問: Tell me about yourself.
答: I was born and raised in Dalian, China. I attended the University of Beijing and received my master's degree in Economics. I have worked for 5 years as a financial consultant in Beijing for various companies including Rossi Consultants, People's Insurance of China and Pepsi. I enjoy playing soccer in my free time and traveling.
答: I've just graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Computers Science. During the summers, I worked as a systems administrator for a small company to help pay for my education.
點(diǎn)評(píng): 這個(gè)問題的目的是想大概地了解你，所以無需講太多細(xì)節(jié)的東西。你的回答通常會(huì)幫助面試官?zèng)Q定下個(gè)問題問什么。除了給對(duì)方一個(gè)整體的印象，最重要的是著重講和工作有關(guān)的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)是大多數(shù)面試中最重要的環(huán)節(jié)，比學(xué)歷更重要。
問: What type of position are you looking for?
答: I'm interested in an entry level (beginning) position.
答: I'm looking for a position in which I can utilize my experience.
答: I would like any position for which I qualify.
點(diǎn)評(píng):對(duì)于一個(gè)英語(yǔ)非母語(yǔ)的申請(qǐng)人，許多公司期望你能從低做起，慢慢彌補(bǔ)語(yǔ)言方面的不足。就算你以前很成功有多年經(jīng)驗(yàn)，也應(yīng)當(dāng)有這個(gè)心理準(zhǔn)備。
問: Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?
答: I am more interested in a full-time position. However, I would also consider a part-time position.
點(diǎn)評(píng): 盡量留最大的余地爭(zhēng)取機(jī)會(huì)。因?yàn)橹灰ぷ髂玫搅�，以后的事情就容易把握，主�?dòng)性大多了。
問: Can you tell me about your responsibilities at your last job?
答: I advised customers on financial matters. After I consulted the customer, I completed a customer inquiry form and catalogued the information in our database. I then collaborated with colleagues to prepare the best possible package for the client. The clients were then presented with a summarized report on their financial activities that I formulated on a quarterly basis.
點(diǎn)評(píng): 提到過往工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)時(shí)，注意越詳細(xì)越好。新移民最容易犯的錯(cuò)誤之一是講過去經(jīng)歷時(shí)太過籠統(tǒng)。雇主是想知道你到底做什么以及你做得怎么樣，你講得越詳細(xì)，他們就越能知道你是否在行。你可以換著用一些不同的詞匯來形容，而且盡量不要每句話都用“I”開頭。記得用過去時(shí)態(tài)。
問: What is your greatest strength?
答: I work well under pressure. When there is a deadline (a time by which the work must be finished), I can focus on the task at hand (current project) and structure my work schedule well. I remember one week when I had to get 6 new customer reports out by Friday at 5. I finished all the reports ahead of time without having to work overtime.
答: I am an excellent communicator. People trust me and come to me for advice. One afternoon, my colleague was involved with a troublesome (difficult) customer who felt he was not being served well. I made the customer a cup of coffee and invited both my colleague and the client to my desk where we solved the problem together.
答: I am a trouble shooter. When there was a problem at my last job, the manager would always ask me to solve it. Last summer, the LAN server at work crashed. The manager was desperate and called me in (requested my help) to get the LAN back online. After taking a look at the daily backup, I detected the problem and the LAN was up and running (working) within the hour.
點(diǎn)評(píng): 不用謙虛，充滿自信地把自己最好的方面都抖出來。記得要給一些具體的例子，舉例時(shí)變化用詞。
問: What is your greatest weakness?
答: I am overzealous (work too hard) and become nervous when my co-workers are not pulling their weight (doing their job). However, I am aware of this problem, and before I say anything to anyone, I ask myself why the colleague is having difficulties.
答: I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisified. However, I began setting time-limits for myself If I noticed this happening.
點(diǎn)評(píng): 這其實(shí)是一個(gè)很巧妙的問題，你要講得出一個(gè)其實(shí)是優(yōu)點(diǎn)的缺點(diǎn)。比如工作太認(rèn)真啦，對(duì)自己對(duì)人要求很高啦，工作很追求完美啦，等等。在講到缺點(diǎn)后要記得說你一直在致力于改善。
問:Why do you want to work for us?
答: After following your firms progress for the last 3 years, I am convinced that Smith and Sons are becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be part of the team.
答: I am impressed by the qualitiy of your products. I am sure that I would be a convincing salesman because I truly believe that the Atomizer is the best product on the market today.
點(diǎn)評(píng): 對(duì)這個(gè)問題你要事前做研究，通過看公司網(wǎng)站，其他有關(guān)信息等。越了解公司，對(duì)你越有利。
問: When can you begin?
答: Immediately.
答: As soon as you would like me to begin.
點(diǎn)評(píng): 充分表示你想要工作!