Tell me about yourself.

    I was born and raised in Dalian ， China. I attended the University
of Beijing and received my master's degree in Economics. I have worked
for 5 years as a financial consultant in Beijing for various companies
including Rossi Consultants ， People's Insurance of China and Pepsi.
I enjoy playing soccer in my free time and traveling.

    I've just graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in
Computers Science. During the summers ， I worked as a systems administrator
for a small company to help pay for my education.

    評(píng)語(yǔ)：這個(gè)問(wèn)題的目的是想大概地了解你，所以無(wú)需講太多細(xì)節(jié)的東西。你
的回答通常會(huì)幫助面試官?zèng)Q定下個(gè)問(wèn)題問(wèn)什么。除了給對(duì)方一個(gè)整體的印象，最
重要的是著重講和工作有關(guān)的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)是大多數(shù)面試中最重要的環(huán)節(jié)，比
學(xué)歷更重要。

    What type of position are you looking for ？

    I'm interested in an entry level（beginning ） position.

    I'm looking for a position in which I can utilize my experience.

    I would like any position for which I qualify.

    評(píng)語(yǔ)：對(duì)于一個(gè)新人，公司總是希望你能從底層做起，慢慢了解、彌補(bǔ)不足。

    就算你以前很成功有多年經(jīng)驗(yàn)，也應(yīng)當(dāng)有這個(gè)心理準(zhǔn)備。

    Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position ？

    I am more interested in a full-time position. However ， I would also
consider a part-time position.

    評(píng)語(yǔ)：盡量留最大的余地爭(zhēng)取機(jī)會(huì)。因?yàn)橹灰�工作拿到了，以后的事情就�?br /> 易把握，主動(dòng)性大多了。

    Can you tell me about your responsibilities at your last job？

    I advised customers on financial matters. After I consulted the customer，
I completed a customer inquiry form and catalogued the information in
our database. I then collaborated with colleagues to prepare the best
possible package for the client. The clients were then presented with
a summarized report on their financial activities that I formulated on
a quarterly basis.

    評(píng)語(yǔ)：提到過(guò)往工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)時(shí)，注意越詳細(xì)越好。新手最容易犯的錯(cuò)誤之一是
講過(guò)去經(jīng)歷時(shí)太過(guò)籠統(tǒng)。雇主是想知道你到底做了什么，做得怎么樣，又學(xué)到些
什么。你可以換著用一些不同的詞匯來(lái)形容，而且盡量不要每句話都用“I ”開
頭，還要記得用過(guò)去時(shí)態(tài)。

    What is your greatest strength？

    I work well under pressure. When there is a deadline（a time by which
the work must be finished ）， I can focus on the task at hand（current
project ） and structure my work schedule well. I remember one week when
I had to get 6 new customer reports out by Friday at 5. I finished all
the reports ahead of time without having to work overtime.

    I am an excellent communicator. People trust me and come to me for
advice. One afternoon ， my colleague was involved with a troublesome
（difficult ） customer who felt he was not being served well. I made
the customer a cup of coffee and invited both my colleague and the client
to my desk where we solved the problem together.

    I am a trouble shooter. When there was a problem at my last job ，
the manager would always ask me to solve it. Last summer， the LAN server
at work crashed. The manager was desperate and called me in （requested
my help ） to get the LAN back online. After taking a look at the daily
backup， I detected the problem and the LAN was up and running（working）

    within the hour.

    評(píng)語(yǔ)：不用謙虛，充滿自信地把自己最好的方面都抖出來(lái)。記得要給一些具
體例子，舉例時(shí)變化用詞。

    What is your greatest weakness？

    I am overzealous（work too hard ） and become nervous when my co-workers
are not pulling their weight（doing their job ）。 However， I am aware
of this problem ， and before I say anything to anyone， I ask myself
why the colleague is having difficulties.

    I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied.
However ， I began setting time-limits for myself If I noticed this happening.

    評(píng)語(yǔ)：這其實(shí)是一個(gè)很巧妙的問(wèn)題，你要講得出一個(gè)其實(shí)是優(yōu)點(diǎn)的缺點(diǎn)。比
如工作太認(rèn)真啦，對(duì)自己對(duì)人要求很高啦，工作很追求完美啦，等等。在講到缺
點(diǎn)后要記得說(shuō)你一直在致力于改善。

    Why do you want to work for us？

    After following your firm's progress for the last 3 years ， I am
convinced that Smith and Sons are becoming one of the market leaders and
I would like to be part of the team.

    I am impressed by the quality of your products. I am sure that I would
be a convincing salesman because I truly believe that the Atomizer is
the best product on the market today.

    評(píng)語(yǔ)：對(duì)這個(gè)問(wèn)題你要事前做研究，通過(guò)看公司網(wǎng)站，其他有關(guān)信息等。越
了解公司，對(duì)你越有利。

    When can you begin？

    Immediately.

    As soon as you would like me to begin.