发信人: roy_young(Roy)
整理人: winterlight911(2001-02-07 03:13:11), 站内信件
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★原文转载自English版roy_young的《如何應付面試問題(面试的技巧)》★
在美謀職，面試 (interview) 很重要，如果不諳老外風俗習慣或回答問題不能簡潔明瞭，恰到好處，恐怕就會影響「錄取」機會。
求職有專業 (professional) 與非專業 (non-professional) 之分。諸如大學教職或科技研究工作等都屬於專業性。
美國人對專業工作的面試，比較慎重。所問的，也較微妙與深入。回答時，也很講究簡短技巧，抓住重點 (Short, tactful and right to the point)，盡量避免嚕囌或拖泥帶水。
筆者在美各大學任職卅多年，曾經擔任多次專業性的評審及面試工作。在此舉出一些面試時常問的「難」題，並依美國人的一般習慣與想法，加以模擬回答，希望對求職同胞有所裨益。（文中問答，用 Q 代表 Question；用 A 代表 Answer）。
Q: I have read your resume. Now please tell me something about yourself.（我已看過你的履歷表，現在請你談些你自己吧！）
A: Well, I think of myself as a friendly, easy-going, sincere and optimistic person, who enjoys family, work and hobbies, I feel my skills in computer sciences are very applicable to this position.（我認為我自己是位友善、隨和、誠懇和樂觀的人，我喜歡我的家，我的工作和我的嗜好。我覺得我的電腦技能很適合這個職位。）
或者說：I always have strong desire to do a better job, I set high goals for myself, yet I am able to maintain a positive attitude.（我有強烈慾望做好事情；我自己把目標訂得很高；同時我也能保持積極的態度。）
Q: What interests you most about this job？(這個工作對你最感興趣的是什麼？）
A: I am excited about the future, the challenge, the competitiveness and the environment of your organization.（貴單位的將來、挑戰、競爭以及環境使我感到興奮。）
或者說：I think this position will provide me with a big challenge and a better environment to work in.（我覺得這個工作將會給我很大的挑戰，以及較好的工作環境。）
Q: What strengths would you bring to this company？(你會帶給本公司什麼好處呢？）(或 What are your greatest strengths？）
A: As a hard worker, I have accomplished several projects on schedule. My ability to work well with my colleagues has contributed to a pleasant atmosphere for teamwork.（由於我工作努力，能在預定時間內完成幾個計畫。我與同事和諧相處的能力，可促進團隊合作的愉快氣氛。）
或者說：I am conscientious, hardworking, dedicated to teamwork, that can produce superior services and products. I can bring new skills and ideas to your company.（我是認真努力，忠於團隊合作，俾能達到高品質的服務和產品。我也能帶給貴公司新的技能和觀念。）
Q: What are your weaknesses? (你有什麼缺點呢？)
A: I am very conscientious and demand too much of myself. Sometimes I may expect too much from others. But in the long run, we are all proud of the results.（我是十分認真盡責，對自己要求過高；有時對別人的期望也高。不過，最後大家都為成果而滿意。）
或者說：I have learned how to sell my ideas and to be more patient with implementation.（我學到如何使人接受我的意見，同時，在實施上，要有耐心。) (表示過去沒有耐心，急著要別人接納意見。）
Q: Why are you interested in our company? (為什麼你對我們公司有興趣呢？）(或 What do you know about us?）
A: I have heard of your exciting innovation in the computer world; your care for your employees and your outstanding services toward your customers. I want to be a part of such a dynamic company.（我聽到貴公司在電腦方面日新月異的改進；對員工的關懷；以及對顧客的高品質服務。我想成為這樣有活力公司的一員。）
或者說：After searching information about your company, I feel that it will be interesting to work in this environment.（經我收集貴公司的資料後，我覺得工作在那環境下，一定很愉快。）(註：對申請工作單位的情況，應有了解，以免被問時啞口無言。)
Q: Why do you think you are qualified for this job? (你怎麼認為你能勝任這份工作呢？）
A: With my educational background and experience,I feel I am prepared and qualified to accept this job. (依我的教育與經驗，我認為我已具備條件接受這份工作。) (註：要表示十足的自信，但不可自誇自吹。)
或者說：With my qualifications, hardworking attitude and easy－going personality, I am confident that I can make some contributions to your company. (依我的資歷，我的努力態度以及我的隨和性格，我深信我能為貴公司做出一些貢獻。)
Q: What do you think of previous (present)boss and colleagues? (你對你的老闆及同事的看法為何？) (或 How do you describe your relationship with your current boss and your co－workers?)
A: I respect and admire my supervisor's ability to handle his staff. Most of my colleagues are ambitious, creative and responsible. As a team player, I get along very well with them. (我對我的上司為人處事十分欣賞與尊敬；我的同事，多半是有野心，具創造性和責任感。做為團隊一份子，我與他們相處很好。) (註：不可批評上司的不是，因為老外不願自己將來也是「被批」之流。
8. Q:
Why are you leaving your present job? (你為什麼要離開目前的工作呢？)
A: My position was re-organized (或 eliminated. (我的職位被取消。); 或者說：
I have been in my present job for a long time and I feel it is the time for a new challenge. (我擔任目前的工作很久了，我覺得現在是新挑戰的時候。)
(註：工作被 eliminated，多係經費原因，不是你的錯，這與被 fired 不同或者說：I feel your company will offer me a chance for potential advancement in my area. Besides, my family would love to be close to the beach.（to have a milder weather）(我想貴公司在我這一行，能給我潛在性的長進。此外，我家人喜歡住在靠近海邊，或較溫暖地區。）(註：如果對方知道你離職是與上司相處不睦有關而提出「質問」時，那麼你可說一句：「I had a policy disagreement with my boss.」不必多加解釋。）
9. Q：
Please tell me why I should hire you？（請告訴我為什麼我要聘雇你？）
A：
I feel I have the qualifications to do the job and my track records can prove it.（我覺得我有資格擔任這份工作，而且在我領域裡的紀錄，可以證明。）
（註：不必過份強調自己急需工作以博取對方「同情」。要強調的是自己的資歷與技能。）
10. Q：
Who has had the greatest influence on you？（誰對你的影響最大？）
A： Probably my parents are the ones who taught me to be responsible and to be open to new ideas.（也許是我的父母吧！他們教我勇於負責，同時開放心胸，接受新的觀念。 或者簡單地說：
My former boss taught me to be unafraid of new ideas.（我過去的老闆教我不必害怕新的觀念。）
11. Q：
Why do you want to change your field of work？（為什麼你要改變自己的專業？）
A： My qualifications and abilities suggest that I may do better in this new field.（從我的資格與能力來說，我在新的領域可能表現更出色。) 或者說：
Having been in my field for a long time, I feel a new challenge would be stimulating and exciting.（我幹老工作已經很久了；我想新的領域挑戰，可能令人鼓舞與興奮。）
12. Q：
What is your philosophy in working with people?（你與人相處的哲理是什麼？）
A： I believe in team work. Although I enjoy working independently, I feel that a company can accomplish much more if people cooperate and work together.（我深信團隊合作。雖然我喜歡獨立工作，但我認為假如人們能彼此合作，公司將會完成更多的工作。）
(註：現在一般老外也很重視團隊合作精神)
13. Q：
Have you ever hired or fired anyone?（你有聘用和解雇人員的經驗嗎？）
A： So far I have not had any experience in hiring and firing. But when I have such responsibility in the future, I think I am capable of performing it.（目前我沒有聘用和解雇的經驗，不過將來有此責任時，我想我有能力處理。）或者說：
I have been a supervisor for the last five years. In that capacity, I have performed that function.（我曾當了五年的主管；在那職務裡，我有執行過聘用和解雇的權責。）
（註：真誠第一，不可說謊，因為洋人十分重視可靠性。）
14. Q： What are your views on motivating people？（你對督促別人積極性的觀點為何？）
A： I feel that properly motivating people will be a major part of my supervisory duties. I will encourage team work among all staff members. With my education and experience, I feel capable of performing my supervision.
（我認為適當督促他人積極性將是我的一份職責。我會以團隊合作精神鼓勵員工。依我的教育與經驗我有督導的能力。)
15. Q：
How do you handle conflict with your peers（co-workers？）(你如何處理員工的摩擦？）
A： I feel conciliation is better than confrontation. Therefore any conflict should be solved through peaceful dialogue.（我覺得妥協要比對立好。所以任何的摩擦應該循著和平對話去解決。）
16. Q:
What are your short- range（或 long-term）objectives？（你的短程或長遠的目標是什麼？）
A: My short-range objective is to secure this job, my long-term goal is to advance as fast as possible. I would like fo have more responsibility in my field.
（我的短程目標是想取得這份工作；我的長遠目標是希望盡快升級。我希望我在這一行，負更多的責任。）
17. Q：
What causes you to fly off the handle? (什麼事會使你生氣呢？) (= to lose your temper)
A：
when people do not fulfill their promises without explaining the reasons, I become upset about that. (當有人不履行諾言而不解釋理由時，我就會不高興。)
18. Q：
How do you describe your management style? (你能談些你管理人事的方式嗎？)(這是帶有主管職務的性質。)
A： I have always had an open-door policy for my employees. I always listen to the new ideas and try to solve the problems as they arise.
(我對員工一向採取「開放政策」；我聽他們的新觀念，遇到問題時，再求解決。)
19. Q：
What type of decisions seems most difficult for you to make? (對你來說，什麼事最難決定？)
A： I have found it difficult to make decisions when both sides of the issues have considerable merit. (當雙方面都有相當的優點或長處時，我就很難決斷。)
20. Q：
How would you describe success? (或 How do you define the word“success”?) (你如何解釋「成功」這個字？)
A： To me success is doing the best I can with my given potential. (對我而言，成功就是盡我所有的潛力做好事情。)
或者說：
If I try to learn all facets of my job, I can be successful in my area.（假如我能學到我工作各方面的知識，我就認為是我這行的成功。）
21. Q：
Do you think you are over-qualified for this job？ (對這份工作，你是否覺得自己資歷過高呢？）
A： No, I don't think anyone can ever be “overqualified." This job has a lot of room for expansion and innovation.（不，我不認為任何人有「資歷過高」的說法。這個工作有許多擴展和革新的地方。）
或者說：
I feel the employer will benefit from my additional knowledge. There is a great deal that I can still learn as well as contribute.（我覺得我的額外知識對雇主是有好處的。有許多事，我可以學習和貢獻。）
22. Q： What is your major interest? Money, power or prestige?（你最大的興趣是什麼？金錢、權力還是名望？）
A： My primary interest is to learn and develop my skills which will lead me to a career filled with opportunities, challenges and ultimately, rewards.
(我主要的興趣是學習和發展我的技能，使我走進一個充滿機會、挑戰而最後有報酬的領域。）
23. Q：
Why do you change jobs so frequently？ (你為什麼常常換工作呢？）
A： I thought I could exploit some possible career with this exploration. I feel I have found the right field and I am ready to settle down.
(我想藉著試探可以開拓其他領域。現在我已找到適當行業，同時我要安定下來。）
24. Q： What salary would you accept for this position？（或 What kind of salary are you looking for？）(你要接受多少薪水？）
A： I think your company has a sound salary structure. With my education and qualifications, I believe that I shall be fairly treated.
(我想貴公司有個完善的薪水制度；依我的學識資歷，相信可以受到公平的待遇。）
或且簡單的說：
I am sure your company will compensate me appropriately.（我相信貴公司對我會有合理的報酬); 或
I will go along with your company policy and pay scale. I am realistic about a lower starting salary. (我願意順從貴公司的政策和薪水標準。我對較低的起薪也會面對現實。）
(註：薪水問題，如果「輕描淡寫」，也許更會受人敬重。）
25. Q： What are the accomplishments you are most proud of？ (你最得意的成就是什麼？）
A： Obtaining my advanced degree in computer sciences is my greatest accomplishment so far. (到目前為止，我最得意的是取得了電腦的高學位。）
26. Q： How long will it take you to make a contribution to this company？(你需要多久時間，才能對本公司作出貢獻？)
A： As long as I work in this company, I will try my best to make some sort of contribution. (只要我在貴公司服務，我會盡力作出某些貢獻。）
(註：洋人對申請者的外表、談吐、誠懇、品行等都很重視。）
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