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Q:Can you sell yourself in two minutes?Go for it.(你能在兩分鐘內自我推薦嗎?大膽試一試吧!)
A:With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking,responsible and diligent1 in any project I undertake. Your organization couldbenefit from my analytical2 and interpersonal skills.
Q:Give me a summary of your current job description.
A:I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To bespecific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide softwaresupport.
A:Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunityknocks, I will take it.(我期望能獲得一份更好的工作,假如機會到來,我會抓住。)
A:I feel I have reached the glass ceiling in my current job. / I feelthere is no opportunity for advancement3.(我感覺現在的工作,已經達到頂峰,即沒有升遷機會。)
Q:How do you rate yourself as a professional?
A:With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent.
Q:What contribution did you make to your current organization?

A:I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply myexperience to this position.
Q:What do you think you are worth to us?
A:I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in thefuture.
Q:What make you think you would be a success in this position?
Q:Are you a multi-tasked inpidual?or
Do you work well under stress or pressure?
A:Yes, I think so.
A:The trait is needed in my current(or previous) position and I know I canhandle it well.
Q:What is your strongest trait?
A:Helpfulness and caring.(助人為樂和關心別人。)
A:Adaptability and sense of humor.(適應能力和幽默感。)
A:Cheerfulness and friendliness5.(樂觀和友愛。)
Q:How would your friends or colleagues describe you?(你的朋友或同事如何形容你?)
A:
They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeplycares for his family and friends.
A:They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined6 person.
Q:What personality traits do you admire?
A:
A: people who possess the can do spirit.
Q:What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative7 personnel?
A:I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as ateam will be the major goal of my leadership.
A:I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy.
Q:How do you normally handle criticism?
A:Silence is golden. Just dont say anything; otherwise the situation couldbecome worse. I do, however, accept constructive8 criticism.
A:When we cool off, we will discuss it later.
Q:What do you find frustrating9 in a work situation?
A:Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated10.
A:Minds that are not receptive to new ideas.
Q:How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work?
A:I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized11 manner inorder to get my points across.
Q:How do you handle your failure?
A:None of us was born perfect. I am sure I will be given a second chanceto correct my mistake.(大家大伙生來都不是十全十美的,我相信我有第二個機會改正我的錯誤。)
Q:What provide you with a sense of accomplishment12.(什么會叫你有收獲感?)
A:Doing my best job for your company.
A:Finishing a project to the best of my ability.
Q:If you had a lot of money to donate, where would you donate it to?Why?

A:I would donate it to the medical research because I want to do somethingto help others.
A:I prefer to donate it to educational institutions.
Q:What is most important in your life right now?
A:To get a job in my field is most important to me.
A:To secure employment hopefully with your company.
Q:What current issues concern you the most?
A:The general state of our economy and the impact of China entry to WTO onour industry.
Q:How long would you like to stay with this company?
A:I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.
Q:Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now?

A:As I have some administrative experience in my last job, I may use myorganizational and planning skills in the future.

A:I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately.
A:Perhaps, an opportunity at a management position would be exciting.(或許有機會,我將會從事管理工作。)
假如不愿正面回答,也可以說:
It would be premature13 for me to predict this.(目前對此問題的預測,尚嫌過早。)
甚至還可以打趣的說:
Hypothetically speaking, I might be able to do your current job as adirector.(或CEO或president)
Q:What range of pay-scale are you interested in?
A:Money is important, but the responsibility that goes along with this jobis what interests me the most.
A:倘若你有家眷,可以說:
To be frank and open with you, I like this job, but I have a family tosupport.
Other Tips
Know something about the organization you are applying to.
Dress properly. Dont shake hand with the interviewer until he/she extendshis/her hand.
Dont sit down until invited to do so by the interviewer.
Make eye-contact with the interviewer during the interview.
Listen actively14 and stay calm.
If invited to a meal, be especially careful about your table manners.
Dont talk with your mouth full.
Dont make much noise while you eat.
Dont blow your nose or use the toothpick at table.
Dont appear to be pushy15 or overly anxious to get a job.(不必過分表現急著要工作)
Be honestbut not too modest.(要誠實,但不必太謙虛)
Dont put yourself down or cut yourself up.
Try to avoid discussing politics or religion with your interviewer. (防止與應聘人談政治或宗教)