1、2023-5-1312023-5-132ContentsGood Preparations1Common Subjects2Living Interview Examples32023-5-1331.1 Grooming（服装、仪表）服装、仪表）1.2 Interview Etiquette（面试礼仪）面试礼仪）1.3 Interview Donts（面试禁忌）面试禁忌）Good Preparations12023-5-1341.1 Grooming（服装、仪表）Generally,in formal situation,boys always wear black suit or dark
2、blue suit and also a white shirt.A lighter color tie is fit for interview.Red color tie is not fit for interview because it indicates powerful.As for girls,a set of skirt is better.This can show your slim figure.Light color is better and dont wear red skirt.And youd better wear a pair of beautiful s
3、hoes.2023-5-1351.1 Grooming（服装、仪表）A smile and proper clothes can be the most attractive feature,because they can light up the whole person.2023-5-1361.1 Grooming（服装、仪表）Dont wear too casual a style when going to an interview.Informal clothes as well as torn jeans and dirty shoes convey the impression
4、 that you are not serious about the job,or you may be casual about your work as you are about your clothes.2023-5-1371.2 Interview Etiquette（面试礼仪）To be successful in an job interview,you should demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities.Some interviewing etiquette should be stressed:A.p
5、oliteness should be stresseda.Be punctual.b.Be polite to the receptionist at the waiting room.c.Knock at the door before you enter the interviewing room.d.Walk to the desk and shake hands with the interviewer.2023-5-1381.2 Interview Etiquette（面试礼仪）B.Behavior must be decenta.Where to sit during an in
6、terview?There should be somespace between the interviewer and the interviewee.b.How to sit?While sitting,be in a free posture.c.Your attitude should be natural,friendly,refined and active.d.Petty actions should be avoided.Dont pick your ears,wipe your eyes,pick your teeth,blow your nose or sneezing.
7、2023-5-1391.2 Interview Etiquette（面试礼仪）C.Talking ought to be in the tracka.Answer questions clearly,correctly and systematically.b.Remember three Ps while introducing yourself:Positive,Personal,Pertinent.D.Leave need be taken at the right timeThere is time limit for a successful interview.It is not
8、good tobe too long or too short,usually about 30 to 45 minutes.2023-5-13101.3 Interview Donts（面试禁忌）Monopolize the conversation with endless personal narrative Put on an actLack self-confidenceSpeak in a faltering and stammering mannerCondemn or bad mouth old or past employersVolunteer more informati
9、on than is neededChew gum2023-5-1311Common Subjects22.1 Opening Remarks 2.2 Personal Information2.3 Educational Background2.4 Grades at School&Achievements2.5 Abilities and Skills2.6 Work Experience2023-5-1312Common Subjects22.7 Interests and Hobbies 2.8 Ambitions and Aspirations2.9 Reasons for Appl
10、ying2.10 Pay and Remuneration2.11 Any Questions(Vacations,Benefits etc)2.12 Ending and Result2023-5-13132.1 Opening Remarks Good morning(afternoon)!Mr.(Mrs.Ms.)Smith.Good morning(afternoon)!Sir(Madam).How do you do?How do you do?My name is Im .Its my pleasure to meet you.Im pleased(happy/delighted)t
11、o make your acquaintance.Glad to meet you here.Im glad to have the opportunity to meet you here.2023-5-13142.2 Personal Information My name is Li Ming.My surname is Li.My full name is Li Ming.My family name is Li,L-I.Im 25 years old.I was born in March in 1982.My birth date is March eleventh,1982.Im
12、 from Shanghai.My birthplace(hometown)is Shanghai.My present address is 47,Zhonghua Road,Shanghai.2023-5-13152.3 Educational Background Many people consider college education useless in terms of future career.As far as I am concerned,there is no absolute answer to this question.Every coin has two si
13、des.First of all,to some jobs,such as information technology,engineering management and research and development,college education is more than helpful;its essential.Because what students have learnt in college is fundamental for mastering the special technology of their future work.2023-5-13162.3 E
14、ducational BackgroundBut to non-technology work such as management and culture,such as marketing,sales,human resources,college educations primary aim is to help students build up the ability to ponder on and solve problems and the ability to learn and put what theyve learnt to practice.As long as st
15、udents can build up such ability through their studies,they can do these kinds of work well regardless of what major they were in college.2023-5-13172.3 Educational Background I graduate from middle school in 1988.I am a graduate of Shanghai Polytechnic.I am a postgraduate from Wuhan University.I ha
16、ve obtained a B.A.degree/an M.S.degree/a D.S.degree.Economics.Im especially interested in the Economic Development of China.I was very interested in Business Management.And I think its very useful for my present work I majored in Chemistry/Physics.I liked“International Trade”and“Marketing Principles
17、”most.2023-5-13182.4 Grades at School&AchievementsMostly,asking about scores the interviewer wants to know if you have the skills to perform the specific duties of the position.Secondarily,the interviewer is curious to see if you have any additional skills that could be useful in helping the company
18、 grow or become more effective in ways they are currently considering or in ways they have not even thought about.2023-5-13192.4 Grades at School&Achievements I have ranked second in my class.I have an excellent record:96 points average.I passed Band Four in the College English Test.My school record
19、 is average in my class.I was the president of the Student Union of our university.I was second place in the Olympic Mathematics Competition.I was the League secretary of our class in my junior and senior years.I got the university scholarship in the 2003-2004 academic year.I was elected an excellen
20、t League member for three academic year.2023-5-13202.5 Abilities and SkillsNow its the age of information and the age of knowledge economy as well.High technology has been surprisingly developed.New products have appeared one after another.The competition has become the competition of talents and sc
21、ience and technology.So those talents who have mastered high and new technology will naturally be popular with the enterprises.Science and technology include many aspects such as informational technology,electric technology,biological technology and so on.2023-5-13212.5 Abilities and Skills In gener
22、al,the majors in computer science and biological engineering can find well-paid jobs.Meanwhile.the society asks for talents mastering management.Management is fairly important for an enterprise.Without good management,there will not be good economic effect.The people who know scientific management o
23、f an enterprise can also get high salary.In addition,with Chinas entry into the WTO,there will be more trade relations with foreign countries,so the talents who master international economy and trade will be ranked into the high salary class.2023-5-13222.5 Abilities and Skills I know how to operate
24、a computer.I can type fifty words per minute and I take shorthand at seventy words per minute.I think I have the ability necessary to promote products.I am able to finish the task on my own.I have a drivers license and an electricians license.I know how to gather the information crucial to our decis
25、ion-making.I have been trained in typing,and Im sure I can learn to operate a computer quickly.Theres just a chance I can repair the duplicating machine.2023-5-13232.6 Work ExperienceWork experience alone do not make a good fit.Many job seekers think that employers are looking at only the work exper
26、ience of candidates,or at qualifications above all other factors.This is often not so.Sometimes other factors are more important than work experience.For example,many companies are seeking,foremost,employees with positive attitudes who are adaptable and hard-working.Another reason that qualification
27、s alone do not make a good fit is that the interviewer cannot completely know and understand a candidates qualifications.2023-5-13242.6 Work ExperienceThe interviewer only has the perception of each candidates qualifications.One candidate with lesser qualifications can appear more qualified by simpl
28、y presenting his/her qualifications more skillfully and more comprehensively.Perception is everything.So,it bears repeating that you should be courageous and bold.Present yourself as the person who is an ideal fit for the job.Many job seekers land jobs by performing interviews better than people who
29、 have stronger work experience.2023-5-13252.6 Work Experience I have been working at a clerk at the personal department of ABC Company since I graduated from university.I used to be/am serving as/served as a computer engineer/personnel clerk/social worker.Its true that Ive just graduated from colleg
30、e,but I have the experience of working as a part-time salesman for a true company.I started as an office clerk,and became a department manager three years later.About two years ago,I was appointed assistant to the general manager.2023-5-13262.7 Interests and HobbiesMake a list of all your interests.
31、When you have your list of interests,decide which ones would be valuable to mention in a job interview.Some interests will give you bonus points.Some interests are not useful to mention or may even make you less desirable.2023-5-13272.7 Interests and HobbiesI have any hobbies.I like almost all kinds
32、 of sports and I also like to listen to pop songs.I like to play basketball,tennis and badminton.I like to listen to music and to play the piano and occasionally go swimming and fishing.I also like to collect stamps,post cards,coins,and match boxes.I enjoy reading biographies,especially those of wel
33、l-known statesmen,militarists,scientists,and artists.I can learn a lot from their life histories.2023-5-13282.8 Ambitions and Aspirations Do you have long range goals and ambitions?A vision?People who don t set goals for their future cannot reach them,obviously.We cannot reach what we are not strivi
34、ng for.People who have personal goals and the motivation to reach them also have the potential to set and reach company goals.2023-5-13292.8 Ambitions and Aspirationsl expect for a good opportunity to put all my knowledge into practice.I am a doer and I can contribute a lot to the company!I want to
35、work in an organization fuII of energy and enthusiasm.In such place,I can do my best to cooperate with others.I love my major.It will be wonderful to apply it in my work as well as develop my major in work.I believe that your company will be a perfect place.I heard your company is a fair one,and you
36、 will give everyone an equal opportunity,whether male or female.2023-5-13302.9 Reasons for Applying The purposes of this question is to find out if you understand the company and are sincere in your desire to take the position.Companies obviously want people who will do satisfied work for them,who w
37、ill do their best to contribute to the company and stay longer than the average employee.If an employer believes that you have potential for greater commitment or loyalty,you will be looked at more positively.2023-5-13312.9 Reasons for ApplyingI am interested in this post because I know your company
38、 is the largest one in China/the whole world.Because your firm has a good reputation in the telegraph communication industry/the clothes trade/the tourist trade/the service sector/the manufacturing sectorI think it will be a good place for me to make use of my knowledge/experience/ability.I think wo
39、rking in this company would give me the best chance to show my ability/capabilities.I hope to have a job that offers me an opportunity for advancement.2023-5-13322.10 Pay and RemunerationNever discuss salary until you have a job offer.Avoid discussing salary early in the interview.You want to know m
40、ore about the job.Try to get the interviewer to give you a salary range.Dont forget the value of benefits and perks when negotiating a salary.Calmly and logically state what you feel you are worth financially,and let the interviewer make a counter offer.2023-5-13332.10 Pay and RemunerationSince this
41、 will be my first job and I dont have much experience,I hesitate to suggest a salary.What is important to me is the job and the people I will be working with,so regarding salary,I leave it to you and I am sure that you will make me a fair offer.My present salary is 2000 yuan per month.I should ask f
42、or a month salary of 2000 yuan to begin with.I am making 2000 yuan a month at my present work.I should expect no lower than 3000 yuan a month.2023-5-13342.11 Any Questions(Vacations,Benefits etc)Be prepared to disclose your salary history when asked.If your salary history differs significantly(highe
43、r or lower)than your current expectations,you must be prepared to address these differences at the same time.2023-5-13352.11 Any Questions(Vacations,Benefits etc)At the end of the interview,when the interviewer has asked all of his or her questions,you will have an opportunity to ask questions.The i
44、nterviewer becomes the interviewee,and you become the interviewer.You need to take advantage of this opportunity.Asking good questions,and ask them in a polite way.Asking questions shows that you are truly interested in the job.An applicant is free to ask any question you wants.The best ones are tho
45、se that check on special requirements of this particular job.In other words,questions that tell the interviewer that you want to do a good job.2023-5-13362.11 Any Questions(Vacations,Benefits etc)Do we often work overtime?How about vacations?May I ask for an apartment?Could you tell me something abo
46、ut your welfare system?Do I have to travel a lot in the job?What are the companys plans for future growth?How would you describe the company culture here?What hours would I work?2023-5-13372.12 Ending and Result The interviewer will give the following hints when he or she thinks it is time to end th
47、e interview:Im grateful for your concern about the job at our company.Thank you for your concern about our recruitment.We shall inform you as soon as we have made our decision.2023-5-13382.12 Ending and ResultIm sorry to have taken up so much of your time.Good-bye and thank you for all youve done fo
48、r me.I look forward to seeing you again soon.Good-bye!Thanks for giving me a chance to meet you here.Id appreciate if you could give me a call this week.Good-bye.I have received your letter dated April 2 informing me that you have offered the job another person.Thanks for your reconsideration.I am l
49、ooking forward to your reply.Thank you very much for your job offer.2023-5-13393.Living Interview ExamplesApplicant:Good morning.Interviewer:Good morning,Mr.Smith.Please take a seat.Applicant:Thank you.Interviewer:Now let me take a look at your application form.The application online is not very det
50、ailed.Well,Mr.Wang,can you tell me why you are interested in working in our company?Applicant:Well,first of all,the position you offered is quite challenging,and besides,your company enjoys a high reputation in the IT industry,and I also believe I can fully use what I have learnt here.Interviewer:Mr
