english for a job interview 英语 面试 常见问题.ppt

ENGLISH FOR A JOB INTERVIEWTHE MON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS?Tell me about yourself.?This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to:?Introduce your qualifications?Good work habits.?Be prepared: have a short statement in your mind.?Keep it mostly work andcareer related.?Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?) ?Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move."?What are your strengths? ?Point out your positive attributes related to the job. ?Your ability to prioritize?Your problem-solving skills?Your ability to work under pressure?petence to focus on projects?Your professional expertise?Your leadership skills?Your positive attitude?Your interpersonal skills?What are your weaknesses? ?Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength pensates for it. ?Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself? ?Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as:?conscientious?hard-working?honest and courteous?plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well. ?What do you know about pany??To answer this one, research pany before your interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. ?Get the information through:?pany website?working pages (***, Facebook, Linkedin) ?If possible talk to pany employees. ?Why do you want to work for us??Avoid the predictable, such as, "Because it's a pany." Say why you think it's a pany. ?Why should I hire you??Point out your positive attributes rela