The interview process for MMDC under Malayan Colleges Laguna consisted of three rounds: 1. An interview with the head of the college 2. A sample lesson, during which the panelists acted as students, followed by a panel interview 3. An interview with the program head to discuss my availability and the role, with the promise of a job offer after Before the promised offer was made, I was asked to provide my salary history and portfolio. After submitting this information, I was asked for additional proof, which I provided in the form of my tax returns. Despite the long process, the college ultimately could not offer me a position because they claimed they were unable to meet my salary expectations, even though I was never asked about them. I was only asked about my minimum rate for my current projects, which is not the same as my salary expectations for the role. I was disappointed, as I had been willing to accept a considerable salary cut to teach at the tertiary level, having asked the head of the college about the salary range during the first interview. I decided to move on and thank them for the opportunity because I did not want to negotiate against myself. This whole process could have been handled better to avoid wasting the time and resources of both sides.

Greet warmly Explain interview structure. Discuss candidate’s background. Ask role-specific questions. Assess skills and experience. Evaluate cultural fit. Provide opportunities for questions. Outline the next steps and guides along the way of the process