想去國外工作,但是發現英語很差勁,很多單詞發音和標準的相差很大。目前還有一個月左右就要面試了,是在不知道該如何去準備面試以及未來的生活。怎麼辦?
想走勞務出國的方式去迪拜做個salesman,目前有這樣的好機會,但是需要僱主方面試。我的英語水平太差了,特別是口語,都感覺很難去交流。現在我還有大半個月的準備時間,四月中旬就要去面試了,心理很很恐懼,很怕失去這樣的機會,也很迷茫在一個語言不通的國家生活。諮詢一下大家,不知道有什麼好一點的建議。多謝!
就像前面的回答中說到那樣,脫離漢語環境,多聽多說很重要。但現在面臨面試。是需要「臨時抱佛腳」的。所以我就在這裡提點我的建議:
1、多了解公司的情況。
每個公司在面試的時候肯定會問求職者一些與本公司相關的問題,所以對即將去參加面試的公司進行了解是很有必要的。最好儘可能的了解你要面試的這個崗位上公司的要求和規劃。在了解以後就進行資料的查找,並把他翻譯成為英文,背下來,會用到的。2、了解公司的面試流程。每個公司一般都會有比較固定的面試流程,了解這個流程,並把這個流程中可能會需要用到的英語準備好。1.Can you tell me a little about yourself?
這個基本是公司面試時會第一個問的問題,但很多人認為這道題不難,一般不會特意的為這道題做準備。但第一印象很重要。面試官並不想聽到你將以往所有的工作經歷都敘述一遍。你要做的是一個兩到三分鐘的pitch,把你所有與申請職位相關的工作經歷以及你曾經達成的成就敘述出來。
Sample Answer:
Interesting question. Let』s see … Well, I think of myself as smart, loyal and dedicated. I really enjoy solving problems, especially problems that other people haven』t been able to solve. When I worked at ABC Company, we couldn』t get the order department to communicate well with the fulfillment department. By doing x, y and z I figured out that we needed to change the way order notifications were processed. That felt great! I did something similar in DEF Company where I was able to come up with a way to streamline the customer feedback system. (NOTE: 第二個故事講述的簡潔一些,如果對方好奇的話可以繼續follow up。)
I also like to see something through to the end if possible. Again at ABC Company, my boss gave me a new project before the order problem solution was implemented. He told me I could hand it off at that point if I wanted, but I asked if I could stay involved in an advisory capacity until fully implemented, to make to sure the problem actually got solved.
One of the reasons I』m so excited about this job opportunity, is that it gives me the chance to really dig in and use my problem-solving and follow-through skills to help you and your team improve product delivery operations. I would love that.」
2.Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
對於這個問題,HR是這麼解釋的:You should have a good sense of where you want to go in your career, but use your best judgment in responding. If your goal is to become CEO in 1 year and the CEO who is interviewing you doesn』t have plans to leave the company for about 5, it』s best not make that your goal, or you may be implying to her you plan to remain in the job for only a defined amount of time. Use common sense and state your goals. You might also ask the hiring executive about the career path for the position you are seeking.
HR希望從你的回答中看出來你了解目標公司的文化,並朝著這個方向去回答。此外,在你的回答中你要向面試官證明:你了解並具備能夠有效勝任工作所要具備的核心能力。最後,如果你希望自己的專業素質能在5年時間內取得提高,那麼你可以告訴大致的告訴面試官你準備花多長的時間去提高這些能力,準備如何去實現這些規劃與目標。
對於回答任何一個和自身經驗相關問題的時候,我們都需要有意無意的契合公司的要求與特點。將你的經驗、技能與公司以及所應聘部門的需求有效聯合起來。注意使用充足、具有代表性的例子,給面試官留下深刻印象。
3.How did you hear about the position?
又是一個看上去非常簡單的問題,如果回答得好,卻能幫助你從申請者里stand out。你的回答要表現出你對公司強烈的興趣以及關注度。比如你從朋友那裡聽說了這個職位,那麼說出那個人的名字。如果你是從某一篇報道里發現了公司,那麼講述一下報道的內容。
Sample Answer:
I was researching LinkedIn for openings in sourcing and procurement. At that point, I had narrowed down my choices to those within Disney』s Integrated Supply Chain Management team. What really matters to me is that sourcing and procurement is valued within an organization – this is essential.
The way that I evaluate this criterion is by uncovering your investments in the team by way of talent, resources, and training programs. I also considered your stated mission that you want to 「unleash the innovative potential of the supply base.」
I was happiest at Target when I had that opportunity to unleash greater vendor relationship potential – when I spearheaded the indirect IT spending of $600 million USD while managing 20+ buyers located within 11 countries. When I renegotiated the mobility plans with multiple US carriers, I achieved breakthrough cost savings. It was then that I was able to repurpose that spend to buy state of the art technology to support our merchandising team.
In a similar way, I imagine that there are ways to restructure existing vendor deals at Disney. Your mission gives me the impression that you would be open to these conversations and that made me extremely interested in applying to the job so I』m very happy that I found the ad.
4.What do you know about the company?
HR這麼說:If you have done your homework as I discussed in earlier pages, you can cite company facts. But beyond that, you want to discuss what is appealing about the company and why you are interested in an opportunity there. If you inquire as to a particular issue at the company-its business plan, class-action lawsuit, or pending merger – don』t put the executive on the defensive. Ask about their strategy in addressing these issues or praise them for their quick response to a problem. You won』t score any points with the company』s executives if you are overly critical of their approach.
每一位位面試者都會快速得瀏覽公司相關頁面,因此當面試者在提問這個問題的時候,他並不在意你是否了解公司的營業內容和目標,他關心的是你是否在意他們。回答這個問題時,用一句公司的目標開頭,提到一些官網上 的關鍵詞,然後用比較私人的方式回答問題,比如,「我對公司的企業文化非常感興趣,因為。。。」或者,「我對公司的某項業務也特別的看法,因為。。。」,同時加上一兩個與你個人有關的舉例。
5.Why do you want this job?
HR這麼說:I have had candidates tell me they』re in it for the money. This should not be your response. Even if it appears to be the primary reason for you, it actually goes deeper than that. It may be an opportunity to broaden your management capabilities, expand into a new industry, or manage a larger team. This typically also will result in higher compensation.
公司想要僱傭得對職位有熱情的員工,所以你必須對這個問題做好充分的準備。首先,明確這個職位適合你的地方(比如「我喜歡和客戶打交道因為我喜歡交流與溝通,當我幫助一位客戶解決問題的時候,我總能感覺很驕傲」),接著講述一下你為什麼喜歡這家公司(比如,「我一直對教育類的公司非常感興趣,我覺得你們的服務很棒")。
Sample Answer:
I think the Co-op is a great organisation, I admire their ethical stance and I was very impressed when they had no issues over horse meat. That』s the sort of company I』d like to be in. I know you need staff who can work shifts, who are good with customers and who will make sure that the shelves are kept stocked and tidy. I really enjoy working with customers, helping them find things, explaining the difference between products and I hate untidy shops. It』s really important to me to be polite and friendly, when I worked in the garage I tried to get every customer to smile before they left! It has been a while since I have done shop work but I don』t think you lose the passion to please the customer and make sure they always come back – I haven』t."
6.Why should we hire you?
如果面試官問到這個問題,那麼很幸運,雖然這個問題看上去很難回答,但沒有比這個更好的向面試官「銷售」你能力的問題了。你的回答需要涵蓋三個方面:你不僅能完成任務,還能將工作做到完美;你很適合公司的文化氛圍;你比任何人都勝任這份工作。
Sample Answer:
After doing research on your company, I』m even more excited about the chance to work here. I know I can do a great job for you. You』re looking for someone to manage your bookkeeping system. Well, I not only handled all the accounts payable and receivable for my last employer, the XYZ company, but I came up with a way to improve their system and wound up saving them over $100,000.
And if you ask my boss and co-workers about me, they』ll tell you that I』m someone you can rely on 100%. They know I』ll do my best to come through for you when things get tough, like when the system went down and I quickly got them their numbers manually.
But I』m also someone who remembers to show appreciation for what others do – and pitch in where possible. I would love to do at least that for the QRX company, and hopefully become an essential part of your company as you continue to grow.」
7.What are your greastest professional strengths?
HR這麼說:Give this a lot of thought before the interview. Your strengths are presumably simple for you to identify; your weaknesses probably are not. Without being self-deprecating, you should know one or two areas of potential improvement. If you say you have no weaknesses, you may be perceived as either a finger pointer or clueless.
當你回答這個問題時, 建議你回答精確一些(說出你真實的強項,不要猜測面試官希望聽到的內容);相關(選擇你的強項里和申請職位最相關的);還有詳細(比如用"persuasive communications」代替「people skills")。接下來詳述一個職場里具體的例子用來證明你的能力。
8.What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
HR這麼說:This question is a common one, but Eric Melniczek, a career advisor at HighPoint University Career Internship Services, points out that interviewers rarely ask whether it is a current flaw. He suggests an answer along these lines: 「In the past, I was unable to meet set deadlines. However, several years ago, I developed a technique where I write down what I plan to accomplish every hour of every day during the workweek and how I spend my time. Over the years, I have noticed that my productivity has improved dramatically utilizing this method. In fact, my work supervisor recently complimented me in a staff meeting with a dozen of my peers for consistently exceeding team and individual expectations as well as managing my time well."
You』ve probably identified a weakness in anticipation of this question. An answer that shows you』ve solved it can illustrate your problem-solving capabilities.
回答這個問題的秘訣在於牢記面試官只是想要知道你是否誠實以及有自知之明。所以你不能回答,」我有時候無法在deadline前交差「,也不能回答,」我什麼缺點也沒有。「想一想你會在什麼樣的情況下感到掙扎,以及什麼地方你想要進行改善。比如雖然你的演講能力並不好,但是你最近在參加活動試圖提高你的演講能力。
Sample Answer:
My goal is to be involved in more team tasks. I have a hard time delegating and realize this is something I need to work on. Being the only one in control isn』t always realistic or possible and my desire to control every aspect of a project can not only slow me down, but can also give my teammates the impression that I don』t trust them or value their work. Because I know this is something I have to work on, I like to volunteer for team projects. The experiences, while initially uncomfortable for me as I had to learn to let things go and rely on other people, have really helped to open my eyes to the value of cooperation. As a result I』m discovering that projects, which would have been fine if I had done on my own, are ten times better as a result of the input and work of the entire team.」
9.What can you contribute to the company?
HR這麼說:You should be able to respond with self-confidence that you believe your qualifications and attributes make you an outstanding candidate for the position and give four or five reasons why. Don』t just say because you are the best candidate for the job!
對於這個問題,夥伴們回答時要注意幾個大的原則:不能模糊,要有細節,注重邏輯,強調個人能力以及千萬不要長篇大論的跑題。
Sample Answer:
「I am an individual who has a very creative mind. My abilities and my ideas are unique and actionable. I have, in the past, introduced radical ideas regarding coordination and filing in my previous companies. The results have been amazing.」
-「I am not the kind of person who does not think about the practicality of his or her ideas. I am one who not only considers the results, but the aftermath of the result as well. My company is important to me, which is why I am always mindful of the repercussions of my ideas and my actions.」
-My experience, my network and my knowledge have been expanding and I am an ambitious person, and I hope that would happen continuously.10.Do you have any questions about our company?
面試官最後會讓應聘者提問,這個算是一個考驗,以下是一些比較保險的提問方式:
Sample Answer:
通常的提問就應聘職位發問:
-Why is this position open?
-Is this position a new or replacement position?
-If replaced – May I know what went wrong? What are the things you would like to see changed?
-If new—what are you expectations? What would your ideal candidate be like?
-Can you give me detailed understanding about what my days might be like?
-What particular expertise/skills do you value the most for this position?
就公司發展,對級別比較高的面試官尤其適用,他們比較看全局:
-What are the specific challenges you are facing?
-Who is the key/primary audience?
-Who are the key competitors?
-What does success look like to you?
-What is your vision?
-How much time/budget/resources do you want to spend on XXX project/team/department?
就個人經歷發問,每個人都喜歡將自己的故事,合適的個人問題可以拉近距離:
-How long have you been working here?
-What made you decide to join this company?
-What attracts you? What do you like of working here?
面試完成了,記得在 24小時內一定給面試官發去一封簡單的感謝信,一定要 customize並且說明一些你印象深刻的細節,讓面試官對你的記憶更加強化。
「XX, it was my pleasure to meet you and the team, I was very impressed by the creative and fast paced culture. Our conversion about x industry y product was particularly interesting and look forward to hear from you. 「
註:部分信息來源於網路,如侵權,請聯繫,會即刻刪除。最後,祝題主和想要在海外求職的留學生或者求職者都能得到自己想要的工作。想問一下,題主現在去迪拜了嗎?
花點錢報個班突擊。
不願花錢的話,找點材料(美劇、電影、會話),不能太簡單也不能太難,要自己剛剛好能聽懂/看懂,但是說不出來的,熟讀背誦,並且從早到晚當背景音樂循環播放。拉個人用英語聊天,聊天氣,聊家常,講故事扯淡。哪怕連說帶比劃也不能用漢語。語法不重要,對方明白就可以。一個人嫌你煩就天天換人 =,= 可以去酒吧、大學之類地方找外國人,或者去景點找外國人給人家當免費導遊。總之強迫自己脫離漢語環境。並且脫離還不夠,一定要儘可能多說。我的口語是背誦《獅子王》(高中時候每天早晨循環放,兩個月後能背誦)+ 和好友用英語聊天(高中時)+5天培訓班正音(本科時候)打的基礎,在國外呆了一個月就隨口說了,雖然語法也是種種錯誤,但交流無障礙。我見過口語很差的人(此人話癆)國外暑期班一星期後就順暢很多的人。
謝邀,匿名是因為不想干擾關注我的人。祝成功。不用,英語只要是有點基礎的人都能適應。英語好的,半個月一個月就沒問題了,英語差點的,三個月也就沒問題了。
同樣的經歷,前幾天才面試了,在考慮要不要去?可以聊聊嗎?
無論如何還是要感謝你。
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