面试时的难题和对策（英文版）

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发信站: 逸仙时空 Yat-sen Channel (Tue Nov 25 00:55:56 2003), 站内信件

通用类问题

1. Tell me about you!

Keep your answer to one or two minutes; don't ramble. Use your resume summar

y as a base to start.

2. What do you know about our company?

Do your homework before the interview! Spend some time online or at the libr

ary researching the company. Find out as much as you can, including products

, size, income, reputation, image, management talent, people, skills, histor

y and philosophy. Project an informed interest; let the interviewer tell you

about the company.

3. Why do you want to work for us?

Don't talk about what you want; first, talk about their needs: You would lik

e to be part of a specific company project; you would like to solve a compan

y problem; you can make a definite contribution to specific company goals.

4. What would you do for us? What can you do for us that someone else can't?

Relate past experiences that show you've had success in solving previous emp

loyer problem(s) that may be similar to those of the prospective employer.

5. What about the job offered do you find the most attractive? Least attract

ive?

List three or more attractive factors and only one minor unattractive factor

.

6. Why should we hire you?

Because of your knowledge, experience, abilities and skills.

7. What do you look for in a job?

An opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized.

8. Please give me your definition of a .... (the position for which you are

being interviewed).

Keep it brief -- give an action- and results-oriented definition.

9. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm?

Not long at all -- you expect only a brief period of adjustment to the learn

ing curve.

10. How long would you stay with us?

As long as we both feel I'm contributing, achieving, growing, etc.

经验与管理类问题

1. You may be overqualified for the position we have to offer.

Strong companies need strong people. A growing, energetic company is rarely

unable to use its employees' talents. Emphasize your interest in a long-term

association, pointing out that the employer will get a faster return on inv

estment because you have more experience than required.

2. What is your management style?

(If you've never thought about this, it's high time you did.) "Open-door man

agement" is best ... And you get the job done on time or inform your managem

ent.

3. Are you a good manager? Give an example. Why do you feel you have top man

agerial potential?

Keep your answer achievement- and task-oriented; emphasize management skills

-- planning, organizing, interpersonal, etc.

4. What do you look for when you hire people?

Skills, initiative, adaptability.

5. Did you ever fire anyone? If so, what were the reasons and how did you ha

ndle it?

Give a brief example of a time when you faced this, and stress that it worke

d out well.

6. What do you see as the most difficult task in being a manager?

Getting things planned and done on time within the budget.

7. What do your subordinates think of you?

Be honest and positive...they can check your responses easily.

8. What is your biggest weakness as a manager?

Be honest and end on a positive note, e.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding peopl

e, so I try to begin with something positive first."

关于离职、跳槽的原因

1. Why are you leaving your present job?

Refine your answer based on your comfort level and honesty. Give a "group" a

nswer if possible, e.g. our department was consolidated or eliminated.

2. How do you feel about leaving all of your benefits?

Concerned but not panicked.

3. Describe what you feel to be an ideal working environment.

One in which people are treated as fairly as possible.

4. How would you evaluate your present firm?

It's an excellent company that afforded me many fine experiences

考核你的经验与业绩

1. How have you helped increase sales? Profits?

Explain in some detail, citing figures and specific examples.

2. Have you helped reduce costs? How?

Describe in some detail with specifics.

3. How much money did you account for?

Give examples as to your responsibilities. Explain how the budget was determ

ined, and your role in overseeing your department's portion.

4. How many people did you supervise on your last job?

Explain the structure of your department and your role as manager.

5. Do you like working with figures more than words?

Be honest but positive.

6. In your current or last position, what features did you like the most? Le

ast?

Be honest but put a positive spin on your least favorite duties.

7. In your current or last position, what are or were your five most signifi

cant accomplishments?

针对简历中的内容会提出的问题

1. Why haven't you found a new position before now?

Finding a job is easy; finding the right job is more difficult. Stress that

you are being selective, and are looking for the right "fit."

2.Had you thought of leaving your present position before? If so, what do yo

u think held you there?

Explain that your job is no longer challenging and that you feel your talent

s are best used elsewhere.

3. What do you think of your boss?

Be as positive as you can, even if you don't really believe it.

4.Would you describe a situation in which your work was criticized?

Be as positive as you can and emphasize what you learned from the situation.

5. What other types of jobs or companies are you considering?

Keep your answer related to this company's field, and don't give out specifi

c company names.

你的工作习惯与方式

1. If I spoke with your previous boss, what would he say are your greatest s

trengths and weaknesses?

Emphasize your skills, and don't be overly negative about your weaknesses. I

t's always safer to identify a lack of a skill as an area for improvement ra

ther than a shortcoming.

2. Can you work under pressures, deadlines, etc.?

Yes, it's a way of life in business. Be sure to cite examples of your succes

s.

3. How have you changed the nature of your job?

Explain how you have improved the efficiency, productivity, and the like.

4. Do you prefer staff or line work? Why?

It depends on the job and its challenges.

5. In your present position, what problems have you identified that had prev

iously been overlooked?

Keep it brief and don't brag.

6. Do you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Differen

t type company?

It depends on the job -- elaborate slightly.

7. How do you resolve conflict on a project team?

Explain that communication is important, and that you would first you discus

s the issues privately.

8. What was the most difficult decision you ever had to make?

Try to relate your response to the prospective employment situation

薪资问题

1. How much are you looking for?

Answer with a question, e.g., "What is the salary range for similar jobs in

your company?" If the interviewer doesn't answer, then give a range of what

you understand you are worth in the marketplace. Check out Monster.com's Sal

ary Center.

2. How much do you expect, if we offer this position to you?

Be careful; the market value of the job may be the key answer, e.g., "My und

erstanding is that a job like the one you're describing may be in the range

of ______."

3.What kind of salary are you worth?

Have a specific figure in mind…don't be hesitant

性格问题

1. Do you generally speak to people before they speak to you?

It depends on the circumstances.

2.What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attende

d?

Talk about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life

.

3. What is the toughest part of a job for you?

Be honest. Remember, not everyone can do everything.

4. Are you creative?

Yes. Give examples that relate to your current job.

5. How would you describe your own personality?

Balanced is a good word to use, but remember the type of company you are int

erviewing at. Some companies may want someone who is aggressive and a go-get

ter.

6. Are you a leader?

Absolutely! Cite specific examples using your current job as a reference poi

nt.

7. What are your future goals?

Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals

.

8. What are your strengths?

Present at least three and relate them to the company and job you are interv

iewing for.

9. What are your weaknesses?

Don't say that you don’t have any. Try not to cite personal characteristics

as weaknesses, but be ready to have one if the interviewer presses. Turn a

negative into a positive answer: "I am sometimes intent on completing an ass

ignment and get too deeply involved when we are late."

关于你的职业目标

1. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?

Nothing ... I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past.

as weaknesses, but be ready to have one if the interviewer presses. Turn a

negative into a positive answer: "I am sometimes intent on completing an ass

ignment and get too deeply involved when we are late."

关于你的职业目标

1. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?

Nothing ... I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past.

2. What career options do you have at the moment?

"I see three areas of interest..." Relate those to the position and industry

.

3. How would you describe the essence of success? According to your definiti

on of success, how successful have you been so far?

Think carefully about your answer and relate it to your career accomplishmen

ts

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