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I had the interview for the SMU advanced placement management for accountancy course today. I really don't know how I did. I was confident (I think), but there were some answers that weren't what the interviewers were looking for.

The interview...

Me: Good afternoon.

Interviewer: You must be really nervous huh? It's still morning. *Time: 11.20*

Me: Huh? I thought afternoon is after 11.

Interviewer:...

Ahh!! I said something wrong even before he asked a question. What else can go wrong?

Interviewers: What do you want to be in the future?

Me: I don't know... Maybe set up my own business selling clothes or food or something like that.

Mistake! How could I say I don't know, especially when it's the answer to the first question. Ahhh... I really don't know what I want to be when I grow up what... (fine, I'm grown up already. Haha.)

Q: Why do you want to take this course?

A: I'm interested in accounting (although I still don't know what the heck is it. My Dad told me an accountant has good prospects so I want to earn more money lor...) and this course will give me an insight into what course I want to take later in university.

*Interviewers seem doubtful that I'm interested in the course*

Me: I will definitely take the course seriously because... blah blah blah. Some boring stuff about I'll try my best, etc.

*They seem satisfied*

Interviewers: Are you taking S papers?

Me: Yes. Econs and Maths.

Interviewers: Will you have time for the course then?

Me: Yes. I will... blah blah blah... make time for it...

Interviewers: What ccas do you have?

Me: Horticulture and swimming. *more stuff about how I will try to make time for the course*...

Interviewers: Do you read newspapers?

Me: Yes *smiles*

No! I haven't read the newspapers for like don't know how long. Since the promos I think. But yes is the "correct" answer so I bo bian...

Interviewers: What section do you read?

Me: Life!. Er... and Home. I also try to read the world section, although it's boring, because I know it's important to be well informed. *Smiles nicely again*

Ok, I really really don't read the newspapers. Even when I do, it's only the Life! section of the Sunday Times. I only said Home because they seemed to stare blankly at me when I stopped at Life.

And I made another mistake. I was supposed to sound like some interllectual freak who would enjoy reading the world news and I just said it was boring! *No offence* Another mistake. Oh man... This interview is going down hill...

Interviewer: Can you tell me about an article in the Home section you read recently?

*Clearly, he doubts the fact that I read newspapers*

Fine! He's right, I don't read.

But luckily, I'm smart! I knew they would ask about newspaper stuff today so I watched the news last night then I told them about the racist blogger thingy. Haha. Lucky, lucky me!

*They seem convinced that I read* Haha!

Interviewer: Ok, that's all. *phew* Do you have any questions for us about the course or about SMU?

Me: *trying to show I was interested in the course so I die die must ask something. Don't want to say "no" then just walk out.*

Me: Erm, when will the course be held?

Stupid question! I think I really sound like I was trying to ask for the sake of asking.

Interviewer: (answer...)

Me: Mmm, and is it only on Saturdays?

Interviewer: Of course not. You have to put in effort to do your group projects and do you homework. *seems irritated*

Another stupid question! It's like telling them once again that I don't have enough time.

Interviewer: (answer...) Is that all?

Me: Yes. (I better get out of there asap before I say something stupid again.)

I think they were mainly concerned about my time management. Seems like I don't have enough time to attend the course. But after the interview, I didn't bother any more. It was already over. Worry also no use.

Haha!! That was really funny. It could have been worse though.. maybe you could have had your nose hair sticking out or something.

One thing i realised about accountancy.. it's fun learning it, but the fun ends when you start working. Just ask any accountant and they'll agree!

wow!! u managed to get an interview @o@ for the advance placment. i think my friend signed up for it and din get it!

haha, the reason u want to go into accounting is the same as mine. haha. but i think it is very tedious. haha seen my aunt done her work b4.

anyway hope that you will get it!!