In Malaysia, the minimum salary you need per month to sustain yourself in Kuala Lumpur is US$645 (RM2,700).
This is according to the country’s Central Bank.
The Malaysian Trade Union, on the other hand, says a starting salary of US$717 (RM3,000)would be ideal for fresh graduates would be ideal.
In reality, Malaysian fresh graduates tend to earn less than even the number recommended by the country’s Employees Federation: US$621 (RM2,600).
Danial Ashraf is a fresh graduate, who just like his peers, have been in the market looking for a job. He recently experienced one of the worst job interviews.
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156250828070913
Danial had applied for a Human Resources Executive position at a packaging manufacturer. In his application form, he had clearly stated that he would like to be offered a salary of US$645 (RM2,700).
Two interviewers conducted the interview. But only one spoke, according to Danial.
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156254741360642
Despite providing the necessary information about his past work experiences, it appeared that the interviewer didn’t bother going through his CV.
Instead, what Danial experienced were a string of absurd questions and snide remarks that no one would be able to stomach.
It was pretty insulting as well. But Danial held his tongue.
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156260328120321
The interviewer continued asking condescending questions despite Danial having provided all of the answers in his CV.
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156265013202944
Danial was then told that his expected salary was off the mark.
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156266804170752
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The interviewer then proceeded to ask why Danial preferred to stay with his parents than become independent.
Danial explained that this was due to their medical history which require someone to care for them.
But here’s the kicker: Turns out the position he had applied for had already been taken!
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156275721256966
This was when Danial could no longer hold his tongue.
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156277352841216
But the interviewer had the cheek to reply with the world’s most silliest retort.
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156279152209920
Turns out, Danial had done his research and was prepared to slay the interviewer.
https://twitter.com/DanialXAshraf/status/1161156281031225344
According to Danial, he believes the reason he was not selected was down to the color of his skin.
Apparently there was a female interviewee before him who claimed that her asking salary was US$600 (RM2,500).
Padahal before turn aku ada this girl IV gak. Aku borak dengan dia dulu. Dia applied for Sales Coordinator tu. The kepochi me sempat tanya berapa gaji dia letak. Dia tulis RM2500.
Both IVs sembang 50 min with her. Not to play that card but gitu la bila background sama.
— Danial Ashraf (@DanialXAshraf) August 13, 2019
Here’s hoping Danial gets a job from an employer who values his hard work and doesn’t mind meeting his expected salary.