Case 1: Ahmads Interview at Syarikat Ehsan Sdn. Bhd.

Ahmad was feeling pleased with himself as he had been called to attend an interview for the vacant post of Market Research Officer in Syarikat Ehsan Sdn Bhd . He had put on his new white shirt and colorful tie which he had bought especially for the interview. According to the companys letter, his interview was to start at 10.00 am but when he arrived at 9.45 am, he found there were 10 other candidates waiting to be interviewed. The receptionist told him to take a seat and apologized for the delay. His interview was now scheduled for 12.00 noon.

At 12.15pm, he was called into the interview room where he found himself faced by three stern-looking interviews. The man in the middle said, are you Ahmad? Ahmad confirmed this information. There was some confusion while other two interviewers looked through some papers, exchanged files and whispered together. Ahmad stood patiently, Eventually, the man on the right said, Dont you want to sit down?

We cant interview you while youre standing, you know! Ahmad immediately sat on the seat facing the interview panel and said, I would like to thanks you for calling me for this interview. I would be pleased to explain why I think I can contribute to your organization as a Marketing Officer. Upon which one of the interviewers said, young man, just answer our question please. Why are you wearing such a colorful tie? Dont you think it is important to dress conservatively in the office? Before Ahmad had a chance to respond, the interviewer did not look at Ahmad at all. He as busy reading text messages on his phone.

Ahmads heart sank. This was not what he had expected at all. He began to regret having applied to this company for a job.

Refer to the article above,

1. ANALYSE the mistakes made by the interviewers in the case
2. EVALUATE the interview improvement process

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