面试中的英语口语Job-hunting

I would like to find a part-time job as an office worker / secretary / receptionist / tour guide / waitress / computer operator. I’m selling evening papers and magazines at a newsstand every Tuesday afternoon / delivering sample products/doing market research for a company. The job is tedious / exhausting / frustrating / stressful, but now I know earning money is not easy. I get up very early every day and make full use of my time.
I need to support myself, so I’m really concerned about how much I can earn. I want a job that is rewarding / challenging / satisfying / stable. I would like a job to which I can apply what I have learned at college. I hope to get a job that pays well / enables me to learn new things / promotes growth. I want to look for an evening or weekend job since I’m available only during those periods of time.
What is your major? How do you think the education you have received will contribute to your work in this institution？ How do you rate yourself as a professional？ What special skills do you have, can you tell me? Do you have any work experience in this field? What do you think is the most important thing when looking for a job? Why should we hire you?
I: What kind of character do you think you have? A: Generally speaking，l am an open-minded person. I: What is your strongest trait？ A: Cheerfulness and friendliness. I: What kind of person do you think you are? A: Well, I am always energetic and enthusiastic. That's my strongest personality. I: What are your strengths and weaknesses? A: Em, as I have said, I'm diligent and industrious. On the other hand, sometimes I'm too hard-working and I put myself under too much pressure to make thi Expressions
An ad in the school paper says that China Telecom wants to hire 50 students to do a market survey for the company. The interviewer asked me about the subjects I’ve learned / my work experience / my hobbies. The important thing, I think, is to get some work experience. Pay is secondary. In a part-time job you can learn things that you can’t normally learn on campus / from books.
Questions:
Please tell me about yourself... Can you sell yourself in two minutes？ What are your biggest weaknesses? What are your biggest strengths? What kind of character do you think you are? How would your friends or colleagues describe you？ How do you spend your leisure time? What qualities would you expect of persons working as a team?
Job-hunting
Conversation 1
A: 1)Hi, Mary, what have you been doing? B: Hello, 2)Ted. I’ve been getting ready for a job interview. 3)Have you ever been to one? A: No, not yet. But my friend has. B: 4) Oh, really? What does he think? A: Well, he said he thought he didn’t get the first job because 5)he dressed too casually. B: But surely 6)qualifications are more important than what you wear
Reference Answers for the questions:
I: Which school are you attending? A: I am attending xx. I: When will you graduate from that university? A: This coming July. I: What degree will you receive? A: I will receive a Master’s degree.
I read on the bulletin board / heard from a friend / read in the “Student News” that helps are wanted in the school cafeteria / library / language lab / computer center / bookstore. The students’ center is the right place to go to / ask for information if you want to find a position as a teaching assistant / lab assistant / tutor for school pupils.
A: He feels first impressions 7)count a lot, you know. B: 8)Maybe he’s right. But I think I’m also going to 9)point out what I can do well, even if it’s on my resume.10)What do you say? A: Yes, I agree — well dressed and well qualified can’t go wrong. 11)I wish you luck. B: Thank you. 12)Now I don’t feel quite so nervous.
I: How have you been getting on with your studies so far？ A: I have been doing quite well at college. According to the academic records I have achieved so far, I am confident. I: How do you think the education you have received will contribute to your work in this institution？ A: I have already learned a lot in the classroom and I hope to be able to make practical use of it in your company. My specialization at the university is just in line with the areas your institute deals with. I am sure I can apply what I have learned to the work in your institute.
Are you a goal-oriented person? What are your salary expectations now? Are you a multi-tasked individual？ Do you work well under stress or pressure？ What make you think you would be a success in this position？ What are your plans for the next year? Two years? Five years?
B: 6)That would be wonderful. A: Are you computer trained? B: Yes. I can handle 7)Windows, Power Point, and Excel. Here’s my certificate. A: Ah, that’s very good.8)You’ll need some training in our methods, though. Every office is different, you know. B: Thank you. 9)That will be very helpful for my future. When do I start exactly? A: We’ll let you know as soon as possible. Goodbye. B: Goodbye.
Conversation 2
A: Good morning, Miss Wang. I’m Mr. Zhang. 1)Please sit down. B: Thank you.2) It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Zhang. A: I have your application here. You are a university student? B: Yes, I’m a 3)business major. A: So you are interested in working for our company. B: Yes. I need a part-time job, 4)both for money and experience. A: We’ll have an opening 5)for an office clerk this summer.