外企面试通常包括三轮: 第一轮面试一般由公司人力资源部的人员担任考官;第二轮面试一般由用人部门的主管或经理主持;如果有必要的话,应聘者还要参加由公司高层管理者担任主考官的第三轮面试。

在第一轮面试中,主考官一般会让应聘者用英语进行自我介绍,然后就应聘者目前的工作、所应聘的职位、应聘者的职业规划、薪水期望、个性特征等提问。在第二轮面试中,主考官通常会就应聘者的专业技术、业务能力、解决问题能力、团队精神、时间管理能力、抗压能力等方面提问。在第三轮面试中,主考官一般会考察应聘者对所应聘公司的文化、政策、业务、发展前景等方面的了解情况。

本文关注的是面试中出现的常规难题,笔者将对这些问题进行全面剖析,并提供相应的参考回答。

 

01 工作经历

What is the biggest accomplishment in your current position?

应答思路

主考官往往会通过问及应聘者目前工作的一些情况,譬如其职责范围、所遇到的问题、所取得的成就等, 来了解应聘者是否适合他所应聘的职位。因此,应聘者应当就如何回答这些问题做好充分准备。回答问题时,要实事求是,同时尽可能突出自己具备应聘职位所需的条件。

参考回答

I have been working with this company for five years, and I have accumulated a lot of experience in this field. I think my biggest achievement with this job is that I successful y carried out several projects with my team members.

 

02 应聘职位和公司情况了解

Then why do you want to leave them and join us?

应答思路

应聘者可以从以下几个方面来回答这一常规难题。

1     简单提及应聘者目前所在公司的缺陷,譬如缺乏晋升机会、没有进一步发展的空间等,但要注意点到为止。然后应重点强调所应聘公司的优势,如企业文化、规模、名誉、培训机会等。

2     强调所应聘职位的优势,如具有挑战性和较大发展空间等。

3     强调应聘职位符合自己的兴趣。

4     说明自己能为所应聘职位和公司做出有价值的贡献。

参考回答

Well, the company where I’m working is not bad. The problem is that my job responsibilities are rather routine and secretarial. I like challenges, therefore, I hope to move on and get a more challenging job so that I can use my initiative. Your company is large and has a good reputation, and there is more scope for development.

03 职业规划

How do you see yourself in five years’ time?

应答思路

对于职业规划的问题,应聘者可以从以下两方面来组织回答。

1     为自己设置一个目标或规定一个发展方向。应该注意的一点是:所设置的目标一定是可以实现的,而非虚无缥缈的幻想。

2     以实例阐述自己将如何实现这一目标,如参加培训、向同事学习等。回答问题时应突出自己积极向上的心态,并充分使用例证使自己的回答具有说服力。

参考回答

I see myself moving up through marketing analysis into brand management and eventually running a department. I’m aware that there are several skills I need to develop in the meantime, and I believe with your continuing-education program and my motivation for self-improvement, I’ll have those skill s when the opportunity comes for greater responsibility.

 

04 薪资期望

What salary would you expect for this job?

应答思路

对于这一问题,应聘者一般应采取尽量模糊的方式或避免回答。可以利用以下两种回答来应付主考官:“I’m aware of the range in the marketplace. I’m sure you’ll come up with a most appropriate offer that will be based on my background and ability.”“ I would expect some increase from my existing salary. I feel confident that a company like yours wil come up with a good offer.”

如果主考官刨根问底,应聘者可以报一个大概的薪酬范围,可以说:“I have looked at several sources of wage information. A position like this one typical y makes between $40,000 and $45,000 a year. Does that fit in with your salary range?” 当然,如果应聘者确实具备优势的话,也可以通过反问主考官,变被动为主动,这时可以参考以下回答。

参考回答

Based on your job description, which mentions that you prefer someone with a master’s degree in engineering, I hope you consider the fact that my skills meet your highest standards. Therefore, I’d expect a salary at the high end of your pay range for the position. Can you give me an idea of the range?

 

05 个性特征

Please describe your personality.

应答思路

在回答这一问题时,应聘者应着重强调自己具备应聘职位所需的个人素质和性格特征。这一点在前文中已详细论述过。以下参考回答适用于人力资源职位的应聘者。

参考回答

I’m supportive, dependable and cooperative. My career has been characterized by my ability to work well with diverse teams. I’m also a good listener. I seek out opportunities to involve others in the decision-making process. This collaboration and communication is what has enabled me to achieve success in my department. In addition, I’m easygoing and friendly.

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注:本文选自《外企,我来了:决胜外企英语面试》(何光明著,北京语言大学出版社,2015年4月)一

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