Interview requires basic English reading and writing skills? What do you usually take?

I tried to get an interview for a foreign company. There are generally English requirements. If there are job advertisements, look at their English requirements. If it is recommended by others, such as headhunters, ask the other company what level of English is needed for this position, so that you can prepare yourself.

Generally speaking, there are two basic types for foreign companies to test English:

First, the written test.

The written test mostly examines writing, including English-Chinese translation and Chinese-English translation, as well as composition. Translating Chinese into English is a bit difficult for many people. After all, Chinese is extensive and profound, and it will be difficult to translate it into simple and clear English, vocabulary and grammar.

In the translation part, many companies will focus on introducing their corporate culture, ideas and company history. At least I have interviewed four Fortune 500 companies. For such a topic, it is generally difficult to translate if you don't browse their Chinese and English websites well in advance.

Suggestion: When you go to a foreign company for an interview, you must look at its Chinese and English websites, especially the English pages. Those company introductions and news need attention.

I remember going to Avon for an interview one year, and there was a topic related to the nursing project they had done for female breast cancer. Fortunately, I read their website the night before, otherwise I really don't know what the topic is, and it is a very professional vocabulary.

As for English composition, it is not very difficult. Everyone can make up two sentences. If you really can't write enough words or express yourself clearly, I still suggest you learn English writing before going to the interview, otherwise you will waste your time.

The content of the composition usually asks: What is your career goal in five years? What do you think of XX industry? What kind of achievements do you hope to achieve in the company? ……

Continue the written test (also BS):

There are also some written tests to test reading comprehension, such as CET-4 and CET-6 in our university. I'll give you a few paragraphs. After reading the answers, see your basic understanding of English.

Personally, I think this kind of test is high definition. At least I won't force my corporate culture into the minds of job seekers during the interview, even if those corporate cultures look ideal and happy.

This is all I encountered in the written part of the English exam. Other types of written tests may appear, for example, in the recruitment of fresh graduates of P&G and interviews of other companies that like to use tools for testing. If you encounter it, you have to rely on your own strain and strength to solve it. There is no way.

Second, the oral examination

The oral exam is an old routine. No matter the employer or headhunter, you are always asked standard questions, such as self-introduction, personality, career planning, and your gains and experiences. Many people may be nervous about the oral exam and don't know what to say. In fact, just like a Chinese interview, you just need to prepare in advance.

For example, introducing yourself is basically a question, but don't answer casually. Write it yourself in advance, memorize it, and speak it naturally and fluently during the interview, at least you can leave a good impression.

For people who don't usually use English very much, if they have the opportunity to go to a foreign company for an interview, they should at least read their English resumes several times the day before to understand their feelings and familiarize themselves with the preparation materials such as self-introduction. Otherwise, in the real interview, your mouth is tongue-tied, words are not pronounced correctly, and sentences are incoherent, which will fall short.

What I want to say here is that unless you apply for an interpreter, or some middle and high-level positions need to communicate with foreigners, the general oral English exam is easy to pass, so don't be nervous. However, HR doesn't like people who say "fluent in English listening, speaking, reading and writing" on their resumes, and as a result, they can't stutter during the interview. Some people insist that their college English is very good, but they have no chance to get in touch with it after work, and they are not familiar with it now. Only by giving yourself some time can English be good.

Not saying these words, but what did you do early? Prepare early and the interview will be completed in one go. There are more people applying for good positions in good companies. Why should I give you the opportunity to exercise?

So, don't expect dog excrement luck to come often. If you really want to achieve your goal, you still have to make the necessary efforts. Speaking English, you don't need to take any training courses or recite many new concepts. A good interview English is actually enough for an interview with a foreign company.

Another way to improve your oral interview quickly is to pay attention to the English description and qualification requirements of positions in foreign recruitment advertisements.

These are so-called professional words that many people have a headache and are unfamiliar with. As long as you collect a few more, you will find that they are all similar, and the contents of individual words are similar. Your English resume can also be written according to this requirement, and it will be perfect if you add relevant experience and work performance. You can say it according to this in the interview, and you will be more sure.

Basically, in the job advertisements of foreign-funded companies, the posts published in Chinese do not require high English, on the contrary, they need a slightly higher level of English. For those companies and positions that you are interested in, collecting more English recruitment needs will be of great help to improve your English.

Eight standard questions of interview English:

Who do you work for now?

Where do you work now?

Can you tell me your work experience?

Can you tell me something about your work experience?

Have you ever worked in XXX?

Have you ever worked in XX industry?

Do you have any experience as a department manager?

Have you ever been a department manager?

Can you talk about your professional experience?

Can you tell me something about your work experience?

6. As XXX in XX department, what are your main responsibilities?

What are your main responsibilities in XX department?

Have you ever worked abroad?

Have you ever worked abroad?

8. What exactly did you do when you were doing XX in XX Company?

How did you do your job when you were in XX Company?