第八单元 求职
1. Common expressions used in applying job
2. Format of application letter
3. English resume
4. Top interview tips
5. Text study: Applying for a new boss
6. Grammar revision
知识点一 求职英语用语
Why don’t you begin by telling me something about yourself?
先讲一下你的个人情况好吗？
Would you tell me about your studies?
讲一下你的学历。
Why do you want to leave your present job?
你为什么要放弃现有的工作？
Why do you want this job?
你为什么申请这份工作？
What are your special interests?
你有什么特殊兴趣？
Do you think you can handle both a job and school?
你认为你能同时既工作又学习吗？
Have you got any experience in this field?
你有这方面的经验吗？
We’d like you to explain your views on the use of computers in our business.
我们想听听你对计算机在我们公司的用途有什么看法？
Do you have the confidence to do your work well?
How do you think you can contribute to our company?
你认为你能对我们公司做出什么贡献？
What do you expect to be doing in five years? Ten years?
你在五年或十年内有什么打算？
What salary do you expect?
你期望的工资是多少
I’d like to work in a larger company that offers more opportunities for growth..
我想在一个更有发展机会的大公司工作。
I think this job is a challenge for me.
我认为这项工作对我具有挑战性。
I don’t think there is any problem for me to work on computers.
我想在计算机方面我没有问题。
I don’t have any experience, but I can learn quickly and I’ll try my best.
我没有任何经验，但我会学得很快，并会接近权利。
My previous experience will be very valuable to me in this new job
我早新的工作经历对这份新工作会很有益处。
I have confidence that I will be able to handle the job.
我有信心做好这项工作。
If you give me the opportunity, I think I can meet your requirement.
如果给我机会，我想我能满足你们的要求。
I am a person who plans things well.
我是一个做事很有计划的人。
Ma I ask about the salary?
我可以了解一下工资情况吗？
Could you tell me about the work hours?
您能说说工作时间吗？
How about the vacations and sick leave?
休假和病假有什么规定？
Can you tell me about the company benefits?
您能告诉我关于公司的福利情况吗？
Is there any opportunity to advance?
有晋升的机会吗？
求职典型问题与典型回答
Q：Can you sell yourself in two minutes? Go for it.
(你能在两分钟內自我推荐吗?大胆试试吧!)
A： With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills.
(依我的资格和经验，我觉得我对所从事的每一个项目都很努力、负责、勤勉。我的分析能力和与人相处的技巧，对贵单位必有价值。)
Q：Give me a summary of your current job description.
(对你目前的工作，能否做个概括的说明。)
A：I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide software support.
(我干了五年的电脑程序员。具体地说，我做系统分析，解决问题以及软件供应方面的支持。)
Q：Why did you leave your last job?
(你为什么离职呢?)
A： Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will take it.(我希望能获得一份更好的工作，如果机会来临，我会抓住。)
Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional?
(你如何评估自己是位专业人员呢?)
A： With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent.
(凭借我 良好的学术背景，我可以胜任自己的工作，而且我认为自己很有竞争力。)
Q： What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization? (你对目前/从前的工作单位有何贡献?)
A： I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this position.
(我已经完成三个新项目，我相信我能将我的经验用在 这份工作上。)
Q：What do you think you are worth to us?
(你怎么认为你对我们有价值呢?)
A：I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future. (我觉得我对贵公司能做些积极性的贡献。)
Q：What make you think you would be a success in this position?
(你如何知道你能胜任这份工作?)
A：My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
(我在研究所的训练，加上实习工作，使我适合这份工作。我相信我能成功。)
Q：Are you a multi-tasked individual? or Do you work well under stress or pressure?
(你是一位可以同时承担数项工作的人吗?或者你能承受工作上的压力吗?)
A：Yes, I think so. / A：The trait is needed in my current(or previous) position and I know I can handle it well.
(这种特点就是我目前(先前)工作所需要的，我知道我能应付自如。)
Q：What is your strongest trait(s)?
(你个性上最大的特点是什么?)
A：Helpfulness and caring.(乐于助人和关心他人。)
A：Adaptability and sense of humor.(适应能力和幽默感。)
A：Cheerfulness and friendliness.(乐观和友爱。)
Q： How would your friends or colleagues describe you?
(你的朋友或同事怎样形容你?)
A： (pause a few seconds) (稍等几秒钟再答，表示慎重考虑。) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.
(他们说陈先生是位诚实、工作努力，负责任的人，他对家庭和朋友都很关心。).
Q：What personality traits do you admire?
(你欣赏哪种性格的人?)
A： (I admire a person who is)honest, flexible and easy-going.
(诚实、不死板而且容易相处的人。)
A： (I like) people who possess the "can do" spirit.
(有"实际行动"的人。)
Q：What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel?
(作为行政人员，你有什么样的领导才能?)
A：I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership.
(我觉得学习如何把人们的积极性调动起来，以及如何配合协同的团队精神，是我行政工作的主要目标。)
Q：How do you normally handle criticism?
(你通常如何处理別人的批评?)
A：Silence is golden. Just don't say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism.
(沈默是金。不必说什么，否则情况更糟，不过我会接受建设性的批评。)
Q： What do you find frustrating in a work situation?
(在工作中，什么事令你不高兴?)
A： Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated.
(胸襟狭窄的人，有时使我泄气。)
A：Minds that are not receptive to new ideas.
(不能接受新思想的那些取。)
Q：How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work?
(你如何处理与同事在工作中的意见不和?)
A：I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. (我要以更清楚文明的方式，提出我的看法，使对方了解我的观点。)
Q：How do you handle your failure?
你怎样对待自己的失敗?
A： None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake. (我们大家生来都不是十全十美的，我相信我有第二个机会改正我的错误。)
