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外企英语面试问题集锦
1. so, tell me a little about yourself.
you donu2019t need to explain everything from birth to present day. relevant facts about education, your career and your current life situation are fine.
2. why are you looking (or why did you leave you last job)?
this should be a straightforward question to answer, but it can trip you up. presumably you are looking for a new job (or any job) because you want to advance your career and get a position that allows you to grow as a person and an employee. itu2019s not a good idea to mention money here, it can make you sound mercenary. and if you are in the unfortunate situation of having been downsized, stay positive and be a*rief as pos*le about it. if you were fired, youu2019ll need a good explanation. but once again, stay positive.
3. tell me what you know about this company.
do your homework before you go to any interview. whether itu2019*eing the vp of marketing or the mailroom clerk, you should know about the company or business youu2019re going to work for. has this company been in the news lately? who are the people in the company you should know about? do the background work, it will make you stand out as someone who comes prepared, and is genuinely interested in the company and the job.
4. why do you want to work at x company?
this should be directly related to the last question. any research youu2019ve done on the company should have led you to the conclusion that youu2019d want to work there. after all, youu2019re at the interview, right? put some thought into this answer before you have your interview, mention your career goals and highlight forward-thinking goals and career plans.
5. what relevant experience do you have?
hopefully if youu2019re applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if thatu2019s the case you should mention it all. but if youu2019re switching careers or trying something a little different, your experience may initially not look like itu2019s matching up. thatu2019s when you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you have. people skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.
6. if your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about you?
ok, this is not the time for full disclosure. if some people from your past are going to say youu2019re a boring a-hole, you donu2019t need to bring that up. stay positive, always, and maybe have a few specific quotes in mind. “theyu2019d say i was a hard worker” or even better “john doe has always said i was the most reliable, creative problem-solver heu2019d ever met.”
7. have you done anything to further your experience?
this could include anything from night classes to hobbies and sports. if itu2019s related, itu2019s worth mentioning. obviously anything to do with further education is great, but maybe youu2019re spending time on a home improvement project to work on skills such as self-sufficiency, time management and motivation.
8. where else have you applied?
this is a good way to hint that youu2019re in demand, without sounding like youu2019re whoring yourself all over town. so, be honest and mention a few other companie*ut donu2019t go into detail. the fact that youu2019re seriously looking and keeping your options open is what the interviewer is driving at.
9. how are you when youu2019re working under pressure?
once again, there are a few ways to answer thi*ut they should all be positive. you may work well under pressure, you may thrive under pressure, and you may actually prefer working under pressure. if you say you crumble like aged blue cheese, this is not going to help you get your foot in the door.
10. what motivates you to do a good job?
the answer to this one is not money, even if it is. you should be motivated by lifeu2019s noble pursuits. you want recognition for a job well done. you want to become better at your job. you want to help others or be a leader in your field.
11. whatu2019s your greatest strength?
this is your chance to shine. youu2019re being asked to explain why you are a great employee, so donu2019t hold back and stay do stay positive. you could be someone who thrives under pressure, a great motivator, an amazing problem solver or someone with extraordinary attention to detail. if your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone under the table or get a top score on mario kart, keep it to yourself. the interviewer is looking for work-related strengths.
12. whatu2019s your biggest weakness?
if youu2019re completely honest, you may be kicking yourself in the butt. if you say you donu2019t have one, youu2019re obviously lying. this is a horrible question and one that politicians have become masters at answering. they say things like “iu2019m perhaps too committed to my work and donu2019t spend enough time with my family.” oh, thereu2019s a fireable offense. iu2019ve even heard “i think iu2019m too good at my job, it can often make people jealous.” please, letu2019s keep our feet on the ground. if youu2019re asked this question, give a small, work-related flaw that youu2019re working hard to improve. example: “iu2019ve been told i occasionally focus on details and miss the bigger picture, so iu2019ve been spending time laying out the complete project every day to see my overall progress.”
13. letu2019s talk about salary. what are you looking for?
run for cover! this is one tricky game to play in an interview. even if you know the salary range for the job, if you answer first youu2019re already showing all your cards. you want as much as pos*le, the employer wants you for as little as youu2019re willing to take. before you apply, take a look at for a good idea of what someone with your specific experience should be paid. you may want to say, “well, thatu2019s something iu2019ve thought long and hard about and i think someone with my experience should get between x & y.” or, you could be sly and say, “right now, iu2019m more interested in talking more about what the position can offer my career.” that could at least buy you a little time to scope out the situation. but if you do have a specific figure in mind and you are confident that you can get it, iu2019d say go for it. i have on many occasions, and every time i got very close to that figure (both below and sometimes above).
14. are you good at working in a team?
unless you have the i.q. of a houseplant, youu2019ll always answer yes to this one. itu2019s the only answer. how can anyone function inside an organization if they are a loner? you may want to mention what part you like to play in a team though; itu2019s a great chance to explain that youu2019re a natural leader.
15. tell me a suggestion you have made that was implemented.
itu2019s important here to focus on the word “implemented.” thereu2019s nothing wrong with having a thousand great ideas, but if the only place they live is on your notepad whatu2019s the point? better still, you need a good ending. if your previous company took your advice and ended up going bankrupt, thatu2019s not such a great example either. be prepared with a story about an idea of yours that was taken from idea to implementation, and considered successful.
16. has anything ever irritated you about people youu2019ve worked with?
of course, you have a list as long as your arm. but you canu2019t say that, it shows you a*eing negative and difficult to work with. the best way to answer this one is to think for a while and then say something like “iu2019ve always got on just fine with my co-workers actually.”
use this question as a chance to show that you are a team player: “the only people i have trouble with are those who arenu2019t team players, who just donu2019t perform, who complain constantly, and who fail to respond to any efforts to motivate them.” the interviewer is expecting a response focused on personality and personal dislikes. surprise her by delivering an answer that reflects company values
17. is there anyone you just could not work with?
no. well, unless youu2019re talking about murderers, racists, rapists, thieves or other dastardly characters, you can work with anyone. otherwise you could be flagged as someone whou2019s picky and difficult if you say, “i canu2019t work with anyone whou2019s a broncou2019s fan. sorry.”
18. tell me about any issues youu2019ve had with a previou*oss.
arrgh! if you fall for this one you shouldnu2019t be hired anyway. the interviewer is testing you to see if youu2019ll speak badly about your previous supervisor. simply answer this question with exteme tact, diplomacy and if necessary, a big fat loss of memory. in short, youu2019ve never had any issues.
the answer to 18 is completely wrong. i am a director at a major media companyu2019s interactive division. our company is expanding and i am almost in a constant state of hiring. i ask a variation of this question in every single interview and if a candidate has never had one issue or disagreement with anyone, (i stated a variation: i ask if it has happened with anyone in the workplace) i peg them as a liar and reject them immediately.
i went well with my previou*oss. if there is an conflict, i will be open mind and talk about facts. once decision is made, i execute it well.
19. would you rather work for money or job satisfaction?
itu2019s not a very fair question is it? weu2019d all love to get paid a trump-like salary doing a job we love but thatu2019s rare indeed. itu2019s fine to say money is important, but remember that nothing is more important to you than the job. otherwise, youu2019re just someone looking for a bigger paycheck.
20. would you rather be liked or feared?
i have been asked this a lot, in various incarnations. the first time i just drew a blank and said, “i donu2019t know.” that went over badly, but it was right at the start of my career when i had little to no experience. since then iu2019ve realized that my genuine answer is “neither, iu2019d rather be respected.” you donu2019t want to be feared because fear is no way to motivate a team. you may got the job done but at what cost? similarly, if youu2019re everyoneu2019*est friend youu2019ll find it difficult to make tough decisions or hit deadlines. but when youu2019re respected, you donu2019t have to be a complete bastard or a lame duck to get the job done.
21. are you willing to put the interests of x company ahead of your own?
again, another nasty question. if you say yes, youu2019re a corporate whore who doesnu2019t care about family. if you say no, youu2019re disloyal to the company. iu2019m afraid that youu2019ll probably have to say yes to this one though, because youu2019re trying to be the perfect employee at this point, and perfect employees donu2019t cut out early for jimmyu2019a*all game.
it is situational. if youu2026 ; if you u2026. ethics and professionalism
22. so, explain why i should hire you.
as iu2019m sure you know, “because iu2019m great” or “i really need a job” are not good answers here. this is a time to give the employer a laundry list of your greatest talents that just so happen to match the job description. itu2019s also good to avoid taking potshots at other potential candidates here. focus on yourself and your talents, not other peopleu2019s flaws.
23. finally, do you have any questions to ask me?
iu2019ll finish the way i started, with one of the most common questions asked in interviews. this directly relates to the research youu2019ve done on the company and also gives you a chance to show how eager and prepared you are. youu2019ll probably want to ask about benefits if they havenu2019t been covered already. a good generic one is “how soon could i start, if i were offered the job of course.” you may also ask what youu2019d be working on. specifically, in the role youu2019re applying for and how that affects the rest of the company. always have questions ready, greeting this one with a blank stare is a rotten way to finish your interview. good luck and happy job hunting.
ponder for a moment, and then ask your interviewer “what aspect of your job do you find most challenging”.
i would ask the interviewer, “why do you like to work here?”
24. where do you want to be in 5 to years?
they dont want to hear in the same job you are interviewing for. ultimately, the hr people are searching for someone who can handle the job now, and has the potential to grow into a high level management job in the future. do you have those goals too?
25. would you rather work for a big company or a small one?
favorite answer: iu2019d treat any company like it was my own regardless. total ownership of the situation can get you a long way.
general , the worst answer was “i donu2019t know.” iu2019ve since learned that “it depends,” with a couple of examples, is perfectly appropriate 。