Successful job interview in Malta

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JulieTeam08 November 2011 07:57:27

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Hi,

passing a job interview in Malta can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country.

How to successfully pass a job interview in Malta ?

What happens during the interview ?

What are the do's and don'ts during a job interview in Malta : what to say or not, what to wear, how to behave ?

Thank you in advance for sharing your experience with us !

Julie

georgeingozoViP08 November 2011 08:06:10

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How to successfully pass a job interview in Malta ? - in small companies, by being a family member....

HarmonieViP08 November 2011 08:31:17

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Thanks for the tips georgeingozo!

Harmonie.

iamhariboContributor15 November 2011 12:05:34

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I haven't found it much different from the UK personally. Dress smartly (I would wear a shirt and proper trousers), look professional, research the company beforehand and generally know your stuff!

Don't be afraid to ask questions, a few small companies here had some strange requirements (one was having to take a lie detector test everyday for 3 months!) so feel free to question and challenge.

Just be yourself, be smart and professional, just as with anywhere else!

billyberjasActive member15 November 2011 12:23:29

What? A lie detector? You should explain that in another topic

HarmonieViP15 November 2011 12:44:17

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Thanks for your contribution iamharibo!

Lie Detector? Really!!!

scubaboySerial expat15 November 2011 13:04:27

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I agree with iamharibo.

Dress well, Shirt, Trousers, Tie, (Suit if possible... it does make a difference.)
Be yourself, not to over confident but dont feel overawed by people.
Get ready to wait a while... I had 4 interviews with the same company before i was actually taken on. This lasted over 2 months !!! Remember its Malta... things are not usually sorted out overnight.
READ THE CONTRACT !!!!, Most of the contracts have a probationary period.. usually 6 months.... check and read, if you are unhappy about anything then negotiate.

As with any Interviews read up on the company, the people who are interviewing you, use the company webpage, and linkedin is a great resource to find out more about the people in the company...

Julian

HarmonieViP15 November 2011 13:20:42

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lucyanyaSerial expat15 November 2011 13:31:12

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I'm still desperate to hear more about the lie detector test....

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