CONVERSATIONS 會(huì)話
(A=Applicant I=Interviewer)
Dialogue 1
I: Let抯 start the interview with some questions. Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
A: I have 10 years financial industry experience, working for several companies. For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking. In addition to my analytical mindset, I have a background of solid accounting principles. I am a team player and have great communication and interpersonal skills. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments.
I: What finance experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?
A: My background and experience include working on a variety of projects and jobs in the financial industry. Most of my experience has been behind the scenes, doing the calculations. I want to work with clients and continue to grow and be challenged.
I: Why did you leave your last position?
A: I抦 not finding the work as challenging as I used to. I want to find a job that is stimulating, where I can grow.
I: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
A: One of my strengths is my ability to be flexible. I抳e seen companies go through many changes in structure and management philosophy. I抳e had to adjust my style to the new environment several times. As far as weaknesses, I really enjoy my work, and sometimes I put in too much time. But by being aware of my tendency to overwork, I have learned to pace myself more and work less overtime.
I: How would your boss describe you and your work style?
A: She抎 say I have a lot of initiative, I see the big picture and I do what has to be done. Second, I always meet deadlines. If I say I抦 going to do something, I do it. Lastly, I have the ability to focus on what I抦 working on I am not easily distracted.
I: What are your salary expectations?
A: I抦 sure whatever you offer will be a fair amount for a person with my qualifications. Salary is not the most important factor to me. I抦 looking for opportunity.
I: Do you have any questions?
A: Yes, I do. What do you see as the future trends for the industry?
I: 我們開(kāi)始面試吧。說(shuō)說(shuō)你自己和過(guò)去的一些經(jīng)驗(yàn)吧。
A: 我有十年的金融行業(yè)工作經(jīng)驗(yàn),為幾家公司工作過(guò)。過(guò)去的兩年,我一直在一家投資銀行工作。我不僅具有分析能力而且還有扎實(shí)的會(huì)計(jì)原理知識(shí)。我具有團(tuán)隊(duì)精神,善于和人交流,懂得人際關(guān)系的技巧。我善于應(yīng)付挑戰(zhàn),也能在壓力大的環(huán)境下工作很出色。
I: 你認(rèn)為你具有什么樣的金融經(jīng)驗(yàn)使你能勝任這個(gè)職位?
A: 我的背景和經(jīng)驗(yàn)包括我在金融業(yè)參與過(guò)各類項(xiàng)目、做過(guò)不同的工作。我的大部分經(jīng)驗(yàn)都是幕后做一些計(jì)算方面的工作。我想和客戶打交道,不斷完善自己,接受各種挑戰(zhàn)。
I: 你為什么要離開(kāi)以前的工作呢?
A: 我發(fā)現(xiàn)這工作不像我原來(lái)認(rèn)為的那么具有挑戰(zhàn)性,我想找一份有刺激性的工作,這樣可以進(jìn)步。
I: 你的優(yōu)點(diǎn)和缺點(diǎn)是什么?
A: 我的一個(gè)優(yōu)點(diǎn)就是具有靈活性,我目睹了公司在結(jié)構(gòu)和管理思想上的眾多變化,而且好多次我必須調(diào)整我的方式以適應(yīng)新環(huán)境。就缺點(diǎn)而言,我非常喜歡工作,有時(shí)投入了太多的時(shí)間,但我已意識(shí)到這一點(diǎn),學(xué)會(huì)了調(diào)節(jié)自己,減少加班。
I: 你的老板會(huì)如何評(píng)價(jià)你和你的工作方式呢?
A: 她會(huì)說(shuō)我很積極、顧全大局,會(huì)做完所有需要做的事情。其次,我總能在期限前完成任務(wù)。如果我說(shuō)做某一件事,我就一定會(huì)做。最后一點(diǎn),我能集中精力做事情——不會(huì)輕易受干擾。
I: 你希望的薪水是多少?
A: 我相信你會(huì)給我提供一個(gè)合理的數(shù)目。對(duì)我來(lái)說(shuō),薪水不是最重要的,我尋找的是機(jī)會(huì)。
I: 你有問(wèn)題要問(wèn)嗎?
A: 有,你如何看待將來(lái)這個(gè)行業(yè)的發(fā)展趨勢(shì)?
Dialogue 2
I: Tell me something about yourself and your past.
A: I was born and grew up in HeBei Province. I moved to Beijing, where I started taking courses for my MBA. When I completed my degree, I was offered an opportunity working for a financial services company. I抳e worked there for eight years.
I: What was the most significant project you抳e worked on?
A: I was assigned a project to design a 360-degree performance system. It was a challenge for a person with a finance background. I met with the technical people and discussed the possibilities and obstacles. Based on that information, I selected a team and created a spreadsheet to manage the project. We got the project done on schedule. I was rewarded for outstanding results and was able to share the honors with the team.
I: What finance experience makes you qualified for this position?
A: For the past eight years, I have been working in the banking industry. I have a solid understanding of accounting concepts, an analytical mind and a strong attention to detail. I抳e had a lot of customer service training and experience, and I have been told that I excel in this area.
I: How would your coworkers evaluate you ?
A: They抎 say I was a hardworker and a real team player.
I: What are your salary expectations?
A: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I抎 like to postpone that decision until later.
I: 說(shuō)說(shuō)你自己的情況和你的過(guò)去吧。
A: 我出生于河北省并在那里長(zhǎng)大,后來(lái)搬到了北京,在這里我學(xué)習(xí)了MBA課程。完成學(xué)位后,我有機(jī)會(huì)去了一家金融服務(wù)公司工作。我在那里工作了八年。
I: 你參與的最重大的一個(gè)項(xiàng)目是什么?
A: 我被分派去設(shè)計(jì)一個(gè)360度業(yè)績(jī)系統(tǒng)。這對(duì)一個(gè)只有金融背景的人來(lái)說(shuō)是一個(gè)挑戰(zhàn)。我和技術(shù)人員一起討論了這個(gè)系統(tǒng)的可行性及可能遇到的困難。根據(jù)掌握的信息,我挑選了一個(gè)隊(duì)伍,建立了一個(gè)表格程序以管理這個(gè)項(xiàng)目。我們按期完成了這個(gè)項(xiàng)目。由于結(jié)果很出色,我受到了獎(jiǎng)勵(lì),而且也能和團(tuán)隊(duì)一起分享這些榮譽(yù)。
I: 你具有什么樣的金融經(jīng)驗(yàn)使你能勝任這份工作?
A: 在過(guò)去的八年中,我一直在銀行業(yè)工作。我對(duì)賬目的各種概念非常了解、具有分析頭腦而且對(duì)各種細(xì)節(jié)都很注意。我參加過(guò)很多客戶服務(wù)培訓(xùn),也有很多這方面的經(jīng)驗(yàn),別人也曾說(shuō)我在這個(gè)領(lǐng)域很出色。
I: 你的同事會(huì)怎樣評(píng)價(jià)你?
A: 他們會(huì)說(shuō)我是一個(gè)工作刻苦的人,是一個(gè)很好的合作者。
I: 你希望得到多少薪水?
A: 在討論薪水前,我希望能多了解工作方面的事。我想遲些再作決定。
CONVERSATIONS 會(huì)話
(A=Applicant I=Interviewer)
Dialogue 1
I: Tell me something about yourself and your past experience.
A: I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry. For the past two years, I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom. I am also PMI certified. I抦 looking for a team environment where I can join the excitement of building a company.
I: What experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?
A: I have worked on a variety of projects and jobs in the high tech industry. I wanted to have the experience of working for a dotcom and have learned something about being in on the ground floor of a business.
I: What attracted you to this job?
A: I抳e been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours. I am interested in working for a company that provides products and services to the K-12 education market. My background is in this field, and my strength is in building relationships and solving problems. I am excited and interested in the idea of developing business relationships through e-commerce.
I: What qualities do you think are important to this position?
A: To have a combination of technical and business knowledge and to be very results-oriented. My past record shows that I have those qualities and more. Because of my business acumen and technical know-how, the teams I have managed accomplished outstanding results, including booking more than $50 million in online revenue.
I: When have you been most motivated?
A: When I have a specific project to complete, I like to know the specifics of a project from beginning to end. I like definite deadlines and I like to meet those deadlines. I expect some deviation from the original plan, but I try to stay focused and not let myself drift too far. I have great attention to detail and like to take my time and do it right the first time.
I: Why did you leave your last position?
A: I抳e set some goals for myself and my career, and unfortunately I抦 at a standstill in my current situation. I have begun to explore options available before I spend too much time in a job where I can抰 advance. My goal is to continue to take on new responsibilities and be a key contributor to the success of an online venture.
I: What are your salary expectations?
A: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I抎 like to postpone that discussion until later.
I: Do you have any questions?
A: Yes, I do. Who are your financial backers? Who are the key competitors? Does the company have a plan for the IPO? What would you say is the best thing about your product or service?
I: 說(shuō)說(shuō)你自己和過(guò)去的經(jīng)歷吧。
A: 我在信息技術(shù)行業(yè)已經(jīng)有八年的工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)了。在過(guò)去兩年中,我一直在一家網(wǎng)絡(luò)公司當(dāng)項(xiàng)目經(jīng)理,而且得到了項(xiàng)目管理協(xié)會(huì)的認(rèn)證。我想找一個(gè)有團(tuán)隊(duì)精神的環(huán)境,共同體會(huì)創(chuàng)建公司的興奮。
I: 你有什么樣的經(jīng)驗(yàn)?zāi)苁鼓銊偃芜@個(gè)職位?
A: 我在高科技產(chǎn)業(yè)完成過(guò)很多項(xiàng)目,做過(guò)不同的工作。我想在網(wǎng)絡(luò)公司工作,并學(xué)會(huì)了一些商業(yè)上的基礎(chǔ)知識(shí)。
I: 這份工作有什么吸引你的地方呢?
A: 我一直在尋找一個(gè)具有貴公司這樣商業(yè)模式和公司理念的公司。我很興趣為K-12教育市場(chǎng)提供產(chǎn)品和服務(wù)的公司工作。我有這方面的經(jīng)驗(yàn),我的優(yōu)勢(shì)就是能夠建好人際關(guān)系并能解決問(wèn)題。我對(duì)通過(guò)電子商務(wù)發(fā)展商業(yè)關(guān)系的觀念很感興趣。
I: 你認(rèn)為這個(gè)職位最重要的品質(zhì)是什么?
A: 同時(shí)具備技術(shù)和商業(yè)知識(shí),而注重結(jié)果。我過(guò)去的履歷表明我具備這些品質(zhì)而且還有更多的品質(zhì)。由于我在商業(yè)上很敏銳以及懂得技術(shù),我負(fù)責(zé)的團(tuán)隊(duì)取得了顯著的成績(jī),包括預(yù)訂的在線收入超過(guò)五千多萬(wàn)美元。
I: 你什么時(shí)候最有動(dòng)力?
A: 當(dāng)我有一個(gè)特定項(xiàng)目要完成時(shí),我想知道項(xiàng)目從頭到尾的具體細(xì)節(jié)。我喜歡有個(gè)最后期限,同時(shí)喜歡在最后期限前完成任務(wù)。我知道會(huì)和原來(lái)的計(jì)劃有所偏離,但我會(huì)把握好方向不讓自己偏離太遠(yuǎn)。我很注意細(xì)節(jié),喜歡多花點(diǎn)心思把事情一次性做好。
I: 你為什么離開(kāi)了以前的工作?
A: 我為自己和我的事業(yè)設(shè)定了一些目標(biāo),但不幸的是,目前情況下我一直處于停頓狀態(tài)。我開(kāi)始尋求各種可能的選擇,不想在一個(gè)不能使我得到發(fā)展的工作上花費(fèi)太多的時(shí)間。我的目標(biāo)是繼續(xù)接受新任務(wù),成為在線企業(yè)成功的靈魂人物。
I: 你期望的薪水是多少?
A: 在討論薪水前,我需要更多了解工作方面的事情。我愿意以后再討論這個(gè)問(wèn)題。
I: 你有什么問(wèn)題嗎?
A: 是的,你們的金融資助者有哪些?你們的主要競(jìng)爭(zhēng)對(duì)手是誰(shuí)?貴公司對(duì)新股發(fā)行有何計(jì)劃?貴公司的產(chǎn)品或服務(wù)有何最大的優(yōu)點(diǎn)?
應(yīng)聘金融工作
外資銀行對(duì)許多畢業(yè)生充滿神秘感,極具誘惑力。進(jìn)入外資銀行意味著可以拿高薪、出國(guó),是擇業(yè)的理想選擇。隨著我國(guó)加入WTO后,外資銀行對(duì)人才需求擴(kuò)張日益激烈,招聘大學(xué)畢業(yè)生時(shí),更側(cè)重于形象佳、身材好、氣質(zhì)高的優(yōu)秀學(xué)生。
BASIC EXPRESSIONS 基本句型表達(dá)
1) Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
說(shuō)說(shuō)你自己以及過(guò)去的一些經(jīng)驗(yàn)吧。
2) For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking.
過(guò)去的兩年中,我一直在一家投資銀行工作。
3) My background and experience include working on a variety of projects and jobs in the financial industry.
我的背景和經(jīng)驗(yàn)包括我在金融業(yè)參與過(guò)各類項(xiàng)目、做過(guò)不同的工作。
4) I抳e had to adjust my style to the new environment several times.
好多次我都必須調(diào)整我的方式以適應(yīng)新環(huán)境。
5) What was the most significant project you’ve worked on?
你參與的最有意義的一個(gè)項(xiàng)目是什么?
6) It was a challenge for a person with a finance background.
對(duì)于有金融背景的人來(lái)說(shuō),是一個(gè)挑戰(zhàn)。
7) I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary.
在討論薪水之前,我希望能多了解這份工作。
8) Does the company have a five-year plan?
貴公司有五年計(jì)劃嗎?
investment 投資 analytic 分析的
mindset 傾向,習(xí)慣 interpersonal 人與人之間的
stimulating 刺激的 tendency 趨勢(shì)
significant 有意義的,重大的 performance 業(yè)績(jī),性能
obstacle 阻礙,困難 spreadsheet 空白表格程序
on schedule 按時(shí) excel in 在吜煜È
postpone 推遲 budget 預(yù)算
主要的國(guó)際金融組織有:國(guó)際貨幣基金組織International Monetary Fund(IMF)和世界銀行World Bank。
1) For the past two years, I have been working in
an investment banking.
the Agriculture Bank of China
the China Construction Bank
the Industrial and Commercial Bank
過(guò)去兩年中我一直在 一家投資銀行 工作。
中國(guó)農(nóng)業(yè)銀行
中國(guó)建設(shè)銀行
工商銀行
2) I抳e had to adjust my style to the new environment several times. acclimatize
accommodate
adapt
好幾次我必須調(diào)整自己的工作方式以適應(yīng)新環(huán)境。
3) How would your boss describe you and your work style?
evaluate
value
remark on
你的老板會(huì)怎樣評(píng)價(jià)你和你的工作方式?
應(yīng)聘信息產(chǎn)業(yè)的工作
互聯(lián)網(wǎng)已成為名副其實(shí)的當(dāng)今最大的富翁制造工廠,網(wǎng)絡(luò)人才變得越來(lái)越吃香,其中最走俏最賺錢的是下列三類人才:軟件工程師、游戲設(shè)計(jì)師和網(wǎng)絡(luò)安全師。
BASIC EXPRESSIONS 基本句型表達(dá)
1) I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry.
我在信息技術(shù)行業(yè)已經(jīng)有八年的工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)了。
2) I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom.
我一直在一家網(wǎng)絡(luò)公司當(dāng)項(xiàng)目經(jīng)理。
3) I抳e been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours.
我一直在尋找一家具有貴公司這樣商業(yè)模式和公司理念的公司。
4) I am excited and interested in the idea of developing business relationships through e- commerce.
我對(duì)通過(guò)電子商務(wù)發(fā)展商業(yè)關(guān)系的理念很感興趣。
5) Who are your financial backers?
你們的金融資助者有哪些?
6) Who are the key competitors?
你們的主要競(jìng)爭(zhēng)對(duì)手是誰(shuí)?
7) Does the company have a plan for the IPO?
貴公司對(duì)新股發(fā)行有何計(jì)劃?
project 項(xiàng)目 philosophy 哲學(xué)體系,哲理
combination 結(jié)合 acumen 敏銳
outstanding 突出的,顯著的 revenue 收入,收益
motivated 有動(dòng)機(jī)的,有積極性的 deadline 最后期限
deviation 偏離,誤差 drift 漂流
standstill 停頓,停滯不前 contributor 貢獻(xiàn)者
venture 企業(yè) backer 支持者,贊助者
PMI:Project Management Institute 項(xiàng)目管理學(xué)會(huì)。凡是從事項(xiàng)目管理工作或者對(duì)項(xiàng)目管理有興趣的人都可以申請(qǐng)加入。
PMP:Project Management Professional 項(xiàng)目管理專業(yè)人士
PMBOK:Project Management Body of Knowledge項(xiàng)目管理知識(shí)體系
MPM:Master of Project Management項(xiàng)目管理碩士學(xué)位
IPO:Initial Public Offering 新股發(fā)行
K-12 education:K指kindergarten,K-12教育是指從幼兒園到高中為止的教育體系。
1) I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom.
market analyst
senior consultant
market researcher
我一直在一家網(wǎng)絡(luò)公司作 項(xiàng)目經(jīng)理。
市場(chǎng)分析員。
高級(jí)顧問(wèn)
市場(chǎng)研究員
2) I抦 at a standstill in my current situation. 我目前處于 停滯狀態(tài)。
deadlock 僵局
halt 停止?fàn)顟B(tài)
3) The teams I have managed accomplished outstanding results.
were high up in the pictures
came to the top
我領(lǐng)導(dǎo)的團(tuán)隊(duì)取得了卓越的成果。
4) I have great attention to detail. 我特別注意細(xì)節(jié)問(wèn)題。
pay
give
5) Why did you leave your last position?
did you come here for a job
did you send in your papers(提出辭呈)
你為什么要辭去原來(lái)的工作?