英語面試口語對話:看似與工作無關的問題其實是陷阱
Pay attention to the simple questions
當被問及看似與無關工作的細節,如興趣愛好等,怎麼回答?
Sometimes an interview question might seem very simple but, don’t be deceived, there is always a reason for them asking that question. Here is some questions & answers:
有時候一個面試問題看上去也許非常的簡單,但是不要被矇騙了。HR問你的'任何問題都是有他的理由的,下面就是一些示例:
Q: If you had to compare yourself with any animal; which one would it be and why?
問:如果把你比作一種動物,你覺得你是哪一種?為什麼?
A: "A lion because although they are independent, they also work well within their group”
答:獅子,因為雖然他們很獨立,他們也能很好地團隊合作。
Q: Describe how a sport or hobby taught you a lesson in teamwork?
問:說一下哪種體育運動或者愛好教你很好的團隊合作?
A: "When I was at college my basketball coach taught me to pass the ball, if it was to my team’s advantage. So now I always look out for my team mates."
答:大學時期,我的籃球教練教我怎麼在最有利於團隊的情況下傳球,所以現在我總是會從考慮團隊利益的情況下行動。
Q: "What books or magazines do you read?"
問:你一般讀什麼書或者雜誌?
Hint:The books you read tell the interviewer something about your personality. Mentioning a relevant journal would be a good idea, saying you don’t like to read would be a bad idea!
提示:人們透過你的書知道你的性格,所以提到一兩份刊物會是不錯的回答,說你不喜歡閱讀是很壞的回答方式。
A:"A trade journal relevant to the company's line of business"
答:一份有關公司行業內的商業雜誌。
Question:"What were your favourite subjects in school and why?"
問:你在學校最喜歡的科目是什麼?為什麼?
Hint: Mention anything that shows an interest in the employer's kind of work. Bring up any interesting or unusual projects in that area.
提示:提到跟面試公司經營範圍內有關係的科目,展示你對它的興趣,提到那個學科涉及到的一些有趣的或者不尋常的專案。
Question:"What do you like to do in your spare time?"
問:你在空閒時間喜歡做什麼?
Hint: It’s good to have strong outside interests and if they are pastimes that would be an asset to the job, so much the better.