English interview

Dialogue Script 1 对话原文 1

Susan: Excuse me, may I see Mr. John Watt, the personnel manager? Watt: It's me. What can I do for you?

Susan:I have come at your invitation for an interview. Nice to meet you, Mr. Watt. Watt: Nice to meet you too. Please sit down. Susan: Thank you.

Watt: May I have your name? Susan: My name is Susan Li.

Watt: OK, Miss Li, we have received your letter in answer to our advertisement. I would like to talk with you regarding your qualifications for this position. Susan:I am very happy that I am qualified for interview.

Dialogue Script 2 对话原文 2

Watt: May I help you?

Susan: Yes, I'm for an interview as requested. Watt: You are Miss Li? Susan: That's right. Watt: Please take a seat. Susan: Thank you.

Watt: We have received your letter and resume, and we thought we would like to ask you to come here for an interview.

Susan: It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity for interview.

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Snow: Would you tell me what educational background you have?

Peter: Yes. I graduated from middle school in 1986, then I entered Shanghai Polytechnics. I graduated in 1992 with a B.S.degree. Snow: What department did you study in? Peter: I was in Department of Physics. Snow: How were your scores at college? Peter: They were all excellent. Snow: What course did you like best?

Peter: I was very interested in business Management. And I think it's very useful for my present work.

Snow: How are you getting on with your studies? Peter: I'm doing well at school.

Snow: Which subject are you least interested in?

Peter:I think it was Chinese History. Not because the subject was boring, but the large amount of material that have to be memorized. It left no room to appreciate the wisdom of great people in the past.

Snow: When and where did you receive your MBA degree?

Peter: I received my MBA degree from Beijing University in 1998.

Dialogue Script 2 对话原文 2

Snow: Were you in a leading position when you were a college student?

Peter: Yes, I was president of Student union of our university, and I joined the Communist Party of China in my junior year.

Snow: Did you get any honors or rewards at your university?

Peter: Yes, I got the university scholarship in 1994~1995 academic year, received the second－class reward in the Olympic Mathematics Competition of our province in 1993. Snow: Great.Were you involved in any club activities at your university? Peter: Yes, I was on the college basketball team.

Snow: What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college?

Peter: I persisted in jogging every morning. I sometimes played table tennis and sometimes played basketball.

Dialogue Script 1 对话原文 1

Snow: Have you got any experience in advertising? Sam: Yes, I have been working in the Public Relation Section of a company in the past two years. I plan the advertising campaign and cooperate the work of artists and typographer. Sometimes I have to do the work of a specialist when there's something urgent. Snow: Have you had any experience with computers? Sam: Yes, I studied in a computer training program, and can process data through the computer.

Snow: That's fine. What about operating the fax and duplicators? Sam: I can handle them without any trouble. Snow: How often do you work overtime?

Sam: I worked overtime several times a month.

Dialogue Script 2 对话原文 2

Watt: Do you have any sales experience?

Ann: Yes, I worked in a fashion shop as part-time salesgirl. Watt: What kind of work are you doing now?

Ann: I'm working as an export sales staff member for a foreign trading company. Watt: Where are you working ?

Ann: I work at Lianfu Foreign Trade Company，Ltd. Watt: How long have you been working there？

Ann: I have been working there since I left my previous employer in 1996. Watt: How many employers have you worked for? Ann: Three.

Watt: What work were you responsible for at your previous work unit？ Ann: I was responsible for advertising design.

Dialogue Script 1 对话原文 1

Snow: What position have you held before?

Ben: I have been a salesman. But now, I can do public relations. Snow: How many places have you worked altogether? Ben: Three.

Snow: Would you give me a general description of your present job?

Ben: I am in charge of the trading department, handling invoice, shipping bills and computing freight costs.

Snow: What made you decide to change your job?

Peter: I am working in a small company where further promotion is impossible, so I decided to change my job. I'd like to find a job which is more challenging.

Dialogue Script 1 对话原文 1

Snow: What position have you held before?

Ben: I have been a salesman. But now, I can do public relations. Snow: How many places have you worked altogether? Ben: Three.

Snow: Would you give me a general description of your present job?

Ben: I am in charge of the trading department, handling invoice, shipping bills and computing freight costs.

Snow: What made you decide to change your job?

Peter: I am working in a small company where further promotion is impossible, so I decided to change my job. I'd like to find a job which is more challenging.

Part 5 Reasons for Application 关于应聘的原因

Dialogue Script 1 对话原文 1

Watson: What made you choose this company?

Tom: Your company has earned a very good reputation, not only because your products are of high quality, but also your well-constructed management system. I want to contribute my effort to such

an outstanding company which cares not only the customer' needs, but also welfare of the employees. Watson: What do you know about this company?

Tom: I know this is one of the biggest trading companies in the word. It was established in London in 1940, with a total of 40 million US dollars. It employs more than 17,000 staff throughout the word.

Watson: Why do you consider yourself qualified for the job?

Tom: I have the educational background and relevant experience required by the position. Besides, I am a very good team player and have the desire to make a thorough success. Watson: What interest you most about this job?

Tom: I like to work in a team and enjoy solving problems together.

Dialogue Script 2 对话原文 2

Watson: What's your career objective?

Peter: I hope I could be a leader of an energetic and productive sales team. Watson: What do you consider important when looking for a job?

Peter: I think the most important thing is the nature of the job. One should never do anything one is not interested in. To me, pleasant working conditions with co-operative staff are also important.

Watson: Why are you interested in working in this company?

Tom: My past experience is closely related to this job. I am confident of doing the job well. Watson: What do you think you would bring to the job?

Tom: My business experience in China, mainly. I know a lot about how the Chinese market works and how business is done there.

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Watson: What is your greatest strength?

Ben: I think I am very good at planning. I manage my time perfectly so that I can always get things done on time.

Watson: What are your weak points?

Ben: When I think something is right, I will stick to that. Sometimes it sounds a little stubborn but I am now trying to find a balance between insistence and compromise. Watson: What are your greatest accomplishment?

Ben: Although I feel my greatest accomplishments are still ahead of me, I am proud of my involvement with the International Business Conference '93 project. I made my contribution as part of that team and learned a lot in the process.

Watson: Can you work under pressure?

Ben: Yes, I find it stimulating. However, I believe in planning and proper management of my time reduce panic deadlines.

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Watt: Since there are other applicants on the line, we can't let you know our decision yet until all of them have got their chance for interview.

Ann: Fair enough, I am willing to wait until you have come to a decision.

Watt: We will let you know probably next Tuesday. I hope to give you the positive reply. Ann: Thank you, I will be glad to hear that.

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Black: Come in. My name is John Black, the personnel manager. How are you doing? Wang: My name is Ann Wang. How are you? Black: Please have a seat. Wang: Thank you.

Black: Now, let me ask you some questions, Miss Wang. Where do you live? Wang: The West District.

Black: Where are you going to school? Wang: Beijing Normal University.

Black: What is your major? Wang: I'm majoring in English.

Black: I see. Have you taken any business classes or anything?

Wang: Yes. I've studied in a computer training program and a Business English Program. Black: Have you ever worked in an office before?

Wang: Yes, I had a part-time job for two months at a local joint-venture company working as a secretary.

Black: Oh, really?

Wang: Yes, it was a very interesting experience. Black: So, what did you do? Office work?

Wang: Yes, mostly typing and answering the phones.

Black: OK. But you know we are looking for a bilingual secretary. Why did you answer our ad? Wang: Well, for me the most important thing is to find work where I can meet and deal with people from other cultures.

Black: I see. Good. Now, do you have any questions you'd like to ask me about company? Wang: Yes, I'd like to ask about the salary. How is it determined?

Black: Well, all new clerical employees begin at a standard salary of RMB 600 per month. Then, after a training period of three months, you are given a assignment, and then you would get a higher monthly salary.

Wang: What about other benefits?

Black: All the employees must join the health insurance program and there are many other benefits. I think that most of them explained in your brochure. Did you get a copy? Wang: Yes, I did. Thank you. Black: Any more questions?

Wang: No, thank you. I'm sorry to have taken so much of your time.

Black: Not at all. Very glad to have met you. We'll be letting you know the result of the interview sometime next week. Thank you very much for coming. Wang: Thank you for your time, Mr. Black.

Black: You're welcome. Good-bye. Wang: Bye-bye.

Dialogue Script 2 对话原文 2

Brown: Can you sell yourself in two minutes? Go for it.

Peter: With my qualifications and experiences, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in many project I undertake. Your organization could benefit from my synthetical and interpersonal skills.

Brown: Why did you leave your last job?

Peter: Well, I'm hoping to get an offer of a better position. If an opportunity knocks, I will take it. I feel I have reached the \"glass ceiling\" in my current job. I feel there's no opportunity for advancement.

Brown: What makes your think you would be successful in this position?

Peter: My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.

Brown: Are you a multi-tasked individual, that is to say, do you work well under stress and pressure? Peter: Yes, I think so.

Brown: What personality traits do you admire, then?

Peter: I admire an honest, flexible and easy-going person who possesses the \" can do\"spirit. Brown: What leadership qualities have you developed as an administration personnel?

Peter: I feel that I'm good at motivating people and leading them to work together as a team. Brown: What do you find frustrating in a work situation?

Peter: Sometimes the narrow-minded people who are not receptive to new ideas make me feel frustrated.

Brown: How do you handle conflicts with your colleagues in your work?

Peter: I will try to present my new ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across.

Brown: How do you handle your failure?

Peter: None of us was born \"perfect\". I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake.

Brown: How long would you like to stay with this company?

Peter: I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field. Brown: What range of pay-scale are you interested in?

Peter: Money is important, but the responsibility that goes along with this job is what interests me the most. To be frank and open with you, I like this job, but I have a family to support. Brown: We will let you know the result probably next Wednesday. I hope to give you the positive reply.

Peter: OK, thank you very much. Bye-bye.