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 PUBLIC BANK 2012

Written By Admin on Thursday, November 8, 2012 | 4:55 AM


Established in 1966 by its Founder and Chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow, Public Bank is a leading financial services provider serving over five million customers in Malaysia. As conceptualised by the Founder and Chairman, the Bank continues to be a bank for the public. The Public Bank Group is highly reputed for its prudent management, strong balance sheet, superior asset quality, superior customer service, strong corporate governance and effective corporate culture. Public Bank Brand is the best brand in financial services in Malaysia.

Jawatan Kosong di Public Bank Berhad :

1. Management Trainees
2. Share Investment Executives
3. Human Resource Executives
4. Financial Executives - Bancassurance

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KERJA KOSONG LHDN NOVEMBER 2012


Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM) adalah salah satu agensi utama memungut Hasil di bawah Kementerian Kewangan.Jabatan Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia diperbadankan pada 1hb Mac 1996 dan dikenali sebagai Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia.Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri ditubuhkan di bawah Akta Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia 1995 untuk memperolehi lebih kuasa terutamanya dalam bidang kewangan dan pengurusan kakitangan bagi meningkatkan kualiti pentadbiran percukaian.


Jawatan Kosong Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) Kami merupakan organisasi pemungut cukai yang terulung sedang mencari individu yang profesional, dinamik, kreatif dan bermotivasi untuk menyertai kami. :-
 1. Penolong Pegawai Eksekutif (Perakaunan) Gred 31 (3 Kekosongan)
2. Pembantu Tadbir (Perkeranian) Gred 21 (24 Kekosongan)
3. Pembantu Am (Pengawal Keselamatan) Gred 1 (6 Kekosongan)

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KERJA KOSONG PUSPAKOM NOVEMBER 2012


Established in 1994, PUSPAKOM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Bhd, a conglomerate that is listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange. We are the only vehicle inspection company appointed by the Malaysian government to undertake all mandatory inspections for commercial and public vehicles, as well as private vehicles for hire-purchase financing, ownership transfer and insurance purposes.

As part of our expansion plan, we invite suitable candidates to apply for the following positions :



PositionPosition Available
Branch Manager 3
Civil Engineer 1
Assistant Manager, Management Audit & Risk Management 1
SHE Executive 1
Customer Relations Executive 4
Investigation & Surveillance Executive 2
Head of IT 1

Please submit your application to us, clearly indicating the position that you are applying for at the top left corner of the envelope.

By mail to :

Human Resource Division,
PUSPAKOM Sdn. Bhd.,
Level 3, Wisma DRB-HICOM,
No. 2, Jalan Usahawan U1/8, Seksyen U1,
40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tel : 603 - 2052 7474
Faks : 603 - 2052 7427
Or by email to : recruitment@puspakom.com.my


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KERJA KOSONG TNB NOVEMBER 2012


Powering the nation for over a decade, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is the largest electricity utility company in Malaysia with estimated RM71.4 billion worth in assets. Committed to providing service excellence, our Company is listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia and employs approximately 28,000 staff to serve a customer base of over seven million in Peninsular Malaysia & Sabah. Today, TNB continues to lead the effort in fostering economic growth & social development in the country.


Jawatan Kosong Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is the largest electricity utility in Malaysia, listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia serving a customer base of over 7 millions in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. TNB plays an integral role in the economic and social prosperity of the country by providing reliable and efficient services. We wish to invite suitable qualified candidates to fill up the following position in TNB Distribution Division.
 1. CHANGE MANAGEMENT MANAGER
2. CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION MANAGER

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 19 November 2012
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KERJA KOSONF FELDA HOLDINGS NOVEMBER 2012

Felda Holdings Bhd (Felda Holdings) is one of Malaysia’s largest, and most diversified agro-based enterprises which run the commercial business related to the Federal Land and Development Authority (FELDA), and the vast 880,000-hectare plantation landbank associated with it.
We look for outstanding individuals from diverse backgrounds with passion for taking on challenges. If that’s you, then come join our highly integrated and forward thinking organisation.

Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada WARGANEGARA MALAYSIA yang berkelayakan bagi mengisi kekosongan jawatan berikut:-

1. AKAUNTAN W41

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 15 November 2012
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KERJA KOSONG SME BANK NOVEMBER 2012


The SME Bank – or Bank Perusahaan Kecil & Sederhana Malaysia Berhad – started its new function on October 3, 2005 as a development financial institution to nurture and meet the unique needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As a one-stop financial centre responding to the funding and business growth needs of Malaysian SMEs, the Bank complements existing products and services offered by commercial banks through a comprehensive and integrated financial and business advisory services. Its primary role is to contribute towards the growth of the more robust entrepreneurial community in Malaysia. The Bank operates through its head office in Kuala Lumpur and 18 Branches nationwide.
Vacancy :-

    1. Manager / Assistant Manager – Audit OperationsAssistant Manager – Compensation & Benefits
    2. Business Counsellor – Enterprise Development Banking
    3. Assistant Manager – Relationship Management
    4. Assistant Manager – Credit Administration
    5. Secretary
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KERJA KOSONG PNMB NOVEMBER 2012


Many changes have taken place since Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad’s (PNMB) beginnings in 1888. It was incorporated in 1993, becoming wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance. Nevertheless, throughout the changes our principle remains; to deliver the best as we move forward.
PERCETAKAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA BERHAD (PNMB) is an established printing company with 12 branches throughout Malaysia. We seek qualified candidates to join us.


    1. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
    2. IT PROGRAMMER
    3. MANAGER, TECHNICAL SOLUTION
    4. GRAPHIC DESIGNER (EXECUTIVE)
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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 21/11,1&3/12/2012
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KERJA KOSONG PERBADANAN NASIONAL BERHAD 2012

Written By Admin on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 | 3:24 AM


PERBADANAN NASIONAL BERHAD, is the lead agency entrusted by the government to promote the development of franchise industry in the country. In line with our future plans, we invite highly dedicated and motivated individuals to fill the following position:



  1. INVESTMENT ANALYST

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 22/7/2012
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KERJA KOSONG DBKL 2012

Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan bagi memohon jawatan berikut:

Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada WARGANEGARA MALAYSIA berkelayakan bagi memohon jawatan berikut:

1. PEMBANTU PERAWATAN KESIHATAN

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 14 Julai 2012
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KERJA KOSONG PKPS 2012

Perbadanan Kemajuan Pertanian Selangor (PKPS) ditubuhkan pada 2 Januari 1972 di bawah Enakmen No.1972 dan melaksanakan aktiviti secara rasmi pada 1 Mac 1973. PKPS berperanan memajukan industri pertanian bagi mempercepatkan pembangunan sosio ekonomi negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan.


Warganegara Malaysia yang berumur tidak kurang dari 18 tahun pada tarikh iklan adalah dipelawa memohon jawatan-jawatan sebagaimana di bawah di Perbadanan Kemajuan Pertanian Selangor (PKPS).

1. Penolong Pengurus/Eksekutif Pertanian

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Date: 13 Julai 2012
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KERJA KOSONG BANK RAKYAT 2012

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Bank Rakyat menjadi Bank Pilihan oleh anggota-anggotanya kerana apa jua perkhidmatan yang disediakan oleh Bank Rakyat, ia adalah yang terbaik berbanding dengan apa yang ditawarkan oleh institusi kewangan yang lain. Keanggotaan dalam Bank Rakyat,  menjadi begitu bermakna dan tidak ada sebab mengapa anggota-anggota harus berurus niaga dengan pihak lain.Visi ini menghasilkan slogan: “Bank Rakyat Bank Pilihan Anda”
We
are a progressive Islamic Bank in Malaysia looking at cementing our
position as a key provider of Syariah compliant banking products. 





We are now recruiting an experienced finance professional to fill the following position:

  1. AGM, STRATEGIC PLANNING   
  2. Eksekutif (Kontrak) dan Kerani (Kontrak)
  3. SENIOR EXECUTIVE, CORPORATE PLANNING 
  4. SENIOR EXECUTIVE, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

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KERJA KOSONG UKM 2012

UKM memerlukan Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan, komited dan berdedikasi untuk berkhidmat di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia bagi jawatan-jawatan seperti berikut:

1. PEGAWAI TADBIR N41
2. PENOLONG PEGAWAI TADBIR N27
3. SETIAUSAHA PEJABAT N27
4. PENOLONG AKAUNTAN W27
5. JURUTEKNIK J17
6. PEMBANTU TADBIR (KEWANGAN) W17

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 18 Julai 2012
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KERJA KOSONG KWAP 2012


Akta Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pencen 1991 (Akta 454) telah digubal bertujuan untuk membantu pembiayaan liability pencen Kerajaan Persekutuan. Berikutan itu, Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pencen telah ditubuhkan pada 1 Jun 1991 dengan geran penubuhan sebanyak RM500 juta daripada Kerajaan Persekutuan. Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pencen ditadbir oleh Majlis Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pencen di bawah pengurusan Jabatan Akauntan Negara Malaysia yang bertanggungjawab dalam pentadbiran dan pengurusan harian.
Pada 1 Mac 2007,Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (“KWAP”) telah ditubuhkan di bawah Akta Kumpulan Wang Persaraan 2007 (Akta 662) menggantikan Akta Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pencen 1991 (Akta 454) yang dimansuhkan. Dengan penubuhan KWAP, semua kuasa, fungsi, aktiviti, aset dan liabiliti Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pencen diambil alih sepenuhnya oleh KWAP.
Sekiranya anda berminat untuk menjadi sebahagian daripada anggota KWAP, sila kemukakan permohonan anda untuk mana-mana jawatan kosong yang bersesuaian dengan latar-belakang dan kebolehan anda.Berikut adalah jawatan kosong yang ditawarkan:

Jawatan Kosong Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP)

As part of our expansion plans and new business model design, we are urgently looking for suitable candidates to fill in the following vacancy:

1. Assistant Vice President, Accounts
2. Assistant Vice President, Learning & Development
3. Research Analyst

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 20 Julai 2012
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KERJA KOSONG INDAH WATER 2012


Jawatan Kosong Indah Water Konsortium (IWK)

Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, wholly owned by the Minister of Finance
Incorporated, is the national sewerage company responsible for providing
sewerage services, operating and maintaining public sewerage systems in
Malaysia. We have 18 unit offices throughout Malaysia, divided into the
north, south, central and eastern regions. We are currently looking for
suitable candidates to fill the position of :





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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 7/7/2012-31/8/2012
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KERJA KOSONG POS MALAYSIA 2012




Pos Malaysia Berhad is a Public Listed Company on
the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. We employ more than 16,000 people, at
more than 700 outlets, reaching more than 6 million addresses
nationwide.With a solid financial standing, we continue to deliver to
our stakeholders the good performance that is expected of us, year in
and year out.


We are now accelerating our transformation journey and we are looking
for highly dynamic professionals who are results driven to join us in
the following positions:





1. ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, Business Intelligence


2. ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, TALENT MANAGEMENT


3. Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) ICT


4. Project Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) ICT


5. ANALYST PROGRAMMER, ICT


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KERJA KOSONG LEMBAGA PELABUHAN KLANG 2012


LEMBAGA PELABUHAN KELANG mempelawa calon-calon warganegara Malaysia yang berdedikasi, bermotivasi tinggi, bertanggungjawab terhadap tugas dan berkelayakan untuk mengisi kekosongan jawatan berikut:



  1. Pegawai Tadbir

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 13/7/2012
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KERJA KOSONG PROTON 2012










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KERJA KOSONG KPDNKK 2012

Written By Admin on Thursday, May 3, 2012 | 8:47 AM

Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri Koperasi Dan Kepenggunaan ditubuhkan pada 27 Oktober 1990. Matlamat penubuhan Kementerian adalah untuk menggalak pembangunan perdagangan dalam negeri yang beretika dan melindungi kepentingan pengguna. Peranan dan fungsi Kementerian telah diperluaskan pada tahun 2009 untuk merangkumi sektor francais dan koperasi.

Sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa KEMENTERIAN PERDAGANGAN DALAM NEGERI, KOPERASI DAN KEPENGGUNAAN WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN PUTRAJAYA sedang dalam proses menjalankan urusan pengisian jawatan:

1. Pembantu Am Pejabat (N1)


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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 11 Mei 2012
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KERJA KOSONG JABATAN AUDIT NEGARA 2012

Permohonan adalah dipelawa kepada Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan bagi mengisi Jawatan PEKERJA SAMBILAN HARIAN (PSH) di Ibu Pejabat JAN bagi jawatan-jawatan seperti berikut :

1. Jurutera Awam
2. Jurutera Marin
3. Jurutera Mekanikal
4. Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan : 16 Mei 2012
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KERJA KOSONG PARLIMEN MALAYSIA 2012

Parlimen Malaysia mempelawa warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan untuk mengisi jawatan kosong seperti berikut :

1. Pekerja Awam
2. Pembantu Am Pejabat

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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan : 18 Mei 2012
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KERJA KOSONG MARA 2012

Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), sebuah agensi di bawah Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah (KKLW) yang berhasrat menjadi peneraju & role model kepada latihan kemahiran negara terunggul yang bertaraf dunia memerlukan warga kerja yang berilmu, berkeyakinan, inovatif dan kreatif, berdaya saing serta memiliki minda kelas pertama untuk menerajui MARA ke arah kecemerlangan di persada dunia. Individu-individu yang memiliki ciri-ciri tersebut serta boleh menyumbang ke arah kecemerlangan MARA adalah dipelawa untuk mengisi jawatan seperti berikut :

- Pegawai Latihan Vokasional

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KERJA KOSONG PNMB 2012


Many changes have taken place since Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad’s (PNMB) beginnings in 1888. It was incorporated in 1993, becoming wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance. Nevertheless, throughout the changes our principle remains; to deliver the best as we move forward.
PERCETAKAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA BERHAD (PNMB) is an established printing company
with 12 branches throughout Malaysia. We seek qualified candidates to join us.

1. IT TECHNICIAN
2. STORE SUPERVISOR
3. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (OFFSET)
4. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (BINDING)
5. TECHNICIAN (SETTING)
6. DRIVER


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Tarikh Tutup Permohonan: 15 Mei 2012
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KERJA KOSONG SPA 2012


Sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (SPA) akan melaksanakan urusan pengambilan jawatan Pembantu Am Pejabat Gred N1 di Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia. Sehubungan itu, warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan dan memenuhi kriteria yang ditetapkan adalah dipelawa untuk mengisi kekosongan jawatan di SPA seperti berikut:

- Pemohon atau ibu/bapa pemohon hendaklah terdiri di kalangan anak-anak Negeri Selangor/Negeri Sembilan/Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur/Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya ATAU
- Aktif dalam aktiviti sukan/kebudayaan di peringkat negeri/kebangsaan.

1. Pembantu Am Pejabat Gred N1


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KERJA KOSONG IIM 2012




Institut Integriti Malaysia (IIM) merupakan idea YAB Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke-5, Tun Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi dan beliau mengisytiharkannya pada 5 November 2003.Ia ditubuhkan sebagai sebuah badan autonomi yang didaftarkan di bawah Akta Syarikat 1965 pada 4 Mac 2004. Institut Integriti Malaysia (IIM), ditubuhkan sebagai agensi penyelaras dan pemantau pelaksanaan Pelan Integriti Nasional (PIN). Objektif utama IIM ialah untuk membangunkan sebuah Negara Malaysia yang berintegriti, berdaya tahan dan menghayati nilai-nilai murni sejagat.
Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan adalah dipelawa untuk memohon jawatan-jawatan berikut :-.

1. Penolong Pengarah (Sektor Swasta)
2. Penolong Pegawai Tadbir

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KERJA KOSONG UM 2012


Universiti Malaya, atau UM, universiti tertua di Malaysia, terletak di sebuah kampus yang berkeluasan 750 ekar (309 hektar) di selatan barat Kuala Lumpur, ibu negara Malaysia. Mula ditubuhkan pada April 1949 di Singapura berikutan penggabungan Kolej Perubatan King Edward VII (ditubuhkan pada 1905) dengan Kolej Raffles (ditubuhkan pada 1928).

Universiti Malaya (UM) mengalu-alukan rakyat Malaysia yang mempunyai kelayakan untuk memohon kekosongan jawatan yang seperti berikut:

1. Manager (Clinical Investigation Centre)


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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.