U must be realy smart ..

haha
it's a miracle for me to even get shortlisted for the interview..
Found in some forum n blogs..
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the interview is conducted as a group but not individual. It is usually five peo
ple in one room and it is arranged according to the alphabetical order.
The question might be various and they will ask u to introduce yourrself first.
the panels may ask us to introduce ourself in Malay and answer the question with
English.
The interview time cannot be estimate because there might be some interviewer sp
end a lot of time on asking question.
There is no time given for u to think of the question and they will ask u to ans
wer the question directly.
Prepare urself and its is always good to prepare a script to introduce urself be
fore u go for interview
Well, being too competitive and dominant would cost you dearly in terms of the i
nterviwers' impression of you.
There are people who talk "too much" not chosen, so be moderate but do talk..
the main thing is that the interviewer would observe you all, and let you all di
scuss the topic for an hour. Through the process, you would be evaluated on your
knowledge, leadership abilities, listening skills, presentation skills etc. Do
take note that speaking a lot and dominating the discussion would do you no good
. Moderation is the key, and you would need to guide others in sharing, and lead
the discussion.
For males, I would recommend formal attire - long sleeves with tie,black slacks,
black shoes.
For females, formal attire a.k.a. office wear should be fine but I would recomme
nd baju kurung as most of the interviewers are bumiputras.
There's one thing that interviewers usually look out for and that's your handsha
ke. By shaking your hand, the interviewer can make a decent guess about your cha
racter. A firm handshake, with a good grip, denotes confidence while a weak hand
shake denotes the opposite (of course). But, I'd advise not to overdo it. Firm h
andshake, but no longer than about 2-3 seconds. If not, you might seem a bit ove
rzealous. So, yeah, handshakes do count and are a pretty good indicator of your
confidence level.
Another thing that most people tend to overlook is your walking style. Do you ti
midly trotter into the room (check out the alliteration - haha), march military
style into the room or stride into the room? A good walk, positive, head up and
facing the world is usually a good sign. Slouching, dragging your feet, and a ve
ry slow walk won't be much good. The cliche term "Keep your head up" is a really
useful term though. So, stride into the room, all guns blazing, head up and giv
e your interviewer a firm handshake. Show him or her that you mean business.
It is a Conversation
To keep yourself relaxed, think of your interview as a conversation rather than
a test. The interviewers are there to learn more about you. View the interview a
s an opportunity to discuss your goals, plans, and concerns with experienced pro
fessionals.
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Be Prepared
You can also decrease your anxiety level and improve your experience by anticipa
ting the questions you will be asked. Be prepared to discuss:
* Your background: educational history, employment experiences, family backgroun
d, and upbringing
* Your academic achievements: class-ranking, grade point average, awards you hav
e won or projects you have undertaken (science fairs, debate competitions, etc.)
* Your future plans: academic plans, career plans
* Your hobbies and interests: extracurricular activities, skills, jobs, etc.
* Your financial profile and needs: income, savings, parent's resources, level o
f financial need, anticipated expenses, etc. Information about your financial re
sources is especially important if the scholarship is need-based.
* Your personal "value structure": the things you think are important in your li
fe. Information about your personal value structure helps the interviewers deter
mine whether you would serve as an appropriate representative for their organiza
tion.
Do Not Forget the Basics
To keep your interview running smoothly:
* Be punctual. Check the interview time and location before leaving home
* Make a good first impression. When you meet the interviewers, introduce yourse
lf, make eye contact, and use a firm handshake.
* Be brief and honest with your answers. Try to sum up your thoughts quickly. In
terviewers will ask follow-up questions if they want to know more.
* Have some questions ready for the interviewers. Prepare these questions in adv
ance by researching the sponsoring organization, school, or company.
* Be prepared to reiterate the basic information you supplied on your applicatio
n. Review your application before the interview to jog your memory.
* Do not be negative. Interviewers value the individual who perceives difficult
situations as challenging and interesting.
* Do not be afraid to say "I don't know" or ask questions. It is better to ask f
or clarification than to miss an opportunity to produce an insightful answer.
* Do not chew gum, bite nails, smoke, yawn, stretch, or slouch.
* Show your appreciation. Thank the interviewers for their time at the end of th
e interview.
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a) It would start with a briefing. They would tell you which course has too many
applicants etc. They would give some general recommendations, like they need pe
ople for this course etc. They might suggest students to switch to a certain cou
rse, if you wish. It would be a general briefing. And at the end, there would be
a Q&A. If you want to get noticed, you should prepare a good question to ask th
en. Mention your name when you ask, and speak clearly and confidently.
b) there will be a test. The format of the test is unknown as of now. It could
be an IQ test, a psychology test, an essay writing, or practically anything unde
r the sun. Get prepared for any kind of test. It could even be a general knowled
ge test on Malaysia....
c) Interview - Group Discussion (Group of 6 or so). You might be given some warm
-up question, like intro yourself, some basic question on what you plan to apply
etc. And then a topic is given, and it would be up to you to discuss.
Some pointers to consider for the Group Discussion:-
1. Pitfall No 1:- Never over dominate the discussion. You need to participate ac
tively, but don't over dominate. Everything is in moderation.
2. Try to plan the discussion and structure it. Eg, if you get NS as the topic.
Try to lead the discussion (just like you would do in a typical forum), by setti
ng the discussion pace, eg, like get everyone to discuss on definition, scope of
discussion, and then on stuff like benefits of NS, areas for improvement etc. D
o try to lead, but don't fight to lead.
3. Be attentive to others' points. Listening is crucial. Try to summarize discus
sion every 10-15 minutes. Lead the discussion flow. If the discussion goes out o
f topic, try to lead it back. If the discussion hits a deadlock, like two people
are just arguing back and forth, try to moderate. Do it nicely and professional
ly.
4. Try to encourage everyone to discuss. If there is a group member that is very
quiet, try to encourage him or her to give opinion. Try to guide him or her.
5. Try to do good time planning for the discussion. And end the discussion with
a good summary.
6. Try to give a solid point. It is about quality of your argument, and not quan
tity. A lot of people thought that the more they speak, the better they are. Whe
n you give a point, do substantiate it with argument and example. Solid examples
will showcase your involvements, and those examples can indirectly showcase som
e of your achievements too. Eg:- say, you are talking about encouraging reading
habit. You can give example of how you encourage your classmates to read, and yo
u yourself have a very strong passion in reading. Use concrete example with stat
istics if possible. That shows you are well-read.
7. Essentially, this group discussion, is just like a meeting. JPA officers will
observe. You participate in a meeting. You should show good leadership, managem
ent, communication, analytical, listening skills etc.