英文面试技巧

1 / 30 英文面试技巧 1. What can you tell me about yourself? This is not an invitation to give your life history. The interviewer is looking for clues about your character, qualifications, ambitions, and motivations. The following is a good example of a positive response. In high school I was involved in competitive sports and I always tried to improve in each sport I participated in. As a college student, I worked in a clothing store part-time and found that I could sell things easily. The sale was important, but for me, it was even more important to make sure that the customer was satisfied. It was not long before customers came back to the store and specifically asked for me to help them. I m very competitive and it means a lot to me to be the best. 关于你自己，你能告诉我些什么？ 这一问题并非在请你大谈你的个人历史。雇主是在寻找有关你性格、资历、志向和生活动力的线索。 下面是一个积极正面回答的好例子： 在高中我参加各种竞争性体育活动，并一直努力提高各项运动的成绩。大学期间，我曾在一家服装店打工，我发现我能轻而易举地将2 / 30 东西推销出去。销售固然重要，但对我来说，更重要的是要确信顾客能够满意。不久便有顾客返回那家服装店点名让我为他们服务。我很有竞争意识，力求完美对我很重要。 2. Why do you want to work for us? This is an obvious question and, if you have done your research on the company, you should be able to give a good reason. 0rganize your reasons into several short sentences that clearly spell out your interest. You are a leader in the field of electronics. Your company is a Fortune 5O0 company. Your management is very progressive. 你为什么想为我们工作？ 这是个明确的问题。如果你对该公司做过调查研究，你应该能够给出很好的理由。你要将你的理由编成几句简短的话清楚地表明你的兴趣。 如可答： 你们在电子领域是领头人。你们公司是财富杂志评选的 500 强之一。你们的管理很先进。 3. Why should I hire you? Once again, you should not be long winded, but you should provide a summary of your qualifications. Be positive and show that you are capable of doing the job. Based on the internships that I have participated in and the related part-time experiences 3 / 30 I have had, I can do the job. 为什么我应该聘用你？ 同样，你不应长篇大论，而应提供有关你资历的扼要说明。要肯定自己，表明你能胜任此项工作。 如答： 根据我参加过的实习和与此相关的打工经历。我能胜任。 4. How do you feel about your progress to date? Never apologize for what you have done. I think I did well in school. In fact, in a number of courses I received the highest exam scores in the class. As an intern for the X Company, I received some of the highest evaluations that had been given in years. 对于你至今所取得的进步你是怎样看的？ 绝不要对你以前的所作所为表示内疚。 如可答： 我认为我在学校表现不错。事实上，有好几门功课我的成绩居全班第一。 在某公司实习时，我获得了该公司数年来给予其雇员的好几项最高评价。 5. What would you like to be doing five years from now? Know what you can realistically accomplish. You can find out by talking to others about what they accomplished in their first five years with a 4 / 30 particular company. I hope to be the best I can be at my job and because many in this line of work are promoted to area manager, I am planning on that also. “如何用英语回答外企面试常见问题” 从今以后 5 年内你想做些什么？ 你要清楚你实际上能胜任什么。你可以事先和他人交流一番。问问他们在某公司的头 5 年都做了些什么。 如可答。 我希望能在我的职位上尽力做好工作，由于在同一领域工作的许多人都被提为区域负责人， 所以我亦有此打算。 6. What is your greatest weakness? You cannot avoid this question by saying that you do not have any, everyone has weaknesses. The best approach is to admit your weakness but show that you are working on it and have a plan to overcome it. If possible, cite a weakness that will work to the company s advantage. I m such a perfectionist that I won t stop until a job is well done. 你最大的弱点是什么？ 你不应该说你没有任何弱点，以此来回避这个问题；每个人都有弱点。最佳策略是承认你的弱点，但同时表明你在予以改进，并有克服弱点的计5 / 30 划。 可能的话，你可说出一项可能会给公司带来好处的弱点，如可说： 我是一个完美主义者。工作做得不漂亮，我是不会撒手的。 7. What is your greatest strength? This is a real opportunity to toot your own horn. Do not brag or get too egotistical, but let the employer know that you believe in yourself and that you know your strengths. I feel that my strongest asset is my ability to stick to things to get them done. I feel a real sense of accomplishment when I finish a job and it turns out just as I d planned. I ve set some high goals for myself. For example, I want to graduate with highest distinction. And even though I had a slow start in my freshman year, I made up for it by doing an honor s thesis. 你最突出的优点是什么？ 这是你 展示自己 的最佳机会，不要吹嘘自己或过于自负，但要让雇主知道你相信自己，你知道自己的优点。 如可答： 我认为我最大的优点是能够执着地尽力把事情办好。当做完一件工作而其成果又正合我的预想时，我会有一种真正的成就感。我给自己定了一些高目标。比如说，6 / 30 我要成为出色的毕业生。尽管在大学一年级时我启动慢了些，但最终我以优等论文完成了学业。 Following are some typical questions that an interviewer may ask during a job interview, and some typical responses: 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, I m an extremely hard worker, I m very thorough and methodical, I get along great with people, and I m a quick learner. Can you tell me some of your strengths and 7 / 30 weaknesses? I m loyal, honest, I manage my time effectively, I always follow through on my work, and I have great computer skills. Umm, I can t 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 I m 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. 下面是会见者在工作面试中可能会问到的一些典型问题和一些典型的回答： 你能更具体地告诉我一些你为 ABC 公司做的 Canto计划的一些情况吗？ 那是个非常激动人心的工程。我们必须在第二季度使销售额增长 40%，虽然我们承受着很大的压力，但结果比我们的预期计划要好。 我为什么要雇用你呢？ 我觉得我的条件正适合你们的工作类型。从我的简历中你可以看到我有一份证实我在解决问题，进行多重任务8 / 30 工作，和处理顾客问题方面能力的证明资料。 你能为公司做出什么贡献呢？ 除了我们刚才讨论过的技能和经历之外，我是一个工作非常努力的人，我工作很认真，而且很有办法，我能与大家相处得非常好，并且我学得很快。 你能告诉我你的强项和弱项吗？ 我忠诚，诚实，能有效地利用我的时间，我工作有头有尾，并且我有很强的计算机运用能力。事实上我没有什么会影响到我的工作表现的重大弱点，我坚信通过不断地学习和在职培训我会表现得更好。有时我工作太疯狂了，但我实在太热爱我的工作了。 好极啦。你什么时候可以上班呢？ 我必须提前两周提交辞职报告，在这两周内，我 要继续工作并完成目前的任务。两周后，我可以随时上班。 Here are good answers to some of the tougher questions asked in job interviews. If you can smoothly supply answers like these during the interview, you are bound to make a good impression. 1. What is important to you in a job? Mention specific rewards other than a paycheck for example, challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution. 9 / 30 2. Why do you want to work for this organization? Cite its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. Stress that you want to work for this organization, not just any organization. 3. Why should we employ you? Point to your academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm. Mention your performance in school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn and to become productive quickly. If the job involves management responsibilities, refer to past activities as proof of your ability to get along with others and to work as part of a team. 4. If we hire you, how long will you stay with us? Answer by saying along these lines: As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace with my abilities. 5. Can we offer you a career path? Reply: I believe you could, once I know the normal progression within the organization. Can you 10 / 30 tell me about it? The answer may be revealing. 6. What are your greatest strengths? Give a response like one of the following: I can see what needs to be done and do it, I m wiling to make decisions, I work well with others, I can organize my time efficiently. 7. What are you greatest weakness? Identify one or two, such as the following: I tend to drive myself toohard, I expect others to perform beyond their capacities, I like to see a job done quickly, and I m critical if it isn t. Note these weaknesses could also be regarded as desirable qualities. The trick with this question is to describe a weakness so that it could also be considered a virtue. 8. What didn t you like about previous jobs you ve held? Discuss the things you didn t like, but avoid making slighting reference to any of your former employers. 9. How do you spend your leisure time? Mention a cross section of interests-active and quiet, social and solitary - rather just one. 11 / 30 10. Are there any weaknesses in your education or experience? Take stock of your weaknesses before the interview. Practice discussing them in a positive light. You ll find that they are minor when discussed along with all the positive things you have to offer. 英语面试常见问题 Q： Can you sell yourself in two minutes？ Go for it. A： With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills. Q： Give me a summary of your current job description. A： I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide software support. A： Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will take it. 12 / 30 A： I feel I have reached the glass ceiling in my current job. / I feel there is no opportunity for advancement. A： With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students very well. Q： What contribution did you make to your current organization？ A： I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this position. Q： What do you think you are worth to us？ A： I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future. Q： What make you think you would be a success in this position？ Q： Are you a multi-tasked individual？ or Do you work well under stress or pressure？ A： Yes, I think so. A： The trait is needed in my current 工作所需要的，我知道我能应付自如。 ) 英语面试常见问题 Q： What is your strongest trait？ 13 / 30 A： Helpfulness and caring. A： Adaptability and sense of humor. A： Cheerfulness and friendliness. Q： How would your friends or colleagues describe you？ A： They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends. A： They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person. Q： What personality traits do you admire？ A： A： people who possess the can do spirit. Q： What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel？ A： I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership. A： I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy. Q： How do you normally handle criticism？ A： Silence is golden. Just dont say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, 14 / 30 however, accept constructive criticism. A： When we cool off, we will discuss it later. Q： What do you find frustrating in a work situation？ A： Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated. A： Minds that are not receptive to new ideas. Q： How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work? A： I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. Q： How do you handle your failure？ A： None of us was born perfect. I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake.： 回答问题时口齿要清晰、语调适中。内容要有条理、避免重复。介绍工作经历采用倒序，从最近一份工作谈起，着重强调有利于新工作的职务经历。最好能说明曾担任何种职务、实际成绩、业绩等，以及自己的工作对原来公司的影响。凡和此次应征不相关的内容，尽量避免提及。话题紧扣以下 3 方面来展现自己的优 势。 1、诚意。某个问题发表完见解之后，可以附带加上一句： I?d like to hear your opinion.这句话表明了你对面试人的尊敬，很容易使他产生亲切感。当面试人在试探你15 / 30 的应聘诚意时，应该及时表态： So far as that is concerned， you must have understood my determination.问些与工作内容相关的问题，能表现你对这份工作的兴趣。如： What other responsibilities do you think this job will include? 2、能力。当你知道招聘单位目前急于用人时，首先把自己的专长讲足说够，然后顺理成章地得出结论： I think your unit needs a man like me.用这样的句式，让面试人认为你是站在他们的立场上说话，在替他们的发展考虑问题，于是更容易接受你。陈述自己的任职资格时，可以这么开头： I?m qualified for the job because接着陈述理由。当面试人在审视你究竟能不能胜任此职时，参照的标准已不再是他心目中的标准，而是你 列举的理由。 3、业绩。外国公司面试喜欢用事实说话，用数字说话，为了证明你的能力，你可以把过去的经历联系起来，说明你曾经为以前的公司解决过跟现在雇主所面临的类似问题： I explored BEIJING market and sold 50， 000 sets in one year. 三、英语面试时具备 3P 原则： 自我介绍时应该记住“ 3P 原则”： Pertinent，Personal， Positive。 谈吐自信，就是要积极地进行自我肯定，让面试人16 / 30 充分了解你的 优点与潜能。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。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。 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。自我介绍时间不宜太长，话不宜太多，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，以免言多语失。另外，在自我介绍时应避免过多地使用“ I”，不要每个句子一开头就冒出一个“ I”字，给人留下自我标榜、以自我为中心的印象。 灵活的应聘者往往会把“ 我”开头的话，变成“你”字打头。例如，面试人说： Would you please say something about yourself?应聘者则说： Do you want me to talk about my personal life or to say something about the job?这样，你的谈话就把面试人摆了进去。这种谈话的方式所产生的效果是不言而喻的。面试毕竟是面试人与应聘者互相沟通的一种场合，应聘者时常把面试人摆进自己的谈话当中去，自然而然就起到了互相沟通的作用。 英语面试中，当然要对英语口语的一个要求是很高的，所以在投递了简历后，我们就可以开始准备我们的面试了，我们可以多找一些英语面试的题库来做参考，同时多准备一些句型。这样准备好后，能让我们的面试更加事半功倍。 17 / 30 Q： Can you sell yourself in two minutes？ Go for it. A： With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills. Q： How do you rate yourself as a professional？ A： With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent. Q： What contribution did you make to your current organization？ A： I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this position. Q： What do you think you are worth to us？ A： I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future. Q： What make you think you would be a success in this position？ Q： Are you a multi-tasked individual？ or Do you work well under stress or pressure？ 18 / 30 A： Yes, I think so. A： The trait is needed in my current 工作所需要的，我知道我能应付自如。 ) Q： What is your strongest trait？ A： Helpfulness and caring. A： Adaptability and sense of humor. A： Cheerfulness and friendliness. Q： How would your friends or colleagues describe you？ A： They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends. A： They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person. Q： What personality traits do you admire？ A： A： people who possess the can do spirit. Q： What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel ？ A： I feel that learning how to motivate people 19 / 30 and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership. A： I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy. Q： How do you normally handle criticism？ A： Silence is golden. Just dont say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism. A： When we cool off, we will discuss it later. Q： What do you find frustrating in a work situation？ A： Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated. A： Minds that are not receptive to new ideas. Q： How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work? A： I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. Q： How do you handle your failure？ A： None of us was born perfect. I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake. 20 / 30 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 on our industry. Q： 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. 21 / 30 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.如果不愿正面回答，也可以说： It would be premature for me to predict this. 甚至还可以打趣的说： Hypothetically speaking, I might be able to do your current job as a director. Q： What range of pay-scale are you interested in？ A： Money is important, but the responsibility that goes along with this job is what interests me the most. Other Tips Know something about the organization you are 22 / 30 applying to. Dress properly. Dont shake hand with the interviewer until he/she extends his/her hand. Dont sit down until invited to do so by the interviewer. Make eye-contact with the interviewer during the interview. Listen actively and stay calm. If invited to a meal, be especially careful about your table manners. Dont talk with your mouth full. Dont make much noise while you eat. Dont blow your nose or use the toothpick at table. Dont appear to be pushy or overly anxious to get a job. Be honest but not too modest. Dont put yourself down or cut yourself up. Try to avoid discussing politics or religion with your interviewer. 1. What is important to you in a job? Challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution. 2. Why do you want to work for this organization? 23 / 30 Its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. 3. Why should we employ you? My academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm. 4. If we hire you, how long will you stay with us? As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace c