【English】外企常用的英语面试问题总结

一、面试中常用的应对和礼貌用语

Before interview:
Nice to meet you. I'm XXX.
Thank you for inviting me for interview.


In interview:
Oh, I see.
Yes, I understand.
No, I haven't heard it before. Could you tell me more?
That's very interesting.
Would you please speak a little slower?
That's fine with me.
I don't understand but I'd be glad to learn.
I agree with you.
Yes, I do think so.
That's great.
Would you please explain more about the job?
Thanks for your advice.


After interview:
Thank you very much for your time. It's been nice meeting you.
Thanks for the opportunity. It's my pleasure.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
It's been a pleasure talking with you, Mr.XXX. Thank you very much for your time.
Thank you, Miss XXX. Goodbye.

二、面试中常见的问题

Q: Why do you want to leave your present employer?
Are there any special reasons for changing your job?
Why did you leave your last job/previous company?


Q: How much do you know about our company?
Could you talk something about our main products?


Q: Please tell me about yourself.
What is your greatest strength and weakness?


Q: What is your significant/most important contribution to your last employer?
Tell me about your accomplishments at your previous position.


Q: What goals do you have in your career?
Where do you want to be in five years? Ten years?


Q: Do you work well under pressure? Give me an example.
How do you handle pressure.
How do you manage stress in your daily work?


Q: What is your specialty?
Can you tell me about some of your qualifications/work experience?
What are your responsibilities in your current job?


Q: What do you think your responsibilities for the position you apply?
What made you apply for this position?
Why are you interested in this job?


Q: How long do you plan to stay in our company?
How long do you see yourself with us?


Q: Why should I hire you?
Why do you think you are qualified for this position?


Q: What salary would you expect?
Tell me about the salary you're seeking.


Q: Do you have any questions for me?
Any more questions?

Q: How would your colleagues/coworkers describe you?
What do you do in your spare time?

三、面试中自我介绍和个性描述，公司描述的常用语句

1、自我介绍

My name is XXX. I joined XXX in (month) of (year). I'm responsible for ...
I'm currently working on a project XXX. I feel I am suitable for this job because I...
One challenging aspect of my job is ...
The most rewarding thing about my job is ...
My career goal is to ...

My name is XXX. I graduated from XX University and majored in Computer science and technology at school.

I got a job with XX company right after graduation. In XX company, I was responsible for XXX. I worked in XX company for 6 years, until 2009.

Then I left XX company and got a job with XX.

I have worked in the R&D department since I joined the XX company in 2010.

As a XX engineer, my main responsibility is to XX.

2、个性描述

I am a self-motivated hard worker.
I work well under pressure.
I am good with people.
I am intelligent and driven.
I am a quick/fast learner.
I am very honest and I have strong sense of responsibility.
I am a curious person and like to learn new things.
I am interested in learning new things very much.
I am a man with self-confidence and optimistic.
I like to cooperate with other people, and get the job done as a team.

I am highly organized and efficient, with good analytical capability, ability to work well with others.

I am self-motivated, I've got a strong desire to succeed, and I'm always ready and willing to learn new information and skills.

I feel I am methodical and efficient in my job, as I always find the best way to eliminate problems.

3、公司描述

公司描述可以在公司官网上进行摘抄并且自行组织，主要关注自己需要开发的产品即可。

例子：

XX company is a world-leading telecom solutions provider focused on building long-term partnerships with telecom operators. Through out passionate employees and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can react quickly to customers' needs with a comprehensive, customized set of offerings.

XX company is an international group that operates on broadband (digital homes, set top box, Internet
access box, telephony and multimedia terminals), Telecom and energy (M2M, telecommunication
infrastructures, smart meters, and energy management), and document management (printing terminals,
software and solutions, dematerialisation) markets.
With a turnover of over 1.4 billion Euros, XX company employs 6,000 people on five continents and is the
European leader in most of its key markets. XX company aims to become a world leader in high added value
communicating terminals.
XX company is strongly committed to sustainable development throughout its product life cycles: eco-design,
energy consumption, and an ethical charter applicable to all its suppliers.

四、常见问题回答

1、一般会问到的问题
Q: Tell me about yourself. 
A1: I was born and raised in Shaoshan, Hunan. I attended Changsha University and received my master's degree in Economics. I have worked for 12 years as a financial consultant in Shenzhen for various companies including Rossi Consultants, Bear Sterns and China Merchants Bank. I am enthusiastic and methodical, and I have been described by others as highly professional and honest. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and learning languages.
Comment: This question is meant as an introduction. Do not focus too specifically on any one area. The above question will often be used to help the interviewer choose what h/she would like to ask next. While it is important to give an overall impression of who you are, make sure to concentrate on work related experience. Work related experience should always be the central focus of any interview (work experience is more important than education in most English speaking countries).

A2: 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 andinterpersonal skills.


Q: What kind of salary are you seeking? 
A :I would expect a salary which reflects the experience and qualifications that I bring to the role. 


Q: What do you know about our company?
A: (make sure you have done the research and can answer this question in full!)


Q: Why would you like to work for me? 
A: I've been aware of your reputation for some time. You're regarded as one of the leaders in your industry. I understand that your team's success is due to a number of reasons, such as cooperation and hard work. I'm an excellent team player, I'm a very good problem solver, and I work hard to get the job done.


Q: Why do you want to leave your current job? 
A1: I've worked with ABC for three years. During that time I've achieved all of the goals I set for myself and I've enjoyed every minute. Now, however, my ambitions extend beyond those of ABC. I would like to face a new challenge in a different environment.

A2：Well，I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will take it.
A3：I feel I have reached the “glass ceiling” in my current job.
A4: I feel there is no opportunity for advancement.


Q: What are your strengths? 
A1: I'm self-motivated, I've got a strong desire to succeed, and I'm always ready and willing to learn new information and skills.

A2：Helpfulness and caring.
A3：Adaptability and sense of humor.
A4：Cheerfulness and friendliness.


Q: What are your weaknesses? 
A: I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied. However, I am aware of this problem, and I have begun to prioritize my time more effectively.
Comment: This is a difficult question. You need to mention a weakness that is actually a strength. Make sure that you always mention how you try to improve the weakness.


Q: Do you like to work as part of a team or alone. Why? 
A: I work very well when I'm part of a team, I value the ability to listen to ideas from other people and also give my own input, whenever it's wanted. Of course I'm more than capable of working alone whenever I'm required to do so too.


Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? 
A: I enjoy playing and watching most sports. I discovered golf at college and find it a great way to relax and spend time with friends. I also enjoy playing football and tennis. I was captain of the school swimming team and I try to keep that up as best I can too. I also enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and being around my friends.


Q: What do you see yourself doing five years from now? 
A1: I hope to have developed new skills, abilities, maturity - perhaps a little wisdom even. I'd like to have more responsibility, as it's important for my personal satisfaction.

A2: As I have some administrative experience in my last job, I may use my organizational and planning skills in the future.

Q: Do you have any questions for me?

A1: In what areas do you feel your company is most competitive?
A2: What is the greatest challenge, from your prospective, that the company faces during the next year?
A3: What are the short-term and long-term strategic directions of the company?
A4: How would you describe the company culture?
A5: What is the typical career path of persons in this position?
A6: What type of training program/orientation does a new employee receive?

2、其他一些问题

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.

Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional?
A：With my strong academic background, I am capable andcompetent.
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（previous）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？
A：My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will besuccessful.

Q：Are you a multi-tasked individual？Do you work well under stress or pressure？
A：Yes, I think so. A：The trait is needed in my current（or previous）position and I know I can handle it well.

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：I admire a person who is honest, flexible and easy-going.
A：I like 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-doorpolicy.

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.

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 do you concern the most?
A：The general state of our economy and the impact of China accession 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.

五、一个完整的例子

Q: Please tell me about yourself.
A: My name is XXX. I graduated from XX University and majored in Computer science and technology. I am an outstanding student in school.
I joined XX company right after graduation. In XX company, I was responsible for desining system architecture and managing a team. I worked in XX company for 5 and a half years, until 2009. During that time, I won the company gold medal.
Then I left XX company and got a job with XX. I have worked in the R&D department since I joined the XX company in 2010.
As a senior software engineer, my main responsibility is to design XX architecture in embedded system.
Thanks.


Q: What are your strengths? 
A: I feel I am smart(self-motivated) and self-confident, methodical and efficient in my job. And I am always ready and willing to learn new information and skills.


Q: What are your weaknesses? 
A: I tend to spend too much time in design phase and making sure the architecture can work well. However, I am aware of this problem, and I have begun to improve it.


Q：Why did you leave your last job?
A: I've worked with XX company for nearly two years. During that time I've achieved all of the goals I set for myself and I've enjoyed every minute. Now, however, I would like to face a new challenge in a different environment and I want to achieve a greater success in the new company.
comment: In XX, design several meter important module.


Q: What do you know about our company?
A: Founded in (year), XX company has a track record of leading the way with new wireless technologies and solutions. The company focus on wireless devices and applications, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services that reduce complexity for our customers. 
It's a company with a promising future.


Q: What salary would you expect?
Tell me about the salary you're seeking.
A: I would expect a salary which reflects the experience and qualifications that I bring to the role.


Q: What goals do you have in your career?
A: My career goal is to be a top technology manager.


Q: How would your colleagues/coworkers describe you?
A: They say Handing is an honest, hardworking and intelligent person.


Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? 
A: I enjoy playing badminton, swimming and climbing. I also enjoy listening to music, watching movies and being around my friends.


Q: Any more questions?
A: 
What are the short-term and long-term strategic directions of the company?
What is the typical career path of persons in this position?
How would you describe the company culture?

六、总结

英文面试就是要有自信，使用最简洁的句子表达出自己的思想。