好像每年的春季都是辞职、跳槽的高峰期。这边刚把现公司上一年的事情都结算清楚,那边下家也找得差不多了。这个找下家的过程中,面试是必不可少的一个环节。
以下专门针对跳槽群体,聊一聊面试时常问的14个问题,并给出一些回答方面的建议。
Question 1: Can you tell me something about yourself?
问题1:能介绍一下你自己吗?
回答这个问题的时候,要重点突出与这个工作岗位相关的个人信息,比如,你做过什么工作,擅长什么,对职业发展有什么期望,等等。
回答范例:
I like to manage people and be involved in interesting projects. I have been working for IBM for the past six years, but I am looking for a new challenge right now. I like to do sports, especially athletics. I spend free time with my wife and kids.
Question 2: Why did you apply for this job?
问题2:你为什么应聘这个工作?
回答这个问题的关键是,你要多说说对这家公司和这个职位的了解,也不是接着介绍你自己。所以,面试之前要做功课,上这个公司的网站好好了解一下背景,对于应聘的职位也要有个基本的了解。
回答范例:
I really like the job description and the working duties on this position. I believe to be a perfect match for the job and a potential asset for your team. That’s why I submitted my application. I have similar working experience too…
I decided to apply because I really like the vision of your company and the career growth possibilities. I can use my full potential at this position and help your company to grow and prosper.
Question 3: Why did you leave your last job? / Why are you planning to leave your present job?
问题3:你为什么离开上一家公司?/你为什么想离开现在的公司?
回答这个问题的时候切记一点:不要诋毁之前的公司或者同事,你应该多说一说对于未来的展望,而不是纠结于过去。
回答范例:
My last job was not challenging enough. I was not motivated to wake up to work anymore. I liked my colleagues and boss, but I simply can’t keep myself motivated anymore. Based on the job description I really believe that I can find new motivation and challenges in your company.
There was a downsizing in our company. Similarly to most people from financial department, my contract was terminated. However, it is the past. I am ready to utilize all the knowledge and experience I gained there to start my new career, possibly in your corporation.
Question 4: Can you tell me something about your education?
问题4:能说一说你的教育背景吗?
有些雇主和职位会比较看重教育背景,名校毕业或者MBA学位等资历可能会加分。但是,如果你的教育背景不是那么出色,你可以重点讲一讲你在过去的经历中学习到的丰富知识,不用在毕业学校这一类事情上太纠结。
回答范例:
I have studied at ABC University. I acquired knowledge of statistics, project management and process management. I was active during my studies and took part in practical projects and courses too. Overall my studies were pretty practical and I believe to be ready for job of a project manager.
Question 5: Can you tell us something more about your working experience?
问题5:你能不能多跟我们说说你的工作经历?
回答这个问题的时候,挑一些跟目前应聘的职位最相关的工作经验说一说即可。当然,如果你之前只有一个工作经验,那么,无论是否有关都得好好说一说了。
回答范例:
I have done lot of things in my life. It helped me to gain a good overall understanding of business. From 2001 to 2004 I worked as a project manager for Siemens. We were working mostly on smaller energetic projects, water plants built on rivers. I believe that I can utilize the knowledge and contacts I gained there in your company. I learned how to budget the projects and lead it from the scratch to completion and success. From my other working experience I can mention my role of marketing manager I hold in CDE from 1998 to 2001 and my freelancing experience from 2005 to 2009. If you want, we can discuss it in detail.
Question 6: Why should we hire you?
问题6:我们为什么要聘用你?
这是面试中最难回答的一个问题。不过,要是回答好了,绝对能给面试加分。在这个问题上,你还拿出之前自我介绍那一套说辞是不行的,你得把你的“独特卖点”拿出来,有什么特质是你用而别的应聘者没有的?你能为这个公司带来什么明显的收益?
回答范例:
I have a relevant experience and I am strongly motivated to work for your company, as it has always been my dream to work there.
I fulfill all the job requirements. However, I am sure some other applicants do fulfill it too. But I am a nice guy and always try to create a good atmosphere on the workplace. This helps, especially nowadays, when people are stressed and negative about everything.
I believe that I bring success with me. All the companies where I worked were prospering. It is good to have such a worker in your team, isn’t it?
Question 7: What are your strengths?
问题7:你的优势是什么?
回答时挑出跟当前职位相关的一两个优势说一说即可。
回答范例:
I am very responsible and always accomplish all my duties on time.
I am pretty organized, what is strongly reflected in a quality of my work.
I have good communication skills. I believe that communication skills are crucial in every job, but especially in this one.