The differences of being interviewed over here and in Malaysia

I've had a couple of job interviews since I've been here in this foreign country. Some were for internships and right now, it's for an entry level job. I used to be so scared of job interviews. The ones I've had in Malaysia were always so negative. The interviewer would always look at things to put you down and you really had to fight for yourself. "You got a B in English?! tsk...tsk.." I remember one of the interviewers commenting. "Why are your exam results so bad?" another would ask because I got a C in one class while all the other grades were an A. HUH?! Over here, the interviewers always have good things to say about you. But don't be fooled. It doesn't mean you'll get a job. I've never been to an interview where the interviewer has questioned my abilities. In fact, over here they're not allowed to ask personal questions such as whether you're married or if you have a family. I remember the one time in Malaysia, I was asked if I was single or not. Beats me why they asked that question. I think it's coz they didn't want me to have other priorities that needed attention and could focus on work. Giler

Anyway, yesterday I went for a job interview and I suppose it went ok. I didn't feel extremely confident walking out just because of the expereiences I've had. The employer tho has quite a long interviewing process. I had to attend a casual dinner to get to know them better, then attend the formal interview. If I pass this interview I'll have to attend a 2 day interview function. On the first day we mingle with all the other candidates and the manager we would potentially work with. Then we'd have a formal interview with the manager the next day. Quite a process huh? I think it's great. They'll get to see the other side of a candidate besides just the formal interview. I don't do so well in formal interviews. But sit me at a table over dinner, and I'll be able to carry a conversation just fine. :)

Well, whatever happens I can put this down in my experience library. I've learnt not to get too worked up over whether I get a particular job or not. The dissapointment isn't too horrible that way.