English interview guide

You got an interview. Congratulations! How to leave a good impression is crucial to success. Even if English is ok, it may not be played well because of nervousness. What's more, in some cases, it's not the fault of English itself, but whether you choose the right words and say the right words at the right time.

Interview English needs to use a series of professional vocabulary, and make good use of several tenses, such as the past tense for past work, the past perfect tense for previous achievements and so on. Here we will talk about when and what to say.

When you walk into the employer's office, it is important to introduce yourself, shake hands and smile. The first sentence after that is often to open the situation. Usually, the interviewer will ask:

How are you today?

Do you have any difficulty in finding us?

What do you think of the weather recently?

Their tone may be friendly, because they also want you to relax and try your best to play your level. At this time, you should have a simple, frank and polite response, such as:

The other party asked: How are you today?

The good answer is: I'm fine, thank you, and you? Or I'm fine. Thank you.

The bad answer is: so, so it is either ok or not very good.

The most important part of the interview process is to express your education, work experience and qualifications. These are all directly related to the job you are applying for.

Education: Remember that your education was completed in the past, so use the past tense. For example:

I studied in Peking University 1990 to 1993.

I graduated with a degree in municipal engineering.

If you are still a student, use the present tense, such as:

I am currently studying at York University and will graduate next spring with a degree in economics.

I study English at seneca Community College.

Remember to tell your employer that you are still improving your English. For example, you have several hours of English classes every week. Because English is not your mother tongue, they may have concerns.

Work experience and qualifications are undoubtedly the most important part of the interview. Therefore, employers are eager to know many details. The employer wants to know what you have done and whether it is good or not. So don't be modest, express your achievements and aspects.

When talking about the work you are doing now, you can use the present perfect continuous tense to indicate that you have not only been doing it, but will continue to do it in the future:

For the past three years, ABC Engineering Company has been hiring me as a salesman. I have been creating customer contact for 6 months.

But when it comes to previous work, we use the past tense:

I was employed by Jackson Co., Ltd. as the office manager from 1995 to 1997.

When I lived in new york, I worked as a production supervisor in Heitz.

When talking about previous work achievements and performance, try to use some active, positive and impressive verbs, which is better than using nouns or verb phrases. For example, I assist senior scientists in unit testing, rather than my job is to assist senior scientists in unit testing. I am in charge of busyness. Ss requirement analysis is better than my business requirement analysis.

Here are some very good verbs that can help you express how well you have done:

Advanced in Action Completion Adaptation Management

Suggested allocation analysis application approval

Arbitration arrangement helps to obtain mixed tape.

Construction, implementation, cataloging, change, classification and cooperation

Compare and complete the calculation idea.

Construction consultation, contracting and control cooperation

Coordinate the creation process of corrective consultation.

Decided to reduce the definition of delegated derivation.

Designated detection development design

Directed discovery distributed record

Redouble editing and encourage design

Expand and upgrade the established estimate

Evaluate and check the extended experience

Explore and promote the completion of formulation

Establish a functional management group

Guided handle coordination harness

It has been determined that the improvement has been implemented.

Increase index start check

Installed, formulated, explained and introduced

Invention investigation proves that led

Localization and positioning manufacturing management

Maintain mechanized combined regulation

Open operation through active negotiation.

The origin of organization triumphs over perception.

Have a plan and be prepared

Submit host handler

Promotion provides purchase improvement.

Suggested records have been recruited and rectified.

Redesign, repair, replacement and recovery

Revoked, reviewed and revised, saved.

Filter the selected service settings.

The specified resolved sort trigger

Begin to stimulate and strengthen the summary

Supervise and support systematic testing.

Well-trained transaction transcription transformation

Triple upgrade verification change

Verified vitality won wrote

These are good adjectives to describe your work ability and personality:

precise

active

adaptive

Skilled

Big-minded

Competent

Serious

creative

reliable

decision

fetial

cautious

efficient

powerful

enterprising

Enthusiastic

Experienced

fair

company

genuine

honest

innovative

Logical

loyal

mature

ruly

Motivated

target

Departing

Good manners

comfortable

active

actual

productive

reliable

heads-up

self-discipline

sense of humor

sensitive

sincere

successful

practised

reliable

In the last issue, we discussed the basic requirements of interview English. This time, let's talk about the most frequently asked questions in the interview and how to answer them properly.

Q: Tell me about yourself.

I was born and raised in Dalian, China. I went to school in Peking University and got a master's degree in economics. I have been a financial consultant in Beijing for five years, working for many companies, including Rossi Consulting Company, China People's Insurance Company and Pepsi-Cola Company. I like playing football and traveling in my spare time.

I just graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in computer science. During the summer vacation, I worked as a system administrator in a small company to pay my tuition.

Comments: The purpose of this question is to get to know you roughly, so there is no need to go into too many details. Your answer will usually help the interviewer decide what to ask the next question. In addition to giving each other an overall impression, the most important thing is to focus on work-related experience. Work experience is the most important link in most interviews, which is more important than education.

Q: What kind of position are you looking for?

I'm interested in junior (entry) positions.

I want to find a job where I can use my experience.

A: I like any position that I meet the requirements.

Comments: For a candidate whose mother tongue is not English, many companies expect you to start from a low level and gradually make up for the lack of language. Even if you have succeeded before and have many years of experience, you should be mentally prepared.

Q: Are you interested in full-time or part-time?

I'm more interested in full-time work. I'll consider part-time job anyway.

Comments: Try to leave room for opportunities. Because as long as you get the job, things will be easier to grasp in the future, and you will take a lot of initiative.

Q: Can you tell me the responsibilities of your last job?

I give financial advice to clients. After consulting my customers, I filled out a customer questionnaire and classified the information in our database. Then, I cooperate with my colleagues to prepare the best possible packaging for our customers. Then, the customer will receive a quarterly summary report of my financial activities.

Comments: When referring to previous work experience, the more detailed the better. One of the most common mistakes made by new immigrants is that they are too general when talking about their past experiences. Employers want to know exactly what you do and how you do it. The more detailed you are, the more they will know if you are good at it. You can use some different words to describe it. Try not to start every sentence with "I". Remember to use the past tense

Q: What is your greatest strength?

I work well under pressure. When there is a deadline (when the work must be completed), I can concentrate on the task at hand (current project) and organize my work schedule well. I remember one week, I had to finish six new customer reports before 5 pm on Friday. I finished all the reports ahead of time without working overtime.

I am an excellent communicator. People trust me and ask me for advice. One afternoon, my colleague met an annoying customer who felt that he was not well served. I made a cup of coffee for my client, invited my colleagues and clients to my desk, and we solved the problem together.

A: I am a troubleshooter. When there were problems in my last job, the manager always asked me to solve them. Last summer, the company's LAN server crashed. The manager was desperate. He called me in (asking for my help) to get the LAN back online. After looking at the daily backup, I found the problem, and the LAN was up and running within an hour.

Comments: Don't be modest, but shake out all aspects of yourself confidently. Remember to give some concrete examples and change the words when giving examples.

What is your greatest weakness?

A: When my colleagues don't do their duty (do their job well), I will become overly enthusiastic (work too hard) and nervous. Anyway, I am aware of this problem. Before I tell anyone, I will ask myself why this colleague has difficulties.

A: I tend to spend too much time to ensure customer satisfaction. Anyway, I began to set time limits for myself if I noticed this happening.

Comment: This is actually a very clever question. A disadvantage you want to talk about is actually an advantage. For example, I work too hard, have high demands on myself and others, and pursue perfection in my work. Remember to say that you have been trying to improve.

Q: Why do you want to work for us?

A: I have been following the development of your company for the past three years. I am sure that Smith & Sons is becoming one of the market leaders, and I really want to be a member of this team.

A: I was deeply impressed by the quality of your products. I am sure that I will be a persuasive salesman, because I really believe that atomizer is the best product on the market today.

Comments: You should do a good research on this issue in advance, by looking at the company's website and other related materials. The more you know about the company, the better for you.

Q: When can you start?

A: Right away.

A: As long as you want me to start.

Comments: fully explain that you want to work!

These are just some basic interview questions and answers For non-native English speakers, the most important and difficult thing is to tell many details in English, especially complicated details. However, it is necessary for employers to know whether you can express the details within the scope of work clearly, which is very important for your competence. Don't worry too much about grammar. Grammar is often not so important as long as enough words are used and the content is detailed enough, as long as it does not affect understanding.

During the interview, the recruiter will always ask you, "Do you have any questions?" As we said before, one of the biggest taboos of interview 17 is to answer this question with "nothing". What questions you ask will help your impression and show that you are a responsible person. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to ask questions around these topics:

The competitive environment in which the organization operators are located.

Executive management style management style

What obstacles do you expect to encounter in the process of achieving its goals?

In the past three to five years, how have the goals of the organization changed, thus changing the business direction of the company?

Don't ask about the salary for the first interview, or before the two sides have no clear intention, unless it's time to sign the OFFER. That means you care more about what the company can do for you than what you can do for the company.

Specifically, you can ask the following questions:

1. What are the main objectives and responsibilities of this position?

2. How does the company expect to achieve these goals?

3. What obstacles do you usually encounter in the process of achieving these goals?

4. What is the expected time frame to achieve the goal?

5. What resources can the company provide and what resources must be found from other places to achieve the goal?

Last time, we talked about the questions that recruiters can ask during the interview, mainly focusing on the understanding and development of the company and industry. This time, let's see what questions can detect the interviewer's impression of this interview and whether there is any next step.

1. Have you read my resume?

Don't think this is an unnecessary question. In fact, many interviewers start the interview in a hurry without reading the applicant's resume in advance. They will look at your resume during the interview. This question is a prologue. If they haven't read your resume, they generally won't admit it. They may say, "I haven't had a chance to review it in detail as I hoped." (Actually, they haven't seen it once. Don't feel sorry for it. If you haven't seen it, you can just say, "Well, maybe it will help me to talk about the highlights of my qualifications." Just like a salesperson always asks, "Do you know this product?" "Then start your demonstration. Even if they say they have read your resume, you can still say, "Let me talk about the highlights of my qualifications. "

2. Is there anything else I can tell you about my qualifications?

If possible, try to replace "experience" with "qualification". The former represents achievements, highlighting that you are a talent, while the latter is more neutral and passive. Asking this question is beneficial and harmless. As long as the interviewer says yes, you will have more opportunities to show your materials. The more you can get the other party to agree, the more valuable you will be in their eyes and the deeper your impression will be. This is a question worth asking in both the first and second interviews (assuming there are always three interviews).

Of course, I have read the job description, but how do you describe the nature and responsibilities of this job?

At first glance, this question seems to know perfectly well, but it is not. You have your understanding of this job, and the recruiter may have his own opinion, which is not exactly the same as the published recruitment requirements. Through their job descriptions, at least you can hear what is the most important and what is not mentioned in the job advertisement. Then take this opportunity to play: "I'm glad to hear that maintaining customer relations is an important part of this position." I am very customer-centric and always pay attention to their needs. Ds is in mind. " Suppose you talk to another interviewer in the second interview, then you can ask this question again: "I have talked with Mr. Smith about the responsibilities involved in this job." What do you think is the most important aspect of this position? "

4. What are the main challenges your employees are facing now?

This question has a dual purpose. The first purpose is to see if you can put forward your own views and opinions on the problems faced by the company, so as to show that you are a good problem solver. The second purpose is that if this company really has problems, you should consider whether to join.

5. What kind of results do you want to see me produce?

Asking this question shows that your mentality is "doing a job", and you are really working, not making a living. No matter what the other person says, you can go on to say, "This is what you expect, and this is what I will do." You can repeat the same question to the new interviewer.

6. What do you think is the ideal experience of this position?

The purpose of this question is to measure the gap between one's qualification level and the other's understanding of the candidates, and then narrow the distance as much as possible. Reiterating what you have encountered first, then talking about what you have not encountered, and emphasizing your own experience and learning ability can quickly eliminate the gap.

7. How do you describe the atmosphere and culture of this company?

This is also a question with a dual purpose. The first is to understand whether the company's atmosphere, culture and environment are suitable for its own development; Secondly, you can show that you like the environment very much. You can say, "I really like that." The stressful environment makes me full of energy. "

8. Has the person who held this job before me been promoted?

The problem is to know whether there are any vacancies, and at the same time know what level you can be promoted to next after you get this position.

9. Can I talk to someone who has done this job before (or who is doing this job now)?

According to the result of the last question, you probably already know whether the person who is doing this job has been promoted, resigned or transferred to another position. If you can say it in person, of course not, see what reason the other party refuses you.

10. According to what I told you, don't you think I can give you everything you need for this position?

Just like all salespeople, before finalizing it, they will ask, "According to my previous introduction, don't you think it's a good deal?" This question is to elicit a positive answer. It is difficult for most interviewers to send you off stiffly under this question. They will probably say yes.

There are always some difficult questions to answer in the interview. Recruiters will often judge your personal qualities, work style and possible problems according to your answers.

1. Why do you want to leave your present job? Why do you want to quit your present job?

Answer honestly on the basis of your own comfort, such as company restructuring, this position no longer needs you. Or you feel that your current job is not suitable for your long-term career needs, and so on.

2. Describe your ideal working environment. Describe your ideal working environment.

It depends on your requirements for the working environment. You can say, "The ideal working environment is that everyone is treated fairly." For me, the ideal working environment is that people are treated as fairly as possible.

3. How do you evaluate your current company? What do you think of the company you are working for now?

If you want to leave your current company because there is no fault or contradiction, then talk about the good side of your current company. This is an excellent company regarded as one of the industry leaders.

4. What was your favorite feature in your current or last job? At least? Why? What do you like best and dislike least in your present or last job? Why?

Say your favorite part and explain your least favorite part in a positive way, because it will always be part of your duty. In my last job, I had to report my work to my manager every day. I think I am a very organized and self-monitoring person, so the daily report is not the best way to use their time.

5. Why haven't you found a new position so far? Why not look for a new job before this?

It is not difficult to find a job, but it is much more difficult to find a suitable one. What is emphasized here is that you apply for a job selectively in order to find a suitable position.

6. What do you think of your boss? What do you think of your current boss?

Try to say the bright side. Most recruiters don't like to hear you speak ill of your former boss, although it's hard to tell the truth from the truth.

7. How do you resolve conflicts in the project team? How do you resolve conflicts in the team?

Communication is the most important thing, and it is necessary to understand the real requirements of all parties. Let's get to know each other in private first. Communication is very important for conflict resolution. First, I will discuss the problem privately with the relevant team members, and then I will help find a solution to the problem according to the business needs.

8. Do you usually talk to people before they talk to you? Generally speaking, do you talk to others before they talk to you?

It depends. It depends on the specific situation.

9. How would you describe your personality? How would you describe your personality?

Adjust your answers according to the requirements of the company and position you are applying for. Some positions require obedience and willingness, while others require creativity and initiative. Before you answer, you should have a certain feeling or understanding of this company and work.

10. Are you the leader? Are you?

Of course it is. Believe it or not, leadership is highly valued in western society. Even if you are an assembler on the production line, it is better to have a leader than nothing. So, more or less, you have to say that you have leadership skills. Give a few examples.

1 1. What career choices do you have at present? What is your current career choice?

In career choice, we should try our best to connect with the industry and position we are applying for. "I see three interesting areas ..."

12. How do you describe the essence of success? According to your definition of success, how successful are you so far? How do you define success? According to your definition, how successful do you think you have been so far?

Think carefully and emphasize your past achievements when you answer.

13. You may be overqualified for the position we offer. You may be overqualified for the position we are currently recruiting.

It is pointed out here that because of your high qualifications, the company will invest less in you and get a quick return. You will find a way to do the work better. And emphasize that you value long-term development. A strong company needs strong people. A growing and dynamic company rarely fails to give full play to the talents of its employees.

14. What are you looking for when you hire someone? What do you value when recruiting people?