1. Unit 8 Interviews

2. Goal 目标 Learn the Modern English fundamentals of a job interviews from the perspective of the interviewer and interviewee. 从面试者和被面试者的角度，学习关于求 职面试的基本对话用语和技巧。 1. 你对求职面试的感觉如何？ 2 ，你觉得面试在所有情况下都是绝对必要 的吗？为什么？ 3 ，你认为在面试中最重要的事是什么？

3. Concepts 概念 Gives employers a better feel for the type of person applying for a job. Gives employers an opportunity to determine if and how the applicant can help the company Allows applicants to promote themselves and their suitability for a position Gives applicants a chance to get more details about the position being offered.

4. Vocabulary 词 汇

5. 1.Work background 工作背景 2. Education background 教育背景 3. Resume 简历 4.CV curriculum vitae 履 历 5.Cover letter 说明信 6.Goals 目标 7. Strengths 实力 / 优势 8. Weakness 弱点 9. Qualifications 资 格

6. 下面是会见者在工作面试中可能 会问到的一些问题和典型回答 1.Can you tell me a little more about the Canto project that you did at ABC Incorporated? Oh, that was a very exciting project. We had to increase sales by 40% during the 2nd quarter, and our results exceeded expectations, even though we were under a lot of pressure.

7. 2. why should I hire you? I feel that my qualifications match your job descriptions. I have a proven track record in resolving problems, multitasking, and dealing with customers, as you can see from my resume.

8. 3. What can you offer this company? In addition to the skills and experience we discussed, I ’ m an extremely hard worker, I ’ m very thorough and methodical, I get along great with people, and I ’ m a quick learner.

9. 4. Can you tell me something about your strengths and weaknesses? I ’ m loyal, honest, I manage my time effectively, I always follow through on my work, and I have great computer skills. Umm, I can ’ t really say I have any major weakness that affects my performance at work. I believe in continual learning and on-the-job training so that I can perform even better. Sometimes, I think I ’ m too hard-working, but I really love my work.

10. 5. Great! So when can you start? I have to give you two weeks notice, which is just enough time to complete my current project. I can start any time after that.

11. Culture In the west, job interviews are highly formalized and systematic. Employers pay close attention to a potential employee ’ s qualifications, background, personality and skills to determine her/his fit with not only the job but also with the company culture. It is an expensive process and employers want to make sure that the best employee is hired for a position to keep turnover to a minimum.

12. 情景对话 人力资源经理 夜间服务部经理

13. Sally: I see from your resume that you certainly have the education background and work background to handle this job. In fact, you seem to be somewhat overqualified for this job. It ’ s not as high a position as head manager of a major hotel like you had on the East coast. Why are you applying here? Victoria: From what I know, your hotel is very progressive and in a good position for expansion, and I think I can help you do that. I consider time management to one of my key strengths.As night manager, I think I can maximize my time to ensure that night operations run at top efficiency, and at the same time help you to plan your expansion.

14. Sally: I ’ m impressed with your advance knowledge of our business. Your cover letter shows that you ’ ve done your homework, and you have all the qualifications we ’ re looking for. But I ’ ll still a little worried that you ’ ll leave if a higher position opens up at a more prominent hotel. Victoria: I came to the West coast for a change of pace. The night position suits my goals for the present, and I ’ m looking forward to the challenge of helping to make your hotel one of the key players here.

15. Sally: I like your attitude, and it looks like you ’ re the person for the job. The position ’ s open two weeks from Monday. Can you start then? Victoria: No problem!

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