职场英语口语 第45期:合作

外企电话英语面试，时间一般在20-30分钟左右，用以核实求职者的背景和英文表达力。如果你提前知道了电话面试的时间，可以在面试时把简历、coverletter放在你旁边的桌子上，直接运用里面的句子回答问题。一些基本的问题，你可以事先准备好答案。通常，在电话英语面试的的口语会有哪些呢下面和我一起看看吧!

Please tell me something unreflected at your CV/about yourself/your experience/your activities

谈谈你简历中没有提及的一些事情/谈谈你自己/你的经历/你参与的活动。

An example of team work

举出一个你参与团体合作的例子。

Why do you choose this position

你为什么选择这个职位。

Why should we hire you

为什么我们应该雇用你

开放式讨论 如Information Technology(信息技术)或者the role of university in society(大学的社会角色)等，主要考查求职者的思维方式。

自由提问 求职者可以事先准备一些问题去询问面试官。

听不清时怎么办

如果有话语没有听清楚，求职者不必紧张，可以镇定地请求再说一遍。可以用到的句子：

pardon

请再说一遍

Would you please simplify the question

您能把这个问题说得简单些吗

Would you please say it in other words

您能用别的话来表达您的意思吗

Would you please speak a little bit louder I can not hear you clearly

您说话声音能大一点好吗我听不清楚。

如何应对突袭电话面试

当你正在球场或者公交车上突然接到了面试电话，此时没有任何准备，建议你首先试探看看是否可以给你个准备时间稍后再进行电话面试。可以用到的句子：

May I call you back half an hour later

May I have your phone number and recall you

如果可以赢得时间，你应该马上赶回去，摊开资料写出一个提纲，从容应答。如果对方不同意推迟时间，你应该马上找个安静的地方坐下来开始回答。

电话面试的技巧

虽然下面这些电话面试的技巧看上去很简单，但是这有助于使你头脑清醒并提醒你在电话面试中什么是该做的什么是不该做的，以便你不会因为忘记了其中一个要点而丧失了一个很棒的机会。

环境

确保你的面试是环境安静的，这样你就不会被弄得心绪不宁或被打断，而且还要保证电话是通的。还有记住不要关掉你的移动电话。

工具

在手边放一支钢笔和一张纸。你可能回在面试的时候记上一点东西。而且钢笔要能够写，更好一点的是在很容易拿到的地方放上一两支备用的。

把你的履历表是放在你的正前方，同时准备一份你要问面试者的问题的清单。你还需要整理出一份你所掌握的技术的列表，连同它们相应的时间和地点，这就让你实力一目了然。

声音

说话要清楚，不要说的太急。感到紧张是很自然的，但是要试着让自己慢慢放松。如果你说的`太急，面试者将会很难听懂你的意思。一旦你感觉到很紧张，而且在说某些话时无法继续下去，最好停下来，深深的吸一口气，然后说："对不起，请让我再来一次。"没有人会因为这些细微的紧张就给你下定论。

答案

认真的听你被问到的问题。注意面试者的用词，他所说的大部分都是专业术语吗要让你的答案显示你对那些专业术语是如此的熟悉--但同时也要让他知道你可以跟普通人交流。不要让你的回答局限于行话之中--要让面试者可以评价你和普通人交流专业知识的能力。

感谢

千万不能忘记，在面试的结束的时候要记得感谢面试者占用了他(她)的时间，而且你还要保证面试者有你正确的电话号码，以便在接下来的几个星期里他(她)能找到你(如果你已经打算去旅游或者要出远门，把日期延迟是相当重要的)。

电话面试在找工作时可能是一种威胁--特别是对于那些没有经历过电话面试的管理者或者第一次找工作的人。但是如果你的准备足够充分，你将会坚信自己的能力并且能够通过电话线让别人看到你的才干。

Linda: Wele

Steve I am in charge of Sales in the Notebook Division My name is Linda

Linda: 欢迎你Steve，我负责笔记本事业部的销售工作，我叫Linda。

Steve: A pleasure to meet you

Linda

Steve: 很荣幸见到你Linda。

开门见山---谈为什么辞去目前的工作

Linda: Vivian has told me that you've done excellent work in your current pany Why have you decided to leave your present job

Linda: 我听Vivian说你在你目前的公司做的很优秀，为什么决定放弃目前的工作呢？

Steve: Well

I do like my current work and I get along well with my colleagues But I think it's time for me to make a change You see

I like work that is challenging

and I think I am ready for more challenging work

Steve: 我很喜欢现在的工作，而且与同事们保持着良好的关系。但我认为现在是我改变现状的好时机。您知道，我喜欢具有挑战性的工作，我认为现在我已为迎接更有挑战性的工作做好了准备。

了解性格特征

Linda: Could you tell me what types of people you like to work with

Linda: 能不能告诉我你喜欢与哪一类人一起工作？

Steve: To tell you the truth

I can cooperate with a wide range of people I'm naturally an easygoing person

and I especially enjoy working with people who are responsible

friendly and helpful

Steve: 说实话，我能和各种各样的人合作。我是个很随和的人。当然，我特别喜欢和有责任心、待人友好、乐于助人的人一起工作。

介绍工作经验

Linda: Next

I'd like to know about your sales experience

Linda: 接下来，请介绍一下你做销售的经历吧。

Steve: I've been in sales for seven years now

with o different panies The first one was a all audio ponents manufacturer I had been working there for three years

and during that period our sales increased by an average rate of 50% per year At that time I was responsible for sales in the Northwest Region After three years

I felt I was ready for a bigger challenge

so I switched to my present employer

a systems integration pany I am currently in charge of sales in the Northeast Region

Steve: 到现在为止，我已经在两家公司做了七年的销售工作。第一家是一个小型音响设备制造公司。我在那里工作了三年。那时我们的销售额增长率为每年50%。那时我是西北地区的销售负责人。三年后，我认为自己有能力应付更大的挑战，于是我跳槽到（目前雇主）一家系统集成商。我目前负责东北地区的销售。

结束语

Linda: Well

Steve

I've certainly enjoyed meeting you Our HR department will contact you later

Linda: 嗯，Steve，很高兴与你会面。接下来人事部会跟你进一步联系的。

Steve: Thank you very much I'll be looking forward to hearing from you Good-bye

Steve: 非常感谢，那我静候佳音，再见！

工作进度的汇报是工作中重要的一部分，否则辛辛苦苦干半天老板一点也不知道那可就真是白白付出了。下面来看看描述工作进度的句子吧。

1 How's the project going

项目进展得怎么样？

2 Great! We're way ahead of schedule

非常好！我们要提前完工了。

3 We're right on target

我们正按计划进行。

4 Well

frankly

we're running a little behind

坦白地说，我们有点落后了。

5 Folks

we're behind the eight-ballin meeting our sales target Let's speed things up

兄弟们，我们都快完不成销售目标了。我们得抓紧啊。

6 It's 70% done

已经完成70％了。

7 It'll be pleted on time

会按时完成的。

8 We're halfway there

我们已经完成一半了。

9 Have the milestones been identified for the new project

新项目的关键活动都已经确定了吗？

10 What delivery date are we looking at

什么时候交货？

11 There must be no further delays The drop-dead date/deadline is next Friday's close of business

不能再推迟了，最后期限是下周五下班的时候。

12 Were approaching the critical point for success or failure of this project

我们正处在关系到整个工程成败的关键时刻。

I won't mind if I start with a low salary

for I'm a fresh graduates and don't have much experience

我不介意薪水低一点，因为我是应届毕业生，并且没有什么经验。

If I can be sure that there will be a good chance to advance in this pany

I don't think salary is a problem

如果在这个公司能有好的发展的话，我不认为薪水是问题。

I am making RMB 3

000 at present

so I expect not less than that

我现在的薪金是3000元，所以我希望这里的待遇能高于此数。

I believe that you have a standard for starting salary

我想你们一定有一个起薪标准的。

I haven't finished the work you gave me yesterday

你昨天给我的工作我还没有做完呢

I'll have some private things to do So I can't accept extra work I'm so sorry about it

我有些私人事情需要处理因此我无法接受超额的工作非常抱歉

I'm afraid I have no time to do this

我恐怕没有时间来做这些事情

I'm afraid I can't plete the task by myself I need more help

我恐怕一个人完成不了这项任务我需要更多帮助

经常会看到同事因为不顺心的事情而心情低落。如果在这个时候你能走上前安慰并鼓励他的话，一方面是出于礼貌的需要，另一方面也可以令同事和领导都觉得你很懂得关心别人哦。

Come on It's still not the end of the world

isn't it

好啦别灰心，至少现在还不是世界末日，不是吗？

Face the music And you can do it

面对问题吧，你可以的。

I'll back you up no matter what's happening

不管怎样我都会支持你。

It's alright These things happened

没事啦。这种事常常会发生的。

商务英语里面有一些赞美的词语或者表达法，尤其是在口语对话里面，它们的使用频率会更高一些。比如你参加一个商业聚餐，当你和外宾聊天的时候，怎么恰当地使用英语来赞美对方或者表扬对方呢？

我们先来看看最常用的表示赞美的英语单词有哪些:

wonderful 太好了

excellent 好极了

beautiful 漂亮

great 真棒

这些词是我们经常使用表达对一些事情的赞美，但英国人用的赞美词比我们想象的要多，象“geous”(极好)，“terrific”（极妙），“fabulous”（极好）和“fantastic”（极妙）。是不是觉得好像听到过？

例句:

You look fabulous at the party yesterday（昨天你在聚会看起来太漂亮了）。

He bought a geous suit from the shop(他从这个商店买了一套特别漂亮的衣服)。

I saw a terrific film yesterday（昨天我看了一个特别棒的**）。

我们这里还有30句非常简单实用的英语口语，可以在平时生活或者适当的商务场合使用，都是用来赞美或表扬对方的。

1 You look great today（你今天看上去很棒。）[每天都可以用！]

2 You did a good job （你干得非常好。）[国际最通用的表扬！]

3 We're so proud of you（我们十分为你骄傲。）[最高级的表扬！]

4 I'm very pleased with your work（我对你的工作非常满意。）[正式、真诚的赞扬！]

5 This is really a nice place（这真是个好地方！）[随口就说、但效果很好的表扬！]

6 You're looking sharp!（你看上去真精神/真棒/真漂亮。）[与众不同的表扬！]

7 You always know the right thing to say

8 You're very eloquent（你总是说话得体。）[高层次的表扬！]

9 Nice going! = you did a good job（干得好！）[极其地道的表扬！]

10 The food is delicious（好吃！）[最普通、但非常重要的表扬！]

11 Everything tastes great（每样东西都很美味！）

12 Your son/daughter is so cute（你的孩子很可爱。）[外国人绝对喜欢听的表扬！]

13 What an adorable baby!（多么可爱的孩子。）[只管大胆用！]

14 I admire your work = 15 i respect your work（我对你的工作表示敬意。）[世界通用！]

16 You've got a great personality（你的个性很好。）[一个非常安全的表扬！]

17 You have a good sense of humor（你真幽默。）[美国人极其喜欢的表扬！]

18 Your chinese is really surprising（你的中文令人惊讶。）[绝对和其他人不一样的表扬！]

19 Your english is incredible（我真不敢相信你的英语。）[用了六星级形容词！]

20 You have a very successful business（你的事业很成功。）[现代人非常喜欢听！]

21 You're very professional（你非常专业。）[专业化的表扬！]

22 Your pany is very impressive（你的公司给我留下深刻印象。）

23 You're so art（你非常聪明。）

24 I envy you very much（我非常羡慕你。）

25 Your wife is very charming（你的妻子很有魅力！）

26 You o make a lovely couple（你们真是天生的一对！）

27 You're really talented（你很有天赋。）

28 You look nice in that color（你穿那种颜色很好看。）

29 You have a good taste（你很有品位。）

30 You look like a million dollars = you look outstanding=you look like a movie star（你看上去帅呆了。）

1 请假

Would it be possible for me to take the day off this Friday 这个星期五

我是否可以休一天假

请求休假用take the day off。如果是两天以上就用days off。上司可能会很干脆地答应说 "That'll be OK"，也可能会不悦地回答"Will everything be all right（一切都安排就绪了吗？）"。这些都要看你平时的工作表现而定。

2 提议

I think we need to buy a new copier我想我们需要买一台新的复印机

说出这句话之前，必须要说明"Our copying machine has broken down again（复印机又出毛病了。）"以作为提案的依据。客气一些的提议，可用"suggest"来表达，如"I would suggest we buy a new copier"

3 表示了解上司的指示

Yes

of course 是

我知道了

也可以用"I understand（我明白了。）"，或"Yes

right away（好的，马上去做。）"对上司说"OK"或 "all right"并不恰当。如果你很忙，应该说"I'm sorry

but I'm busy now Could I do it later"

4 确认上司指示的内容

You did say next Tuesday at 2:00 pm

didn't you 您是说在下星期二下午2点

是不是

任何事都必须确认一下。如果对方是外国人更要如此。上句也可以直截了当地说"Let me confirm（让我确认一下时间和日期。）"

5 报告商谈结果

I had a feeling he was in favor of the plan 我觉得他赞成那个计划

记住"I have a feeling (that)（我觉得……）"，以及"(that) he was against the plan(他反对那个计划。)"这两句话，都是非常有用的哦！

"All work and no play make Jack a dull boy"

在外企工作强度大，8小时之外，人们进行不同方式得到娱乐消遣。一方面也是增加彼此的感情，有利于团队建设。而很多西方国家的老板虽然在工作中比较严谨，但是在工作之后非常乐于丰富多彩的娱乐活动。喜庆节日，公司业绩有所突破都会借口吃饭或是出去娱乐。

Why don't we have some entertainments for relaxation

英国老板最崇拜文化，工作之余与他谈国家的文化，英国老板一定会和你结成知己。而浪漫的法国人工作和非工作时间简直盘若两人，他们会很热情的邀请同事吃饭或参加Party。而像荷兰人就不愿意和员工出去旅游。要注意的是集体场合上不要对同事说长道短，不要不停地谈孩子，家庭。这些话题都不适宜。在舞会上，女员工可以邀请男老板跳舞，只是跳一个舞没有什么不合适，假如一直邀请她的老板就不合适了。

If we go on a package tour

we don't have to worry about acmodation

meals during the trip 如果我们跟团去的话

我们就不用担心住宿和吃饭问题了

package tour由旅行社组织的旅游。由旅行社负责预定飞机，预定宾馆，负责三餐的旅行方式称之为旅行团。这类旅行团往往价格便宜，很受欢迎。

We can together sometimes 我们什么时候聚聚吧

在英美等西方国家，邀请分书面和口头。书面主要是通过请帖或请柬，较为正式。若采用口头邀请的形式，邀请人一定要向被邀情人讲明参加某一社交活动的内容。并要求对方表态接受还是谢绝。强调这点很重要，因为英美国家的人，尤其是美国人他们的邀请听起来像是口头邀请。但实际上并不具备以上规定的内容，因而不是邀请。如果对方不清楚对方向自己发出了邀请，很容易造成误解。

例如：

I haven't seen you for a long time You must e round for dinner sometime好久没见，什么时候一定过来吃饭哦

It's good seeing you Would you like to have a cup of tea with me 见到你很高兴，你愿意和我喝杯茶吗？

这里有两种情况需要注意。有时说的这些话完全只是表示友善的方法而非真正的邀请的意思。就像前一句话，我们只须回答：Thank you I'd love to （谢谢，我很乐意。）切记不要问："什么时间？"否则会令说话人非常窘迫，因为他没丝毫心理准备。对于后一种情况，说话人实际上是在试探邀请成功的程度如何。通过交谈，说话人试探出邀请的成功性，便会发出真正的口头邀请。明确具体时间和地址。

I will have a birthday party next weekend I was wondering if you'd like to go

邀请需要用词委婉贴切，要根据与对方的关系选择得当的语气。对于你的老板，虽然不是工作时间，但为表示你的尊重和委婉还是邀注意语言的口气。例如不应说："You e to have dinner with us tonight英美国家的人常常用一种东方人听起来不十分肯定或者商量的语气。

I'm going to give a party this weekend Would you like to e周末我要开晚会

你有时间来吗

How about joining us for dinner this Friday night（本周五晚上吃饭好吗？）对于这类邀请，从语气上判断，东方人总觉得邀请人心不诚，因而对是否接受邀请很犹豫。其实，你大可不必有此想法、西方人这样做是反映了他们为人处世不强加于人的行为准则。发出邀请要尊重对方的意愿与选择，以不妨碍对方的生活。对于某一社交活动，不管是书面还是口头邀请都需要在一周之前通知，并确定被邀请的客人是否接受邀请。并做出相应安排。也给被邀情人足够的时间来安排自己的活动。

I have a feeling that we’ve got bright future for us to cooperate within the field

我觉得我们在此领域的合作将又非常好的前景。

It’s good for us to be able to work together

我认为双方合作是很好的事情。

I will assure you of our business

我将尽全力保证我们的合作。

It looks like we can expend our business with you

看起来我们可以扩大与贵方的贸易往来。

针对初学者的商务英语

想要了解掌握流利商务英语的关键吗？那就是礼貌而专业！你并不需要非常的流利才能让别人留下非常好的印象。这儿有一些捷径能让初学者变成专家！

Good morning/afternoon/evening

要问候一位朋友，你可以说，"Hi! How are you" 但在商务场合，问候别人更合适的方式是，"Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening"同时包括他们的姓名："Good morning

Ms Smith"

How may I help you

无论你是在哪个领域，你工作的很大一部分内容会涉及到请求或提供帮助。因此当别人打电话或过来请你帮忙，无论他们是你的客户还是老板，要微笑着回答，"How may I help you" 或是"What can I do for you"千万小心不要只是回答一句， "What do you want"这句话听起来相待的粗鲁，特别是用错了音调的话更可怕（句子末尾的降调会使之听上去非常的不礼貌）。

I'm sorry/I will

当事情发生问题时，任何人都不希望听到的是借口。因此首先要道歉，然后采取行动。如果你回答不出问题或是不能完成某人的请求时，就用"I’m sorry 开始。这是避免冲突的最好的方式。例如，说"I’m sorry

I don’t know the answer"但是不要就此停止！接着说出你将要做的内容。"But I will find out" "I'm sorry"表示出你对他们的关心，用"I will"表示你会帮助他们以安慰他们的情绪。

Would you mind/Could you/I'd appreciate

除非你是top dog（老板），你不要让别人觉得你是在发号施令。用疑问句比用陈述句更能表达你的请求。"Would you mind looking at this report"或是"Could you take a look at this" 比以下的句子更恰当，"Look at this report"当你礼貌的提出请求时，同事会更乐意答应你！

In my opinion/I'm afraid I don't agree

在工作中，要讨论新的想法或是项目时，你需要用礼貌的方式来解释你的想法或是表示你不同意。将短语"In my opinion用在句首来告诉听者你希望获得各种各样的不同意见。如果你不赞同某人，不要说， "That's the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard!" 而说，"I'm afraid I don’t agree"小心选择你的用词还让和你共同协作的人更愿意听你的意见！

（来源： 实习生张举良）

想一想再看

adj 匆匆的，轻率的，急忙的

想一想再看

vt 使确信，使放心，确保

想一想再看

n 求婚，提议，建议

想一想再看

vt 花费，消耗

想一想再看

vt 欣赏，感激，赏识

vt 领会，充分意

想一想再看

adj 粗心的，疏忽的

n 不关心的，粗心

想一想再看

adj 彻底的，完全的，详尽的，精心的

想一想再看

n 改进，改善

想一想再看

vi 合作，协力

批评的话恐怕没有几个人爱听，万一说的不合适，吵起来也有可能。但是，工作真的做的不好的时候，该批评还是得批评。其实，批评也是门艺术。看看这些常用的批评语句，也许你下次就用上了呢。

Unfortunately

this is not up to standard/not up to par

很不幸，您的工作不合格/没有达到要求。

Not bad

but there's room for improvement

不是太糟糕，但是还可以做得更好。

You need to be more focused

您应该更集中精力。

There were gaps in your report Please be more thorough

你的报告有很多漏洞，请写得更完整些。

The boss found careless mistakes in your proposal Please be more detail-oriented

老板在你的提议中找出了粗心的错误，请再认真细心点儿。

受了批评可不能大吵大闹，这样你在公司的日子也到头了。比较好的办法是赶快承认错误和改正。

I'm sorry

我很抱歉。

I was hasty I jumped the gun

我太急于求成，开始得太仓促了。

I overlooked some facts I'll be more thorough

我忽视了一些事实，我会更全面地看问题的。

当然，如果你真的有自己的道理的话，可以平心静气的和你的上司说明，请他裁决。

（改编自：外贸精英网）

想一想再看

adj 匆匆的，轻率的，急忙的

想一想再看

vt 使确信，使放心，确保

想一想再看

n 求婚，提议，建议

想一想再看

vt 花费，消耗

想一想再看

vt 欣赏，感激，赏识

vt 领会，充分意

想一想再看

adj 粗心的，疏忽的

n 不关心的，粗心

想一想再看

adj 彻底的，完全的，详尽的，精心的

想一想再看

n 改进，改善

想一想再看

vi 合作，协力

1 Question: What work experience have you gained that will help you with this job

Context : This is a nice, friendly, warm up question which is there to put you at ease  Remember, the interviewer will already have seen the answer to this question on your application form The key is to be concise  Say what you have done and why it will help  For this example, we will use the example of applying for a job as a waiter or waitress

Model Answer : I have some strong work experience that will help me with this job if I am successful  I worked for a year as a student in a local Pizza restaurant  That helped me to get confidence in talking to the public, and also showed me that this is a job where I will need to work hard  I then worked for a short while in a kitchen, helping the chef  That showed me the other side of working in a restaurant, so I can understand the importance of giving the chef accurate information with orders  I also worked for a while in a bank  That shows that I am confident with handling money, which will help when I take payment for meals

2 Question: What will be the most important part of your work

Context:  A tougher interview question  Although your work experience is not mentioned, you need to refer to it, otherwise your answer will lack authority  We will use the example of working in a retail store

Model Answer:  I think that dealing with customers will be the most important part of my work  For my previous work experience in a shop, I needed to develop a good understanding of the products we sold so I could help customers I also learned to be polite and keep smiling, even with some of the more challenging shoppers

Note: ‘more challenging’ is a euphemism  Using a language tool such as this demonstrates a good grasp of English  It is a polite way of saying rude  To call customers ‘rude’ or ‘impolite’ at interview is too literal; using a phrase such as ‘more challenging’ will bring a smile to the interviewer’s face

3 Question: How would your friends and colleagues describe you

Context:  A good, but common question You need to show that you are competent, but modest Let us use the example of applying for a college course

Model Answer:  (Little Pause!) I think that I did well on my previous course  I got on well with other people, and really enjoyed working with them At the same time, sometimes I had to put my work first, and make sure that I completed what I needed to do So, I would say that they would describe me as disciplined, but friendly and supportive

4 Question: What will you find most satisfying about this job

Context: This interview question gives you a chance to show your true self Be positive and show what an enthusiast you are Let us use the example of applying for a post as a receptionist

Model Answer:  Where should I begin  There is so much I would enjoy about this job  Meeting people, helping the public, getting to know my colleagues  But I think best of all will be meeting a visitor who is confused, or worried, and helping them to know what they want  I would really enjoy doing that  When I worked at (your previous job) I loved helping my customers

5 Question: What part of the job would you find hardest

Context:  A challenging question  You need to answer it, without suggesting that you are not able to do the work  Since English is not your first language, that is likely to be your biggest challenge whatever work you are trying to win  Again, bring your work experience in to show

Model Answer:   You can hear that English is not my first language  But even when I was less good at speaking in my job as a ( relevant work ) I learned to cope  My English is getting better all the time, but I am not afraid to ask if I do not understand something, and my studies are helping me to improve

6 Question: What has your work experience taught you about yourself

Context:  A tough interview question to finish You need to answer the question honestly, but in a way that shows your positive side Try to find an example from your work experience Here we will use the example of becoming an assistant in a school

Model Answer:  The last time I worked as a language assistant, I found the work really interesting but sometimes hard I learned a lot from my work experience On one occasion I found two boys fighting in the playground I managed to calm them down by being calm myself I asked them what had happened and helped them to resolve their fight themselves I thought that in a situation like that I would get angry myself, and perhaps take sides, but I did not  I think that this was a great lesson for me

Of course, many questions about work experience can be asked at interview  However, those above are some of the most common  Preparing your own answers will not only help should these questions arise but will really be of use to  give you confidence  in responding to other questions about your previous work

Tell me about yourself

This isn’t a question, it’s a request for information It’s still a common way to start an interview, though Remember, the interviewer wants to hear about skills related to work, not your personal life Don’t say, “I was born in Taipei,” “I like to play computer games,” or “I have two brothers” Tell them about your career growth, what you’ve learned and specific skills that make you suitable for this job

What are your strengths

Go ahead, sell yourself! The key to this question is to give specific examples and back them up with evidence Avoid simply offering a list, like: “I’m really organized, punctual and get along well with others” Follow up anything you mention with, “For example …” and then explain how you demonstrated this quality in a previous job

Why are you interested in working for our company

Employers want to know why you want to work for them So show them you understand what the company does and that you’re enthusiastic about the work Don’t start with “Umm,” “I don’t know,” “It seemed like a good career move,” or “I haven’t been able to find anything else interesting” Get online and research the company beforehand so you are able to give a specific reasons why you want to join that company Keep in mind that the interviewer wants to know what you can bring to their company, not what the company can bring to you!

Why did you leave your last job

Maybe your last job was terrible, but an interview is not the place to talk about it Even if it’s true, never make negative or opinionated comments about your current or past employers or co-workers: “I didn’t agree with the company’s direction,” “I got no recognition for my work,” “My boss was totally unreasonable” Statements like these make you sound unreasonable Instead, focus on positive reasons for leaving like wanting to face new challenges or expand your knowledge

Do you have any questions for me

Interviewers usually finish an interview with this question Ask specific questions that show you already know a lot about the company, but want to know more Do not ask questions that you should already know the answers to, like, “What does your company do” Or, “Could you tell me your name again” Also, don’t ask salary or vacation-related questions: “When do you give raises” “How much vacation time can I expect” Save those questions for after you hear, “We’d like to offer you the job”

Remember, the key to any interview is to be well prepared Do your research and make sure you understand both the company and the position before you go into the interview Stay calm and remember that you have been invited there because the company is interested in you Make sure you can answer the questions above and use them as a starting point to make sure you excel in your next English job interview

What is a CV

In the US:

The word CV is used in the US, but it tends to be restricted to the world of academia and university CVs In America, a CV is generally far longer than a resume (think 10 pages instead of one or two), and contains a list of all of an applicant’s achievements, publications, awards, responsibilities, etc It is not commonly called for when applying for non-technical or academic roles

In the UK:

Traditionally, a CV is an in-depth document that gives an overview of a person’s entire career, in chronological order, spanning several pages It includes detail of your academic grades, where you went to school, and any other accomplishments, like awards and honours It also typically includes a small personal statement, detailing your aims, hobbies and interests outside of your career

It is designed to give a complete picture of your ‘course of life’ and is supposed to be static – ie, the same CV is used regardless of the job you apply for and you make changes only to your cover letter, not your CV

Today however, a CV in the UK tends to fall somewhere between a traditional CV and a resume As a general rule, employers don’t want to have to read pages and pages about every single one of your achievements So today’s UK CVs have been slimmed down, typically to around two pages, detailing only the things that you have achieved that you think are relevant to the specific job you are applying for

Everything is still listed in chronological order, and a little detail is still given about your education – although high school details tend to be omitted in favour of higher education only, ie, forget your school grades, but do include details of your university or college course(s) and grades

Today’s British CVs are now tailored for each different job that you apply for

Which variant to use

A resume is preferred in the US and also Canada Americans and Canadians would only use a CV when they were applying for a job abroad, or if they were looking for an academic or research-oriented position

A CV is preferred in the UK but also in countries that have more in common with the UK such as Ireland, Australia and New Zealand

Language differences

Spelling

Obviously, American English should be used for applying for US jobs, and British English for jobs in the UK So remember the main spelling differences between the two – the biggest being ‘-ise’ and –‘ize’ In the US, ‘-ize’ is used, whereas in the UK ‘-ise’ is preferred but both are now perfectly acceptable

Interning

There are several words that typically crop up on a CV or resume that differ between the US and the UK In America the word ‘internship’ is used, whereas in the UK this is typically called a ‘work placement’ or ‘training period’ If you have been an ‘intern’ in the US, that means you have been a ‘trainee’ in the UK

Four things to think about on your first day at work:

Confidence, confidence, confidence:  We cannot stress this first advice enough A  good confidence  is vital when meeting new people Each person has their own level of confidence and while it’s quite hard to maintain good confidence on your first day at work when you’re surely quite nervous, there are some things that you should try to have in mind when you meet your new colleagues When you beam with good confidence, other people will feel comfortable around you But how do other people notice your good confidence Have in mind your body language and posture when trying to make a good first impression A good body language is for example a steady handshake, relaxed facial impression, arms unfolded and keeping a good eye contact with the people you speak with It’s okay to be nervous, but also try to be happy and relaxed, after all they chose you for the position, so do not worry too much!

Dress appropriately : Every office place has its  own dress code  So, the best thing you can do is to ask your manager before your first day what your office dress code is Dress to impress on your first day or even on your first week at the office You want to give the impression of professionalism on your first day, so remember to dress appropriately and professionally when meeting your new colleagues

Be on time : It’s your first day at work and one of the more important things is to be on time! Since it’s your first day, things can go wrong on the way to work This is a new route that you haven’t taken before so you might not be aware of the possible delays and traffic jams that might occur on this new route Be well prepared for possible delays in traffic or getting lost on your first walk to work Arriving early and prepared is better then showing up stressed and sweaty for your first day at work

Smile : Don’t forget to smile! There is nothing like a contagious great smile This is something that will help you when making a good first impression A confident smile will be remembered and will make others feel happy around you

Phrases to use on your first day at work to make a good first impression:

1 Would you like a hand with that

Helping people put is always a good way to impress Offer to help by saying “Would you like a hand with that” if it looks like a colleague is struggling with too much work

2 Could I have your advice on this

People are always flattered when they are treated as experts Don’t be afraid to ask for advice and make sure you let people know that you value their opinions

3 I’ll get right on it

If you can start working on a task immediately, let your colleagues know by saying “I’ll get right on it” Make sure to only use this phrase if you do actually intend to do the task right away – nobody likes to be kept waiting

4 It’s great to meet you / It’s a pleasure to meet you

If you meet a new colleague working at a similar level in the company to you, say “It’s great to meet you!” the first time you meet him or her If you meet someone more senior than you, use the more formal “It’s a pleasure to meet you!”

5 I’m looking forward to working together

This is a particularly useful expression for emails and letters When you start a project with a new colleague or a client, adding “I’m looking forward to working with you on this project” near the end of your email shows respect and that you are keen to get on well together

6 That sounds like a plan

A nice informal expression to use when one of your colleagues has a good idea about how to do something If you want to sound even more enthusiastic, you could say “That sounds like a great plan!”

7 Let’s put our heads/minds together

If you think it would be a good idea to work closely with a colleague to solve a problem, you can say “Let’s put our heads/minds together to solve this” Sometimes, people also say “Two heads are better than one” This means that it’s better to work together than alone

8 Let’s get this done

When you are ready to start working on something, you can use a casual expression like “Let’s do this!” or “Let’s get this done!” to encourage your team and colleagues to get started

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