<![CDATA[Need some interview tips]]>One thing I’ve learnt is to ask questions, at the end of the interview as if you’re already accepted, for example in IT, ‘What software will I be working with?’, shows genuine interest and confidence in your own skills

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/90370/need-some-interview-tipsRSS for NodeSun, 26 Apr 2026 01:40:18 GMTSun, 11 Mar 2018 14:38:19 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:04:30 GMT]]>Typically when freelancers want to go back into "the system", it is for the stability and structured work environment that large organisations provide. Freelance work depends fair amount on your ability to generate work or "business development" activities. You may through this angle inform the interviewer that you wish to concentrate your efforts more on teaching through reducing the "business development" needs. This is what institutions and large companies provide. I hope this helps!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1835435https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1835435Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:04:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:26:46 GMT]]>

Angelsdontexist:
Maybe you can do some ad hoc freelance writing for online websites? Like the smart local or mothership? 🙂

Be the Devil's Advocate by posting click baits linking to negative news on social media sites you freelance at, Angelsdontexist? *smh*

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Han Seo:
Sigh! We can't tell the truth during interview. I mean, if the interviewer were in my shoes, would they want to remain in a job where the contract is all in the organisation's favour?


My marking load has almost doubled due to the increase in class size but I was being compensated very little for the extra marking load. It works out to about $3-$4 for marking each piece of essay (about 1,000-1,500 words per essay).

Not to mention not being paid for content work aka all the teaching materials which require many hours if preparation. The full time staff can access my teaching materials and claim credit but not vice versa.

So adjunct teaching at the polys is not all that glamorous. We have no Staff benefits but are at their mercy. Whatever is stated in the contract is always in the school's favour.
I have a relative who does adjunct teaching in poly. Besides this, he runs his own IT business.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831169https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831169Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:45:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:27:33 GMT]]>

Angelsdontexist:
Maybe you can do some ad hoc freelance writing for online websites? Like the smart local or mothership? 🙂

Freelancing has its downsides too, especially if you rely on it for a living. It's not so regular, often rather underpaid, no benefits, with gaps in between, and often seems like more work than working in an office job! That's my experience with freelancing, which I've been doing for a few years, with a break in a \"real\" job for a while in between. I have other commitments, so the freelancing is not my main occupation; if it were, I would feel rather insecure.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831165https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831165Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:27:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:24:40 GMT]]>It’s good to be truthful, but up to a point. You can say that the workload had increased and you are find that it is no longer to your liking (but don’t mention that fact that you feel unfairly remunerated or treated etc). You can say that you have done it long enough that you want a change, not that you are unhappy with the situation. You can say that you would prefer a more permanent position with benefits rather than working adjunct or freelance? If you emphasise more the "personal preference" and "time for a change" aspects, it won’t sound too negative.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831161https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831161Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:24:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:16:40 GMT]]>Maybe you can do some ad hoc freelance writing for online websites? Like the smart local or mothership? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831150https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831150Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:16:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Sun, 28 Jan 2018 14:08:50 GMT]]>Sigh! We can’t tell the truth during interview. I mean, if the interviewer were in my shoes, would they want to remain in a job where the contract is all in the organisation’s favour?


My marking load has almost doubled due to the increase in class size but I was being compensated very little for the extra marking load. It works out to about $3-$4 for marking each piece of essay (about 1,000-1,500 words per essay).

Not to mention not being paid for content work aka all the teaching materials which require many hours if preparation. The full time staff can access my teaching materials and claim credit but not vice versa.

So adjunct teaching at the polys is not all that glamorous. We have no Staff benefits but are at their mercy. Whatever is stated in the contract is always in the school’s favour.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831136https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831136Sun, 28 Jan 2018 14:08:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:50:33 GMT]]>

Han Seo:
Curriculum Writer. Interviewer told me her staff are all aspiring to be lecturers and here I am, \"downgrading\". Everyone thinks lecturing is a glamorous job.

Different people will want different things at different stage of their lives. I had upgraded and downgraded over the years and had explained my thought process for the decision to the interviewers. I was lucky that they are progressive.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831053https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831053Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:50:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:07:46 GMT]]>wah all so capable here.....starlight you teach what level? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831007https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831007Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:07:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Sat, 27 Jan 2018 06:05:52 GMT]]>

Han Seo:
Curriculum Writer. Interviewer told me her staff are all aspiring to be lecturers and here I am, \"downgrading\". Everyone thinks lecturing is a glamorous job.

I teach and plan lectures
I must say both are equally impt. If I were to choose, I would prefer to go behind the scene to do planning

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830995https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830995Sat, 27 Jan 2018 06:05:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Sat, 27 Jan 2018 05:11:54 GMT]]>Curriculum Writer. Interviewer told me her staff are all aspiring to be lecturers and here I am, "downgrading". Everyone thinks lecturing is a glamorous job.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830990https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830990Sat, 27 Jan 2018 05:11:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:38:04 GMT]]>

Han Seo:
Early childhood education. I was an adjunct lecturer for the past 10 years.


Done with the interview today. As expected, the interviewer was surprised why I wanted to \"downgrade\" myself.
Hmm what job are you actually applying for now?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830836https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830836Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:38:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:32:00 GMT]]>Early childhood education. I was an adjunct lecturer for the past 10 years.


Done with the interview today. As expected, the interviewer was surprised why I wanted to "downgrade" myself.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830396https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830396Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:32:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:47:15 GMT]]>Hi Han Seo, mind sharing what is your field of specialization? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829751https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829751Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:47:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:17:36 GMT]]>Hi, I had done hiring for my team (MNC) - do NOT reveal the truth. Organisations look for team players, someone who can take the brunt & solve problems ensemble. They certainly don't want ex-employees going round bad-mouthing them - immature rite. So no matter how qualified you are for the job, the bosses want team dynamics - tell them you wanna grow your skills, challenge yourself in a different aspect & show them you fit in. 😄 Bonne chance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829644https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829644Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:17:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need some interview tips on Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:08:56 GMT]]>Can say the previous job offered limited challenges and learning opportunities to enhance my skills and knowledge?

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