Jobs Interview Question

There are several classes of job interview questions:


1. Skills based questions
These job interview questions are related to specific job skills outlined in essential criteria. Candidates are asked to give examples of their work, or outline their duties and performance in key roles.

2. Knowledge based questions Many jobs have a required knowledge base. Interview questions are used to find out the depth of knowledge, and to check and confirm candidates have the essential information required to do the work involved.

3. Technical questions These are a different type of knowledge based job interview questions, and they relate to the technical issues of the position. In some job interviews, a person on the interview panel is appointed to ask these questions, and give expert evaluation of answers to the panel.

4.Problem solving questions • The problem solving job interview questions are now standard practice. Problem solving questions are used to define skill levels and the ability to deal with difficulties. • Experience related questions This is a range of job interview questions designed to test prior experience across the range of job skills contained in the position. They include additional questions to clarify the scope of candidates? experience. They also deal with issues related to the job, particularly where levels of experience relate directly to the complexity of the work.

5.Interpersonal skills questions These are job interview questions which explore workplace relationships, team roles, leadership, and other personal characteristics of candidates. Questions can range from dealing with stress to contributing to a team.

6.Assessing job interview questions Interview assessments use the merit principle to decide successful applicants based on their answers to the job interview questions. A panel discussion and consensus, or a formal evaluation process using an 'evaluation grid', (a step by step analysis of answers) is conducted.

7.The selection process Interviewers select the candidate who meets all job criteria to an acceptable standard. The panel then makes a recommendation for appointment to management.

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KERJA KOSONG UITM 2014

Written By Admin on Saturday, January 25, 2014 | 10:15 AM

Job Vacancy At Universiti Teknologi MARA (UITM)
UiTM is Malaysia’s largest institution of higher learning in terms of size and population. It has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in 1956 and it is still growing. Beside the main campus in Shah Alam, the university has expanded nationwide with 12 state campuses, 6 satellite campuses in Shah Alam, 11 state satellite campuses and 21 affiliated colleges.

Job Vacancies At UITM Pulau Pinang

1. Pegawai Psikologi
2. Penolong Akuantan
3. Pegawai Keselamatan

Vacancies details
Application Form

Closing date 3 Februari 2014
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KERJA KOSONG PERDA 2014

Jawatan Kosong Di PERDA September 2013
Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan dipelawa untuk mengisi jawatan kosong di Lembaga Kemajuan Pulau Pinang (PERDA)

Jawatan kosong terkini di Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Pulau Pinang (PERDA). Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada warganegara Malaysia yang berkelaayakan untuk mengisi kekosongan jawatan kosong di Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Pulau Pinang (PERDA) sebagai :-

1. Pegawai Latihan Vokasional (Kejuruteraan Kimpalan) J41
2. Pegawai Tadbir (Senireka Fesyen)N41
3. Penolong Jurutera JA29
4. Penolong Pegawai Latihan Vokasional (Kejuruteraan Kimpalan) J29
5. Pemandu Kenderaan H11
6. Pengawal Keselamatan KP11
CLICK HERE FOR JOB APPLICATION AND HOW TO APPLY

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM

Closing Date : 03/02/2014
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KERJA KOSONG PERBADANAN BEKALAN AIR PULAU PINANG (PBAPP) 2012

Written By Admin on Friday, January 27, 2012 | 12:16 PM


Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) is the water supply company that serves the State of Penang in Malaysia. We are a 100% owned subsidiary of PBA Holdings Bhd, a public company that is listed on the Main Board of the Malaysian Bourse (Bursa Malaysia). We will be environmentally sensitive, responsible, proctive, professional, innovative and committed to excellence and sustainable development. We will be responsible for the development of water supply and we will deliver the best possible services by being customer-oriented.
Our mission is to serve as a leading organisation in water supply. Join us for a rewarding career and take on challenges in the water supply industry positively, proactively and productively:

1. 1. Senior Executive (Internal Audit)


KLIK SINI UNTUK IKLAN JAWATAN DAN CARA MEMOHON

Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 24 Februari 2012
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Jobs at Penang Regional Development Authority ( PERDA )

Written By Admin on Saturday, January 1, 2011 | 12:32 PM

 

Vacancies : Iklan Jawatan Kosong PERDA

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JAWATANKUMPULANGRED
1. Pegawai TadbirPengurusan & ProfesionalN41
2. Pegawai Latihan Vokasional (Kejuruteraan)Pengurusan & ProfesionalJ41
3. Pegawai Pendidikan Pengajian TinggiPengurusan & ProfesionalDH41
4. Pegawai Teknologi MaklumatPengurusan & ProfesionalF41
5. Penolong Pegawai Latihan VokasionalSokonganJ29
6. Juruteknik Perancang Bandar & DesaSokonganJ17
7. Pembantu Tadbir (Perkeranian & Operasi)SokonganN17
Tarikh Tutup Permohonan adalah pada 17 Januari 2011 (Isnin)
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JAWATAN KOSONG LLM

Written By Admin on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 | 7:29 AM


Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada Warganegara Malaysia yang berumur
tidak kurang daripada 18 tahun dan tidak lebih daripada 45 tahun pada tarikh
tutup iklan, yang berkelayakan bagi mengisi jawatan berikut di Lembaga
Lebuhraya Malaysia :-

PEGAWAI TEKNOLOGI MAKLUMAT ( GRED F 41 )



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CARA MEMOHON
Permohonan hendaklah dibuat secara on – line melalui laman sesawang
Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia di alamat http://ejawatan.llmnet.gov.my/index.html mulai 6 Disember 2010 hingga 19 disember 2010.

3. TARIKH TUTUP PERMOHONAN
Tarikh tutup permohonan adalah pada 20 Disember 2010.


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JAWATAN KOSONG PBA PENANG

Written By Admin on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 | 6:37 AM


Our mission is to serve as a leading organisation in water supply. Join us for a new rewarding career and take on challenge in the water supply industry positively, proactively and productively. We invite dedicated and suitably qualified individuals to join our team for the following vacancies:-
TECHNICIAN
(CLOSING DATE : 17 SEPTEMBER 2010)
Requirements:
  • Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering (Civil/ Building Services) or Certificate/ Diploma in Sciences (Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Applied Sciences) or equivalent qualification approved by MQA
  • Minimum 1-3 years relevant working experience
  • Technical knowledge in Water treatment & distribution/ Pipe lying, repair and maintenance/ Building services & maintenance/ Laboratory testing
  • Computer literate particularly in Microsoft Office. Ability to use other Engineering software (AutoCADD/DataStream etc.) is an added advantage.
  • Proficient in both written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia and English
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Possess supervisory, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Positive attitude, highly initiative and able to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Possess ability to work under pressure, tight schedules and in stringent environment
Write To
Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status. Interested candidates are required to submit their applications together with full personal particulars, qualifications and experience, stating present and expected salary, contact numberpassport-sized photograph (n.r) to:- together with a recent
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
PERBADANAN BEKALAN AIR PULAU PINANG SDN BHD
LEVEL 32, KOMTAR, 10000 JALAN PENANG, PULAU PINANG
or email to : HRD@pba.com.my
Please indicate the position applied for at the top left corner of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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JAWATAN KOSONG LEMBAGA LEBUHRAYA MALAYSIA

Written By Admin on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 | 8:21 AM


Pemohon dari warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan adalah dipelawa untuk
mengisi kekosongan jawatan bagi Pasukan Projek Jambatan Pulau Pinang Kedua
di Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia :-

1. PENOLONG PEGAWAI TADBIR
GRED N 32

2. JURUTEKNIK (ELEKTRIK) GRED J 22

3. JURUTEKNIK (AWAM) GRED J 22

4. JURUTEKNIK (AWAM) GRED J 17

CARA MEMOHON
Permohonan hendaklah dibuat secara on – line melalui laman sesawang
Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia di alamat http://e-jawatan.llmnet.gov.my/index.html
mulai 18 Ogos 2010 hingga 1 September 2010.

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TARIKH TUTUP PERMOHONAN
Tarikh tutup permohonan adalah pada 2 September 2010

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JAWATAN KOSONG FELDA

Written By Admin on Thursday, July 29, 2010 | 1:12 PM



Felda Travel Sdn Bhd adalah sebuah anak syarikat Felda Holdings Bhd yang menjalankan aktiviti pelancongan serta menguruskan beberapa pusat peranginan di negeri-negeri Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Perak dan Sabah. Sebagai usaha memperkembangkan perniagaannya, ia senantiasa membina pusat-pusat peranginan yang baru di lokasi-lokasi menarik. Sehubungan itu, Felda Travel Sdn Bhd mempunyai pelbagai kekosongan jawatan untuk warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan yang berhasrat membina kerjaya dalam bidang ini.

1. EKSEKUTIF FOOD & BEVERAGES
2. EKSEKUTIF HOUSEKEEPING
3. EKSEKUTIF KEWANGAN
4. EKSEKUTIF SUMBER MANUSIA & PENTADBIRAN
5. EKSEKUTIF KONTRAK DAN PEMBELIAN
6. EKSEKUTIF FRONT OFFICE
7. EKSEKUTIF REKREASI
8. EKSEKUTIF SENGGARAAN (CHARGEMAN)
9. EKSEKUTIF HOUSEKEEPING
10.KERANI AKAUN/SUMBER MANUSIA & PENTADBIRAN/ KONTRAK & PEMBELIAN
11.JURUTEKNIK
12.PENYELIA JUALAN
13.PENYELIA SENGGARAAN
14.PENYELIA REKREASI
15.PENYELIA FRONT OFFICE
16.PENYELIA HOUSEKEEPING
17.PEMBANTU AM (10 Kekosongan)
18.PENYAMBUT TETAMU (7 Kekosongan)
19.PEMBANTU REKREASI (3 Kekosongan)
20.ATENDAN KOLAM RENANG (2 Kekosongan)
21.TUKANG KEBUN (3 Kekosongan)
22.BELLMAN (3 Kekosongan)

MUAT TURUN SYARAT KELAYAKAN

Calon-calon yang berminat dipelawa menghantar resume yang lengkap dengan menyatakan kelayakan, pengalaman kerja berserta sekeping gambar terbaru berukuran pasport (t.d.) tidak lewat daripada 13 Ogos 2010 kepada:

PENGURUS KANAN
BAHAGIAN STAFFING & PERHUBUNGAN UNIVERSITI
FELDA HOLDINGS BHD, TINGKAT 9, BALAI FELDA
JALAN GURNEY SATU 54000 KUALA LUMPUR

Hanya calon-calon yang disenarai pendek sahaja akan dipanggil untuk temuduga.

Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 13 OGOS 2010
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Jawatan Kosong EON Bank -100 Kekosongan

Written By Admin on Saturday, July 24, 2010 | 11:41 AM


Jawatan Kosong EON Bank

1. Prestige Centre Relationship Manager
2. Personal Financial Consultant / Personal Banking Officer
3. Mobile Sales Officer
4. Mobile Sales Manager
5. Team Sales Manager (Call for Cash / Balance Transfer / Personal Loan / Credit Card)
6. Telemarketing Sales Executive (Call for Cash / Balance Transfer / Personal Loan / Credit Card)
7. Telemarketing Sales Support Executive
8. Manager - Internal Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility
9. Senior Executive - Publicity & Media Relations
10. IT Manager - Project Management
11. Manager - Compliance ( Stockbroking )
12. Account Manager - EON Bank Priority Investment Centre (EPIC)
13. Corporate Finance - Executive / Senior Executive
14. Assistant Manager - Credit Supervision
15. Marketing Manager - Product Management
16. Sales Executive

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We offer attractive remuneration package as well as opportunities for career advancement for successful candidates. Send us your detailed resume stating qualification(s), working experience (if any) with copies of your academic transcripts, relevant certificates and a passport sized photograph via email to careers@eonbank.com.my or by post to:

Recruitment Manager
Group Human Resource
EON Bank Group
16th Floor, Menara EON Bank
288 Jalan Raja Laut
50350 Kuala Lumpur

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date:31 July 2010

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Jawatan Kosong Pentadbiran Kerajaan Pulau Pinang

Written By Admin on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | 10:22 PM




Jawatan Kosong Secara Sementara Di Bawah Pentadbiran Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang bagi jawatan

1. Pekerja Awam Gred R1.

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Jawatan Kosong Pentadbiran Kerajaan Pulau Pinang




Jawatan Kosong Secara Sementara Di Bawah Pentadbiran Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang bagi jawatan

1. Pekerja Awam Gred R1.

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Jawatan Kosong Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang



Our mission is to serve as a leading organisation in water supply. Join us for a new rewarding career and take on challenge in the water supply industry positively, proactively and productively. We invite dedicated and suitably qualified individuals to join our team for the following vacancies:-

SENIOR CLERICAL OFFICER

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining strong rapport with Investment Banks, PR Companies and Research Analysts
  • Monitor and update PBAHB's Corporate website and subsidiaries business updates
  • Continuously update Fund Managers on Corporate Strategies and plans
  • Responsible in maintaining rapport with existing clienteles and new prospects
  • Responsible in formulating marketing plans and strategies
  • Responsible in creating and planning of marketing and promotional activities
  • Responsible in monitoring product development and analysing product performance
  • Responsible for the sales process, presentation, proposals & negotiations
  • Responsible in marketing & business development of PBA Group
  • Developing new markets
  • To perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements:

  • Possess minimum STPM/ Diploma in Business Studies / Finance or equivalent qualification (approved by MQA)
  • Minimum 5 years experience in administration field
  • Diploma in non-technical field will be an added advantage
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in both written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia and English
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people within the organization as well as with various agencies and external representative
  • Ability to handle office administration, sales & marketing activities
  • Positive attitude, initiative and able to work independently with minimum supervision

Write To

Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status. Interested candidates are required to submit their applications together with full personal particulars, qualifications and experience, stating present and expected salary, contact number together with a recent passport-sized photograph (n.r) on or before 24 JULY 2010 to:-

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
PERBADANAN BEKALAN AIR PULAU PINANG SDN BHD
LEVEL 32, KOMTAR, 10000 JALAN PENANG, PULAU PINANG

or email to : HRD@pba.com.my

Please indicate the position applied for at the top left corner of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Jawatan Kosong Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang



Our mission is to serve as a leading organisation in water supply. Join us for a new rewarding career and take on challenge in the water supply industry positively, proactively and productively. We invite dedicated and suitably qualified individuals to join our team for the following vacancies:-

SENIOR CLERICAL OFFICER

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining strong rapport with Investment Banks, PR Companies and Research Analysts
  • Monitor and update PBAHB's Corporate website and subsidiaries business updates
  • Continuously update Fund Managers on Corporate Strategies and plans
  • Responsible in maintaining rapport with existing clienteles and new prospects
  • Responsible in formulating marketing plans and strategies
  • Responsible in creating and planning of marketing and promotional activities
  • Responsible in monitoring product development and analysing product performance
  • Responsible for the sales process, presentation, proposals & negotiations
  • Responsible in marketing & business development of PBA Group
  • Developing new markets
  • To perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements:

  • Possess minimum STPM/ Diploma in Business Studies / Finance or equivalent qualification (approved by MQA)
  • Minimum 5 years experience in administration field
  • Diploma in non-technical field will be an added advantage
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in both written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia and English
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people within the organization as well as with various agencies and external representative
  • Ability to handle office administration, sales & marketing activities
  • Positive attitude, initiative and able to work independently with minimum supervision

Write To

Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status. Interested candidates are required to submit their applications together with full personal particulars, qualifications and experience, stating present and expected salary, contact number together with a recent passport-sized photograph (n.r) on or before 24 JULY 2010 to:-

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
PERBADANAN BEKALAN AIR PULAU PINANG SDN BHD
LEVEL 32, KOMTAR, 10000 JALAN PENANG, PULAU PINANG

or email to : HRD@pba.com.my

Please indicate the position applied for at the top left corner of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Jawatan Kosong Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia

Written By Admin on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 | 6:12 PM

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Jawatan Kosong Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah

Written By Admin on Saturday, July 17, 2010 | 11:31 PM



IKLAN JAWATAN KOSONG
KEMENTERIAN KEMAJUAN LUAR BANDAR DAN WILAYAH

Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan adalah dipelawa untuk menyertai warga
Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah melalui jawatan berikut :-

1. JAWATAN : PEKERJA KHIDMAT SINGKAT
(Pengurus Medan Infodesa)

a) Kementerian/Jabatan/ : Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah
Badan Berkanun/Pihak
Berkuasa Tempatan
b) Kumpulan Perkhidmatan : Sokongan
c) Klasifikasi Perkhidmatan : Klasifikasi Perkhidmatan Sistem Maklumat

TARIKH TUTUP PERMOHONAN
Tarikh Tutup : Terbuka


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PENGHANTARAN BORANG
a) Permohonan mestilah disertakan bersama dengan satu salinan (salinan perlu
disahkan:
i) Resume/CV Bergambar
ii) Kad Pengenalan
iii) Sijil-Sijil Akademik (SPM,Diploma,Ijazah)
iv) Sijil-Sijil Ko-Kurikulum

b) Permohonan hendaklah dikemukakan kepada :

SETIAUSAHA BAHAGIAN
KEMENTERIAN KEMAJUAN LUAR BANDAR DAN WILAYAH
BAHAGIAN PENGUPAYAAN KOMUNITI DAN INFODESA
TINGKAT BAWAH, MIECC
JALAN DULANG, MINES RESORT CITY
43300 SERI KEMBANGAN
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN
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IKLAN JAWATAN KOSONG
KEMENTERIAN KEMAJUAN LUAR BANDAR DAN WILAYAH

Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan adalah dipelawa untuk menyertai warga
Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah melalui jawatan berikut :-

1. JAWATAN : PEKERJA KHIDMAT SINGKAT
(Pengurus Medan Infodesa)

a) Kementerian/Jabatan/ : Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah
Badan Berkanun/Pihak
Berkuasa Tempatan
b) Kumpulan Perkhidmatan : Sokongan
c) Klasifikasi Perkhidmatan : Klasifikasi Perkhidmatan Sistem Maklumat

TARIKH TUTUP PERMOHONAN
Tarikh Tutup : Terbuka


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PENGHANTARAN BORANG
a) Permohonan mestilah disertakan bersama dengan satu salinan (salinan perlu
disahkan:
i) Resume/CV Bergambar
ii) Kad Pengenalan
iii) Sijil-Sijil Akademik (SPM,Diploma,Ijazah)
iv) Sijil-Sijil Ko-Kurikulum

b) Permohonan hendaklah dikemukakan kepada :

SETIAUSAHA BAHAGIAN
KEMENTERIAN KEMAJUAN LUAR BANDAR DAN WILAYAH
BAHAGIAN PENGUPAYAAN KOMUNITI DAN INFODESA
TINGKAT BAWAH, MIECC
JALAN DULANG, MINES RESORT CITY
43300 SERI KEMBANGAN
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN
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How Forex Brokers Work

Like any other business in the history of business, your broker’s raison d’etre, is to make as big a profit as possible. There are about as many ways to go about this as there are brokers. For those who are in it for the long haul, however, it is generally best to adopt a set of practices which are deemed fair by their clients: certain boundaries are set, and operating beyond them can cost a brokerage its reputation, and along with it its clients. Straying outside these boundaries, therefore, is not considered as being in line with the long term goals of the business. How strictly these boundaries are enforced, especially when there is little chance of clients ever even becoming aware of any transgression, again varies from business to business. For the sake of simplicity, in this article we assume that everyone in the business is squeaky clean, as if every client could peek into the broker’s back office at any time and dissect every trade. This is obviously not the case, and many brokers do take advantage of this opaqueness, but the details of that are best left for another discussion.

So without further ado, let’s get into the details of how forex brokers function. Somewhat removed from the top-tier interbank market, retail forex brokers are there to provide a service that would otherwise not be available, that is, giving an investor with a $10,000 bankroll the chance to speculate in the up-until-recently very exclusive forex market. There are generally considered to be 2 types of brokers providing access at the retail level: Electronic Communications Networks (ECNs) and Market Makers. ECNs are generally somewhat more exclusive, requiring larger deposits to get started, but are seen as providing more direct access to the interbank market. As we will see, there are certainly advantages to this, but some disadvantages as well. Market makers, on the other hand are more often than not, the counter party to their clients’ trades, creating somewhat of a conflict of interest, whereas ECNs profit from commission fees charged directly to the clients, regardless of the result of any trade, they are seen as being completely impartial – an ECN has no incentive for a client to lose money. In fact, one could argue that an ECN stands to profit more if a client is successful, meaning that s/he will stay around longer and they will be able to collect more commission fees from them. A market maker, on the other hand, being the counterparty to a client’s trade, makes money if the client loses money, providing an incentive for some shady practices, particularly in an unregulated market. The extent to which this happens varies among individual brokers. There are also some benefits to trading with a market maker (see our ECNs vs. Market Makers article) Some brokers also provide a service that doesn’t quite fit into either category – they route different orders differently, depending on complex algorithms, or on a dealing desk, that analyze each order and attempt to fill it in the way that will be most beneficial to the broker’s bottom line. They can offset some client orders against one another, effectively creating an in-house market, they can choose to be the counterparty to a client’s trade (trade “against” the client), or they can offset their position with a hedge through a higher-tier counterparty. Note that the market maker is mainly concerned with managing its net exposure, and NOT with any single individual’s trades. They are NOT gunning for your stop losses specifically, but may be gunning for clusters of stops.