英语面试常见问题和回答.docx

1、英语面试常见问题和回答英语面试常见问题和回答一1、Do you work best by yourself or as part of a teamMost jobs require both, to varying degrees.As with all answers to job interview questions, think about the position you are applying for. Are the interviewers looking for a team worker Did they mention this in the advert or is

2、 it implicit in the job description If a team player is required, tell the interviewers that you work well in a team. Give an e_le if you can. You might say:I prefer to work in teams. I find that better decisions are reached when people work together and share ideas. Of course Im happy to work alone

3、 when required too.If the job is mostly done alone, you might say:I work very well by myself because Im self motivated, organized and conscientious. Im fortable working in teams though and recognize that this is better in some situations.2、What kind of personality do you work best with and whyYou wi

4、ll deal with many personalities in any job. If the interviewers know the people youll be working with, they might have a personality in mind! Its hard for you to know this however so stick to a safe answer. You might say:I find I work well with almost everyone but who I work best with might depend o

5、n the activity. If its a project, I prefer to work with someone whos practical and organized because this is important. If its leading a discussion, working with someone whos a good facilitator helps.3、How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly within the teamGaining credibility qu

6、ickly is important. Make sure you listen, learn, question, understand. You might say: Thats a good question and I realize its important to gain credibility quickly. I believe the best way is to show your colleagues that you respect their e_perience and want to learn from them as well as about them.

7、You need to listen, ask the right questions and make sure you understand. If they can see youll fit in early on, it helps.4、Tell me about a time where you had to deal with conflict on the job.This is a behavioural interview question. If you cant think of an e_le, its ok to say so. If thats the case,

8、 either say how you would deal with it, or use an e_le where someone you know dealt with conflict well.Most interviewers would look for:-Getting both sides of the argument-Suggesting and agreeing promise-Showing tactfulness-Showing empathy5、What irritates you about other people, and how do you deal

9、with itPersonal conflict is inevitable in the workplace Try not to say that A or B irritates you. Instead, talk about the characteristics which you find hard, not the people. You might say:I find I get on with most people so its not normally a problem. Its rather disappointing when people dont pull

10、their weight I suppose and this has happened. In that instance I spoke to the person in private, e_plained that they were letting the team down and asked them to make more of an effort. They did.6、Can you give me some idea of the salary youre e_pectingis one of those job interview questions that can

11、 really get you tongue-tied.What do you say Usually, moments later, you realize youve accepted a salary far lower than you wanted. Although you were prepared to negotiate your salary, you panicked at the last minute and lost your nerve. As you leave the interview room, your e_citement at getting the

12、 job is tainted. You cant help feeling undervalued, even a little duped. Ask for too much and you risk looking unrealistic, over confident, maybe even greedy. Ask for too little and you risk undervaluing yourself and your contribution, and ultimately being underpaid. For many of us, salary is one of

13、 the most important factors in taking a job, but its often the hardest to deal with.Nerves got the better of her and worried about sounding greedy, she suggested a lower amount. When she was offered the job, there was the salary she suggested, right at the start of the offer letter. She wasnt surpri

14、sed but she was disappointed. So how can you avoid this happening to youResearch is essential when it es to suggesting a reasonable salary. Take time to look though job advertisements for similar positions. Research the or post a question in a forum or on Yahoo! Answers Research the pany too. A larg

15、e pany, if asked, will probably have more scope to offer you a better benefits package than a smaller one.-Dont initiate salary discussions or say anything about pay during your job interview unless asked-If youre asked for a figure, suggest a range rather than an actual figure. This gives room to n

16、egotiate if a firm job offer is made during the job interview-If youre offered the job and reach agreement on a salary, make sure the written job offer states this amount clearly-And when it es to the actual salary negotiation here are 6 essential salary-The most important thing to remember when dis

17、cussing your salary is that it is a negotiation. Like any form of bartering, the first figure you mention in the job interview probably wont be the figure you agree on. But its a place to start.-Be confident about what youre worth. Recognise that youre bringing something unique to the pany, and that

18、 youre worth the wage youre requesting. Even if youve only jusfinished school or college, you still have something unique to offer and its important to bear that in mind as you think about salary negotiation.-Remember also that its not easy finding the right person for a job. If youve impressed the

19、interviewers enough to employ you, you have the upper hand and paying a little more to keep you isnt too big a deal. So ask for a slightly higher salary than you e_pect.-If the job advertisement mentions a salary range, employers will be prepared to pay more for the right candidate. If youre a littl

20、e unfortable asking for the top figure, choose one just above the mid-range. This gives the impression that you are worth a good wage and is a great place to start.Assuming an advertised salary range of $0,000 to $42,000, you might say this:Im e_pecting a salary in the region of $8,000, based on my

21、knowledge and e_perience.Remember that salary is not everything. If the salary is less than you hoped and the pany wont or cant go any higher, ask about other benefits which are important to you like training courses, financial help with further study and so on.7、What specific goals, including those

22、 related to your occupation, have you established for your lifeI want to be working for an e_cellent pany like yours in a job in which I am managing information. I plan to contribute my leadership, interpersonal, and technical skills. My long-range career goal is to be the best information systems t

23、echnician I can for the pany I work for.8、How has your college e_perience prepared you for a business careerI have prepared myself to transition into the work force through real-world e_perience involving travel abroad, internship, and entrepreneurial opportunities. While interning with a private or

24、ganization in Ecuador, I developed a 15-page marketing plan posed in Spanish that remended more effective ways the pany could promote its services. I also traveled abroad on two other occasions in which I researched the indigenous culture of the Mayan Indians in Todos Santos, Guatemala, and particip

25、ate din a total language immersion program in Costa Rica. As you can see from my academic, e_tracurricular, and e_periential background, I have unconditionally mitted myself to success as a marketing professional.9、Please describe the ideal job for you following graduation.My ideal job is one that i

26、ncorporates both my education and practical work skills to be the best I can be. Namely bining my education in finance with my working knowledge of customer service operations, entrepreneurial abilities, puter skills, and administrative skills. I want to utilize my analytical e_pertise to help peopl

27、e meet their financial goals. This is e_actly why I am convinced that I would be a very valuable member of the Merrill Lynch team.10、What influenced you to choose this careerMy past e_periences have shown me that I enjoy facing and overing the challenge of making a sale. Without a doubt, once I have

28、 practiced my presentation and prepared myself for objections, I feel very confident approaching people I dont know and convincing them that they need my product. Lastly, I like sales because my potential for success is limited only by how much of myself I dedicate toward my goal. If any profession

29、is founded on self-determinism, it surely must be sales.二1、At what point did you choose this careerI knew that I wanted to pursue information systems technology about my sophomore year in college. It was then that I realized that my hobby (puters) was taking up most of my time. My favorite courses w

30、ere IT courses. I also realized that I was doing puter-oriented work-study that I enjoyed so much I would have done it for free.2、What specific goals have you established for your careerMy goals include being a Certified Financial Advisor so I can obtain a better working knowledge of financial resea

31、rch analysis, which would allow me contribute to my client base as a better financial consultant since I would have that e_tra insight into the panies they are seeking to invest in. Also this is the foundation block to advancing my career to portfolio manager or even branch office manager.3、What wil

32、l it take to attain your goals, and what steps have you taken toward attaining themIve already done some research on other workers at Merrill Lynch to see how they achieved similar goals. I know that Merrill Lynch encourages the pursuit and will reimburse for tuition of a graduate degree. I plan on pursuing a MBA to give me an even more e_tensive knowledge of business and financial analysis.4、How did you handle a challenge-During a difficult financial period, I was able to satisfactorily negotiate repayment schedules with multiple vendors.-When the software development of our new p