Part 5 Reasons for Application 關于應聘的原因
Dialogue Script 1 對話原文 1
Watson: What made you choose this company?
Tom: Your company has earned a very good reputation, not only because your products are of high quality, but also your well-constructed management system. I want to contribute my effort to such an outstanding company which cares not only the customer' needs, but also welfare of the employees.
Watson: What do you know about this company?
Tom: I know this is one of the biggest trading companies in the word. It was established in London in 1940, with a total of 40 million US dollars. It employs more than 17,000 staff throughout the word.
Watson: Why do you consider yourself qualified for the job?
Tom: I have the educational background and relevant experience required by the position. Besides, I am a very good team player and have the desire to make a thorough success.
Watson: What interest you most about this job?
Tom: I like to work in a team and enjoy solving problems together.
講解:
1. What made you choose this company? 你為什么會選擇這家公司。make someone do something,讓某人做某事。
2. 那Tom是怎樣回答的呢?他說你們的公司在業內有很好的聲譽,不僅你們的產品質量很好,而且你們的管理也很優秀。earn a good reputation,贏得好名聲。Tom在這里把這家公司夸了一通,這是很必要的,因為沒有人會來應聘自己不喜歡的公司。即使你對公司不是很了解,也可以說一些套話。但是如果你認為這家公司存在很多問題,面試的時候可不是提出來的好機會,你可以把它們留到上任以后再說。
3. 說完了公司,就應該說說自己的原因了。這是一個向考官陳述你的職業目標的好機會。Tom說他想為既照顧顧客的利益,又兼顧員工的福利的公司工作,其實這還是從另一個角度在夸獎這家公司。考官接著又問,What do you know about this company? 你對這家公司了解多少?這時候你就可以把自己在面試之前收集整理的信息告訴考官了。這里同樣要挑最主要的說,可以在面試之前打好草稿。
4. Why do you consider yourself qualified for the job? 你為什么認為自己適合這份工作?這時候你就可以把你自己的能力和優點盡量展示出來。這里Tom說的是the educational background and relevant experience,相關教育背景和工作經驗,I am a very good team player and have the desire to make a thorough success. 我有很強的團隊合作精神,并且向往成功。一般來說這幾點都是非常重要的,你可以在自己參加面試的時候用。
5. What interest you most about this job? 這份工作的哪個方面讓你最感興趣?其實,這還是在問你為什么會選擇這家公司,Tom回答說是因為喜歡團隊合作共同解決問題。你可以根據自己的情況來制定自己的答案。
Dialogue Script 2 對話原文 2
Watson: What's your career objective?
Peter: I hope I could be a leader of an energetic and productive sales team.
Watson: What do you consider important when looking for a job?
Peter: I think the most important thing is the nature of the job. One should never do anything one is not interested in. To me, pleasant working conditions with co-operative staff are also important.
Watson: Why are you interested in working in this company?
Tom: My past experience is closely related to this job. I am confident of doing the job well.
Watson: What do you think you would bring to the job?
Tom: My business experience in China, mainly. I know a lot about how the Chinese market works and how business is done there.
講解:
1.What's your career objective? 你的職業目標是什么?你的職業規劃對公司的發展也很重要,所以考官一般都會問這個問題。回答的時候要根據應聘職位的要求和自己的實際情況來確定自己的職業目標,不要好高騖遠,也不要妄自菲薄。
2. What do you consider important when looking for a job? 你認為找工作什么是最重要的?這就是在問你對工作的要求了,包括工作環境,同事關系等等。這個時候也要注意不要挑三揀四,毛病多多,以至于給人不好相處的壞印象。
3. Why are you interested in working in this company? 你為什么會對到這家公司工作感興趣?也就是問你為什么會來應聘這個公司的職位,只不過是換了一個問法。
4. What do you think you would bring to the job? 你認為你會為這個工作帶來什么?這個也是在問你的能力經驗等等適不適合這個職位。好,再來聽一遍剛才的對話。
Part 6 Your Ability 關于個人能力
Dialogue Script 1 對話原文 1
Watson: What is your greatest strength?
Ben: I think I am very good at planning. I manage my time perfectly so that I can always get things done on time.
Watson: What are your weak points?
Ben: When I think something is right, I will stick to that. Sometimes it sounds a little stubborn but I am now trying to find a balance between insistence and compromise.
Watson: What are your greatest accomplishment?
Ben: Although I feel my greatest accomplishments are still ahead of me, I am proud of my involvement with the International Business Conference '93 project. I made my contribution as part of that team and learned a lot in the process.
Watson: Can you work under pressure?
Ben: Yes, I find it stimulating. However, I believe in planning and proper management of my time reduce panic deadlines.
講解:
1. What is your greatest strength? 你最大的優點是什么?記住,這里問的是最大的優點,而不是讓你羅列出你的全部優點。
2. 要挑一條你認為最能吸引考官的優點來說。What are your weak points? 你的弱點是什么,Ben回答說如果他認為某事是正確的,他就會堅持己見,但是他現在正想辦法改變這種固執的脾氣。這里不僅要告訴考官自己的缺點,還要告訴考官自己正在改正這個缺點,這能給人留下知錯就改的好印象。
3. 考官繼續問What are your greatest accomplishment? 你最大的成就是什么?Ben很謙虛,他說“我認為我的最大成就還未出現”,I feel my greatest accomplishments are still ahead of me. 他接著又描述了自己在“九三國際商務會議”這個活動中的表現和收獲。
4. Can you work under pressure? 你可以在壓力下工作嗎?因為工作的壓力是不可避免的,所以考官想知道你在工作壓力方面的想法。Ben的回答很好,他說,壓力可以轉化為動力,而且只要正確利用時間,壓力是可以克服的。這句話大家也可以直接拿來用。好,現在再來聽一遍剛才的對話。
下面還是一段關于個人能力的對話,大家可以自己學習一下,看看從中能有哪些收獲。
Dialogue Script 2 對話原文 2
Snow: What are your strong points?
Tom: I have very strong observation power. I can generate interesting ideas from minor things and once the idea is formed, I have strong urge to put it into action.
Snow: What is your weakness?
Tom I always give each job my best efforts, so when others are not pulling their weight, I would be frustrated.
Snow: Are you more of a follower or a leader?
Tom: l don't try to go ahead of people and lead them. I'd rather cooperate with everybody else, and get the job done by working together.
Snow: How do you deal with those who you think are difficult to deal with?
Tom: I stick to my principles and keep the rules. Sometimes, they are just lack of enthusiasm and I got them involved with something constructive. Some of them had changed their attitude later.
Part 7 The End of the Interview 結束面談
Dialogue Script 1 對話原文 1
Watt: Since there are other applicants on the line, we can't let you know our decision yet until all of them have got their chance for interview.
Ann: Fair enough, I am willing to wait until you have come to a decision.
Watt: We will let you know probably next Tuesday. I hope to give you the positive reply.
Ann: Thank you, I will be glad to hear that.
講解:
1. 面試要結束了,考官說在所有面試者都接受了面試之后才能給出答復,這是很自然的,也是必經的程序,你要表示諒解。
2. 是的,這也是為了公平起見。come to a decision,得出結論,有結果,相當于make a decision.
3. 一般考官都會告訴你面試答復的最后期限,這段時間里你就要耐心等待了。不要逼問考官面試的結果,這時只要做到自信,禮貌就很好了。
Dialogue Script 2 對話原文 2
Watt: How long have you been here?
Jenny: About three months.
Watt: Have you worked as a receptionist ?
Jenny: No, but I think I am a fast learner.
Watt: Well, your English is very good. I have noticed that. But the problem is my receptionist must have local knowledge as well. People call us up not just to order meals. They often ask questions about travel, entertainment, etc. so I have to say I can't offer you the job.
Jenny: That's all right. Thank you for your time. Good-bye.
Watt: Bye.
講解:
1. 這段對話中的面試結果是在結束面試的時候給出的。Jenny想去應聘接待員的職位,但是她的一些條件不符合工作的要求。
2. 有哪些條件呢?接待員必須對本地的餐飲,旅游,娛樂等等項目非常熟悉,但是Jenny才來了三個月,肯定是不行的,盡管Jenny表示自己是一個fast learner,也就是學東西很快,但是Watt先生還是沒有雇傭她。
3. I have to say I can't offer you the job. 也就是“我還是不能雇傭你”。這時候要表現的很大度,thank you for your time,謝謝您花費時間來面試我。這里也能看出的職業素養。
Part 8 Sample Interview Dialogues 完整面試對話
Dialogue Script 1 對話原文 1
Black: Come in. My name is John Black, the personnel manager. How are you doing?
Wang: My name is Ann Wang. How are you?
Black: Please have a seat.
Wang: Thank you.
Black: Now, let me ask you some questions, Miss Wang. Where do you live?
Wang: The West District.
Black: Where are you going to school?
Wang: Beijing Normal University.
Black: What is your major?
Wang: I'm majoring in English.
Black: I see. Have you taken any business classes or anything?
Wang: Yes. I've studied in a computer training program and a Business English Program.
Black: Have you ever worked in an office before?
Wang: Yes, I had a part-time job for two months at a local joint-venture company working as a secretary.
Black: Oh, really?
Wang: Yes, it was a very interesting experience.
Black: So, what did you do? Office work?
Wang: Yes, mostly typing and answering the phones.
Black: OK. But you know we are looking for a bilingual secretary. Why did you answer our ad?
Wang: Well, for me the most important thing is to find work where I can meet and deal with people from other cultures.
Black: I see. Good. Now, do you have any questions you'd like to ask me about company?
Wang: Yes, I'd like to ask about the salary. How is it determined?
Black: Well, all new clerical employees begin at a standard salary of RMB 600 per month. Then, after a training period of three months, you are given a assignment, and then you would get a higher monthly salary.
Wang: What about other benefits?
Black: All the employees must join the health insurance program and there are many other benefits. I think that most of them explained in your brochure. Did you get a copy?
Wang: Yes, I did. Thank you.
Black: Any more questions?
Wang: No, thank you. I'm sorry to have taken so much of your time.
Black: Not at all. Very glad to have met you. We'll be letting you know the result of the interview sometime next week. Thank you very much for coming.
Wang: Thank you for your time, Mr. Black.
Black: You're welcome. Good-bye.
Wang: Bye-bye.
Dialogue Script 2 對話原文 2
Brown: Can you sell yourself in two minutes? Go for it.
Peter: With my qualifications and experiences, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in many project I undertake. Your organization could benefit from my synthetical and interpersonal skills.
Brown: Why did you leave your last job?
Peter: Well, I'm hoping to get an offer of a better position. If an opportunity knocks, I will take it. I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job. I feel there's no opportunity for advancement.
Brown: What makes your think you would be successful in this position?
Peter: My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
Brown: Are you a multi-tasked individual, that is to say, do you work well under stress and pressure?
Peter: Yes, I think so.
Brown: What personality traits do you admire, then?
Peter: I admire an honest, flexible and easy-going person who possesses the " can do"spirit.
Brown: What leadership qualities have you developed as an administration personnel?
Peter: I feel that I'm good at motivating people and leading them to work together as a team.
Brown: What do you find frustrating in a work situation?
Peter: Sometimes the narrow-minded people who are not receptive to new ideas make me feel frustrated.
Brown: How do you handle conflicts with your colleagues in your work?
Peter: I will try to present my new ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across.
Brown: How do you handle your failure?
Peter: None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake.
Brown: How long would you like to stay with this company?
Peter: I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.
Brown: What range of pay-scale are you interested in?
Peter: Money is important, but the responsibility that goes along with this job is what interests me the most. To be frank and open with you, I like this job, but I have a family to support.
Brown: We will let you know the result probably next Wednesday. I hope to give you the positive reply.
Peter: OK, thank you very much. Bye-bye.