KPLI June 2009 Interview (Music)

Hello peeps.

I just want to share my experience during my KPLI June 2009 Interview, who knows it might help other KPLI candidates.

Well, first thing you need to pass the MTest Exam. The questions are not hard but its tricky so try to give an honest answer. One questions that I still remember to this day is this: "Adakah anda akan ketawa jika terdengar lawak lucah?" my answer was Yes.

What to PREPARE for the interview:
1. Original certificates (prefebly in Bahasa) and its photocopies (use folder)
2. IC
3. Pasport size photo
4. Stationeries (pen, pencil, glue)
5. Information about music education, KPM and latest happenings in Malaysia
6. Music score
7. Attire (choose your attire carefully - color not to flashy, easy to the eyes)
Women - prefebly baju kurung, if none then wear something formal and not sexy.
Men - long sleeve shirt, neck tie and dark pants (no jeans)
8. H20
9. Sandwich or Packets of biscuit

On the day of the interview, try to come earlier. This is roughly what you to expect:
1. Room/Group - Find out which interview room/group.
2. Documentation - You'll be asked to fill out forms and prepare your documentation. Once completed, you need to surrender your file to the interviewer.
3. Group Interview - consists of 4 candicates and 2 interviewers. After brief introduction, these are some questions being asked
"Apakah yang anda tahu mengenai pendidikan di Malaysia di masa kini?"
"Apakah ciri-ciri guru yang cemerlang bagi anda?"
"Terangkan falsafah Pendidikan di Malaysia".
Group debate =>"Penampilan seorang guru penting. Andakah anda setuju/tidak setuju dan kenapa?".
4. Individual Interview - you and the 2 interviewers. They ask questions about yourself as they go through your file.
"Kenapa baru sekarang anda berminat menjadi guru?"
"Kenapa anda sanggup tinggalkan kerjaya di perbankan untuk menjadi guru?"
"Siapakah seniman/seniwati yang paling anda kagumi dan kenapa?"
"Siapakah komposer klasik yang anda minati?"
"Apakah nama hasil kerja komposer tersebut?"
"Bagaimana anda dapat memberi sumbangan terhadap pendidikan di negara kita?"
"Sanggupkah anda ditempatkan di sekolah pedalaman?"

Not done yet.

5. Practical Interview - you'll be asked to sing, play your instrument and answer several music theoretical questions.

*Sigh*

Finally, you're interview is done.
My interview that day was from 7am until 3pm. So, make sure you ate your 'light' breakfast in the morning.

I hope it helps, however, the process might be changed so do find out yourselves by contacting the person in charge.