每個(gè)企業(yè)和單位都比較看中應(yīng)聘者的學(xué)歷,高學(xué)歷在一定程度上也代表著高能力和高素質(zhì)。即使你的學(xué)歷很高,在表達(dá)上也應(yīng)該注意一些技巧。
曾經(jīng)有個(gè)面試官這樣問一位面試者:"What does the ‘J.D.,C.P.C’ after your name mean?:"其實(shí)‘J.D.,C.P.C’是Juris Doctor and Certified Placement Counselor."(法學(xué)博士,法律顧問資格證)但是這位聰明的面試者是這樣回答的:"The ‘J.D.’ stands for ‘Just do it!’, and the ‘C.P.C.’ stands for ‘Courage, Persistence, and Confidence.’"因此學(xué)歷不是很高的求職者也不是說就一定不行,最主要是看你如何介紹自己的教育背景,學(xué)位證書有時(shí)并不是很重要,如何把你優(yōu)勢的一面告訴面試官才是最重要的。
常用句型:
Q: What made you choose _______as your major?
A1: I always knew business man?agement was where I had the most potential, and I’ve remained with it because I turned out to be right. Not everyone is as fortunate as I have been. It’s very difficult at 18 to predict and plan for the future; but, even then, I knew what I wanted to do. I’m glad I set my goals at a young age. It has worked out well for me.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:這種回答適合于專業(yè)與你應(yīng)聘的職位相符的情況下。對于這個(gè)問題很多人都會不假思索的隨便回答,千萬當(dāng)心,這個(gè)問題的目的是考察你的Decision Quality這一項(xiàng)勝任力,所以不要簡單的說"感興趣"或者"就業(yè)前景樂觀"等。要有一些充足的理由來說明你的這個(gè)決定。
A2: When I was 18, nothing in the world seemed so important as (U.S. history/philosophy/English literature), and I studied for the sake of learning. Later, I realized I needed further education in subjects that would help me in my career.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:這種回答適合于你的專業(yè)與你所應(yīng)聘的職位不符的情況下。
Q: Do you feel you made the right choice?
A1: Absolutely, and my career success bears me out. I am very happy with the path my life and work have followed.
A2: Yes, at the time I did. I learned a great deal, and I be?lieved in the value of education. I, of course, went on to learn more, both formally and on the job, that applies di?rectly to my field. I’m glad I started out in one area and switched to another. It has enhanced my ability to be cre?ative and flexible because I have learned different ap?proaches to performing the work successfully.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:如果你的專業(yè)與你所應(yīng)聘的職位不符,往往接下來有的面試官就會問這個(gè)問題,而這時(shí)候如果你一味的說你做錯(cuò)了選擇很有可能會留下不好影響,而如果你能從專業(yè)中發(fā)現(xiàn)一些與此工作的共同點(diǎn),只要能自圓其說,就像上面的回答那樣,你就不會因?yàn)閷I(yè)不對口而顯得尷尬不已。
Q: How do you think the education you’ve received will contribute to your work in this institution?
A1: I have already learned a lot in the classroom and I hope to be able to make practical use of it in business in your company.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:將理論運(yùn)用于實(shí)際是一個(gè)比較好的回答。
A2:As my major at college was international trade, I think I have a basic understanding of the work processes in an import and export company like yours.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:把所學(xué)技能與工作聯(lián)系在一起這種回答對于應(yīng)屆生來說是彌補(bǔ)缺乏工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)最好的方法。
A3: My specialization at the university is just in line with the areas your institute deals with .I am sure I can apply what I have learned to the work in your institute.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:這是一個(gè)比較籠統(tǒng)的回答,大家最好結(jié)合自己的專業(yè)知識,舉出一兩個(gè)可以將專業(yè)知識運(yùn)用到你應(yīng)聘的這個(gè)職位中,這樣更直接的告訴面試官你具有一定的業(yè)務(wù)能力。
Q: What specialized training have you received to improve your job skills?
A1: After beginning my career, 1 saw that my undergraduate degree wasn’t enough. I needed knowledge of a higher and more specific level, so I went back to school to get a master) of business management which I will complete in 2007. By integrating my studies with actual job experience, I found I could leverage the value I received through my education. I estimate I learned about 10 times as much that specifically applies to this field during my graduate work..
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:有很多現(xiàn)在的研究生包括讀MBA都是工作了一定時(shí)間后再根據(jù)自己的情況有針對性的進(jìn)行充電,提升自我專業(yè)水平。這些你都可以告訴你的面試官。
A2: I took every opportunity that arose to attend classes, seminars, and workshops in this area. Even when my em?ployer wasn’t sponsoring the education, I used my own money and personal time to learn what I needed to know. It really paid off.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:如果你可以列舉出2-3個(gè)比較著名的研修班,輔導(dǎo)班等等尤其是那些在你這個(gè)專業(yè)相當(dāng)著名的學(xué)校,說不定會為你的面試加分哦。
A3: I know education is important. When we stop learning, we stop growing and achieving. Since I began my career 5 years ago, 1 have been so thoroughly occupied with the demands of work that my ongoing ed?ucation has been through on-the-job learning, company-sponsored training and similar activities. I read everything I can find that applies to my profession, sub?scribe to its trade journals, and keep myself current on new developments.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:隱藏在這個(gè)問題背后的問題其實(shí)是面試官想了解你是否有不斷學(xué)習(xí),不斷上進(jìn)的自我提高的意識,這也是外企非常看重的一個(gè)方面。如果你沒有一些正規(guī)的繼續(xù)學(xué)習(xí)的經(jīng)歷,你可以換個(gè)角度,從你本身的工作出發(fā),包括公司的培訓(xùn),各種活動,你平時(shí)大量閱讀與工作相關(guān)的書籍等等只要可以表現(xiàn)出你積極要求上進(jìn)的一面就可以了。千萬不要如實(shí)的告訴面試官你沒有這些經(jīng)歷。
Q: How did you do in school?
A1: Dean’s list throughout, with a_____________ grade point average.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:如果你的成績很棒,用分?jǐn)?shù)說話是最過硬的。
A2: Above average mostly Bs(80 points) and some Cs(70 points). I worked and was involved in many extracurricular activities while maintaining a low B/high C average.
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:如果成績不是特別好,可以寫明因?yàn)樽约簠⒓恿舜罅康臉I(yè)余活動,實(shí)踐活動來彌補(bǔ)成績這個(gè)弱勢,在外企,雖然也很注重在校的成績,尤其用來衡量應(yīng)屆畢業(yè)生,但有時(shí)確更重視你的能力。因此千萬不要只說我在大學(xué)大多是B,有時(shí)是C之后就沒有任何補(bǔ)充說明了。
A3: My grades were average, but I spent a great deal of time achieving in other areas, such as
part-time employment and extracurricular activities like __________________(mention activities and affiliations related to the work for which you are applying). I al?ways did my work thoroughly. As with most other people, if I could do it again, my grades probably would be much higher. I’d not only work harder, but I’ve learned a lot since then!
《白領(lǐng)英語900句》:這個(gè)回答比較討巧,索性不說具體的分?jǐn)?shù),用average來代替,緊接著說了豐富的工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)和社團(tuán)活動轉(zhuǎn)移面試官的注意力,當(dāng)然在說各類社團(tuán)活動時(shí),選用那些與本工作有關(guān)的,能顯示出這個(gè)工作所需的素質(zhì)要求的活動和實(shí)踐工作。比如你應(yīng)聘的是銷售,你又剛好曾在校是外聯(lián)部部長等等,那就可以詳細(xì)說明一些成功事例。說不定面試官會忽略你的成績哦。
Q: What are your educational goals for the future?
A1: My goal is to do everything possible to keep learn?ing and improving. Things change so rapidly that we cannot rely on what we learned 10, 5, even 2 years ago. Some of my education will be informal reading, re?search, and simply paying attention to what is going on. You can learn a lot just by l