbaeytwmeeennt o3f0a%lloawndan8c0e%s woifltlhbeeirmlaasdte for
cost airlines AirAsia Bhd involving former Malindo Air drawn salary under a RM4,000 salary
and AirAsia X Bhd had also employees. limit.
laid off 10 per cent of their
24,000 employees as part of ▪ 24 cases were successfully resolved ▪ Saravanan also encouraged those
its cost-cutting measures through peace talks while the affected to register with the
remaining seven cases are still in MYFutureJobs Portal to help them
negotiation process. generate temporary income and stay
jaoflbosa.t while looking for new permanent

▪ Being terminated from a job can be frightening and disheartening, especially if the
termination is unexpected.

▪ It is quite common to go through the stages of grief after being terminated
including denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally, acceptance.

▪ Once you have accepted that you have been terminated, no matter what the reason,
it is time to move on.

▪ Whether you've been downsized or fired because of a personality conflict or even
your inability to do your job, give yourself time to be angry or depressed about it.

▪ Indulge yourself for a day or two, if you feel the need. According to Barry Honig,
the president of Riskon, an executive search and consulting firm, "Take a week off.
Don't panic. Step back. Review your resume and your personal and professional
profile."

▪ Taking the time you need to get over hurt feelings will enable you to move on more
quickly to something else.

▪ Terminations happen for all sorts of reasons, and there's no need to be
embarrassed about it.

▪ Sometimes a person is just not right for a job. Make a list of the qualities you feel
would make you attractive to an employer and pin it up near your computer or
desk.

▪ Look at it now and then, both as a reaffirmation of your good qualities and to have
them fresh in your mind when you apply for new jobs.

▪ Being out of work can increase your anxiety and stress levels and lead to other
problems, such as health issues, family stresses and financial woes.

▪ Take time to look at your budget and try to lower your expenses. Consider
diversifying your income by doing free-lance work, consulting or performing odd
jobs.

▪ You can also take some time to expand on your current skills by going to school or
taking continuing education classes.

▪ Being positive and taking steps to make your life better will help you approach
your current situation with less overall stress.

▪ Find a position that is meant for you. According to Rob Stearns, author of "Winning
Smart After Losing Big," being fired "can sometimes be liberating.

▪ It is a time to reassess if you are truly doing what you want to do." Perhaps the job
you were in was not for you. Perhaps the career you were in was not for you.

▪ If you have had a dream of doing something completely different, this may be the
perfect time to explore other options.

▪ For example, you were in accounting, but always wanted to be website designer,
take classes to improve your design skills and become an intern at a designer's
office to gain experience.

▪ You may find that the termination was diverting you to an occupation for which you
have a passion.

▪ If you were let go, then say so, if asked.You don't have to offer the information, but
don't hide it, either.

▪ You also do not want to say anything bad about your former employer. Be respectful
and explain the things you did that were well-received at your last position.

▪ Having a negative attitude about your former workplace will not help you in get a
new job.

30TH OCTOBER 2020 MARKED THE
ENDING CAREER OF 2000 MALINDO

EMPLOYEES. IF YOU ARE ONE OF
THEM HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR

NEXT STEP?

1. FIND OUT WHERE YOU STAND

• MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW YOUR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS BEFORE YOU LEAVE
YOUR ORGANIZATION. FIND OUT WHAT YOU'RE ENTITLED TO, FROM YOUR
EMPLOYER AND FROM THE GOVERNMENT – BENEFITS, SEVERANCE
PACKAGES, AND PENSION SCHEMES.

• IF YOUR SETTLEMENT DOESN'T COVER EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED, CHECK
WITH YOUR MANAGER. YOU MIGHT NEED PERMISSION TO USE YOUR
COMPANY LAPTOP FOR JOB SEARCHES, FOR EXAMPLE, OR YOU MIGHT WANT
TO ASK WHETHER YOU COULD REMAIN ON A PART-TIME OR FREELANCE
BASIS.

2. REVIEW YOUR FINANCES

• WITHOUT THE CERTAINTY OF A REGULAR INCOME, YOUR
FINANCES WILL LIKELY BE SQUEEZED. SO, FIGURE OUT HOW
LONG YOUR RESOURCES WILL LAST YOU IF YOU DON'T FIND A
NEW JOB STRAIGHT AWAY.

• WRITE A LIST OF YOUR MAJOR HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES – RENT
PAYMENTS AND UTILITY BILLS. THEN, NOTE DOWN ALL YOUR
ASSETS AND SOURCES OF INCOME – YOUR SEVERANCE PAY,
ANY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, SAVINGS, AND FOOD STAMPS,

• TRIM ANY UNNECESSARY OUTGOINGS AND CONSIDER
CONTACTING CREDITORS TO REFINANCE YOUR RESCHEDULE
ANY REPAYMENT PLANS.

3. RALLY YOUR SUPPORTERS

• YOU MAY FEEL FLAT OR EMBARRASSED, AND YOUR
INSTINCTIVE REACTION MAY BE TO HIDE AWAY. BUT CONFIDING
IN POSITIVE-MINDED FAMILY, FRIENDS, FORMER COLLEAGUES ,
CAREER COUNSELLORS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS CAN MAKE A
HUGE DIFFERENCE TO HOW YOU FEEL. AND THEY CAN HELP
YOU TO GAIN A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON YOUR SITUATION.

4. BE KIND TO YOURSELF

• IT'S DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH THE EMOTIONAL DISRUPTION OF
LOSING YOUR JOB. IT'S EQUALLY IMPORTANT TO LOOK AFTER
YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH BY EXERCISING, EATING WELL, AND
GETTING ENOUGH GOOD-QUALITY SLEEP.

• BE ALERT TO THE IMPACT OF STRESS AND LOOK FOR ANY
SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT BE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION,
SUCH AS DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING AND REMEMBERING
DETAILS, EXCESSIVE TIREDNESS, LACK OF SLEEP, AND
OVEREATING.

5. REFRAME YOUR SITUATION

• TO MOVE FORWARD, YOU NEED TO REFRAME YOUR SITUATION
, SO THAT YOU DON'T VIEW YOURSELF AS A VICTIM OR THINK
OF YOUR JOB LOSS AS "THE END OF THE WORLD."

• SWITCHING YOUR FOCUS FROM THE JOB THAT YOU JUST LOST
TO THE ONE THAT YOU WANT TO HAVE, AND BY ADOPTING AN
UPBEAT, FORWARD-LOOKING MINDSET, WILL BE CRUCIAL FOR
MAKING A FRESH START.

• TIMES MAY BE TOUGH, BUT THE FLIP SIDE IS THAT MANY
COMPANIES NEED MOTIVATED, RESILIENT, OPEN-MINDED
PEOPLE MORE THAN EVER.