英语面试攻略.doc

English interview tipsFinding a job is, at times, a full-time job. At any given moment, there are hundreds of thousands of open job listings across the United States. How do you connect with the ones that are right for you?Some jobs use salary keywords, some use words that describe specific traits or assignments. Your job - in order to get a job - is to figure out which postings have keywords you should respond to (and which you should avoid). Then, you need to know what they really mean, and how to use them in your resume and cover letters.Employers often use search engine techniques to sort through resumes for the ones with the best ratio of meaningful keyword hits. Hey, youre as smart as a search engine, arent you?Here are some words to look for, and others to look out for.Keywords & Phrases To Get You an Interview* Team player - Starting out in your career, youll want to work on a team, youll need to work on a team, and the hiring manager is going to want to hear that. Tell em.* Leadership - At an entry-level, youre not being hired as a manager. But showing leadership also means showing independent thinking and the ability to take control of a situation, rather than always deferring to somebody else.。* Oral and written communications - If you cant communicate, nobody knows what youre doing, or how good (or bad) youre doing.* Problem-solving and decision-making - Some of the key keywords - showing the ability to get things done, regardless of the obstacles. Youll want these skills showing.* Bright and Passionate - A company that wants bright or passionate employees is hoping to tap into the energy of youth. Youre perfect. Apply now.Words & Phrases to Send You Running* Campus Rep - These low-level sales jobs prey upon recent grads. Youll just end up back on your old campus trying to sell things to students, and as you know, students dont have much money, so you wont make much either.* Salary + Commission - Again, a tough place to be for a first-timer. Sales jobs do typically pay commissions, but it could take years to build up a good enough sales network so you can earn enough to live. If a sales job wants entry-level folks, they know theyre not going to pay you much, so best to just go for a plain old salary.* Job ads that ask for too many skills - Some job ads strangely ask for candidates that can do everything and everything. Employers with job descriptions like this are being lazy and cheap and youll end up paying the price when they expect you do the job of three people.* Duties to be defined later - Youll end up doing everything under the sun. That way lies chaos and burnout. Great for multitaskers and workaholics, terrible for people who want to have a life.EXAMPLESWhy did you decide to seek a position in this company?” “You are a top company and I am convinced there would be no better place to work. You provide your employees with an open working environment based on team work。”“Why did you leave your last job?”(Hint: Dont lie and dont speak badly of your past employer)“I felt there was a lack of potential for upward mobility, I needed a more challenging job”“How would you describe your ability to work in a team?”“As part of my college basketball team I learned we must work together. My individual training in the gym contributed to the teams overall success. I like a mix, with a group I get the group input, but some projects are done better if just one person is working on them”“What skills have you developed in your previous roles?”“During my internship I worked for a few days in each of the departments of a company. This gave me a great insight into management techniques and how a big organisation works”“Would you be willing to travel in this job?”“I understand that in order to build a good long term relationship with our customers it sometimes necessary to travel. I am more than willing to do this”“Describe your leadership skills?”“It is important to take everyones opinion into account and give them the opportunity to excel. My role, as I see it, is organise and get things in order”“What suggestions do you have for our organisation?”“Looking at your website, and comparing it with those of your competitors, I think you should streamline the site and emphasis the recent upgrades to your products”“Whats the biggest mistake youve made?”“Taking for granted the huge sacrifices my parents made, so that I could succeed. I now do everything I can to make them proud of me”Q: Why do you want to leave your current job?A: There is no room for the career growth and advancement I would like.。 Q: What kind of opportunities are you looking for?A: I am looking for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.Q: What was your biggest accomplishment on the job?A: I think it was building team spirit among my co-workers.Q: How did you do that?A: It was a gradual process, involving many factors.Q: Why do you want to be a part of our organization?A: I think it will be a mutually beneficial relationship.Q: How so?A: I think your company and I have a lot to offer each other.Q: Why should we hire you?A: Because I am a hard worker and will perform to the best of my ability.Q: Do you know whats involved in a job like this?A: Yes. I know whats involved.Q：What provide you with a sense of accomplishment. A：Doing my best job for your company. A：Finishing a project to the best of my ability. Q：If you had a lot of money to donate, where would you donate it to？Why？A：I would donate it to the medical research because I want to do something to help others. A：I prefer to donate it to educational institutions. Q：What is most important in your life right now？ A：To get a job in my field is most important to me. A：To secure employment hopefully with your company. Q：What current issues concern you the most)A：The general state of our economy and the impact of China entry to WTO onour industryQ： How long would you like to stay with this company？ A： I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.Q：Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now？A：As I have some administrative experience in my last job, I may use myorganizational and planning skills in the future.A：I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately. A：Perhaps, an opportunity at a management position would be exciting. It would be premature for me to predict this. Hypothetically speaking, I might be able to do your current job as adirector. Q： What range of pay-scale are you interested in？ A： Money is important, but the responsibility that goes along with this jobis what interests me the most. A： To be frank and open with you, I like this job, but I have a family to support. Can you tell me a little more about the Canto project that you did at ABC Incorporated?Oh, that was a very exciting project. We had to increase sales by 40% during the 2nd quarter, and our results exceeded expectations,even though we were under a lot of pressure.Why should I hire you?I feel that my qualifications match your job description. I have a proven track record in resolving problems, multitasking, and dealing with customers, as you can see from my resume.What can you offer this company?In addition to the skills and experience we discussed, Im an extremely hard worker, Im very thorough and methodical, I get along great with people, and Im a quick learner.Can you tell me some of your strengths and weaknesses?Im loyal, honest, I manage my time effectively, I always follow through on my work, and I have great computer skills. Umm, I cant really say I have any major weakness that affects my performance at work. I believe in continual learning and on-the-job training so that I can perform even better. Sometimes, I think Im too hard-working, but I really love my work.Great! So when can you start?I have to give two weeks notice, which is just enough time to complete my current project. I can start any time after that.例6：I：What provide you with a sense of accomplishment.(什么会让你有成就感？) A：Doing my best job for your company. (为贵公司竭力效劳。) 例7：I：How do you handle your failure？(你怎样对待自己的失敗？) A：None of us was born perfect. I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake. (我们大家生来都不是十全十美的，我相信我有第二个机会改正我的错误。) 例8：I：How do you normally handle criticism？(你通常如何处理別人的批评？) A：Silence is golden. Just dont say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism. (沉默是金。不必说什么，否则情况更糟，不过我会接受建设性的批评。) 例9：I：What is most important in your life right now？(眼下你生活中最重要的是什么？) A：To get a job in my field is most important to me. To secure employment hopefully with your company. I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately. (对我来说，能在这个领域找到工作是最重要的。希望能在贵公司任职对我来说最重要的。我希望能充分展示我在这个行业的能力和智慧。) 例10：I：How long would you like to stay with this company？(你会在本公司服务多久呢？) A：I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field. (只要我能在我的行业力继续学习和长进，我就会留在这里。) 例6：I：What provide you with a sense of accomplishment.(什么会让你有成就感？) A：Doing my best job for your company. (为贵公司竭力效劳。) 例7：I：How do you handle your failure？(你怎样对待自己的失敗？) A：None of us was born perfect. I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake. (我们大家生来都不是十全十美的，我相信我有第二个机会改正我的错误。) 例8：I：How do you normally handle criticism？(你通常如何处理別人的批评？) A：Silence is golden. Just dont say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism. 例9：I：What is most important in your life right now？A：To get a job in my field is most important to me. To secure employment hopefully with your company. I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately. 例10：I：How long would you like to stay with this company？A：I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field. 、谈吐的3P原则自我介绍时应该记住“3P原则”：Positive(自信)，Personal(个性)，Pertinent(中肯)。1.信心(Confidence)代表着一个人在事业中的精神状态和把握工作的热忱以及对自己能力的正确认知。有了这样一份信心，工作起来就有热情有冲劲，可以勇往直前。谈吐自信，就是要积极地进行自我肯定，让面试人充分了解你的优点与潜能。所以回答要沉着、自信(Lacks confidence and poise)，而不是心神不宁(is nervous and ill at ease)。2.突出个性，就是要把自己与众不同的特点发挥出来，强调自己的专业与能力。自我介绍应简洁明了，给面试人留下思路清晰、反应快捷、逻辑性强的印象。时间不宜太长，最好控制在五分钟之内。不要一谈起自己就口若悬河，滔滔不绝，给人留下自我标榜、以自我为中心的印象。3.语气中肯，就是要实事求是，不要言过其实，夸夸其谈，也不要涉及和自己无关的事情。为了表达自己的诚意，某个问题发表完见解之后，可以附带加上一句：Id like to hear your opinion. (我很想听听你的意见。) 这句话表明了你对面试人的尊敬，很容易使他(她)产生亲切感。当面试人在试探你的应聘诚意时，应该及时表态：So far as that is concerned，you must have understood my determination. (谈到这里，你一定已经明白我的决心。) 五、三类肢体语言1. Body Language (肢体语言)Most interviewers greet the applicant with a handshake. Make sure that your clasp is firm. Being jittery about the interview can result in cold, clammy hands, which create a negative impression. Therefore, make sure your hands are warm and dry. Before leaving, try to find out exactly what action will follow the interview and when it will happen. Shake hands as you say good-bye and thank the interviewer for spending time with you. (面试的雇主大都会与应聘者握握手。要确保你的握手有力量。情绪紧张地来参加面试会使你伸出的手冰冷潮湿,会给雇主留下负面印象。所以,要让你的手温暖干燥。临走之前,争取问问面试后下一步该是什么,何时开始。道别时要握手感谢雇主花时间对你进行面试。) 要注意：Dont shake hand with the interviewer until he/she extends his/her hand. (人家伸手时才握手。)Dont sit down until invited to do so by the interviewer. (人家未请，先別坐下。) 2. Eye Contact (眼神的交流)Always maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Make eye-contact with the interviewer during the interview. Show that you are confident by looking straight at the person. (和雇主要一直保持目光接触。面试时，眼睛要看着对方。直视对方说明你有自信。) 而不是Fails to look interviewer in the eye不敢正视。3. Active Listener (做一个积极的聆听者)面试时要Listen actively and stay calm. (注意听，保持冷静。)而对方的一举一动，虽然无言，却也可能有意。要善于察言观色，明察秋毫，比如，自己说得太多了就要注意一下是不是自己太罗嗦了，没有掌握好时间。主试人认为该结束面试时，往往会说以下这些暗示的话语，例：Im grateful for your concern about the job at our company. 我很感激你对我们公司这项工作的关注。Thank you for your concern about our recruitment，We shall inform you as soon as we have made our decision. 谢谢你对我们招聘工作的关心。我们一做出决定就会立即通知你。We have known something about you. You know, we have to interview several applicants we make our final decision. 你的情况我们已经了解了。你知道，在做出最后决定之前我们还要面试几位申请人。六、面试的三个大忌：第一个大忌：There is not prepared for interview. (对面试无准备)。当面试官问到某个问题时说：I dont know for sure. (我不确切知道。)或者显得Lacks planning for career; has no purpose or goals. (对自己的事业没有安排；没有目标和理想。) 第二个大忌：Is unwilling to start at the bottom; expects too much too soon. (不愿从基层干起；要求太多。)或者Overemphasizes money; is interested only in the best dollar offer. (只对最佳报酬感兴趣。) 第三个大忌：不检点自己的一言一行，这些都可能引起别人的注意，影响自己的形象。例：Has a poor personal appearance. (衣着形象不佳。) Has limp, weak handshake. (握手时软弱无力。) Dont talk with your mouth full.嘴里有食物，不可开口说话。Copyright 2007-2008 Jobhere.Net All Rights ReservedDont blow your nose or use the toothpick at table.不要擤鼻涕或用牙签剔牙。Make a Good First Impression.第一印象很关键The outcome of the interview will depend largely on the impression you make during the first five minutes.To succeed, you must project a professional, competent and enthusiastic image. Your aim is to convince the interviewer that you would be an asset to the company. Keep the following in mind:Be punctual.准时Do whatever it takes to arrive a few minutes early. If necessary, drive to the company the night before and time yourself. Allow extra time for traffic, parking and slow elevators.Dress right.着装合体Your clothing should be appropriate for the position youre seeking. Attire must fit well within the office and be immaculate. If you dont know what the typical attire at the company is, call and ask! Shoes should be polished; pants/skirts and shirts pressed.Shake well.握手A firm handshake is appropriate and projects confidence. Make eye contact when you shake.Speak correct body language.利用好肢体语言Send the right message by standing straight, moving confidently, and sitting slightly forward in your chair.Let the employer lead into conversations about benefits.Your focus on salary, stock options and vacation time can turn off an otherwise-interested interviewer.Be honest.诚实Tell the interviewer about your work skills, strengths and experience, including any volunteer work you have done. If you haven鈥檛 had a particular kind of experience, say so, but also demonstrate your ability to learn new skills by changing the focus back to a time when you did so for a prior employer.Be enthusiastic.热情Show your clear interest in the job you are seeking and in the business. Smile and make frequent eye contact. Listen attentively and take notes.Find common ground.寻求共同点Pictures, books, plants, etc., in the office can be conversation starters.But beware! I once heard of an applicant who, spying a picture on the employer鈥檚 desk said: Hey, Tommy Lasorda. Have you met him? Her, corrected the hiring manager. Thats my wife.Have your own agenda and know where the interview should be heading.This will give you confidence and help you move from one area of questioning to the next.Remember: Most interviewers are as uncomfortable as you are. They just want the position to be filled as fast as possible.If you can put the interviewer at ease by helping things move smoothly, youll improve your chances of being hired. Remember the following:Listening skills.倾听的技巧Listen carefully and ask questions to probe de