unitjobinterview副本PPT课件

1、Unit 3 Job InterviewUnit 3 Job Interview 第1页/共83页How can we stand out from the crowd of job applicants?第2页/共83页A formal meeting at which someone is asked questions in order to find out whether he/she is suitable for a job, course of study, etc. Definition of InterviewinterviewerintervieweeIf you are

2、 unable to interview successfully, you wont get the job. 第3页/共83页give an interview to sb. 接见某人 have(hold) an interview with sb.会见某人 to go for an interview 进行面试request an interview with sb. 要求面见某人 to obtain an interview from 获得一个被面试机会ask (beg) for an interview with sb. 请求面见某人 第4页/共83页What do you thin

3、k is the most important thing before an interview?第5页/共83页Research the Company Research the company thoroughly Tailor your skills to companys needs (review job description)Development of the companyServices or productsCompetitors within the industryGrowth patternReputationNew products or projectsCul

4、ture and values第6页/共83页Have a Great Resume!The resume is usually received by the employer before the interview, but it never hurts to bring some extra copies.Your resume should include things like objective, education, working experience, and skills.RESUME第7页/共83页Practice Interview Questions! Why do

5、 you want to work for this company? What positive attributes do you feel you can bring to this company? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Do you prefer working individually or in a team atmosphere and why?第8页/共83页Dont Forget to be there Early!Get directions to the interview ahead of time.Adapt

6、 to your surroundingsIf traveling a long distance to the interview, make traveling plans ahead of time. 第9页/共83页 Natural, clean looking face/makeup Nicely styled hair Press your clothes Clean your fingernails Shoes shined No Gum, Candy, or cigarettes at the Job Interview! Avoid strong perfumes or co

7、lognes 第10页/共83页Other Tips for the Interview Smile regularly Remember “Please” and “Thank you” (Good manner of speaking)Stand up to meet peopleKeep good eye contactBe confident and enthusiasticIf you feel nervous try breathing techniques. Use Mr. or Ms. unless asked to use first nameDont answer with

8、 a simple “yes” or “no”. 第11页/共83页Details Needed for Follow-up Ask for their business card Send a short thank you note within 24 hours Remind them of key points from the interview Emphasize your interest第12页/共83页 It takes time and persistence to reach your goal Consider every interview a learning ex

9、perience 第13页/共83页 Role Play: if you were an interviewer, what sort of job applicants would you prefer? CreativeHard-workingHonestLoyalWell- experienced第14页/共83页 Text A Text A GET THE JOB YOU WANTGET THE JOB YOU WANT- Harvey B. MackayMackay Envelop Corporationa personal story (Paras1-6)four keys to

10、getting hired The end :to sum up the four points第15页/共83页Understanding of Part I (1-6)1. In Paragraph 1 Line 2, how do we understand “potential salespeople”? They are people who _.A. have already become salespeople B. may not become salespeople in the future C. like to become salespeople in the futu

11、reD. are likely to become salespeople in the future2. What job did the graduate hunt for in the authors company?3. Did the new college graduate interview successfully ? Why or why not?Main idea: A recent college graduate failed his interview because of lack of _.第16页/共83页Language Points applicant: a

12、 person who applies for sth, esp. a post Graduate schools generally require applicants to submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam. 惯用搭配job applicant / an applicant for a positionan applicant for admission to a school /an applicant for Party membership易混：applianceQ: Today housework has been much ea

13、sier by electrical _.A. instruments B. appliances C. applicants D.equipment第17页/共83页 grill: question intensely; cook under or over direct heat( used in the pattern: grill sb about/ on sth)Tom was grilled by customs officers for several hours.The senior detective grilled the young suspect about the r

14、obbery case.Q: When the woman _ him as the criminal, he was _ beforethe police accepted his alibi(不在犯罪现场的证据）. A. identified; released B. unidentified; grilled C. identified; grilled D. unidentified; released 第18页/共83页mock adj. Not real, but intended to be very similar to a real situation, substance

15、etc 模拟war games with mock battles mock examination follow up : take additional steps to further ( followed by with) 采取进一步行动 We are worried that terrorists will follow up their threats with bomb attacks. The salesman usually follow up a letter with a visit. 推销员往往在写了信之后又上门拜访. Translation: 你应该打完电话后，再接着

16、去一封信。第19页/共83页 : 渴望，急欲做某事 我热切希望能出国旅行。 sth in sbs hands: in sbs possession 在某人手中；为某人所拥有 Adequate proofs are in my hands showing that he is innocent .His fathers company has been in his hands for some years. 第20页/共83页at sbs hands:from sb 出自某人之手 I did not expect such unkind treatment at your hands. out

17、 of hand: out of control The football fans have got completely out of hand. On one hand, On the other hand 第21页/共83页prospective: likely to become or beAt an interview, do look a prospective employer in the eye while speaking.Confusable word: perspective n.透视画法, 透视图, 远景, 前途, 观点, 看法, 观点, 观察 The articl

18、e is written from the perspective of an interviewer.第22页/共83页Reflections upon Writing Techniques Ways to begin an essay1) Using a quotation.2) Asking a question.3) Stating the time and place to the event to be described.4) Providing relevant background information.5) Giving a surprising or interesti

19、ng fact. Now read the four tips offered by the author, and decide what ways are used to begin each of them.lThe author offers four keys to getting hired.lKey 1 starts with a _.lKey 2 starts with a _. lKey 3 begins with a _.lKey 4 begins with a _ _.questionquotationsurprising factpersonal opinion第23页

20、/共83页: in my opinionAs I see it ,this press conference is the most successful one we have ever had.与as I see it意义相近的表达方式:From my point of viewTo my mind as to mefrom my standpointas far as I am concerned As I see it, its a very sound investment.第24页/共83页(as) the saying goes :used to introduce a part

21、icular phrase that people often sayEg: As an old English saying goes, “ No pains, no gains”.1. Prepare to win.俗话说：“有志者事竟成。”As the saying goes, “Where there is a will there is a way.常言道：“木已成舟（事已成定局，无可挽回）。”As the saying goes, “What is done cannot be undone.”第25页/共83页The Michael Jordans of the world ha

22、ve talent, yes, but theyre also the first ones on and the last ones off the basketball court. (para. 9)“The Michael Jordans” refers to “such people as successful as Michael Jordan”世界上诸如迈克尔.乔丹这样的顶尖人物无疑具有非凡的才能，但他们在篮球场上也是第一个到，最后一个走。第26页/共83页Michael Jordan (1963-)l American professional basketball playe

23、r, considered by many to be the greatest player in basketball history. The 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) shooting guard 得分后卫first became known as an explosive individual scorer, but as he matured as a player he adopted a more team-oriented approach to the game. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six National Bask

24、etball Association (NBA) championships (1991-1993, 1996-1998). His widespread appeal to fans has helped keep basketball one of the worlds most popular spectator (观众) sports.第27页/共83页 endeavor: n. an effort or attempt to do sth尝试，试图； 尽力，竭力 Sweden has failed in its endeavor to rank among the world pow

25、ers in table tennis. Please make every endeavor to arrive punctually. v. try to do sth The company endeavors to deal with clients complaints as promptly as possible. 翻译：We always_(竭尽全力向顾客提供优质的服务）.endeavor to give customers excellent service第28页/共83页 The odds were good that:表示“极有可能，机会很大” Odds: chance

26、s or opportunitiesWhen he graduated from university, the odds were good that he would be accepted by a lucrative joint venture.look for employment找工作 be in employment有工作/职业 get/obtain employment找到工作 lose employment失业 be out of employment 失业 第29页/共83页Expressions for Unemployment 1. I got fired. 我被炒鱿鱼

27、了。 2. I got the boot. 我被开除了。 3. I got the ax. 我被开除了。 4. I got sacked./ I got the sack.我被开除了。 5. They kicked me out. 他们把我踢出来了/把我开除了。 6. My boss showed me the door yesterday. 我老板昨天叫我走路。 7. I was canceled. 我被开除了。 8. I was laid off. 我被解雇了。 9. The boss told me that I dont have to come in tomorrow, or any

28、 other day. 老板告诉我说，我明天或以后都不必来公司了。 10. My boss told me to find a better job.老板叫我“另谋高就”第30页/共83页do ones homework: make preparations beforehand David had done his homework before he exchanged ideas with his colleagues. Good odds will favor the one who has done his homework best.第31页/共83页You wont get ev

29、ery job you go after. The best salespeople dont close every sale. (para. 12) go after: try hard to obtain 努力争取；追求 He went after first prize in the English speech contest. Are you planning to go after Peters job when he leaves?close every sale: complete every sale or be successful in every sale 最好的售货

30、员也不可能每次都做成生意.第32页/共83页 But it takes no longer to prepare well for one interview than to wander in half-prepared for five. And your prospects for success will be many times better.(L40L42)【注释】第一句话的主干为“it takes no longer tothan to 。”译为“做某事儿所花的时间不会比做另一件事儿花费的时间更长多”Half-prepared表示“准备一半的，准备不充分的”many times

31、 better是一个倍数的表达方式其形式为“倍数times形容词 副词比较级than” The output of coal in 1979 was six times greater than that in 1972. 但认真准备一次面试的时间不会多于马马虎虎准备五次面试的时间，而你成功的可能性要多得多。第33页/共83页2. Never stop learning. 活到老，学到老。 “It is never too old to learn.” “One is never too old to learn.”lWhat conclusion can you draw from the

32、1st tip? -Success goes to those who are well prepared.What example does the writer use in support of his second suggestion?第34页/共83页doubles tennis match paired with a 90-year-old: I had a 90-year-old man as my partner in a doubles tennis match.Language Points: hammer: v. to defeat someone completely

33、 a t sport Arsenal hammered Manchester United in yesterdays game.work on ones weakness: to practice and overcome or conquer ones weak points第35页/共83页 incidentally: by the way (used when adding more informationto what was said before, or when you want to talk about sth.else you have just thought of)

34、n我得走了。顺便提一句，如果你要那本书，我下次把它带来(考研，93）I must go now. Incidentally ,if you want that book ,Ill bring it next time.Incidentally, your proposal has been put to the discussion at the meeting.第36页/共83页chucklevt. laugh quietlyHearing the news, she chuckled to herself.(chuckle to oneself : 暗喜；自笑）The baby chuck

35、led at/over the sight of sweets.第37页/共83页Bracket (L.52): n. a group or a category that has a particular rangeThe occupation requires pretty girls in the 18-25 age bracket. This new car is out of my price bracket. What can you learn from the example? -Success goes to those who keep learning.第38页/共83页

36、3. Believe in yourself, even when no one else does. Roger Bannister (1929-)British physician and the first athlete in historyto run a mile less than 4 min.John Landy (1929- ):lAustralian athlete, and the second runner, after Englands Sir Roger Bannister, to break the four-minute mile. He did so in 3

37、 minutes 58 seconds in 1954,two months after Bannister set his mark.第39页/共83页 take/have a crack at: try to do sth He said he didnt know how to swim but would take a crack at it.I would like to take a crack at the Olympic title again before I retire. At the gun, 23,000 runners started. (para. 19)at t

38、he gun: when the starting gun signaled the start of a race 发令枪一响，23，000名运动员冲出起跑线。第40页/共83页deadlinen. a time limit by which sth.must be done 截止日期; 最后期限e.g.Tomorrow is the deadline for the students to hand in their term paper.第41页/共83页identifyvt. 1. 识别;鉴别 2. 使等同于e.g. 1.She identified the man as her at

39、tacker. 2. One cannot identify happiness with wealth.他很容易就辨认出自己的行李来。It was easy for him to identify his baggage among the others.第42页/共83页4. Find a way to make a difference.make a difference: change the situation or outlook; have an effect 改变现状或观点；产生影响 Adopting an appropriate learning approach can m

40、ake all the difference for you. Whatever she did, it made no difference.翻译：锻炼使她的健康有显著改变。“耐寒”人才挤爆招聘会 应聘者达万人第43页/共83页blurtvt. utter abruptly and thoughtlessly 未加思索地冲口说出e.g. Peter blurted the secret (out) before we could stop him.As soon as the teacher put forward the question, he blurted the answer ou

41、t.Translation:我还没来得及阻止他, 他已冲口说出了这个坏消息. 第44页/共83页 pry:try to look into private facts about a person ( used in the patterns: pry into sth) Some reporters like to pry into film stars private life. pry into ones affairs / secrets 第45页/共83页Hes living proof that you can always shift the odds in your favor

42、.living proof: if someone is living proof of a particular fact, they are a good example of how true it isin sbs favor : if something is in your favor, it helps you or gives you an advantage 对某人有利 The decision went in his favor. 第46页/共83页Understanding of Part 3 1. Who is Curt Carlson? . 2. How did he

43、 help the writer to get to a meeting in New York? 3.What happened at the airport? 4. How old was Curt Carlson at the time? What was he excited about? 第47页/共83页 in the neighborhood of : about I am hoping to buy an apartment in the neighborhood of 300,000 yuan.翻译：他年薪大约有40，000美元。He has an annual salary

44、 in the neighborhood of $40,000.比较： in the neighborhood 在附近地区 Are there any hotels in the neighborhood?第48页/共83页 Sentence to explain: It happened to be a day Minnesota was hit with one of the worst snowstorms in years.(L99L100)碰巧那天是明尼苏达州遭受了罕见的暴风雪袭击【注释】主干：It happened to be a day happen to do sth: to

45、do or have sth by chance 碰巧，凑巧 我在回家的路上碰巧遇见了他。 第49页/共83页 Sentence to explain: As we were taxiing down it: taxi: v. if a plane taxis, it moves along the ground before taking off or after landing e.g.: The plane taxied to a halt. 解析： as the jet moved slowly on a runway第50页/共83页Curt Calson, 70 years old

46、 at the time, rich beyond anyones dreams, could still sparkle with excitement about being first. beyond anyones / ones wildest dreams: more than anyone/one can ever imagine Own a car of Benz, it is beyond my wildest dreams. 十年之前我做梦都没有想过能在网上购物。Ten years ago it was beyond my wildest dreams that I coul

47、d buy goods online.第51页/共83页sparkle v. 1) to shine in small bright flashes 闪耀；闪烁 The diamond ring sparkled in the sunlight.2) If someones eyes sparkle, they shine brightly, esp. because the person is happy or excited 用眼神表达, 发光闪烁 Peters eyes sparkled with excitement. His eyes sparkled with delight.第5

48、2页/共83页from ones/the standpoint (of)from ones/the viewpoint(of) 从的观点来看From my standpoint, finding a desirable job is more difficult than one can imagine.近年来,一些心理学家试图用生物学的观点解释智力。In recent years, some psychologists have tried to explain intelligence from a biological standpoint.第53页/共83页A recent colle

49、ge graduate failed to answer the questions at an interview because of lack of preparation.Prepare to winNever stop learningBelieve in yourself Find a way to make a differenceThe end :to sum up the four pointsPage 80第54页/共83页2. The writer supports his suggestions about job application with a number o

50、f examples. Fill in the following table with the suggestions the writer puts forward and the instances he uses to illustrate them.Suggestions Examples 1)2)1)2)Prepare to win. Michael Jordan Never stop learning. A 90-year-old tennis player 第55页/共83页3) Believer in yourself,even when no one else does.3

51、) the four-minute mile, the New York Marathon and the Vietnam veteran4)Find a way to make a difference.4)New York cabdrivers第56页/共83页Useful Expressions 1. 模拟面试mock interview2. 采取进一步行动follow up3. 在某人手中，为某人所拥有in ones hands4. 亲手送交的hand-delivered5. 可能的客户prospective customers第57页/共83页6. 在我看来as I see it7.

52、 俗话说(as) the saying goes8. 极有可能the odds are good that9. 一生中仅有一次的经历a once-in-a-lifetime experience 10. 事先做好准备do ones homework第58页/共83页11. 努力争取，追求go after12. 交换场地switch sides13. 发扬长处develop ones strengths14. 尝试take/have a crack (at)15. 奇迹中的奇迹miracle of miracles第59页/共83页16. 实现你的目标accomplish your goals1

53、7. 改变现状或观点； 产生影响 make a difference18. 大约in the neighborhood of 19. 做梦也想不到的 beyond ones/anyones wildest dreams20. 从的观点来看from ones/the standpoint (of)第60页/共83页 What is the best way to impress a 1) employer when you go for a job interview? 2) ,the best things is to demonstrate that you have 3) and know

54、 all about the firm 4) .You should make every 5) ,for example, to show that you know something about the 6) of the company ,including the different lines of products it turns out and the chief business 7) it is working with. 8) in a spontaneous manner and let the interviewer know that you are not fr

55、ightened by new challenges, but are willing to 9) at anything. Try to look at the situation 10) of the person offering the opportunity of employment. What sort of qualities is he likely to be looking for ?Enthusiasm, certainly. So don not leave your application waiting until just before the deadline

56、. Apply early. Another thing that can 11) is to 12 ) your interview with a letter expressing your enthusiasm to join the company.Summary :第61页/共83页 What is the best way to impress a 1) prospective employer when you go for a job interview? 2) As I see it ,the best things is to demonstrate that you ha

57、ve 3) done your homework and know all about the firm 4) beforehand .You should make every 5) endeavor ,for example, to show that you know something about the 6) structure of the company ,including the different lines of products it turns out and the chief business 7) partners it is working with. 8)

58、Respond in a spontaneous manner and let the interviewer know that you are not frightened by new challenges, but are willing to 9) take a crack at anything. Try to look at the situation 10) from the standpoint of the person offering the opportunity of employment. What sort of qualities is he likely t

59、o be looking for ?Enthusiasm, certainly. So don not leave your application waiting until just before the deadline. Apply early. Another thing that can 11) make a difference is to 12) follow up your interview with a letter expressing your enthusiasm to join the company.Summary :第62页/共83页Additional Tr

60、anslation1.They want to sell their house and _ (而且已经有一位可能的买房人）2.（不管他怎么努力）_, the goal stayed unattained.3.I hope _ (我们能在规定日期前完成它）4.(常言道）_”there is no smoke without fire”.5.I do not think _ (那没有什么两样）already have a prospective buyerHow much he endeavoredwe can finish this before the deadline As the saying