Saturday, April 24, 2010

MARA SCHOLARSHIP PILN INTERVIEW 2010 EXPERIENCE : izxfar

DATE : 13 APRIL 2010 (TUESDAY)
TIME : 4.00 PM (mine start at 5.20 PM)
VENUE : PEJABAT MARA TERENGGANU
COURSE : ENGINEERING FRANCE

THE EXPERIENCE


BEFORE INTERVIEW

-the application of JPA/MARA Scholarship PILN 2010 and has open on the 11 March 2010 more info
-the closing date was 7 days after the SPM result which was on 18 March 2010 more info
-all the applicant must register at eSILA JPA website
-read the manual first and then FAQ Permohonan Tajaan JPA dan MARA Untuk Lepasan SPM 2009 Di Bawah Program Ijazah Luar Negara
-read carefully the minimum requirement of the course that you will apply
-after shortlisted, you need to take a Ujian Khas Persekutuan JPA and create an essay about self, background education and career planning. sample MARA essay [1][2]

THE PREPARATION

-verify all the photocopy document
-arrange your document nicely
-search as much information about the course and country

ON THE INTERVIEW

-I arrive at MARA Terengganu at 3.00 pm after having lunch (feeling dizy at that time, it is not a good sign)
-there were two young ladies at the registration table (both of them are from the MARA HQ), they told me that the registration time for 4 pm session will be open at 3.45pm
-I don't know where to go since at that time i'm still feeling headache, then I just wait with both ladies. then they please me to have a seat, since there was an empty seat at the registration table
-I chatted with them (they are very friendly) and I asked them to check my documents, one of them gave me a mineral bottle
-after registration session, both of them showed us the interviewer room (I am in panel 3)
-at the room I saw a lady waited us while watching a movie on her laptop (maybe she bored)
-as I mentioned above I was the last person to be interviewed and at that day I was the only one who applied Engineering France
-while waiting my turn, En Shah from UEM called me to tell about the UEM interview on 19 April (first stage) and 21 April (second stage)
-before my turn, an officer MARA and the practical student lady from UNISEL chated with me to relief the tension since I was the last person

Questions And Answers

Q: Dah makan ke belum? Datang dari mana? Pukul berapa sampai?
A: (I asked them what language they wanted me to speak)
Q: Cakap biasa jer.. Just ice-breaking..
A: (I just answered in Malay)

Q: What do you know about this programme?
A: I know this Engineering France from my senior and I also have conducted a research about it... (explanation)
Q: Mata OK tak?
A: For now my health is OK (confuse to answer it in Malay or English)

Q: Why do you think we should choose you? Please promote your self ?
A: (I told them about my co-curricular activity and leadership)
Q: Can you speak Mandarin?
A: I can speak in 3 languages.. which is Malay (they laugh when I said it), English and Arabic... (I told them that I want to learn Mandarin but I dont have the time since I have joined English Programme)

Q: Is there any questions?
A: (I asked about the France programme : even I already know about it - just to confirm)...May I know your name?
Q: Why do you want to know our name?
A: I want to send a thank you letter
Q: Tak payah la..Kami buat kerja kami jer.. cakap kat sini jer..

-It was just around 10 minutes
-the main question they asked me in English but they interrupted my speech in Malay and thats make me little bit confuse to answer it
-MARA just want to know our education, carrier planning (same goes to essay)

*Wish to secure MARA scholarship even though I'm still not satisfy with my answers and the questions that was given to me

Sunday, April 11, 2010

PELAJAR CEMERLANG 5 SYARIAH SAINS DIMASHQ 2009

THE BEST STUDENT FORM 5 SYARIAH SCIENCE DAMASCUS 2009


NIK MOHAMMAD IZZUL AZFAR BIN NIK RAZALI  12A
MUHAMMAD ILHAM HAKIMI BIN MOHD ZAIDI 10A
MUHAMMAD ATIF BIN ABD RAZAK 10A
AHMAD FATHI SIDQI BIN MOHD KHAIRUDDIN 10A
MOHAMMAD ZAINAL ARIFFIN BIN AWANG LAH 10A
MUHAMMAD AFIQ BIN ABD RAZAK 9A
MOHAMAD FARIS FITRI BIN MOHD HANAFI 9A
MUHAMMAD ADAM ROFIE BIN HANAFI 9A
MUHAMMAD FIRDAUS BIN ABDUL RAHIM 9A


Dihapkan agar warga V SYARIAH SCIENCE DAMASCUS 2010 akan mencapai kejayaan yang lebih gemilang kelak.


*Doakan kejayaan kami....

Thursday, April 8, 2010

PNB OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Experience : izxfar


TEST SCHEDULE

2.00 pm : Registration
2.45 pm : Critical Reasoning Test Battery (C R T B)
4.00 pm : End

TEST SESSION - C R T B

Part 1 : Verbal Evaluation
Part 2 : Interpreting Data
Part 3 : Diagrammatic Series

THE EXPERIENCE

1)Before PNB Test Session

-The application has opened after the SPM result on 11 March 2010 more info
-The closing date for application is 23 March 2010 (Selasa)
-The applicants have to download the form at PNB website or just click here then they have to submit the form to Jabatan Pembangunan Pendidikan or email norlin@pnb.com.my
-The minimum requirements are 8A's in SPM and 2A for English GCE-O and I only got 3B for the English GCE-O but PNB still called me for the test... my advice here is try to apply first this scholarship
-The problem that I faced was to verify all the certificates due to the one week holiday after SPM result... I hope the future candidates will verify all their certificates earlier before the SPM result
-At first I planed to submit the application by post and via email, however I just sent the form by post express one day before the closing date which is on 22 March 2010
-The result of PNB Overseas Scholarship Awards 2010 did not publish on the PNB website but those who were shortlisted for the test will be called by PNB, one or two weeks after the closing date
-I have received a call from Pn. Norlin from PNB on 31 March 2010 at about 3.00 pm (just after I woke up from bed) (after finishing the YTN OVS scholarship 2010)
-Pn. Norlin told that the test will be held on 5 April 2010, 2.00 pm in Room 1 Tingkat 36 Menara PNB and I had to bring the stationeries and a calculator
-on 2 April 2010, I called again Pn. Norlin to confirm the date and place then she said "Kenapa tak catat?" in a joke... and I said that I have wrote it on a paper and then the paper has gone

What did I prepared for the PNB test
-practiced the intelligence quotient (IQ) test on the internet and try to know how to answer it
-prepared my mind to be clear and always stay calm
-answered the University of Kent IQ test
-buy a new calculator (if you have lost it)
-buy stationeries (complete set)

2)During PNB Test Session


-I came very, very early in the morning around 10.00 am since my cousin just dropped me at Menara PNB and went to work at The Intermark
-the PNB officer (lady) asked me to register, then I told her that my test is at 2.00 pm... so she pleased me to sit and wait at the lobby hall or pray "Dhuha" at Tabung Haji
-I just wait while testing my IQ on the internet
-at the lobby hall, there were so many people which were parents of the applicants sat at the lobby while waiting their children to finish the PNB IQ test
-at around 11.30 am, all the candidates for morning session has finished the test came down and seek their parents
-I managed to interview and ask one of the applicants of the morning session which is from Terengganu, he told that we need to be fast to answer all those tricky questions
-at around 12.30 pm, my friend form my mother land came, and we discuss some questions related with IQ
-then at about 1.00 pm, we had a lunch at McDonald (we lost for a while) since I just ate some bread and drank 100+ (isotonic)
-we went to Menara PNB at around 1.30 pm after enjoying our meal, and at the lobby there were others applicants that still waiting for the registration
-at around 2.00 pm the registration session began... at the registration table I saw a women and I thought she is Pn. Norlin, then I introduced myself and thanks God... she remembered me....
-Pn. Norlin told us to line up into group which group 1 and group 2 and she brought us to the 36 floor and reminded us not to go to any floor except 36
-after arriving at the 36 floor we went to the Room 1 and took our seat and waited for others applicants
-while waiting, Pn Rukiah  tried to calm down the situation by ice-breaking and we needed to introduce ourself to others and some of the names that I managed to jot down were Ilias, Shauki, Shakir, Aiman, Faizal, Malina, Ain, Aisyah, Fatimah, Atirah, Sakinah, Amalin, Atikah, Afiq, Hazreen, and Amzar (I just wrote based what I heard)

TEST SESSION - C R T B


Part 1 : Verbal Evaluation VC 1.3 : 20 questions (20 minutes)
-really, really need to understand the whole passage (more difficult than EST)
-three options of answers (A:agree, B:don't agree C:need more information)

Part 2 : Interpreting Data NC 2.3 : 18 questions (20 minutes)
-some questions, need help from a calculator
-don't trap with the tricky questions
-need to calculate fast
-have to understand the diagram, chart, statistics and numbers

Part 3 : Diagrammatic Series DC 3.1 : 40 questions (20 minutes)
-open your eyes as width as you can to see the pattern and trick of the questions
-don't spend too much time on a question
- answer quickly

3)After PNB Test Session 

-Pn. Rukiah told us that the result will be announced at the end of May 2010 via email and phone and only those who are shortlisted will be contact
-there will be an interview (depends on the PNB)
-I ask Pn Rukiah, where did PNB buy the CTRB book, and she said the PNB bought them form UK and we need a license to buy this battery (I think those who really want to excel in IQ test should buy this battery)
-we left the room with a tired mind and brain
-I sent the Thank You letter on 6 April 2010, one day after the PNB test to Pn Norlin and Pn Rukiah via email



*Good luck for the future candidates of this IQ test...
*Just pray for the best for all of us (Do hope to get this scholarship)

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Yayasan Tenaga Nasional Overseas Experience :izxfar

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

8.00 : Registration
8.30 : Briefing
9.00 : Interview session
1.00 : End

INTERVIEW SESSION

Part 1 : Introduce self
Part 2 : Talk about Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Part 3 : Debate

THE EXPERIENCE

1)Before Interview

-The online application has opened after the SPM result on 11 March 2010
-The closing date for application is 21 March 2010 (Jumaat) more info
-The applicants have to register their SAM ID number first before they can started submitting the application
-The problem here is we cannot update the form if we have submitted it.. so my advice here is to fill the form as details as u can and be careful.
-For your information, at first I applied for Mechanical Engineering (less course YTN sends the scholar) and my father's IC number is incorrect... then i just email to infoytn@tnb.com.my and tell them about the problem. Below is the respond from YTN :-

"Mohon agar mengisi semula permohonan online dengan menggunakan SAMID yang baru dan pastikan

Semua data yang di key in adalah tepat.
"

-After receiving a positive reply from YTN, I registered again the SAM ID and I applied for Electrical (Power) Engineering (the most scholar YTN need) and fix the
IC number
-The result of YTN OVS scholarship 2010 that stated in the website was on 26 March 2010, so I just checked on the website on 25 March 2010 at 11 pm. I was amazed that the result was announce nearly at 12 am, it is the more efficient than JPA which was announced the result on 29 March 2010 at 12 pm
-I also received a sms form YTN about the result on 26 March 2010 at 4 pm
-I have to make a carrier test

What should I prepare for the YTN interview
-just surf and read all about TNB
-prepare your mental (try to think in matured and professional manner) and physical (have a sufficient rest)
-read the current news and also practice on how to debate
-prepared all the documents that are needed
-buy a professional attire (if u don't have yet)
-print your resume or CV

2)During Interview


-I came at around 7.45 am on 31 March 2010 at Yayasan Tenaga Nasional, Uniten
-the beauty lady ask me to register my name and I was placed in the first group which is group 23 and my number is 23 C (the earlier you register, the faster you will be interview)
-after registration, one of the YTN officer called up my name to check all the documents, everything was quite OK but I don't bring the photocopy of all my certificates as it was not stated on the check list. Then, he took all the original certificates and gave me back 5 minutes later (quite nervous actually) 
-while waiting others to come En. Madrus give us the customer feedback survey
-at 8.00 am all of the applicants were asked to enter a room which was the briefing process will be held
-I managed to make friends with my group members and their name are : Ahmad Zharif, Tan Shun Herng, Ramiah, Mohd Azwan and Muhd Naem.
-En Madrus entered in and started briefing. Below is the content of the briefing:-

Programme
-Electrical (power) engineering
-Mechanical engineering
-Civil engineering
-Accountancy

Period and Country

UK : 2 years A-Level (KYUEM) + 4 years degree
Australia & New Zealand : 1 1/1 years Ausmat (Intec MARA) + 4 years degree
Canada : 1 year Cimp (Sunway) + 4 years degree

Offers 
-full scholarship until degree
-bonding for 7 years with Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Result
-early of May 2010
-those who get the offer will be called
-preparation start on Jun 2010
-there will be an orientation day for the scholar of YTN for 3 days at Genting Highland (if I not mistaken)

Other Info
-this year YTN want only 30 +/- scholar
-the most quote is given to electrical (power) engineering, follow with mechanical engineering, civil engineering and the least one is accountancy
-most of the electrical (power) engineering will be sent to UK

-while waiting for the interview session, En Madrus told us to read the magazine about TNB and if you feel thirsty you can just take the mineral bottle that has been provided by YTN (free) and some sweets to make the applicants calm
-just a few minutes form the interview session, I asked En Madrus who are the interviewer? and he said that En Azman Zakaria (Pengarah Yayasan Tenaga Nasional) and his secretaries will interview us
-later on, one of the YTN officer called the first group

Interview Session

-we knocked the door first before entering and wait to be seated
-before I being seated I want to give my RESUME to En Azman but he said "after this"
-in the interview room there is about 5 person which was En Azman Zakaria (Pengarah YTN), 3 ladies officers (2 of them wrote something and the other one was a time keeper) and a officer (photographer and also cameraman)
-En Azman Zakaria greet us and explain again about the interview session :-

1.Introduce self : name, education background,  co curricular activities and what scholarship did we applied (2 minutes)
2.Talk about Tenaga Nasional Berhad (2 minutes)
3.Debate (4 minutes : 2 minutes prepare and 2 minutes deliver points)

Questions and Answers

Q: Please tell me about yourself? and what scholarship did you applied?
A: (greeting) My name is ....... I'm from .... I was formerly form.... At school I was given an opportunity as ..... (just said about the co curricular activities and achievement).... I love astronomy and at weekend I go to Pantai Mek Mas for star gazing.. (En. Azman laugh and ask "Betul ke nie?") . Yes, but not with my own telescope... I just borrow it from ....
-one of the lady asked me "kenapa tak jadi ustaz?". I said to them that I want to be a professional ustaz... (all of the interview laugh especially En Azman)

A: I applied many scholarship because we didn't know the future... (En Azman said that we just want to know)... I applied ...... (talked about the scholarship and courses that I have applied and I forgot to tell about YTM and Petronas)
-and En Azman asked me again, "Which school were you from?", I answered it again and the lady answered it for me

Q: What you know about Tenaga Nasional Berhad
A: Thank you for asking that question... What I want to say has been said by my friends... (I'm the forth person)... (En Azman laugh again) but I will tell as much as I could.... TNB is under the ministry of ...... (just said about the goverment and YB Peter Chin) ... I would like to tell about the history of TNB... (I just said what I have read on the website)...
-My speech was stopped by En Azman and he said that "I think you have already know about TNB" (he said with laugh)

-before we started debating, we were given a title "Technology Makes Human Lazy" and I was one of the proposer
-we were given a piece of paper to jot down the points in 2 minutes
-we just wrote, wrote and wrote all the points that came out from our mind and En Azman asked the time keeper lady about the time... but the lady did not record the time then En Azman said time's up (he said that you have be given an extra minute in happy mode)
-after that we started to debate and I was the third person

A: I respect your opinion Tan (my member group), however before we start debating, we should know what is the technology is all about... (said about the technology)...
-my first point was the health of human will drop : lazy to exercise (talk about the vehicle)
-the second point was human will have no responsibility : depends to technology (talk about toilet)
-the bell rung (I haven't complete my speech)... En Azman with smile said "time's up"

-after Naem (the last candidate of my group) has finish his speech, En Azman told us that the interview has finished and he asked us who get the offer of YTN local. Only I applied both YTN (OVS / Local)
-then En Azaman asked me again about my co curricular activities. I just answer it again (I think En Azman did not wrote down what I said)
-we were pleased to make our move but, before leaving the room I gave my resume to En Azman and shakes hand with him and all my members followed
-one of the lady asked my "Balik Kelantan ke lepas nie?" I just answered it in Malay. then I asked her "Akak nie orang Kelantan ker?", she replied "tak"

After Interview Session

-we went back to the briefing room to give some support to others applicant and we took some mineral bottle
-outside the building YTN, I managed to take some picture of Zharif and Tan
-three of us went to Uniten's restaurant to eat something
-then my cousin picked me up and  we went to USJ 17
-I just send a "Thank You" email and letter on 1 April (not April fool)


*I hope this post will give a great picture to all applicants of YTN  in future and what the most important thing is I make they laugh...
*I hope I will secure this scholarship