【找工作资料】英文面试问题集

 

Please provide concise examples that will help us better understand yo
ur capabilities.

１、Describe an instance where you set your sights on a high/demanding
goal and saw it though completion.
　 Demanding Goal: To design a musical and dramatic show to celebrate
the centennial anniversary of Tianjin University.
　 The person who reaches this goal: chairman of Tianjin University Stude
nt Union
What I learned from this observation: It is not necessary for a true
leader to be an expert in such a field of his career. But he
must possess the charisma and capacity to drive different people, who
have diverging opinions, or even conflicting interests, to proceed
together to the same organizational goal.

２、Summarize a situation where you took the initiative to get others
on an important task or issue, and played a leading role to achieve
the results you wanted.
The activity I initiated: To organize a group to sing English anthems
on Christmas Eve, visit all dormitories in our university and send
Christmas gifts on behalf of English Association.
The desired result: To broaden the students’horizons about western
culture.
My leading role: Combining the representatives’suggestions with my
idea and drawing the decision on:
*What songs to sing?
*Who could attend the choir?
*Which spots we would perform on?
The result: Many students said that they felt the warmness we sent to
them and they hoped we would hold such activities on next Charistmas.

３、Describe a situation where you had seek out relevant information,
define key issues, and decide on which steps to take to get the desired
results.
Background: I organized the first activity after the establishment of
the Management School English Association.
The desired res1ult: To help the freshmen and the sophomores with their
English while publicizing our group.
Key issue:
*What aspects of the students’ English need refining?
Relevant information:
*What kind of entertainment is popular among students and can also offer
chances to learn English most effectively?
*Which foreign teacher is suitable for this position?
*When are our members free?
*Which place is convenient for most attendants?
*Other related factors, such as availability of the facilities and layout
of the spots.

4、Describe an instance where you made effective use of facts to secure the
agreement of others.
Background: I advanced a plan to found an English garden in collaboration
with the fraternal association in neighboring university.
The disagreement:
*The authority of our university may dissent.
*The cost is expensive, and we don't have enough human resource to carry
on this project.
*There have already been many English corners,so another one is
unneccessary.
The facts I made use of:
*Our dean approves this proposal.
*Our partner is willing to provide financial assistanc,and our members
volunteer to design the details of the plan and implement it.
*A survey has showed that the current English corners did not fully meet
the students’ requirement.
The result: Others were convinced and we founded the English Garden
successfully.

５、Give an example of how you worked effectively with people to accom
plish an important result.
Background: In the military training, we hold a "military songs
competition".
Design: I cooperated with my colleagues to figure out the climax of the
performance, the musical accompaniment of the songs and the whole
arrangement of the narrative poem.
Rehearsal: I worked together with those who were in charge of the
lighting, music and scenes to create perfect artistic effect.
On stage: I reminded my fellows with gestures and eyes expressions.
Also, we coped with an emergency coherently.
The result: Our team won the second prize in this competition.

６、Describe a creative/innovative idea that you produced which led to
a significant contribution to the success of an activity or project.
Activity: To hold a "perspective entrepreneur contest".
The innovative idea I produced: To simulate a board of a company,
in which our candidates debated the feasibility of selling modern fitness
equipment according to the market information they collected.
The result: The contest was hold based on my proposal.

７、Provide an example of how you assessed a situation and achieved good
results by focusing on the most important priorities.
Background: On one morning when our promotion month began for the first
time, I found that the inventories in some department stores were not
adequate.
My assessment of the situation: The four promoting stores were not very
far from each other, and the time they open was different. It was possible
to fetch some stock from another store and make up for it later.
The priorities: To satisfy the stocking demand of the store that had the
largest number of customers.

８、Provide an example of how you acquired technical skills and converted them
to practical application.
Background: In the investigation on customers’opinions about the taste of
a new kind of beer, I found that the questionnaire form was out of date
and limited the responders’choices.
Technical skills: The scientific arrangement of questionnaire form
The result: With the help of the new form, our company obtained more
objectives and effective information..

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.
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 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 too hard", " 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.
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.
11. Where do you want to be five years from now?
Saying that you'd like to be president is unrealistic, yet few employers want people who are content to sit still. You might say, "in five years, I'd like to have my boss's job. " If you can't qualify for your boss's job by then, you may not be the fright candidate.
12. What are your salary expectations?
If you are asked this at the outset, it's best to say, "Why don't we discuss salary after you decide whether I'm right for the job? "But if the interviewer asks this after showing real interest in you, speak up. She or he will probably try to meet your price. If you need a clue about what to ask for, say, " Can you discuss your salary range with me?"
13. What would you do if....?
This question is designed to test your reposes. For example: "What would you do if your computer broke down during an audit?" Your answer there isn't nearly so important as your approach to the problem. And a calm approach is best. Start by saying, "One thing I might do is ..." Then give several alternative choices.
14. What type of position are you interested in?
Job titles and responsibilities vary from firm to firm . So state your skills instead, such as "I'm good at figure work," and the positions that require these skills , such as "accounts payable."
15. Tell me something about yourself.
Say you'll be happy to talk about yourself, and ask what the interviewer wants to know. If this point is clarified, respond. If not, tell why you feel your skills will contribute to the job and the organization. This question gives you a great opportunity to sell yourself.
16. Do you have any questions about the organization or the job?
Employers like a candidate who is interested in the organization. so this is a perfect time to convey your interest and enthusiasm.

1. What's your motivation for applying for SISC?
I want to earn some experiences and prepare for graduation the following year. I hope I can become a formal staff of SIEMENS.

2. How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you?
enthusiastic,responsible,energetic and a good leader

3. How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation?
The job should attract me and make me work happily so that I can work harder and harder.

4. what are your long range and short range career goals and objectives?When and why did you establish them and how are you preparing yourself to achieve them?
As a student in university facing graduation,I want to be a trainee first. I will work hard on any tiny work and learn how to do a task well from my colleagues. After that,I'm going to do my best to stay in SIEMENS and work harder.

5. Tell me a challenge you had in your work/study life. How did you overcome those difficulties and achieve the goal.
Once my teacher told me that all the students in my class must present a report. But the terminal exam came soon and nobody would present. As the leader of my class,I knew order have no use at all.The report was about political affairs. Therefore I told class the report would in favor of politics exam. Thus all student presented.

6. Interacting with others can be challenge at times. Have you ever had any difficulty getting along with someone at school? Tell me about a specific situation in which this happened. How did you handle it?
In military training days,a classmate refuse tarining for fear of tired. But this could affect our team. It's very hard to communicate with him and puesuading have no use. I was concerned about him every day and erery thing. My meticulosity moved him. He resumed training and we became good friends.

7. Tell me about a situation in which you had to adjust quickly to a change in organizational, departmental, or team priorities. How did the change affect you?
The teacher in charge of class changed when I'm in grade two in university. The previous teacher is a old lady and the following is a young man who is in master syudy. They are very different in temperament. As a monitor, I should be familiar with him quickly. I usually had dinner with him those days. Soon, I knew the way he handle things. Now our cooperate is excellent.

8. Describe a situation in which you saw a problem and took action to correct it rather than wait for someone else to do?
Once I saw a dishonesty in an exam. But teacher didn't. After the exam, I talked with him sincerely and told him the serious result of his dishonesty. He agreed and guaranteed that he would never do it again.

问题一：Could you please describe yourself?（能否请你形容一下自己？）

这个问题，一来是想要了解你是什么样的人，二来是想看看你是否知道如何重点式地自我简介。 在回答时，要针对应征工作的性质来凸显自己的特色，可以多用形容词，并且引用过去的工作经验，但是不必提及公司组织的名称，再者，你还可以谈谈未来的生涯规画；但如果你是个社会新鲜人，就可以谈谈在校时的丰功伟业。 比方说，今天你打算去应征行销的职务，你就可以说︰ I am creative andmotivated. I worked on several major marketing projects with positiveresults. I am now looking for a challenging marketing position in anestablished company. （我有创意、又积极。曾负责数项大型的行销项目，皆有成效。我现在希望在一家深具规模的公司内，担任有挑战性的行销职务。）

问题二：Why do you think we should employ you?（你认为我们为何要雇用你？）

雇主问此问题，希望你试图证明自己是最佳人选，并且测试你是否熟悉应征职务的工作内容。 回答时，要迎合该公司对该职务的期望，不过切记别给人狂妄自大的印象。假设你今天要应征机械工程的工作，你就可以说︰ I am suitable for the position,not only because I have a masters degree in mechanical engineering, butalso because I have worked in this field for more than five years. I believe that my experience can be put to use in further developing your business. （我很适合该职位，不只因为我有机械工程学的硕士学位，更因为我在该产业已经有五年多的工作经验，我相信，我的经验可以派上用场，进一步推动贵公司的事业。）

问题三：What classes did you like best back in school?（在学校你最喜欢哪门课？）

此时，雇主想了解你的学习能力，以及你有兴趣的专业课程是否跟工作扯得上边；此外，个人在求学过程的好恶，会反应在不同的工作岗位上。 回答时，一定要表示自己以好学著称，喜欢学习新知，尤其是与应征工作有关的课程。假如你今天要应征会计的工作，你就可以回答 Statistics, accounting and calculus were my favorite subjects because I am good at crunching numbers. （统计、会计与微积分是我最喜爱的科目，因为我对于计算复杂的数字很在行。）

问题四：What do you think are your greatest strengths and weaknesses? （你自认自己最大的优劣势分别为何？）

雇主问这样的问题，旨在探知你是否有足够的自我认知，以及你是否是该职务的不二人选。 在回答时，分寸的拿捏很重要，因为谈及优势时，不希望自己听起来骄傲；相反地，把自己的缺点一一点出，又显得自己无能。 我建议各位，不要否认自己有缺点，你可以提出一两个与工作无关的缺点，再加上与职务息息相关的优势。 比方说你可以回答︰My greatest weakness is that I value leisure time spent with my family and therefore I treasure my weekends and free time in the evenings. My greatest strength is my commitment to work. I strive for excellence and always try to do my best. （我最大的缺点是我珍惜与家人相处的闲暇时间，所以我很重视周末与晚间休息的时间。我最大的优点是我对工作的执着，我追求卓越，总是努力把工作做得尽善尽美。）

问题五：What do you think are your strongest skills?（你认为你最强的技能是什么？）

雇主如此一问，一想了解你的专业技能是否符合职务的需求，二是希望更进一步地知道，你是否能够评析自己的能力。当回答这个问题时，一定要针对应征工作的特点以及需要作答，这样公司才会认为你对他们是有裨益的。 假设你今天要应征客服人员的工作，你就可以回答 My strongest skills are handling complaints with great patience. I think solving customer complaints is a wonderful way to win customer loyalty, and I am happy to deal with any problems people may have. （我最强的专长技能就是耐心地处理抱怨，我认为抱怨是赢得顾客忠诚度的好方法，我也很乐意解决人们遇到的问题。)

问题六：Why do you want to work for us?（你为什么想要替我们工作？）

主管问你这个问题有两个目的：第一，他们想要知道你对公司了解的程度；第二，他们想知道你是否是真心诚意地希望替该公司服务。如果一位潜在员工能够表现十足的向心力，愿意贡献，得到录用的机率相对就会提高。 在到任何公司面试之前，一定要事前作好功课，对应征的公司、与工作内容要非常清楚。提醒各位一点，如果你之所以想要某个职位，是因为薪水非常高，千万别在回答时提到这一点，免得雇主会认为你眼中只有钱。你可以这么回答： Your company is a renowned leader in the industry and has high growth potential. 贵公司是业界知名龙头之一，成长潜力十足。 I wish to work for an established company where my talents and expertise can be fully put to use. 我希望在一家深具规模的公司里工作，这样我的才能与专长便能完全派上用场。 It seems clear to me that your company can challenge my abilities and provide a good opportunity for professional development. 我深知，贵公司能够激发我的才能，并且提供我专业成长的好机会。

问题七：How much do you know about our company?（你对本公司了解多少？）

其实，这个问题跟问题六有点像，旨在测试你对公司的了解程度，看看你在面试前的功课是否有做足，如果你在两手空空、毫无准备的情况之下去面试，对该公司与职务一无所知，当然被录取的机率就会相对变低。 在去面试前，有一些功课一定要准备充分：第一，产业趋势与该公司在产业中的定位，与该公司的基本背景与发展；第二，应征职务的内容，以及该公司未来成长的方向。 如果你想应征计算机零件物流方面的工作，你可以回答： Ive read the annual reports of your company of the past three years, and I have come to realize that your company enjoys leadership in domestic distribution of computer parts. 我阅读了贵公司过去三年的年报，我知道贵公司是国内计算机零件的物流龙头。 I believe that my management experience will be an asset to your company. 我相信，我的管理经验对贵公司会是项资产。

面试小技巧 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.

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 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 too hard”, ” 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.

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.

11. Where do you want to be five years from now? Saying that you”d like to be president is unrealistic, yet few employers want people who are content to sit still. You might say, “in five years, I”d like to have my boss’’s job. ” If you can”t qualify for your boss’’s job by then, you may not be the fright candidate.

12. What are your salary expectations? If you are asked this at the outset, it’’s best to say, “Why don”t we discuss salary after you decide whether I”m right for the job? “But if the interviewer asks this after showing real interest in you, speak up. She or he will probably try to meet your price. If you need a clue about what to ask for, say, ” Can you discuss your salary range with me?”

13. What would you do if….? This question is designed to test your reposes. For example: “What would you do if your computer broke down during an audit?” Your answer there isn”t nearly so important as your approach to the problem. And a calm approach is best. Start by saying, “One thing I might do is …” Then give several alternative choices.

14. What type of position are you interested in? Job titles and responsibilities vary from firm to firm . So state your skills instead, such as “I”m good at figure work,” and the positions that require these skills , such as “accounts payable.”

15. Tell me something about yourself. Say you”ll be happy to talk about yourself, and ask what the interviewer wants to know. If this point is clarified, respond. If not, tell why you feel your skills will contribute to the job and the organization. This question gives you a great opportunity to sell yourself.

16. Do you have any questions about the organization or the job? Employers like a candidate who is interested in the organization. so this is a perfect time to convey your interest and enthusiasm.

Q： Can you sell yourself in two minutes？ Go for it.

（你能在两分钟內自我推荐吗？大胆试试吧！） 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.(依我的资格和经验，我觉得我对所从事的每一个项目都很努力、负责、勤勉。我的分析能力和与人相处的技巧，对贵单位必有价值。)

Q：Give me a summary of your current job description. (对你目前的工作，能否做个概括的说明。) 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. (我干了五年的电脑程序员。具体地说，我做系统分析，解决问题以及软件供应方面的支持。） Q：Why did you leave your last job？(你为什么离职呢？) A： Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will take it.（我希望能获得一份更好的工作，如果机会来临，我会抓住。） A：I feel I have reached the “glass ceiling” in my current job. / I feel there is no opportunity for advancement. （我觉得目前的工作，已经达到顶峰，即沒有升迁机会。)

Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional？(你如何评估自己是位专业人员呢？)

A： With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent. (凭借我良好的学术背景，我可以胜任自己的工作，而且我认为自己很有竞争力。） A：With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students very well. (依我的教学经验，我相信能与学生相处的很好。)

Q： What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization？(你对目前/从前的工作单位有何贡献？)

A： I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this position. (我已经完成三个新项目，我相信我能将我的经验用在这份工作上。)

Q：What do you think you are worth to us？(你怎么认为你对我们有价值呢？)

A：I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future. (我觉得我对贵公司能做些积极性的贡献。)

Q：What make you think you would be a success in this position？ (你如何知道你能胜任这份工作？） A：My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful. (我在研究所的训练，加上实习工作，使我适合这份工作。我相信我能成功。)

Q：Are you a multi-tasked individual？(你是一位可以同时承担数项工作的人吗？) or Do you work well under stress or pressure？(你能承受工作上的压力吗?) A：Yes, I think so. A：The trait is needed in my current（or previous) position and I know I can handle it well. (这种特点就是我目前（先前）工作所需要的，我知道我能应付自如。)

Q：What is your strongest trait(s)？(你个性上最大的特点是什么？)

A：Helpfulness and caring.（乐于助人和关心他人。） A：Adaptability and sense of humor.（适应能力和幽默感。） A：Cheerfulness and friendliness.（乐观和友爱。）

Q： How would your friends or colleagues describe you？（你的朋友或同事怎样形容你？）

A： (pause a few seconds) (稍等几秒钟再答，表示慎重考虑。) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends. (他们说陈先生是位诚实、工作努力，负责任的人，他对家庭和朋友都很关心。) A：They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person. (他们说陈先生是位很友好、敏感、关心他人和有决心的人。)

Q：What personality traits do you admire？(你欣赏哪种性格的人？)

A： (I admire a person who is）honest, flexible and easy-going. (诚实、不死板而且容易相处的人。)

A： (I like) people who possess the “can do” spirit. (有”实际行动”的人。)

Q：What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel？(作为行政人员，你有什么样的领导才能？)

A：I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership. (我觉得学习如何把人们的积极性调动起来，以及如何配合协同的团队精神，是我行政工作的主要目标。)

A：I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy. (我以开放式的政策，改进我的行政管理方式。)

Q：How do you normally handle criticism？(你通常如何处理別人的批评？)

A：Silence is golden. Just don’t say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism. (沈默是金。不必说什么，否则情况更糟，不过我会接受建设性的批评。)

A：When we cool off, we will discuss it later. (我会等大家冷靜下来再讨论。)

Q： What do you find frustrating in a work situation？(在工作中，什么事令你不高兴？)

A： Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated. (胸襟狭窄的人，有时使我泄气。) A：Minds that are not receptive to new ideas. (不能接受新思想的那些取。)

Q：How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work? (你如何处理与同事在工作中的意见不和？) A：I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. (我要以更清楚文明的方式，提出我的看法，使对方了解我的观点。)

Q：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。)

Q：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。)

A：Finishing a project to the best of my ability. (尽我所能，完成一个项目。)

Q：If you had a lot of money to donate, where would you donate it to？Why？(假如你有很多钱可以捐赠，你会捐给什么单位？为什么？) A：I would donate it to the medical research because I want to do something to help others. (我会捐给医药研究，因为我要为他人做点事。)

A：I prefer to donate it to educational institutions. (我乐意捐给教育机构。)

Q：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. (对我来说，能在这个领域找到工作是最重要的。)

A：To secure employment hopefully with your company. (希望能在贵公司任职对我来说最重要。)

Q：What current issues concern you the most？(目前什么事是你最关心的？)

A：The general state of our economy and the impact of China’ entry to WTO on our industry. (目前中国经济的总体情況以及中国入世对我们行业的影响。)

Q： 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。)

Q：Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now？(你能预料五年后你会做什么吗？)

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

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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.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 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 too hard”, ” 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.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.11. Where do you want to be five years from now?Saying that you”d like to be president is unrealistic, yet few employers want people who are content to sit still. You might say, “in five years, I”d like to have my boss’’s job. ” If you can”t qualify for your boss’’s job by then, you may not be the fright candidate.12. What are your salary expectations?If you are asked this at the outset, it’’s best to say, “Why don”t we discuss salary after you decide whether I”m right for the job? “But if the interviewer asks this after showing real interest in you, speak up. She or he will probably try to meet your price. If you need a clue about what to ask for, say, ” Can you discuss your salary range with me?”13. What would you do if….?This question is designed to test your reposes. For example: “What would you do if your computer broke down during an audit?” Your answer there isn”t nearly so important as your approach to the problem. And a calm approach is best. Start by saying, “One thing I might do is …” Then give several alternative choices.14. What type of position are you interested in? Job titles and responsibilities vary from firm to firm . So state your skills instead, such as “I”m good at figure work,” and the positions that require these skills , such as “accounts payable.”15. Tell me something about yourself.Say you”ll be happy to talk about yourself, and ask what the interviewer wants to know. If this point is clarified, respond. If not, tell why you feel your skills will contribute to the job and the organization. This question gives you a great opportunity to sell yourself.16. Do you have any questions about the organization or the job?Employers like a candidate who is interested in the organization. so this is a perfect time to convey your interest and enthusiasm.

面试之自我介绍

1. -您的人生哲学是什么？-What is your philosophy of life?建议简短、充满自信地回答，如果认为有进一步说明的必要，可具体说明之所以会有此哲学的原因。My philosophy in life is to be honest and faithful. 我的人生哲学是正直和诚实。

2. -健康状态如何？-How is your health?无论什么人都比较喜欢健康的人，在同等条件下，会选择健康人。建议应聘者充满自信地回答I am in excellent health. 非常健康。

3.关于自我介绍/个人的提问 该问题是应聘者将自身的才智展现在聘用者面前的最好机会。首先，应聘者简单介绍一下自己的经历、技术、业绩、目标等，然后说明对应聘企业的关系和如何对企业做出贡献。如果是刚走出校门的新职员，建议强调相关领域的听课经历或教育背景。此时，切忌在此类背景上耗时太长，甚至超过对自身的说明时间。另外，即使是有关自身的，也应舍弃琐碎的往事。 — I’m a production assistant with a B.A. in communications and I have three years of solid broadcasting and public-relations experience. I have extensive experience in developing and researching topics, preinterviewing guests, and producing on-本地 videotapings. I have a tremendous amount of energy and love to be challenged. I’m constantly trying to take on additional responsibilities and learn new things. I’ve been watching your station for some time now, and I’ve been impressed with your innovative approach and your fast growth. I’d like to be a part of that winning team. 我毕业于广播通信专业，曾担任制造部门的负责人，拥有3年多的广播及PR相关经历，在主持、嘉宾接待、现场摄影方面积累了丰富的经验。我天生就喜欢工作，喜欢挑战新的工作，不回绝辅助性职务和学习新事物。我长期关注贵广播公司，感受着贵公司的创新性接触方法和迅速成长。如果有机会，我希望能在这样的广播公司工作。–I graduated from Duke University with a B.S. Biology in 1997. My past working experiences have given me numerous experiences in customer relations. I consider myself a people person. My communication skills make me an excellent candidate for this job. 我97年毕业于杜克大学生物专业，本人有能力借助于在前一公司的经验，与客户进行业务接触。我待人和善，而且出色的沟通能力完全能使我胜任这一工作。

–I consider myself to be a motivated and driven person. I believe in a work ethic of perserverance and hard work. I am never a quitter and I never give up until the job is done. I believe that this has earned me respect from my peers. My ｓｔｙｌｅ is showing leadership through example instead of merely words. 我属于容易被感染的人。我认为在工作过程中，最重要的是耐性和诚实。我的性格不允许我轻易放弃，在一项工作完成之前，我绝对不会中途放弃。我的这种性格让我受到了同事的尊重。我的领导风格是行动先于言论，身先士卒。

–I’m an Engineer with a diploma in mechanical engineering and over ten years of design experience in a high volume manufacturing environment. I have extensive experience in plastics and metals along with a comprehensive understanding of computer aided design tools. I have an exceptional amount of energy and love to be challenged. 我是机械学专业的工程师，在制造业拥有10多年的设计经验。在塑料及金属、CAD制图方面拥有丰富的知识及经验。我喜欢工作和挑战。

–I am a hard working person, and I think you can see it in my resume. I chose to get a job after high school because of economic situations, but I entered college while I was working. I received scholarship, and I graduated with good grades. 正如我填写的履历表一样，我是一个诚实的人。高中毕业之后，因为经济困难，我直接进入社会开始工作。但在工作期间，我进入大学就读，还获得了奖学金，并以优秀成绩毕业。

在这里列出一些最常用的句子，要熟读，在面试中要熟练。看起来很简单，可是要做到脱口而出，不一定很简单。

一、 第一句话（first word） 见到考官的第一句话，很关键，不用说的很复杂。可以是一个简单句，但一定要铿锵有力。展示出自信和实力。千万不要来一句“sorry, my English is poor”.常见的开头有： 1. Good morning! may I introduce myself .. 2. I am glad to be here for this interview. First let me introduce myself. I’m peter white, my NO is …(北大清华等学校参加面试的考生很多，可能对考生有一个编号，说一下自己的编号显得很职业，也很正式。)

二、作自我介绍–成长经历（making a self-introduction –developing history） 有很多学校要求做一个自我介绍，这一问题并非在请你大谈你的个人历史。考官是要在你的介绍中寻找有关你性格、资历、志向和生活动力的线索。来判断你是否适合读MBA。你可以先介绍一下成长的经历，出生地和毕业学校等内容。在这一部分要介绍的有些特色，让老师在听几十个人流水帐式的介绍中增加一点乐趣，就权且当作MBA人际关系管理的第一个挑战吧！ I come from **,the capital of ***Province. I graduated from the *** department of *University in July ,1997. （很简单的一句话，一定要发音准确！要把毕业学校的英文准确名字搞清楚了。） 你可以借光一下家乡的名人，可以用这句高水平的话，展示高超你高超的口语。 You know, there is a saying that “The greatness of a man lends a glory to a place”. I think the city really deserves it. 另外在介绍性格和爱好的时候，适合把家庭介绍结合在一起，可以说父母给了你哪些方面良好的影响。不要流水帐似的介绍家庭成员。可以这么说： Just like my father, I am open-minded ,quick in thought and very fond of history. Frequently I exchange ideas with my family during super. In addition , during my college years, I was once the chairman of the Student Union. These work have urged me develop active and responsible characters.

在这里给出描述个人品质常用词汇的中英文对照，可以参考。 able 有才干的，能干的 adaptable 适应性强的 active 主动的，活跃的 aggressive 有进取心的 ambitious 有雄心壮志的 amiable 和蔼可亲的 amicable 友好的 analytical 善于分析的 apprehensive 有理解力的 aspiring 有志气的，有抱负的 audacious 有冒险精神的 capable 有能力的，有才能 careful 办理仔细的 candid 正直的 competent 能胜任的constructive 建设性的 cooperative 有合作精神的 creative 富创造力的 dedicated 有奉献精神的 dependable 可靠的 diplomatic 老练的，有策disciplined 守纪律的 dutiful尽职的 well-educated 受过良好教育的 efficient 有效率的 energetic 精力充沛的 expressivity 善于表达 faithful 守信的，忠诚的 frank 直率的，真诚的 generous 宽宏大量的 genteel 有教养的 gentle 有礼貌的 humorous 有幽默 impartial 公正的 independent 有主见的 industrious 勤奋的 ingenious 有独创性的 motivated 目的明确的 intelligent 理解力强的 learned 精通某门学问的 logical 条理分明的 methodical 有方法的 modest 谦虚的 objective 客观的 precise 一丝不苟的 punctual 严守时刻的 elastic 实事求是的 responsible 负责的 sensible 明白事理的 sporting 光明正大的 steady 踏实的 systematic有系统的 purposeful 意志坚强的 sweet-tempered性情温和的 temperate 稳健的 tireless 孜孜不倦的

三、作自我介绍–职业发展（making a self-introduction –career development） 这是很关键的一部分，也是MBA考官会重点考察的一部分。要把工作经历和MBA的学习以及职业发展方向作为一个整体来谈，让老师感到你选择MBA是一个理性的选择而不是一时冲动，选择MBA是职业发展中的一个必然选择，而不是因为找不到工作。你可以用这些句型： 1、In the past years, I’ve worked at IBM as a software engineer. In my work, I found communication and management is very important. I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning. So I choose MBA! if I am given a chance to study MBA in this famous University, I will stare no effort to master a good command of communication and management skill.（在过去的几年中，我作为一个软件工程师在IBM工作。在工作中，我发现交流和管理非常的重要。我一直认为一个人很容易落后，如果不持续学习的话，所以我选择了MBA！如果我有机会在这个著名的大学学习MBA，我会不遗余力的掌握沟通和管理的技能。） 2.Held a post concurrently in Zhongxing CPA. from December,1998 to May,1999. and mainly worked on evaluating project finance and made up cash flow tables.（1998年11月至1999年5月在中兴会计师事务所兼职，主要从事财务评价 、现金流量表的编制分析和产业的市场调查与跟踪研究等。）

3. Assistant to the General Manager of Shenzhen Petrochemical Industrial Corporation Ltd. Handled the itinerary schedule of the general manager. Met clients as a representative of the corporation. Helped to negotiate a $5,000,000 deal for the corporation. （深圳石油化工集团股份有限公司总经理助理。安排总经理的出差旅行计划时间表。作为公司代表接见客户。协助公司谈成了一笔五百万美圆的交易。）

4. assistant to manager of accounting department of a joint venture enterprise. Analyzed data and relevant financial statistics, and produced monthly financial statements. （一家合资企业会计部门经理的助理。分析数据及相关财务统计数字，而且提出每月的财务报告。）

5. Production manager: Initiated quality control resulting in a reduction in working hours by 20% while increasing productivity by 25%.(生产部经理：引入质量控制，使工作时数减少了20%，而生产力则提高了25%。)

6. Staff member of Shanxi Textiles Import and Export Company. Handled import of textiles from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan. Increased sales by 25% from 1990 to 1993. Made frequent business trips to these places to negotiate with textile mills. (山西纺织品进出口公司职员。处理从香港、澳门、台湾进口纺织品事宜。从1990年到1993年增加了25%的销售额。经常出差到这些地方跟纺织厂商洽谈。)

7. Tourist guide during the summer vacation for Beijing International Travel Service. Conducted tours for foreign tourists on trip around the city. (暑假期间为北京国际旅行社当导游。负责外国旅客在城区的观光旅游。)

8. Sales manager. In addition to ordinary sales activities and management of department, responsible for recruiting and training of sales staff members. (销售部经理。除了正常销售活动和部门管理之外，还负责招聘与训练销售人员。)

关于过去工作的描述是很重要的，同学们一定要熟记这些句型。要根据自己的工作经历改造这些句子。 如果你的工作有过比较多的改变，你可以这样来描述原因： 9. Unfortunately I have had to leave my position, as my employers have been forced to liquidate their business due to the worldwide economic adversity.（很不幸地，本人不得不离职，因这一次世界性的经济不景气，使我的雇主不得不结束业务。）

10.The only reason why I am leaving the present position is to gain more experience in a trading office. （本人之所以离开目前的工作岗位，唯一的理由是希望能在一家贸易公司获得更多的经验。）

11. I now wish to enter an office where the work requires greater individual responsibility and judgment than here, and where there is more opportunity for advancement. （目前，本人希望进入一家可以担负较大责任的公司，并希望能提供升迁机会。）

12. My reason for leaving the company is that I wish to get into the advertising business. （本人离职的原因是希望在广告业方面有所发展。）

13. My reason for leaving my present employment is that I am desirous of getting broader experience in trading.（本人离职的理由：希望在贸易方面，能获得更广泛的经验。）

For the question “tell me about your worst quality”, you can talk about a fault of yours, but one
that you’ve realized and are actively working to overcome. You then proceed to present a
situation where this quality was a problem, but talk about how you successfully dealt with the
problem and are now a better person because you overcame the problem. This allows you to
end the interview question with a positive note about yourself.

The question “what is the one reason why we shouldn’t hire you” has a smaller subset of
“correct” responses that you can use. The most typical reason you can use revolves around the
fact that you are extremely hard working, and your fault is that you are an overachiever, a
perfectionist, and that you expect the best from yourself and those around you.

 

1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared
in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items
unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that
relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up
to the present.

2. Why did you leave your last job?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with
management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do,
you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason
such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.

3. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have
specific experience, get as close as you can.

4. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have
set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

5. What do co-workers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a
paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the
hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview
herself.

6. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview.
Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and
who are the major players?

7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can
be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.

8. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what
you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.

9. Why do you want to work for this organization?

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This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done
on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate
it to your long-term career goals.

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer
even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if
they are well thought of.

11. What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do
not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the
range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not,
say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.

12. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you
often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your
team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.

13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long time. Or
As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.

14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?
This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the
same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization
versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization.
Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.

15. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong
feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here. Short
and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.

16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?
Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do
not say yes if you do not mean it.

17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things
about the people or organization involved.

18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points
as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this
relationship.

19. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other
candidates to make a comparison.

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20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then
considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

21. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you.
A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.

22. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure,
Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your
positive attitude .

23. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is
it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be
dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A
job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work.

24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.

25. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer # 23

26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get
you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.

27. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.

28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience,
Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver

29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and
tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay
positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

30. What has disappointed you about a job?
Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include:
Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract,
which would have given you more responsibility.

31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.

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You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates
to the type of position applied for.

32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more
than this one.

33. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.

35. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success.Your boss
tell you that you are successful

36. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a
chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can
create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself
future grief.

37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and
philosophical implications. Just say yes.

38. Describe your management style.
Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or
consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management
expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according
to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well
intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far
ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

40. Do you have any blind spots?
Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal
any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do
not hand it to them.

41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.

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43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then,
point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.

44. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to
subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.

45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute
you settled.

46. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?
Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.

47. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and
work hard but enjoy your work are good.

48. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?
Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no
negative feelings.

49. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.

50. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to
the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of
projects will I be able to assist on? are examples.