Interview for MIS Officer

Joy

I just want to ask what kind of interview should i expect for MIS Officer position?
The nature of industry is Apparel Retail.

Job Responsibility

Handling of Retail Stores/Head Office requirements on communications network and connectivity
Handling of IT-related support services under the Office of the President
Servicing of Retail Stores and Head Office relative to the requirements in the Retail-PRO operating system
Extending assistance to the Marketing Department for Website maintenance/updating
Mentoring and coaching of MIS staff

Thanks

scottalanmiller

I'm afraid that I have no idea what an "MIS Officer" would be. That is not a title that any obvious meaning nor have I ever seen it before.

Joy

I can't find the exact meaning on internet

scottalanmiller

@Joyfano said:

I can't find the exact meaning on internet

MIS is a pretty loose term. People normally use it, that I have seen, to refer to specifically back office systems like CRM and ERP.

Joy

@scottalanmiller said:

@Joyfano said:

I can't find the exact meaning on internet

MIS is a pretty loose term. People normally use it, that I have seen, to refer to specifically back office systems like CRM and ERP.

I guess it is. We will find out anytime soon.

scottalanmiller

When do you talk to them?

Joy

@scottalanmiller said:

When do you talk to them?

I think on Saturday.

Reid Cooper

Good luck!

Joy

@Reid-Cooper said:

Good luck!

Thanks

JaredBusch

@Joyfano said:

I can't find the exact meaning on internet

@scottalanmiller said:

MIS is a pretty loose term. People normally use it, that I have seen, to refer to specifically back office systems like CRM and ERP.

in the 90's the term MIS was commonly an acronym for Managed Information Systems.
Today, I see the acronym used to mean Manager of Information Security.

These are two completely different things.

JaredBusch

Also, good luck!

Carnival Boy

MIS is Management Information Systems. It's essentially what I do, though my title is abbreviated to "Systems Manager". It's probably a bit more business focussed and less IT focussed. Just mention in the interview that are you are very interested in how organisations operate and like working with non-IT staff to help them become more efficient and productive.

Joy

@JaredBusch said:

@Joyfano said:

I can't find the exact meaning on internet

@scottalanmiller said:

MIS is a pretty loose term. People normally use it, that I have seen, to refer to specifically back office systems like CRM and ERP.

in the 90's the term MIS was commonly an acronym for Managed Information Systems.
Today, I see the acronym used to mean Manager of Information Security.

These are two completely different things.

Thanks,.. it help me to figure out now..

Joy

@Carnival-Boy said:

MIS is Management Information Systems. It's essentially what I do, though my title is abbreviated to "Systems Manager". It's probably a bit more business focussed and less IT focussed. Just mention in the interview that are you are very interested in how organisations operate and like working with non-IT staff to help them become more efficient and productive.

Thank you for your reply. I will keep it on my mind during the interview..
I'm sure it will help.

milnesy

I think the bigger question is how many retail stores are there. This can help define the scope of the position. If there are only 5 or 10 stores, you're going to be doing a lot more than just managing. By the description it seems like there are more requirements than just an "officer' position.
To me, an 'officer' would sit along the lines of a CIO or VP of Technology. But by the job description it sounds like it's more along the lines of a Systems Manager.

Joy

@milnesy said:

I think the bigger question is how many retail stores are there. This can help define the scope of the position. If there are only 5 or 10 stores, you're going to be doing a lot more than just managing. By the description it seems like there are more requirements than just an "officer' position.
To me, an 'officer' would sit along the lines of a CIO or VP of Technology. But by the job description it sounds like it's more along the lines of a Systems Manager.

I heard they have 26 stores.

scottalanmiller

@milnesy said:

To me, an 'officer' would sit along the lines of a CIO or VP of Technology. But by the job description it sounds like it's more along the lines of a Systems Manager.

In general I would agree. CIO is a real title with "officer" in it. I used to have an officer title long ago but it was prefaced with compliance. I was a "code compliance office." So it was clear from the title that I wasn't a corporate offices but a "compliance office".... a gate keeper for quality assurance of code.

MIS Officer is a title that should mean one thing but any title that isn't authentic usually means the farthest thing from.

Joy

Update :
I also need to have an Idea about the possible questions/testing for System/Network Administrator for financial Service Australian Company.

This varied role will see you support both the internal server and networking environments. This will include maintaining, monitoring, configuring and upgrading servers (such as Windows 2008 R2, Windows 2012 and VMware servers) as well as networking equipment (routers, switches and firewalls).

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Your duties will include:
• Installing, administering and optimising Windows servers and components and related technologies.
• Supporting and maintaining the network management system, including installations, formatting, backups, restoration, optimisation of performance, monitoring and troubleshooting of all systems.
• Planning and implementing server installations, upgrades, routine maintenance and vendor supplied patches.
• Ensuring proper installation of network management systems updates and perform data backup and recovery.
• Developing and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation adhering to industry best practices.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions of moderate complexity on Windows systems. Isolate, diagnose and resolve problems.
• Monitoring and tuning systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Defining and performing server backups and recovery procedures.
• Participating in development, testing and implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Prioritising and responding to Service Desk tickets as appropriate.
• Coordinating and participating in key process improvements as they relate to the client/server and core infrastructure services environment.

I am sure @nadnerB can give me some idea how does working in Australia.

nadnerB

So, @Joyfano , What did you want to know about?

The Advertisment?
or what it's like working in Australia?

on that note, are you on the mover Internationally too?

Joy

@nadnerB said:

So, @Joyfano , What did you want to know about?

The Advertisment?

or what it's like working in Australia?

on that note, are you on the mover Internationally too?

I need the actual idea for interview as a System/Network Administrator because my job tittle is not Network/Sys Admin
I'm not moving there but i get the job, i will be there for one month for Audit Training