Billy: How's life?
Michael: Same old, same old.
Billy: What are we going to learn today?
Michael: This time we will continue to learn how to find a job with a foreign company.
Billy: I learned a lot last week, but I need to know more about what questions will be asked at an interview. Come on, quickly, teach me more.
比利：近來如何？
邁克爾：老樣子，老樣子。
比利：今天我們將學(xué)些什么呢？
邁克爾：這次我們將學(xué)習(xí)更多的關(guān)于外企找工作的事情。
比利：上周我學(xué)了很多，但我需要了解更多在面試中提到的問題，快！教我更多吧。
NEW WORDS 新單詞
1) Abroad (adv./n)（國外）: out of your home country
I have never been abroad; I have never been out of China.
我從來也沒有出過國，我一直都呆在中國。
2) Accomplishment (n)（成就）: something completed that you're proud of
Writing a book was my greatest accomplishment.
寫本書是我大的成就。
3) Automobiles (pl n) （機動車）: Cars, trucks, buses and other vehicles
There are too many automobiles in Beijing.
北京的車輛太多了。
4) Committed friend (worker)（忠實朋友/工人）: Loyal, hard worker, or a good friend who is always there for you
My secretary is a committed worker.
我的秘書是個忠心耿耿的同事。
5) CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) （簡歷、詳細(xì)一些的簡歷）: a longer document with your educational and work histories
Always take an extra CV to the job interview.
面試的時候永遠(yuǎn)別忘了多帶一份簡歷。
6) Expect （v) （期待）: be prepared for, want
I expect to earn 3,000 RMB a month at this job.
我對這份工作期望的薪金是每月3000元。
7) Occupation （n) （職業(yè)）: job, career
What is your occupation?
你的職業(yè)是什么？
8) Strengths （n)（ 長處，擅長，優(yōu)點): your good traits
Working well with others is her personal strength.
與他人相處融洽是她的優(yōu)點。
9) Resume （簡歷): a short, one page document with your educational and work history
10) Weakness （弱點）: what you don't do well
My greatest weakness is the fact that I have never been abroad to study English.
我的弱點在于我從來也沒有機會出國學(xué)英語。
LESSON 課文
To find out if you are the one for the job, the interviewer will ask some of the following questions. Remember to be as POSITIVE as possible in your answers. Always try to find the GOOD side in everything. Talk only about your best experiences, unless otherwise asked.
為了了解你是否適合這份工作，面試人員將會問你下面一些問題。在回答這些問題的時候，要盡量正面回答。始終要發(fā)掘自己的閃光點。除非被問到，否則要始終談?wù)撃愫玫臉I(yè)績。
Example 1
Q: Why did you quit your last job? (what caused you to have to leave your last job?)
問：你為什么要辭去以前的工作呢？（是什么原因使得你辭去以前的工作？)
A: My last job was at a small company with very little future. Your company, however, is growing very quickly and moving in very productive directions. (By answering this way, you show that you are motivated while also praising the interviewers company.)
答：我以前工作的公司是一個小公司，沒有什么前途。可是貴公司發(fā)展迅速，前途光明。（如果這樣回答問題，你就表現(xiàn)出了進(jìn)取心，同時也表揚了面試你的公司。)
Example 2
Q: Can you tell me about something special you did in your last job? (what did you learn from your last place of work?)
問：你能告訴我你在以前的工作中表現(xiàn)出色的地方嗎？（你從以前的工作中學(xué)到了什么？)
A: I was employee of the month three times. It taught me that organizational skills and working as part of a "team" are important. (Here you should boast. Praise yourself! Don't be shy here.)
答：我連續(xù)三次被評選為“月度佳職員”。這份工作教會我組織技巧和作為"團(tuán)隊"一部分的重要性。（這時你不分謙虛。表揚自己，不要感到不好意思。)
Example 3
Q: What are your personal strengths? (what are you good at? Why are you special?)
問：你的個人優(yōu)點是什么？（你擅長什么？你有什么與眾不同之處？)
A: I work well with others, and learn new things quickly. (It is wise to think about this carefully before the interview and remember your best points, especially those which are related to your work.)
答：我與同事相處融洽，而且接受新事物很快。（在面試前仔細(xì)想一象這些問題是很明智的做法，尤其是那些與你的工作相關(guān)的事情。)
Example 4
Q: Can you tell me more about the classes you took in college? (explain your RESUME or CV in a bit more detail)
問：你能多告訴我一些你在大學(xué)所學(xué)的課程嗎？（更詳細(xì)地解釋你的簡歷。）
A: I took a series of business courses, both in micro and macro-economics. I also have done graduate work in analysis and field research. (Only mention the classes that you think will be useful to you in your new job.)
答：我學(xué)了一些商業(yè)課程，包括微觀經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)和宏觀經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)。我還做了一些有關(guān)分析和實際調(diào)查的研究生工作。（只談?wù)撃阏J(rèn)為會有助于你獲得新工作的課程。)
DIALOGUE: 面試時的基本對話
While you talk with the interviewer, always face him or her and keep your eyes looking at the interviewer's eyes. Your feet and face should be directly opposite of the employer's eyes and feet.
在進(jìn)行面試談話的時候，始終保持與面試人員的眼睛和臉正面接觸。你的雙腳和臉龐應(yīng)始終正對著面試人員的雙腳和臉龐。
Interviewer BIG BOSS: Welcome to the ABC HOUSE Company.
Chinese job seeker JOE HO: Thank you. (While shaking hands) My name is Joe Ho, and I'm here about the position in sales.
Big Boss: Nice to meet you. I am the Big Boss. Please have a seat.
Joe Ho: Thank you very much.
Big Boss: Why did you quit your last job?
Joe Ho: It was a small company with no future. Your company, however is growing very quickly in very productive directions.
Big Boss: Do you feel you are a good worker?
Joe Ho: I certainly do feel I am a good worker. As you can see from my RESUME, I have often been the best employee of the month.
Big Boss: What did you do at your last job?
Joe Ho: I sold all kinds of cars, motorcycles and trucks.
Big Boss: Did you enjoy your job?
Joe Ho: Always, of course. I enjoyed helping my customers best of all. I was happy when they were happy.
Big Boss: So why do you want to sell houses now?
Joe Ho: I want to sell houses because they are the way of the future in Beijing. Lately, many families are looking to buy a good house but need a friendly, intelligent salesperson to help them. I believe my experience with
people, my hard work, and motivation make me perfect for this job.
Big Boss: What are your personal strengths?
Joe Ho: I work well with others and I am a committed friend. I believe customers should be treated like friends.
Big Boss: What is your greatest weakness?
Joe Ho: Although I have had many foreign customers and teachers, I have never been abroad to study English. I believe this is my greatest weakness. However, I hope to improve my English in the near future.
Big Boss: Would you be willing to go abroad for English and Sales training?
Joe Ho: It would be my pleasure to go abroad to study English and Sales.
Big boss: Great. Do you have any questions for us?
Joe Ho: I know that ABC sells houses, but what did you used to sell?
Big Boss: We started off by selling garden houses. We still sell them sometimes.
Joe Ho: How long would our contract be for?
Big Boss: We ask our employees to sign two-year contracts.
Joe Ho: One last question. Seeing my work experience and motivation, if I got the job, what salary could I expect?
Big Boss: If you get the job, you will earn two thousand RMB a month plus commission (a percentage of what you sell).
Joe Ho: (While shaking hands) Thank you, sir. I hope I have the chance to work with you in the future.
Big Boss: And thank you for your time, Joe Ho. Good-bye.
面試者大老板：歡迎來到ABC住房公司。
求職者中國人胡喬：謝謝。（同時握手）我叫胡喬，我來這里是有關(guān)銷售的職位。
大老板：見到你很高興。我是大老板，請坐。
胡喬：多謝。
大老板：你為什么辭掉你的上一份工作？
胡喬：那是一家沒有前途的小公司。而你的公司正朝著卓有成效的方向迅速發(fā)展。
大老板：你覺得你是一個好員工嗎？
胡喬：我的確覺得我是一個好員工。如你可以從我的簡歷看到的，我經(jīng)常是“本月佳雇員”。
大老板：上一份工作你做什么？
胡喬：我銷售各種各樣的小汽車、摩托車和大卡車。
大老板：你喜歡你的工作嗎？
胡喬：當(dāng)然一直喜歡。我喜歡幫助我的顧客。當(dāng)他們高興的時候我就高興。
大老板：那你現(xiàn)在為什么想做房子銷售？
胡喬：我想銷售房子是因為房子是北京將來的發(fā)展趨勢。近，很多家庭正在尋找購買一處好住房，而需要一個友好、有智慧的銷售人員幫助他們。我相信我和人們打交道的經(jīng)驗、我的努力以及積極性是我成為這份工作理想的人選。
大老板：你個人的長處是什么？
胡喬：我善長和其他人一起工作，而且我對朋友很好。我認(rèn)為我們應(yīng)該把顧客視為朋友。
大老板：你大的弱點是什么？
胡喬：盡管我有很多外國的客戶和老師，我從沒有到過國外去學(xué)英語。我認(rèn)為這是我大的弱點。不過，我希望在不久的將來提高我的英語。
大老板：你愿意到國外去學(xué)習(xí)英語并接受銷售培訓(xùn)嗎？
胡喬：到國外去學(xué)習(xí)英語和銷售是我的榮幸。
大老板：太好了。你對我們有什么問題嗎？
胡喬：我知道ABC銷售房子，不過以前你們銷售什么？
大老板：我們以銷售花園別墅起家。我們有時還銷售花園別墅。
胡喬：我們的合同期有多長？
大老板：我們要雇員簽兩年的合同。
胡喬：后一個問題。就我的工作經(jīng)驗和積極性而言，如果我得到這份工作，我能期望的薪水是多少？
大老板：如果你得到這份工作，你會得到每月兩千人民幣加提成（你銷售的一個百分比）。
胡喬：（同時握手）謝謝，先生。我希望在將來有機會和你一起工作。
大老板：謝謝你的時間，胡喬，再見。
Michael: Same old, same old.
Billy: What are we going to learn today?
Michael: This time we will continue to learn how to find a job with a foreign company.
Billy: I learned a lot last week, but I need to know more about what questions will be asked at an interview. Come on, quickly, teach me more.
比利：近來如何？
邁克爾：老樣子，老樣子。
比利：今天我們將學(xué)些什么呢？
邁克爾：這次我們將學(xué)習(xí)更多的關(guān)于外企找工作的事情。
比利：上周我學(xué)了很多，但我需要了解更多在面試中提到的問題，快！教我更多吧。
NEW WORDS 新單詞
1) Abroad (adv./n)（國外）: out of your home country
I have never been abroad; I have never been out of China.
我從來也沒有出過國，我一直都呆在中國。
2) Accomplishment (n)（成就）: something completed that you're proud of
Writing a book was my greatest accomplishment.
寫本書是我大的成就。
3) Automobiles (pl n) （機動車）: Cars, trucks, buses and other vehicles
There are too many automobiles in Beijing.
北京的車輛太多了。
4) Committed friend (worker)（忠實朋友/工人）: Loyal, hard worker, or a good friend who is always there for you
My secretary is a committed worker.
我的秘書是個忠心耿耿的同事。
5) CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) （簡歷、詳細(xì)一些的簡歷）: a longer document with your educational and work histories
Always take an extra CV to the job interview.
面試的時候永遠(yuǎn)別忘了多帶一份簡歷。
6) Expect （v) （期待）: be prepared for, want
I expect to earn 3,000 RMB a month at this job.
我對這份工作期望的薪金是每月3000元。
7) Occupation （n) （職業(yè)）: job, career
What is your occupation?
你的職業(yè)是什么？
8) Strengths （n)（ 長處，擅長，優(yōu)點): your good traits
Working well with others is her personal strength.
與他人相處融洽是她的優(yōu)點。
9) Resume （簡歷): a short, one page document with your educational and work history
10) Weakness （弱點）: what you don't do well
My greatest weakness is the fact that I have never been abroad to study English.
我的弱點在于我從來也沒有機會出國學(xué)英語。
LESSON 課文
To find out if you are the one for the job, the interviewer will ask some of the following questions. Remember to be as POSITIVE as possible in your answers. Always try to find the GOOD side in everything. Talk only about your best experiences, unless otherwise asked.
為了了解你是否適合這份工作，面試人員將會問你下面一些問題。在回答這些問題的時候，要盡量正面回答。始終要發(fā)掘自己的閃光點。除非被問到，否則要始終談?wù)撃愫玫臉I(yè)績。
Example 1
Q: Why did you quit your last job? (what caused you to have to leave your last job?)
問：你為什么要辭去以前的工作呢？（是什么原因使得你辭去以前的工作？)
A: My last job was at a small company with very little future. Your company, however, is growing very quickly and moving in very productive directions. (By answering this way, you show that you are motivated while also praising the interviewers company.)
答：我以前工作的公司是一個小公司，沒有什么前途。可是貴公司發(fā)展迅速，前途光明。（如果這樣回答問題，你就表現(xiàn)出了進(jìn)取心，同時也表揚了面試你的公司。)
Example 2
Q: Can you tell me about something special you did in your last job? (what did you learn from your last place of work?)
問：你能告訴我你在以前的工作中表現(xiàn)出色的地方嗎？（你從以前的工作中學(xué)到了什么？)
A: I was employee of the month three times. It taught me that organizational skills and working as part of a "team" are important. (Here you should boast. Praise yourself! Don't be shy here.)
答：我連續(xù)三次被評選為“月度佳職員”。這份工作教會我組織技巧和作為"團(tuán)隊"一部分的重要性。（這時你不分謙虛。表揚自己，不要感到不好意思。)
Example 3
Q: What are your personal strengths? (what are you good at? Why are you special?)
問：你的個人優(yōu)點是什么？（你擅長什么？你有什么與眾不同之處？)
A: I work well with others, and learn new things quickly. (It is wise to think about this carefully before the interview and remember your best points, especially those which are related to your work.)
答：我與同事相處融洽，而且接受新事物很快。（在面試前仔細(xì)想一象這些問題是很明智的做法，尤其是那些與你的工作相關(guān)的事情。)
Example 4
Q: Can you tell me more about the classes you took in college? (explain your RESUME or CV in a bit more detail)
問：你能多告訴我一些你在大學(xué)所學(xué)的課程嗎？（更詳細(xì)地解釋你的簡歷。）
A: I took a series of business courses, both in micro and macro-economics. I also have done graduate work in analysis and field research. (Only mention the classes that you think will be useful to you in your new job.)
答：我學(xué)了一些商業(yè)課程，包括微觀經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)和宏觀經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)。我還做了一些有關(guān)分析和實際調(diào)查的研究生工作。（只談?wù)撃阏J(rèn)為會有助于你獲得新工作的課程。)
DIALOGUE: 面試時的基本對話
While you talk with the interviewer, always face him or her and keep your eyes looking at the interviewer's eyes. Your feet and face should be directly opposite of the employer's eyes and feet.
在進(jìn)行面試談話的時候，始終保持與面試人員的眼睛和臉正面接觸。你的雙腳和臉龐應(yīng)始終正對著面試人員的雙腳和臉龐。
Interviewer BIG BOSS: Welcome to the ABC HOUSE Company.
Chinese job seeker JOE HO: Thank you. (While shaking hands) My name is Joe Ho, and I'm here about the position in sales.
Big Boss: Nice to meet you. I am the Big Boss. Please have a seat.
Joe Ho: Thank you very much.
Big Boss: Why did you quit your last job?
Joe Ho: It was a small company with no future. Your company, however is growing very quickly in very productive directions.
Big Boss: Do you feel you are a good worker?
Joe Ho: I certainly do feel I am a good worker. As you can see from my RESUME, I have often been the best employee of the month.
Big Boss: What did you do at your last job?
Joe Ho: I sold all kinds of cars, motorcycles and trucks.
Big Boss: Did you enjoy your job?
Joe Ho: Always, of course. I enjoyed helping my customers best of all. I was happy when they were happy.
Big Boss: So why do you want to sell houses now?
Joe Ho: I want to sell houses because they are the way of the future in Beijing. Lately, many families are looking to buy a good house but need a friendly, intelligent salesperson to help them. I believe my experience with
people, my hard work, and motivation make me perfect for this job.
Big Boss: What are your personal strengths?
Joe Ho: I work well with others and I am a committed friend. I believe customers should be treated like friends.
Big Boss: What is your greatest weakness?
Joe Ho: Although I have had many foreign customers and teachers, I have never been abroad to study English. I believe this is my greatest weakness. However, I hope to improve my English in the near future.
Big Boss: Would you be willing to go abroad for English and Sales training?
Joe Ho: It would be my pleasure to go abroad to study English and Sales.
Big boss: Great. Do you have any questions for us?
Joe Ho: I know that ABC sells houses, but what did you used to sell?
Big Boss: We started off by selling garden houses. We still sell them sometimes.
Joe Ho: How long would our contract be for?
Big Boss: We ask our employees to sign two-year contracts.
Joe Ho: One last question. Seeing my work experience and motivation, if I got the job, what salary could I expect?
Big Boss: If you get the job, you will earn two thousand RMB a month plus commission (a percentage of what you sell).
Joe Ho: (While shaking hands) Thank you, sir. I hope I have the chance to work with you in the future.
Big Boss: And thank you for your time, Joe Ho. Good-bye.
面試者大老板：歡迎來到ABC住房公司。
求職者中國人胡喬：謝謝。（同時握手）我叫胡喬，我來這里是有關(guān)銷售的職位。
大老板：見到你很高興。我是大老板，請坐。
胡喬：多謝。
大老板：你為什么辭掉你的上一份工作？
胡喬：那是一家沒有前途的小公司。而你的公司正朝著卓有成效的方向迅速發(fā)展。
大老板：你覺得你是一個好員工嗎？
胡喬：我的確覺得我是一個好員工。如你可以從我的簡歷看到的，我經(jīng)常是“本月佳雇員”。
大老板：上一份工作你做什么？
胡喬：我銷售各種各樣的小汽車、摩托車和大卡車。
大老板：你喜歡你的工作嗎？
胡喬：當(dāng)然一直喜歡。我喜歡幫助我的顧客。當(dāng)他們高興的時候我就高興。
大老板：那你現(xiàn)在為什么想做房子銷售？
胡喬：我想銷售房子是因為房子是北京將來的發(fā)展趨勢。近，很多家庭正在尋找購買一處好住房，而需要一個友好、有智慧的銷售人員幫助他們。我相信我和人們打交道的經(jīng)驗、我的努力以及積極性是我成為這份工作理想的人選。
大老板：你個人的長處是什么？
胡喬：我善長和其他人一起工作，而且我對朋友很好。我認(rèn)為我們應(yīng)該把顧客視為朋友。
大老板：你大的弱點是什么？
胡喬：盡管我有很多外國的客戶和老師，我從沒有到過國外去學(xué)英語。我認(rèn)為這是我大的弱點。不過，我希望在不久的將來提高我的英語。
大老板：你愿意到國外去學(xué)習(xí)英語并接受銷售培訓(xùn)嗎？
胡喬：到國外去學(xué)習(xí)英語和銷售是我的榮幸。
大老板：太好了。你對我們有什么問題嗎？
胡喬：我知道ABC銷售房子，不過以前你們銷售什么？
大老板：我們以銷售花園別墅起家。我們有時還銷售花園別墅。
胡喬：我們的合同期有多長？
大老板：我們要雇員簽兩年的合同。
胡喬：后一個問題。就我的工作經(jīng)驗和積極性而言，如果我得到這份工作，我能期望的薪水是多少？
大老板：如果你得到這份工作，你會得到每月兩千人民幣加提成（你銷售的一個百分比）。
胡喬：（同時握手）謝謝，先生。我希望在將來有機會和你一起工作。
大老板：謝謝你的時間，胡喬，再見。