• What interests do you have outside work ?
– I am a big fan of travelling.I have been to over 20 places including Suzhou,
Beijing.Most of the time, I do all the research and bookings on internet.I like the actual travel, it broadens my horizons and enriches my life.But I also enjoy the planning part.
–I like reading books, it not only provides relaxation as well as recreation, but
also enriches my knowledge.I recently read a book named The story of Sahara by SanMao.It’s about the love between SanMao and her husband Jose.It shows that love will make you a strong person and the world go around.I’d like to be part of something like that.
• What are some of your strengths ?
– My biggest strength is tenacity.I have to see a project through to the finish no
matter what challenges I encounter along the way.I always give whatever it takes to complete the job.
– I have been told I have excellent people skills.I get along well with almost every
one and I have no trouble getting to know new people.
• What are some of your weaknees ?
– I love my work and always give each project 100%, if not 110%.So when I don’t
feel others are giving their best, I find it a little frustrating.And sometimes I have a hard time saying no to people, and I end up taking on more than my fair share of the work.
– Being a fresh graduate, I have little work experience inmy field.Probably that
is my biggest weakne.However, I am a quick learner and some experience I accumulated in university can be applied to the job situation.
• Are you competitive / aggreive?
– Yes, I believe competitivene is a required trait to excel, especially in sales, and I
thrive on competition.I always strive to be the best salesman in the firm, but that doesn’t mean that I try to get ahead at any cost.I think competing with myself continuously is what really drives me
– Aggreive enough to do the job.Being that has been neceary to achieving my
goals as well as the company’s.But I would describe myself aertive rather than aggreive because I do not put down or belittle others in order to make my points
• Are you creative / innovative ?
– I’m very creative and innovative when it comes to problem-solving.For
example, …
– I believe so.Although I haven’t invented an entirely new product (method /
theory), my ideas were incorporated into a number of those.They resulted in enhanced features as well as saving development cost and time.
• Do you prefer working as a member of a team or would you rather work alone ?
– I am very much a team player.I believe strongly in positive reinforcement for
myself and others, I work best where I have the opportunity to receive from and
provide feedback to others.I am not a loner; I like sharing the load and the
credit for a job well-done.
– I like both, depending on the situation.The succe of an organization requires
orchestrating the talents and efforts of many people.While teamwork is very
important, I can work just as well alone when neceary.
• Why did you choose your major?
– I choose chemistry as my major because I always wanted to work as a chemist.
I’m happy with my decision.I received the best education poible and I’m
confident that I have the knowledge and skill so that I can readily contribute to
your company.
• Do you have any actual work experience ?
– Yes, I worked as a teacher in New oriental school.It was exciting to teach
students from different background.I learn the importance of effective
communications.I trust my teaching experience and communication skills will
be aets in great corporation like yours.
– No, I concentrated on my studies rather getting a job.What I learned in school
can be regarded as the best preparation of work.I received the best education
poible and I’m confident that I have the knowledge and skill so that I can
readily contribute to your company.
• Why are you leaving your present job ?
– I’ve enjoyed working at NOS.I’ve learned so much for the last three years.
However, I feel I’ve learned as much as I can as a teacher.I’d like to be able to
grow and want more challenges, but that doesn’t appear to be the situation
there, at least for the foreseeable future.So we are parting on good terms, I’ll
always value the experience I acquired there and will be able to utilize it in this
job.
• As you have probably heard, my company …
• is under restructuring / went out of busine
• My husband / wife got relocated to Xiangtan …
• Why are you interested in this job ?
– I think your company is better than anyone else.And this job is exactly what I
want.As you can see in my resume, I poe all the skills required and I’m
well-qualified for it.It seems like a perfect fit.My career goal is to become a CEO
and this job would allow me to develop my potential to reach that goal.It will be
my honor to be part of your company.
• Why should we hire you ?
– I believe I have what you need.The position of teacher requires thorough
teaching knowledge and effective communicative skills to ensure students
( customers ) satisfaction.My resume proves that I poe all of them.In
addition, I share the same values as your team – Hew a stone of hope out of
mountain of despair, you can make your life a splendid one.This interview has
convinced me that I’m good for it.
• What is your ideal job?
– My ideal job is one that gives me constant challenges and opportunities for
growth both profeionally and personally.It would also provide an environment
where new ideas and creativity are fostered.This job sounds ideal for me.
– My ideal job would be active, creative, cooperative and competitive, conducted
in a positive environment with all the resources I need to perform at my
absolute best.
• What is your goal in 5 years / 20 years / for career ?
– If I’m committed and driven, which I am, then I will be given ever more
responsibility and promotion, and ultimately, I believe I will work my way into
the top positions.
– If I take the position of spoken English teacher being offered today, I’d like to be
a departmental supervisor in five years.And my ultimate goal is to become a
headmaster.
• Are you willing to work over time / travel / relocate ?
– My focus is not on the time I spend at work, but the results I’m expected to
produce.I’m extremely result-oriented.I’m willing to invest whatever time it
takes to produce the results.When I’m given a task to complete, I do so as soon
as poible, even if that requires overtime.
– The opportunity to travel is one of the key reasons why I chose this career track.
I love seeing new places and experiencing new cultures, and I love the idea of
the challenges in an unfamiliar environment.So I am willing to travel / relocate
and would consider it a significant factor in my overall development.
• Do you consider yourself a natural leader?
– Firstly I think everyone has the potential to be a leader, so am I.I am convinced
my nature is to lead.In most situations, it seems to evolve that I am the one
who is looked to take charge.And I feel comfortable in that role.I’ve held many
leadership positions in school, including being the president of students union
( League branch secretary / monitor ), and I felt comfortable in those positions.
• What is succe to you ? What about failure ?
– I don’t think succe can be understood as the amount of money you make, as I
have met a number of wealthy people who aren’t satisfied.I think succe is
meeting, and as often as poible, even exceeding my potential.It is how much
satisfaction I get from doing the job and how much I contribute to the succe of
the organization I work for.
– I think failure to me would be failing to live up to my potential.I believe I have
been bleed with excellent intelligence as well as leadership.Not using those
attributes to their fullest would constitute failure to me.But I don’t see that
happening.I believe I have a realistic outlook on my future, and I expect it to be
outstanding.
• Do you speak up if your point of view differs from that of your superiors ?
– I’m not a yes man and I don’t refrain from expreing my opinions, but I’m
careful about how to expre them.I do not argue with the person, whether it’s
my superior or co-worker.Miscommunication is a common problem, so I want
to make sure I understand their view correctly and how the person came to form
that view.And if I still believe my opinion can make a contribution, I present it as
a suggestion, not as a disagreement or criticism.
• What is your expected salary?
– My salary requirement is negotiable.Your firm has a reputation of compensating
employees and I trust you’d do the same in my case.I’m open to any fair offer.
– What are you planning to pay your best candidate ?
– From my experience, fair compensation for this position would between
$ 30000 to $ 35000.Does this fix your expectations?
• How would you sell me this pen (or cup, etc.)?
– What kind of pens do you use now? For what purpose?What are your
standard when selecting a pen? Is the price most important? Or comfort or
design?
– I recommend you a good pen.For example, it use a special composite tip that
gives the appearance of ink but lasts for years and doesn’t smudge at all.Since it
lasts longer than conventional pens, it is more cost-efficient.Once you get one,
you don’t need to replenish it for years.It will saveyou a lot of time and cost.
Why don’t you try this one?
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