外企面试--基本涵盖了所有问题(一)…

1. So, tell me a little about
yourself.
You don’t need
to explain everything from birth to present day. Relevant facts
about education, your career and your current life situation are
fine.


2. Why are you looking (or why did you leave you last
job)?
This should be a
straightforward question to answer, but it can trip you up.
Presumably you are looking for a new job (or any job) because you
want to advance your career and get a position that allows you to
grow as a person and an employee. It’s not a good idea to mention
money here, it can make you sound mercenary. And if you are in the
unfortunate situation of having been downsized, stay positive and
be a***rief as pos***le about it. If you were fired, you’ll need a
good explanation. But once again, stay
positive.


3. Tell me what you know about this
company.
Do your
homework before you go to any interview. Whether it’***eing the VP
of marketing or the mailroom clerk, you should know about the
company or business you’re going to work for. Has this company been
in the news lately? Who are the people in the company you should
know about? Do the background work, it will make you stand out as
someone who comes prepared, and is genuinely interested in the
company and the job.



4. Why do you want to work at X
Company?
This should be
directly related to the last question. Any research you’ve done on
the company should have led you to the conclusion that you’d want
to work there. After all, you’re at the interview, right? Put some
thought into this answer before you have your interview, mention
your career goals and highlight forward-thinking goals and career
plans.



5. What relevant experience do you
have?
Hopefully if
you’re applying for this position you have bags of related
experience, and if that’s the case you should mention it all. But
if you’re switching careers or trying something a little different,
your experience may initially not look like it’s matching up.
That’s when you need a little honest creativity to match the
experiences required with the ones you have. People skills are
people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service
skills can apply to internal management positions, and so
on.



6. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about
you?
Ok, this is not the
time for full disclosure. If some people from your past are going
to say you’re a boring A-hole, you don’t need to bring that up.
Stay positive, always, and maybe have a few specific quotes in
mind. “They’d say I was a hard worker” or even better “John Doe has
always said I was the most reliable, creative problem-solver he’d
ever met.”



7. Have you done anything to further your
experience?
This could
include anything from night classes to hobbies and sports. If it’s
related, it’s worth mentioning. Obviously anything to do with
further education is great, but maybe you’re spending time on a
home improvement project to work on skills such as
self-sufficiency, time management and
motivation.



8. Where else have you
applied? 

This is a good way to hint that you’re in demand, without sounding
like you’re whoring yourself all over town. So, be honest and
mention a few other companie***ut don’t go into detail. The fact
that you’re seriously looking and keeping your options open is what
the interviewer is driving at.



9. How are you when you’re working under
pressure?
Once again,
there are a few ways to answer thi***ut they should all be
positive. You may work well under pressure, you may thrive under
pressure, and you may actually PREFER working under pressure. If
you say you crumble like aged blue cheese, this is not going to
help you get your foot in the door.



10. What motivates you to do a good
job?
The answer to this
one is not money, even if it is. You should be motivated by life’s
noble pursuits. You want recognition for a job well done. You want
to become better at your job. You want to help others or be a
leader in your field.



11. What’s your greatest
strength?
This is your
chance to shine. You’re being asked to explain why you are a great
employee, so don’t hold back and stay do stay positive. You could
be someone who thrives under pressure, a great motivator, an
amazing problem solver or someone with extraordinary attention to
detail. If your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone
under the table or get a top score on Mario Kart, keep it to
yourself. The interviewer is looking for work-related
strengths.



12. What’s your biggest
weakness?

If you’re completely honest, you may be kicking yourself in the
butt. If you say you don’t have one, you’re obviously lying. This
is a horrible question and one that politicians have become masters
at answering. They say things like “I’m perhaps too committed to my
work and don’t spend enough time with my family.” Oh, there’s a
fireable offense. I’ve even heard “I think I’m too good at my job,
it can often make people jealous.” Please, let’s keep our feet on
the ground. If you’re asked this question, give a small,
work-related flaw that you’re working hard to improve. Example:
“I’ve been told I occasionally focus on details and miss the bigger
picture, so I’ve been spending time laying out the complete project
every day to see my overall progress.”



13. Let’s talk about salary. What are you looking
for?
Run for cover! This
is one tricky game to play in an interview. Even if you know the
salary range for the job, if you answer first you’re already
showing all your cards. You want as much as pos***le, the employer
wants you for as little as you’re willing to take. Before you
apply, take a look at salary.com for a good idea of what someone
with your specific experience should be paid. You may want to say,
“well, that’s something I’ve thought long and hard about and I
think someone with my experience should get between X & Y.” Or,
you could be sly and say, “right now, I’m more interested in
talking more about what the position can offer my career.” That
could at least buy you a little time to scope out the situation.
But if you do have a specific figure in mind and you are confident
that you can get it, I’d say go for it. I have on many occasions,
and every time I got very close to that figure (both below and
sometimes above).



14. Are you good at working in a
team?
Unless you have
the I.Q. of a houseplant, you’ll always answer YES to this one.
It’s the only answer. How can anyone function inside an
organization if they are a loner? You may want to mention what part
you like to play in a team though; it’s a great chance to explain
that you’re a natural leader.



15. Tell me a suggestion you have made that was
implemented.
It’s
important here to focus on the word “implemented.” There’s nothing
wrong with having a thousand great ideas, but if the only place
they live is on your notepad what’s the point? Better still, you
need a good ending. If your previous company took your advice and
ended up going bankrupt, that’s not such a great example either. Be
prepared with a story about an idea of yours that was taken from
idea to implementation, and considered
successful.
16.
Has anything ever irritated you about people you’ve worked
with?
Of course, you
have a list as long as your arm. But you can’t say that, it shows
you a***eing negative and difficult to work with. The best way to
answer this one is to think for a while and then say something like
“I’ve always got on just fine with my co-workers
actually.”

Use this question as a chance
to show that you are a team player: “The only people I have trouble
with are those who aren’t team players, who just don’t perform, who
complain constantly, and who fail to respond to any efforts to
motivate them.” The interviewer is expecting a response focused on
personality and personal dislikes. Surprise her by delivering an
answer that reflects company values



17. Is there anyone you just could not work
with?
No. Well, unless
you’re talking about murderers, racists, rapists, thieves or other
dastardly characters, you can work with anyone. Otherwise you could
be flagged as someone who’s picky and difficult if you say, “I
can’t work with anyone who’s a Bronco’s fan.
Sorry.”



18. Tell me about any issues you’ve had with a
previou***oss.
Arrgh! If
you fall for this one you shouldn’t be hired anyway. The
interviewer is testing you to see if you’ll speak badly about your
previous supervisor. Simply answer this question with exteme tact,
diplomacy and if necessary, a big fat loss of memory. In short,
you’ve never had any issues.

The answer to 18 is
completely wrong. I am a director at a major media company’s
interactive division. Our company is expanding and I am almost in a
constant state of hiring. I ask a variation of this question in
every single interview and if a candidate has never had one issue
or disagreement with anyone, (I stated a variation: I ask if it has
happened with anyone in the workplace) I peg them as a liar and
reject them immediately.

I went well with my
previou***oss. If there is an conflict, I will be open mind and
talk about facts. once decision is made, I execute it
well.



19. Would you rather work for money or job
satisfaction?
It’s not a
very fair question is it? We’d all love to get paid a Trump-like
salary doing a job we love but that’s rare indeed. It’s fine to say
money is important, but remember that NOTHING is more important to
you than the job. Otherwise, you’re just someone looking for a
bigger paycheck.



20. Would you rather be liked or
feared?
I have been
asked this a lot, in various incarnations. The first time I just
drew a blank and said, “I don’t know.” That went over badly, but it
was right at the start of my career when I had little to no
experience. Since then I’ve realized that my genuine answer is
“Neither, I’d rather be respected.” You don’t want to be feared
because fear is no way to motivate a team. You may got the job done
but at what cost? Similarly, if you’re everyone’***est friend
you’ll find it difficult to make tough decisions or hit deadlines.
But when you’re respected, you don’t have to be a complete bastard
or a lame duck to get the job done.



21. Are you willing to put the interests of X Company ahead of your
own?
Again, another
nasty question. If you say yes, you’re a corporate whore who
doesn’t care about family. If you say no, you’re disloyal to the
company. I’m afraid that you’ll probably have to say yes to this
one though, because you’re trying to be the perfect employee at
this point, and perfect employees don’t cut out early for
Jimmy’***a***all game.

it is situational. if you… ;
if you …. Ethics and professionalism

 



22. So, explain why I should hire
you.

As I’m sure you know, “because I’m great” or “I really need a job”
are not good answers here. This is a time to give the employer a
laundry list of your greatest talents that just so happen to match
the job description. It’s also good to avoid taking potshots at
other potential candidates here. Focus on yourself and your
talents, not other people’s flaws.



23. Finally, do you have any questions to ask
me?
I’ll finish the way
I started, with one of the most common questions asked in
interviews. This directly relates to the research you’ve done on
the company and also gives you a chance to show how eager and
prepared you are. You’ll probably want to ask about benefits if
they haven’t been covered already. A good generic one is “how soon
could I start, if I were offered the job of course.” You may also
ask what you’d be working on. Specifically, in the role you’re
applying for and how that affects the rest of the company. Always
have questions ready, greeting this one with a blank stare is a
rotten way to finish your interview. Good luck and happy job
hunting.

ponder for a moment, and then
ask your interviewer “what aspect of your job do you find most
challenging”.

I would ask the interviewer,
“Why do you like to work here?”



24. Where do
you want to be in 5 to years?

They dont want to hear in the
same job you are interviewing for. Ultimately, the HR people are
searching for someone who can handle the job now, and has the
potential to grow into a high level management job in the future.
Do you have those goals too?



25. Would you
rather work for a big company or a small
one?

Favorite answer: I’d treat
any company like it was my own regardless. Total ownership of the
situation can get you a long way.

General , the worst answer
was “I don’t know.” I’ve since learned that “it depends,” with a
couple of examples, is perfectly appropriate



 附带答案版本：

Don't discuss your goals for returning to school or having a
family, they are not relevant and could knock
you out of contention for the job. Rather, you want
to connect your answer to the job you are applying for.

 

最佳答案

    * My
long-term goals involve growing
with a company where I can continue to learn, take
on additional
responsibilities, and contribute as
much of value as I can.

    * I see
myself as a
top performing employee in a well-established
organization, like this one. I plan on enhancing
my skills and
continuing my involvement in (related) professional
associations.

    * Once I
gain additional experience, I would like to move on from
a technical
position to
management.

    * In the XYZ
Corporation, what is a typical
career path for someone
with my skills and experiences?

 

第一个问题一般都是这个 Tell
me about yourself/ How would you describe
yourself?


 

You walk into the interview room, shake hands with your interviewer
and sit down with your best interviewing smile on. Guess what their
first question is? "Tell me about yourself." Your interviewer is
not looking for a 10-minute dissertation here. Instead, offer a
razor sharp sentence or two that sets the stage for further
discussion and sets you apart from your competitors.

 

Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)说出你的卖点

 

Give them "your synopsis about you" answer, specifically your
Unique Selling Proposition. Known as a personal branding or a
value-added statement, the USP is a succinct, one-sentence
description of who you are, your biggest strength and the major
benefit that a company will derive from this strength. Here is an
example of a Unique Selling Proposition: "I'm a seasoned Retail
Manager strong in developing training programs and loss prevention
techniques that have resulted in revenue savings of over
$2.3Million for (employer's name) during the past 11 years."

 

What a difference you've made with this statement. Your interviewer
is now sitting forward in her chair giving you her full attention.
At this point, you might add the following sentence: "I'd like to
discuss how I might be able to do something like that for you." The
ball is now back in her court and you have the beginnings of a real
discussion and not an interrogation process.


 

    “My
background to date has been centered around preparing myself to
become the very best financial consultant I can become. Let me tell
you specifically how I've prepared myself. I am an undergraduate
student in finance and accounting at _________ University. My past
experiences has been in retail and higher education. Both aspects
have prepared me well for this career.”

 

首先要明确他们想了解的是哪方面的内容Do they want to know about your career so
far, about your hobbies or family life? If in doubt, ASK them to
clarify what they wish you to talk about. Then give a short factual
answer, ending with "is
there anything else you'd like to know about me?"

 


* How would you describe yourself?

这个问题的答案应该是和他们的招聘广告上对于雇员的要求的基本一致，所以，看看你有哪些特质满足了他们的要求吧

     
Try to think about what the interviewers are looking for and keep
this in mind as you answer interview questions. Remember the job
advert? Were they looking for initiative, a good communicator,
someone with good attention to detail? Describe yourself in these
terms. Start with "I am.." and not with "I think..." or "I
believe.." so that you sound self aware and confident.

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When you're interviewing for an internal
position within your
company, you may be asked what you will do if you don't get the
job. The interviewer wants to know whether you are concerned about
just the advancement opportunity or the company. 内部职位竞聘常会被问到如果你没有得到这份工作的话你将会怎么办的问题。

 

最佳答案

I am committed to this company and its advancement so, should I not
be selected, I will work with and support whoever might get
selected. However, I do feel that my experience in the department
and with the team would make me the best candidate

 


How would your boss describe you?

 

If you get the job, your interviewer may be your future boss so you
need to answer this question carefully. Describe yourself as any
boss would want to see you. You might say:

 

"My boss would describe
me as hard
working, loyal, friendly and committed. He would say that I work
well on my own initiative and deliver what he wants on time and to
a high standard".

 

Again, don’t use the term “I think my boss would say..” as it gives
an element of doubt. Be positive and certain with the interview
answer you give.

 


* What motivates you?

I am motivated by being around other positive people, we might
question if working alone would suit them.

I am motivated by targets.

 


* What do you look for in a job?

 

This is really a question about suitability, though we've included
it here.

Remember the advert? Focus on the advert criteria and you won't go
far wrong. For example, if the advert called for someone to lead
others, you might say:

 

"I like a job where I can lead and motivate others and enjoy seeing
improvements in team performance".

 

If the advert called for a target-focused individual, you might
say:

 

"I like having targets. They encourage me to stretch myself
and beat them!"

 

* What is your personal
mission statement or motto?

 

Not everyone has one, but because you might be asked, think what
yours would be.

 

         
"Just do it!"

         
"Right first time, every time".

         
"Less talk, more action".

         
"Treat others as you'd wish to be treated".

         
"Fortune favours the brave".

         
"Quality, quality, quality...".

 

     
Our advice: This is one of those times when we ask candidates to
explain their answers to our interview questions. So, whatever you
say, it's likely you'll be asked to give a reason or example so
have one in mind. For most jobs, you want to sound positive and
motivated, but possibly not ruthless or inconsiderate.

 


 


* What do you enjoy most about what you do now?

 

"I really enjoy the technical nature of the job and the speed at
which I'm able to fix faults. I get a lot of satisfaction from
getting people back to work as soon as possible".

 

 If working as part of a team is mentioned as a
requirement of the job, you might answer:

 

 "I really enjoy being part of a team. I like it
when the team pulls together to achieve something and everyone can
take some credit".

 


* What do you enjoy least about your current role?

 

A good interview answer might go something like this:

 

"Actually, I enjoy everything about what I do. I suppose if I had
to give something up, it would be..."

 

 The 'something' depends on you, but it's best to
mention something incidental to your job, like admin or paperwork.
So you might say:

 

  "I'm not sure (pause). I suppose if I had to
pick something to give up it would be paperwork. I know it's
important, and I do it well, but if someone else did if for me,
that would be great!"


 


* Why do you want to leave your current job/company?

 

 If you're applying for a more senior job, you
might answer:

 "I really enjoy what I do, but
I'm ready for more responsibility and challenge which your
job offers. Unfortunately, my current job/employer can't give me
this."

 

     
If this isn't the reason, use yours instead, but always be positive
in your answers to tough interview question

 

 

    * What do
you think of your current boss?

 

  "My current boss is great. He sets the team
challenging but realistic targets and motivates us to achieve
them..."

 

  "My current boss is very good. She deals with
her team firmly but fairly and enjoys our respect because of
this..."

 

     
If your current boss is not great, and you are prepared to answer
more interview questions about this, say so, but do balance each
criticism with a positive point. Remember the need to appear
positive in your answers to interview questions. You might say:

 

"My current boss has strengths and weaknesses. He is very good at
listening to people but sometimes, in my view, doesn't deal with
underperformers firmly enough. This affects team morale
sometimes..."


 


* What will you miss about your present job?

 

People is the best interview answer here. Say anything else and
you're suggesting the job you're applying for won't give you
everything you had and more, and might even leave you wanting!

As you think about answers to interview questions, always have in
mind the need to create a positive impression.

 

"Well I'm confident that the job you're offering will give me
everything I have now and more so I don't think I'll miss anything
about the job itself. But I'll miss some of the people of
course..."


 

   
* What can you tell me about XYZ Company?

 

 

     
If you need to, start by saying "Is it ok if I refer to my notes?".
When you get the nod, off you go.

 

     
A good interview answer should include short factual statements
covering such things as the Company's history, its products, staff
numbers, turnover and future business objectives. Something like
this is fine:

 

 "I believe the Company began in 1967, with just
one outlet, but now has 25. From what I've read, you sell A, B and
C products across Europe and the States and have a turnover in
excess of $5 million. You employ 125 staff. I beleive you hope to
enter the Asian market by 2010".
  "I've done some research and
can tell you more if you like".

 

You will likely hear "No, that's fine. Thank you."

 

 Your interviewers will be impressed that you
prepared and made notes and you're off to a good start.

 

    *
What do you think XYZ Company can offer you?

 

     
There are two bits to
this interview question, the role and the Company. Mention both.
You might say:

 

  "I'm told the Company has a firm commitment to
individual training and development. This is great news for me
because I'm keen to learn and advance in the Company. The role
itself appears challenging and rewarding which I'll find very
motivating".


    * If you're
successful, what do you think you'll be doing
day-to-day?

 

     
You might start by saying "I understand that I'll be...". Then you
could talk about the main role, any other activities and any
targets you expect to be given.

 


 What are your strengths/weaknesses?

 

IMPORTANT -- this common job interview question can be asked in
many different ways, such as "What
qualities do you admire in others that you would like to develop in
yourself?"

 

Strengths should be easy enough to think about (keep the position
in mind).

 

Talking about weaknesses can be harder but good interview answers
are still possible. Many people choose to mention something which
they've recognized as being a weakness but have overcome.

 

    "I'd like to
be more organized, like one of my colleagues. She doesn't have to
try. But because I don't find it as easy as her, I use to-do lists
and a diary to help me successfully manage my work".

 

On a final note, it's much safer to highlight your lack of
experience or knowledge as a weakness than a fault in your
personality. Employers can always give you experience but few want
to help you overcome shortcomings in your personality! So avoid
telling interviewers that you "get bored" or "too involved" or
"frustrated"!

 


Why did you think you are suited to this job?

 

What they are really asking is "You know what we are looking for so
can you tell us what you have done or what you have, that is
relevant."

 


 Why should we give the job to you above other
applicants?

 

This is often our closing question. We want to know, in a nutshell,
why you are the best candidate for the job. This is a chance to
list your best attributes as they relate to the vacancy. Don't
be cocky, but
don't be shy.\

 

 


* How well do you work under pressure?

 

“I know that all jobs involve some sort of pressure at some time.
 I can work as well under pressure as I do at any
other time but when I am busy, I prioritize activities
so that my workload is
manageable.”

 

If the interviewers focus on other pressure, such as pressure to
meet targets, dealing with difficult customers etc, give an
appropriate reply, mentioning past situations where you have coped
under such pressure.

 


* What sort of people do you find it difficult to work
with?

 

“I am an easy going person who seems to get on with everyone. If I
have to pick a type of person that bothers me, it's the one who
doesn't pull their weight or isn't worried about the standard of
their work because it reflects badly on the rest of the team.”

 


* Sell me this pen!

 

  In interviews for sales job, you may hear this,
believe us! In fact, one of us had a non-sales interview and was
asked this, unexpectedly. The object you are asked to sell could in
fact be anything. Some interviewers like to see whether you focus
on the benefits of the object or its features. The features of the
pen might be that it's blue, with a roller
ball and plastic
coating. The benefits might be that it's reliable, easy
to hold and leak
proof.

 

 


* What key skills do you think you need to be successful in this
role?

 

You got this far because your job application form or resume or CV
matched the interviewers' criteria as specified in the job advert.
Just expand on this in your job interview answers. List the skills
you think are required, giving a little explanation as to why each
is needed.

 

You might then be asked to give examples where you've used one or
more of these skills. These are behavioural interview
questions.

 

 


* Where do you see yourself in five years time?

 

     
This can be a difficult job interview question to answer,
especially if you've not thought beyond getting this job!
 When you answer, you want to sound ambitious
enough to be motivated to do a good job, but not too ambitious in
case your interviewers think you're only using this job as a
stepping stone to something better.

 

I can be successful in this job and taken on additional
responsibilities and be considered suitable for promotion.

 


* How does this job fit into your career plans?

 

     
This is a similar job interview question to the one above really,
except that it looks beyond five years. Be realistic. You might say
something like this if you're going for a middle-management
position:

 

"My ambition is to lead a department and be involved in strategic
decision-making at a senior level. I expect the role I'm applying
for to give me more experience of leading and some introduction to
strategy so that I'm ready for a senior role in a few years
time".

 


* Where did you think you'd be at this stage in your
life?

 

Avoid saying further than you are now! It's better to show you've
met or exceeded your ambitions than fallen short of them. Tell the
interviewers that you are happy with your life and career, but are
looking for more challenge as you like to stretch yourself to
achieve more.

 

* If you could start again, what career decisions would you make
differently?

 

 You're on sticky ground if you start trying to
think of hypothetical career changes that might have served you
better in the past. Your answers to interview questions will
suggest you're not happy with the way things are and no-one wants
to hire an unhappy person.

 

“I wouldn't change anything. I am happy with my career as it is now
but want fresh challenges.”

 "I'm not the kind of person who looks back with
regrets. I prefer to invest my energy looking forward".

 


* How would you approach a typical project?

 

 If you're applying for a project based job, such
as a project manager, you will be asked this job interview
question. Don't give a long winded answer, but try to demonstrate
that you would take into account the main components of effective
project planning such as:

 

     
- Planning the schedule backwards from completion

     
- Working out what you need to get the job done effectively and on
time

     
- Budgeting -- costs, time and resources

     
- Allowing a contingency