外企英語面試，適當開始熟悉和記憶的部分

Q： Can you sell yourself in two minutes？ Go for it.
    你能在兩分鐘內自我推薦嗎？大膽試試吧！

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.
    依我的資格和經驗，我覺得我對所從事的每一個項目都很努力、負責、勤勉。我的分析能力和與人相
處的技巧，對貴單位必有價值。


Q： Give me a summary of your current job description.
    對你目前的工作，能否做個概括的說明。
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.
    我幹了五年的電腦程序員。具體地說，我做系統分析，解決問題以及軟件供應方面的支持。


Q： Why did you leave your last job？
    你爲什麼離職呢？
A： Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will
take it.
    我希望能獲得一份更好的工作，如果機會來臨，我會抓住。

A： I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job. I feel there is no
opportunity for advancement.
    我覺得目前的工作，已經達到頂峯，即沒有升遷機會。

Q： How do you rate yourself as a professional？
    你如何評估自己是位專業人員呢？
A： With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent.
    憑藉我良好的學術背景，我可以勝任自己的工作，而且我認爲自己很有競爭力。
A： With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students very well.
    依我的教學經驗，我相信能與學生相處的很好。

Q： What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization？
    你對目前/從前的工作單位有何貢獻？
A： I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this
position.
    我已經完成三個新項目，我相信我能將我的經驗用在這份工作上。

Q： What do you think you are worth to us？
    你怎麼認爲你對我們有價值呢？
A： I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future.
    我覺得我對貴公司能做些積極性的貢獻。

Q： What make you think you would be a success in this position？
    你如何知道你能勝任這份工作？
A： My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this
particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
    我在研究所的訓練，加上實習工作，使我適合這份工作。我相信我能成功。

Q： Are you a multi-tasked individual？Do you work well under stress or pressure？
    你是一位可以同時承擔數項工作的人嗎？你能承受工作上的壓力嗎？
A： Yes, I think so.
A： The trait is needed in my current（or previous) position and I know I can handle it
well.
    這種特點就是我目前（先前）工作所需要的，我知道我能應付自如。

Q： What is your strongest trait(s)？
    你個性上最大的特點是什麼？
A： Helpfulness and caring.
    樂於助人和關心他人。
A： Adaptability and sense of humor.
    適應能力和幽默感。
A： Cheerfulness and friendliness.
    樂觀和友愛。


Q： How would your friends or colleagues describe you？
    你的朋友或同事怎樣形容你？
(pause a few seconds)
    （稍等幾秒鐘再答，表示慎重考慮。)
A：They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his
family and friends.
    他們說陳先生是位誠實、工作努力，負責任的人，他對家庭和朋友都很關心。
A： They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person.
    他們說陳先生是位很友好、敏感、關心他人和有決心的人。


Q： What personality traits do you admire？
    你欣賞哪種性格的人？
A： I admire a person who is）honest, flexible and easy-going.
    誠實、不死板而且容易相處的人。
A： (I like) people who possess the "can do" spirit.
    有"實際行動"的人。


Q： What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel？
    作爲行政人員，你有什麼樣的領導才能？
A： I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the
major goal of my leadership.
    我覺得學習如何把人們的積極性調動起來，以及如何配合協同的團隊精神，是我行政工作的主要目標
。
A： I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy.
    我以開放式的政策，改進我的行政管理方式。

Q： How do you normally handle criticism？
    你通常如何處理別人的批評？
A： Silence is golden. Just don't say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse.
I do, however, accept constructive criticism.
    沉默是金。不必說什麼，否則情況更糟，不過我會接受建設性的批評。
A： When we cool off, we will discuss it later.
    我會等大家冷靜下來再討論。

Q： What do you find frustrating in a work situation？
    在工作中，什麼事令你不高興？
A： Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated.
    胸襟狹窄的人，有時使我泄氣。
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?
    你如何處理與同事在工作中的意見不和？
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，使對方瞭解我的觀點。

Q： How do you handle your failure？
    你怎樣對待自己的失敗？
A： None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given
a second chance to correct my mistake.
    我們大家生來都不是十全十美的，我相信我有第二個機會改正我的錯誤。


Q： What provide you with a sense of accomplishment.
    什麼會讓你有成就感？
A： Doing my best job for your company.
    爲貴公司竭力效勞。
A： Finishing a project to the best of my ability.
    盡我所能，完成一個項目。





Q： If you had a lot of money to donate, where would you donate it to？Why？
    假如你有很多錢可以捐贈，你會捐給什麼單位？爲什麼？
A： I would donate it to the medical research because I want to do something to help others.
    我會捐給醫藥研究，因爲我要爲他人做點事。
A： I prefer to donate it to educational institutions.
    我樂意捐給教育機構。


Q： What is most important in your life right now？
    眼下你生活中最重要的是什麼？
A： To get a job in my field is most important to me.
    對我來說，能在這個領域找到工作是最重要的。
A： To secure employment hopefully with your company.
    希望能在貴公司任職對我來說最重要。

Q： What current issues concern you the most？
    目前什麼事是你最關心的？
A： The general state of our economy and the impact of China' entry to WTO on our industry.
    目前中國經濟的總體情況以及中國入世對我們行業的影響。

Q： How long would you like to stay with this company？
    你會在本公司服務多久呢？
A： I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.
    只要我能在我的行業力繼續學習和長進，我就會留在這裏。


Q： Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now？
    你能預料五年後你會做什麼嗎？
A： As I have some administrative experience in my last job, I may use my organizational and
planning skills in the future.
    我在上一個工作中積累了一些行政經驗，我將來也許要運用我組織和計劃上的經驗和技巧。
A： I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately.
    我希望能充分展示我在這個行業的能力和智慧。
A： Perhaps, an opportunity at a management position would be exciting.
    也許有機會，我將會從事管理工作。
    （如果不願正面回答，也可以說：）
    It would be premature for me to predict this.
    現在對此問題的預測，尚嫌過早。
    （甚至還可以打趣的說：）
    Hypothetically speaking, I might be able to do your current job as a director.
    （或 CEO 或 president）說不定，我也能做你現在主任的工作呢！

Q： What range of pay-scale are you interested in？
    你喜歡那一種薪水層次標準？
A： Money is important, but the responsibility that goes along with this job is what
interests me the most.
    薪水固然重要，但這工作伴隨而來的責任更吸引我。
A： （假如你有家眷，可以說：）
    To be frank and open with you, I like this job, but I have a family to support.
    坦白地說，我喜歡這份工作，不過我必須要負擔我的家庭。

Other Tips  其它建議

Know something about the organization you are applying to.
瞭解一些你申請工作單位的情況。
Dress properly. Don't shake hand with the interviewer until he/she extends his/her hand.
穿着要得體，人家伸手時才握手。
Don't sit down until invited to do so by the interviewer.
人家未請，先別坐下。
Make eye-contact with the interviewer during the interview.
面試時，眼睛要看着對方。
Listen actively and stay calm.
注意聽，保持冷靜。
If invited to a meal, be especially careful about your table manners.
被邀吃飯時，要特別注意餐桌禮節。
Don't talk with your mouth full.
嘴裏有食物，不可開口說話。
Don't make much noise while you eat.
吃東西不要出聲音。
Don't blow your nose or use the toothpick at table.
不要擰鼻涕或用牙籤剔牙。
Don't appear to be pushy or overly anxious to get a job.
不必過分表現急着要工作。
Be honest but not too modest.
要誠實，但不必太謙虛。
Don't put yourself down or cut yourself up.
不可妄自菲薄或自貶。
Try to avoid discussing politics or religion with your interviewer.
避免與面試人談政治或宗教。

自我介紹

Mature, dynamic and honest．思想成熟、精明能幹、爲人誠實。
Excellent ability of systematical management．有極強的系統管理能力。
Ability to work independent1y, mature and resourceful. 能夠獨立工作、思想成熟、應變能力強。
A person with ability plus flexibility should apply. 需要有能力及適應力強的人。
A stable personality and high sense of responsibility are desirable. 個性穩重、具高度責任感。
Work well with a multi-cultural and diverse work force. 能夠在不同文化和工作人員的背景下出色地工作。
Bright,aggressive applicants. 反應快、有進取心的應聘者。
Ambitious attitude essential. 有雄心壯志。
Initiative, independent and good communication skill. 積極主動、獨立工作能力強，並有良好的交際技能。
Willing to work under pressure with leardership quality. 願意在壓力下工作，並具領導素質。
Willing to assume responsibilities. 應聘者須勇於挑重擔。
Mature, self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills. 思想成熟、上進心強，並具極豐富的人際關係技巧。
Energetic, fashion-minded person. 精力旺盛、思想新潮。
With a pleasant mature attitude. 開朗成熟。
Strong determination to succeed．有獲得成功的堅定決心。
Strong leadership skills. 有極強的領導藝術。
Ability to work well with others. 能夠同他人一道很好地工作。
Highly-motivated and reliable person with excellent health and pleasant personality. 上進心強又可靠者，並且身體健康、性格開朗。
The ability to initiate and operate independently. 有創業能力，並能獨立地從業。
Strong leadership skill while possessing a great team spirit. 有很高的領導藝術和很強的集體精神。
Be highly organized and effecient. 工作很有條理，辦事效率高。
Willing to learn and progress. 肯學習進取。
Good presentation skills. 有良好的表達能力。
Positive active mind essential．有積極、靈活的頭腦。
Ability to deal with personnel at all levels effectively. 善於同各種人員打交道。
Have positive work attitude and be willing and able to work diligently without supervision. 有積極的工作態度，願意和能夠在沒有監督的情況下勤奮地工作
1. So, tell me a little about yourself.
You don’t need to explain everything from birth to present day. Relevant facts about education, your career and your current life situation are fine.
2. Why are you looking (or why did you leave you last job)?
This should be a straightforward question to answer, but it can trip you up. Presumably you are looking for a new job (or any job) because you want to advance your career and get a position that allows you to grow as a person and an employee. It’s not a good idea to mention money here, it can make you sound mercenary. And if you are in the unfortunate situation of having been downsized, stay positive and be a***rief as pos***le about it. If you were fired, you’ll need a good explanation. But once again, stay positive.
3. Tell me what you know about this company.
Do your homework before you go to any interview. Whether it’***eing the VP of marketing or the mailroom clerk, you should know about the company or business you’re going to work for. Has this company been in the news lately? Who are the people in the company you should know about? Do the background work, it will make you stand out as someone who comes prepared, and is genuinely interested in the company and the job.
4. Why do you want to work at X Company?
This should be directly related to the last question. Any research you’ve done on the company should have led you to the conclusion that you’d want to work there. After all, you’re at the interview, right? Put some thought into this answer before you have your interview, mention your career goals and highlight forward-thinking goals and career plans.
5. What relevant experience do you have?
Hopefully if you’re applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if that’s the case you should mention it all. But if you’re switching careers or trying something a little different, your experience may initially not look like it’s matching up. That’s when you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you have. People skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.
6. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about you?
Ok, this is not the time for full disclosure. If some people from your past are going to say you’re a boring A-hole, you don’t need to bring that up. Stay positive, always, and maybe have a few specific quotes in mind. “They’d say I was a hard worker” or even better “John Doe has always said I was the most reliable, creative problem-solver he’d ever met.”
7. Have you done anything to further your experience?
This could include anything from night classes to hobbies and sports. If it’s related, it’s worth mentioning. Obviously anything to do with further education is great, but maybe you’re spending time on a home improvement project to work on skills such as self-sufficiency, time management and motivation.
8. Where else have you applied?
This is a good way to hint that you’re in demand, without sounding like you’re whoring yourself all over town. So, be honest and mention a few other companie***ut don’t go into detail. The fact that you’re seriously looking and keeping your options open is what the interviewer is driving at.
9. How are you when you’re working under pressure?
Once again, there are a few ways to answer thi***ut they should all be positive. You may work well under pressure, you may thrive under pressure, and you may actually PREFER working under pressure. If you say you crumble like aged blue cheese, this is not going to help you get your foot in the door.
10. What motivates you to do a good job?
The answer to this one is not money, even if it is. You should be motivated by life’s noble pursuits. You want recognition for a job well done. You want to become better at your job. You want to help others or be a leader in your field.
11. What’s your greatest strength?
This is your chance to shine. You’re being asked to explain why you are a great employee, so don’t hold back and stay do stay positive. You could be someone who thrives under pressure, a great motivator, an amazing problem solver or someone with extraordinary attention to detail. If your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone under the table or get a top score on Mario Kart, keep it to yourself. The interviewer is looking for work-related strengths.
12. What’s your biggest weakness?
If you’re completely honest, you may be kicking yourself in the butt. If you say you don’t have one, you’re obviously lying. This is a horrible question and one that politicians have become masters at answering. They say things like “I’m perhaps too committed to my work and don’t spend enough time with my family.” Oh, there’s a fireable offense. I’ve even heard “I think I’m too good at my job, it can often make people jealous.” Please, let’s keep our feet on the ground. If you’re asked this question, give a small, work-related flaw that you’re working hard to improve. Example: “I’ve been told I occasionally focus on details and miss the bigger picture, so I’ve been spending time laying out the complete project every day to see my overall progress.”
13. Let’s talk about salary. What are you looking for?
Run for cover! This is one tricky game to play in an interview. Even if you know the salary range for the job, if you answer first you’re already showing all your cards. You want as much as pos***le, the employer wants you for as little as you’re willing to take. Before you apply, take a look at salary.com for a good idea of what someone with your specific experience should be paid. You may want to say, “well, that’s something I’ve thought long and hard about and I think someone with my experience should get between X & Y.” Or, you could be sly and say, “right now, I’m more interested in talking more about what the position can offer my career.” That could at least buy you a little time to scope out the situation. But if you do have a specific figure in mind and you are confident that you can get it, I’d say go for it. I have on many occasions, and every time I got very close to that figure (both below and sometimes above).
14. Are you good at working in a team?
Unless you have the I.Q. of a houseplant, you’ll always answer YES to this one. It’s the only answer. How can anyone function inside an organization if they are a loner? You may want to mention what part you like to play in a team though; it’s a great chance to explain that you’re a natural leader.
15. Tell me a suggestion you have made that was implemented.
It’s important here to focus on the word “implemented.” There’s nothing wrong with having a thousand great ideas, but if the only place they live is on your notepad what’s the point? Better still, you need a good ending. If your previous company took your advice and ended up going bankrupt, that’s not such a great example either. Be prepared with a story about an idea of yours that was taken from idea to implementation, and considered successful.
16. Has anything ever irritated you about people you’ve worked with?
Of course, you have a list as long as your arm. But you can’t say that, it shows you a***eing negative and difficult to work with. The best way to answer this one is to think for a while and then say something like “I’ve always got on just fine with my co-workers actually.”
Use this question as a chance to show that you are a team player: “The only people I have trouble with are those who aren’t team players, who just don’t perform, who complain constantly, and who fail to respond to any efforts to motivate them.” The interviewer is expecting a response focused on personality and personal dislikes. Surprise her by delivering an answer that reflects company values
17. Is there anyone you just could not work with?
No. Well, unless you’re talking about murderers, racists, rapists, thieves or other dastardly characters, you can work with anyone. Otherwise you could be flagged as someone who’s picky and difficult if you say, “I can’t work with anyone who’s a Bronco’s fan. Sorry.”
18. Tell me about any issues you’ve had with a previou***oss.
Arrgh! If you fall for this one you shouldn’t be hired anyway. The interviewer is testing you to see if you’ll speak badly about your previous supervisor. Simply answer this question with exteme tact, diplomacy and if necessary, a big fat loss of memory. In short, you’ve never had any issues.
The answer to 18 is completely wrong. I am a director at a major media company’s interactive division. Our company is expanding and I am almost in a constant state of hiring. I ask a variation of this question in every single interview and if a candidate has never had one issue or disagreement with anyone, (I stated a variation: I ask if it has happened with anyone in the workplace) I peg them as a liar and reject them immediately.
I went well with my previou***oss. If there is an conflict, I will be open mind and talk about facts. once decision is made, I execute it well.
19. Would you rather work for money or job satisfaction?
It’s not a very fair question is it? We’d all love to get paid a Trump-like salary doing a job we love but that’s rare indeed. It’s fine to say money is important, but remember that NOTHING is more important to you than the job. Otherwise, you’re just someone looking for a bigger paycheck.
20. Would you rather be liked or feared?
I have been asked this a lot, in various incarnations. The first time I just drew a blank and said, “I don’t know.” That went over badly, but it was right at the start of my career when I had little to no experience. Since then I’ve realized that my genuine answer is “Neither, I’d rather be respected.” You don’t want to be feared because fear is no way to motivate a team. You may got the job done but at what cost? Similarly, if you’re everyone’***est friend you’ll find it difficult to make tough decisions or hit deadlines. But when you’re respected, you don’t have to be a complete bastard or a lame duck to get the job done.
21. Are you willing to put the interests of X Company ahead of your own?
Again, another nasty question. If you say yes, you’re a corporate whore who doesn’t care about family. If you say no, you’re disloyal to the company. I’m afraid that you’ll probably have to say yes to this one though, because you’re trying to be the perfect employee at this point, and perfect employees don’t cut out early for Jimmy’***a***all game.
it is situational. if you… ; if you …. Ethics and professionalism

22. So, explain why I should hire you.
As I’m sure you know, “because I’m great” or “I really need a job” are not good answers here. This is a time to give the employer a laundry list of your greatest talents that just so happen to match the job description. It’s also good to avoid taking potshots at other potential candidates here. Focus on yourself and your talents, not other people’s flaws.
23. Finally, do you have any questions to ask me?
I’ll finish the way I started, with one of the most common questions asked in interviews. This directly relates to the research you’ve done on the company and also gives you a chance to show how eager and prepared you are. You’ll probably want to ask about benefits if they haven’t been covered already. A good generic one is “how soon could I start, if I were offered the job of course.” You may also ask what you’d be working on. Specifically, in the role you’re applying for and how that affects the rest of the company. Always have questions ready, greeting this one with a blank stare is a rotten way to finish your interview. Good luck and happy job hunting.
ponder for a moment, and then ask your interviewer “what aspect of your job do you find most challenging”.
I would ask the interviewer, “Why do you like to work here?”
24. Where do you want to be in 5 to years?
They dont want to hear in the same job you are interviewing for. Ultimately, the HR people are searching for someone who can handle the job now, and has the potential to grow into a high level management job in the future. Do you have those goals too?
25. Would you rather work for a big company or a small one?
Favorite answer: I’d treat any company like it was my own regardless. Total ownership of the situation can get you a long way.
General , the worst answer was “I don’t know.” I’ve since learned that “it depends,” with a couple of examples, is perfectly appropriate