WetMoonlight Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 On monday I will have a job interview. While the company actually is a big international company, the interview will be with a Thai. In Germany I am very familiar with applications, interviews and assessment center and I usually master them successfully. Anyways, I am not used to the work culture here, so I would like to ask for advises: - Dress code? Business? Business casual? Smart casual? ... - Conversation in general? - Asking for and negotiating salaries? - ... Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 On monday I will have a job interview. While the company actually is a big international company, the interview will be with a Thai. In Germany I am very familiar with applications, interviews and assessment center and I usually master them successfully. Anyways, I am not used to the work culture here, so I would like to ask for advises:- Dress code? Business? Business casual? Smart casual? ... - Conversation in general? - Asking for and negotiating salaries? - ... Thanks in advance. Dress smart. Definitely wear a suit. Overdressing is definitely fine, so don't worry about that...wear glasses if you have to! Shaving is a must. Don't wai (bow to) the secretary. Wai whoever you meet that is older/more superior. Use a high wai (fingertips above the nose). If you're not sure, just go with the flow as they will understand if you don't understand. They are probably bringing you in as a leader of some sort. Play the part, but don't take control of the first meeting...that can be seen as disrespectful. Do your research about the company and PRAISE the good things about the company. You can touch on some bad points to show that you would be of use, but only slightly touch on them and move on. I'd let them bring up salaries first in most cases. Obviously, don't agree with anything that you don't like, but just tell them that you can discuss these things at a later date. First impressions are huge here...no pressure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Didn't see that you were 25...definitely don't try and take control of the first meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 All good advice... Be VERY smiley and friendly to everyone. Generally jobs are given here on the 'likeability' factor. If the company is very westernised, I would shake hands as I left. And why not try a bit of Thai - just 'Hello', 'Goodbye' and 'Thank you' will score points. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 By the way... it's interesting to see the process of a Farang interviewing a Thai... 1 An appointment is made for the prospective member of staff. 2 The Farang Manager arrives on time and waits an hour for the Thai to show up. 3 The Farang manager makes THREE phone calls to the mobile number that was provided. 4 The phone is answered by a Non-English speaking Thai who says there is no-one there of that name and the Farang must have the wrong number. This is despite the fact that the appointment was made on this number. 5 The following day the Thai shows up with a friend and asks to see the manager. 6 The Thai then asks if there are any vacancies for 'my flend'. 7 The Farang manager asks why the Thai didn't show up for the interview the previous day. 8 The Thai grins and says one of the following, "Traffic very bad." "Raining too much." "My friend sick." or "Huhuhu? I Forget." 9 The Thai is informed that there are no vacancies for unpunctual, ill-mannered, unprofessional simpletons. 10 The Thai gets a job in the Immigration Department. (or becomes Prime Minister) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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