Educational Background (教育背景)

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I: what is your major?
A: My major is Business Administration. I am especially interested in "Marketing".

I: What are your major and minor subjects?
A: My major subject is Physics and my minor subject is Practical Mathematics.

I: What subject did you major in at university?
A: I majored in Economics.

I: Which university did you graduate from?
A: I graduated from Fudan University.

I: When did you graduate from university?
A: I graduated from Shanghai Normal University in 1990.

I: Which schools have you attended?
A: I finished primary school in 1980, and entered high school that September. I graduated from high school in July of 1986 and then I entered Jiaotong University.

I: Which university are you attending?
A:I am attending Shanghai Institute for Foreign Trade.

I:What year are you in ?
A:I am a senior student.

I: Have you received any degrees?
A:Yes. First, I received my Bachelor degree in English Literature, and then an MBA degree.

I:Where did you receive your MBA degree?
A:From Jiaotong University..

I:What course did you like best?
A:Project Management. I was very interested in this course when I was a student. And I think it's very useful for my present work.

I:How did you get on with your studies in college?
A:I did well in college. I was one of the top students in the class.

I:Do you feel that you have received a good general training?
A;Yes, I have studied in an English training program and a computer training program since I graduated from university. I am currently studying Finance at a training school. 

 

 

Working Experience(工作经验)
 
  

I:Please tell me your present job.
A:I am working in a garment factory. My present job is to inspect the quality of products. Comparatively speaking, quality control is rather simple. Although I do my job well, I am looking for a new job which is more challenging.

I:Have you ever been employed?
A:Not yet. I originally planned to go abroad to study after leaving college, but I couldn't get a visa

I:Your resume says you have had one ~ S experience working in a foreign representative office in Shanghai, may I ask why you left?
A:I worked in a foreign rep. office for one year. However, I left there two years ago because the work they gave me was rather dull. I found another job which is more interesting.

I:Have you done any work in this field?
A:Yes, I have worked in this field for four years. First, I worked in an American company as a sales representative, then I transferred to a Hong Kong company as a sales manager.

I:What kind of jobs have you had?
A:I worked as a business coordinator in a foreign representative office, then I transferred to a joint venture as a sales manager. So I am familiar with the textile market in China.

I: What qualifications do you have that make you feel you will be successful in your field?
A: First ,I think my technical background is helpful. I have enough knowledge to market the products of your company. Secondly, I have studied for four months in a Marketing Training Program with satisfactory results. Finally, I have mastered the English language. These qualifications will make me successful in my career.

I: What have you learned from the jobs you have had?
A: I have learned a lot about business know-how and basic office skills. In addition, I learned at my previous jobs how to cooperate with my colleagues.

I:Can you get recommendations from your previous employers?
A:Yes, I have brought them with me. Here they are.

I; What's you major weak point?
A:I haven't been involved In international business, so I don' t have any experience, but I have studied this course in the International Business Training Centre of the Shanghai Foreign Service Company.

I: What are your greatest strengths?
A I know a lot about flow the Chinese economy works, and how business is done here. Secondly, I speak English fluently. I have no difficulty with language. And, I am a hardworker when I have something challenging to do.

I: Please tell me about your working experience.
A: I have five years experience in the chemical industry since I graduated from college. First of all I worked as an assistant engineer in the No.1 Chemical Industry Co. Three years later I transferred to ABC Chemist Industry Company. Now I am working in the Sale Department of that company.

I:Does your present employer know you are looking for another job?
A:No, I haven't discussed my career plans with my resent employer, but I am sure he will understand 

 
 Characteristics and Interests  (性格和爱好)

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I:How do you spend your spare time?
A:I am interested in many things. For example, my hobbies are playing bridge, tennis and collecting stamps. Nowadays, since we are all busier, my friends and I have less time to get together. Instead, I spend more time reading books while listening to music.

I:Are you interested in sports?
A:Frankly speaking, I am not so interested in sports as most boys are. I only like watching football and boxing matches on TV. Football and boxing are very exciting.

I: What kinds of sports do you like to watch or play?
A:I like almost all sports. I enjoy both playing and watching. In particular, I like tennis and swimming.

I:Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?
A:Ocassionally I enjoy being myself very much more often I like sharing activities with others,
especially during recent years.

I:What kind of personality do you think you have?
A:I always approach things very enthusiastically. When I begin something, I don't like to leave it half-done. I can' t concentrate on something new until the firt thing is finished.

I:What is the most important thing for you to be happy?
A:Different people have different ideas. I think the most important thing for me is having a good relationship with my family members and my friends. My family has always been very close knit, and my friends and I spend a lot of time together. We all depend upon one another for moral support. Without that I would be much less happy than I am..

I:What makes you angry?
A:Dishonesty. It's unacceptable.

I:Do you think you are more outwardlooking or more inwardlooking?
A:I am not really sure perhaps both. Sometimes I want to be alone, but sometimes I prefer being with a group of people.

I: What are your greatest strengths?
A: As an electronic engineer with five years, experience in this field, my technical background and work experience are my strengths. Also, I can communicate with foreigners in English in both technical and business fields without difficulty. My English language ability helps me a lot.

I:What are your personal weakness?
A I'm afrald I'm a poor talker. I'm not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the first time. That is. not very good for business, so I have been studying public speaking.

I:Are you more of a leader or a follower?
A:I don' t try to lead people. I'd rather cooperate with everybody, and get the job done by working together.

I:Do you have a lot of friends, or just a few?
A:I have many close friends, about ten. We set together very often.

I:Do you smoke?
A:Yes, sometimes, when I'm with my friends.

I:What basic principle do you apply to your life?
A:Not to put off till tomorrow what you can do today. I have found out that time and money get away very easily you think you have them, and they're gone. Putting things off just makes it worse later, so even if it' 5 hard at the time, I try not to procrastinate. 

 

Reasons for Applying (应征原因)

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I:Please tell me a little bit about your present job.
A:My major is accounting, so I am w6?king as an accountant in the Finance Department. I am very interested in my work. r especially like to use a computer to do my work. Although r like my present job, Iwant to look for a new job with opportunities to use English. I have studied English for six years.

I:May I ask why you left the company?
A:I was a junior secretary for two years when I worked in the company. My work was very simple, just typing, making copies, booking tickets, etc. I want to find a job which requires more responsibility, so I left the company.

I:Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
A:I have been interested in computers since high school, and my major was Computer Science when I studied in university. I know your. company specializes in computers, and it is one of the largest computer companies in the world, so I wish to have the opportunity to apply my knowledge here.
I think your company is an important company in this field.  It has a promising future. Working for your company, I believe I would be able to develop my abilities.

I:What made you decide to change your job?
A:I am working in a small company where further promotion is impossible. I am capable of more responsibilities, So I decided to change my job. I'd like to find a job which is more challenging.

I:Don't you like your job?
A:I can only say I enjoy some part of my job. But economically, it's rather unstable.

I:Have you been employed by a foreign company or a joint venture?
A:I have no experience working in a foreign company or a joint venture.

I Do you have any sales experience?   
A:Yes, I have worked as a sales represent in the Shanghai Office of the ABC Company since
have two years experience in this field.

I:Why do you think you would bike this particular of job?
A:I have had two years, experience work as a secretary in a joint venture. Some people think secretarial work is not important in a company, but I don't think so. I think secretary is an important part in a company. Most People can't do their work well without a secretary. I like this job.

I:What do you know about our company?
A:Your company is a world famous company in the chemical industry. Almost all people in this field know your company. One of my friends worked with your company for many years. I have heard a lot about your company's business and management from him, but now he has gone abroad to study.

I:What do you know about our major products and our share of the market?
A:Your company' S products are competitive in China and marketed world-wide. The market share of your products is increasing in China. This shows China is a large market, potentially the most profitable market in the world. Your company will have more and more Chinese customers. 

 

Working Requirements (工作要求)

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I:Do you think you can make yourself easily understood in English?
A:Yes, in most circumstances.

I:Since we are an American company, one of the most important things for a secretary is English proficiency. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
A:Yes, I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English. I majored in English in university; and I received a high score on the TOFEL exam.

I:Are you available for travel?
A:Yes, I like traveling. I am young, and unmarried. It's no problem for me to travel frequently.

I: Row about overtime work?
A:Overtime work is very common in companies. I can work overtime if it's necessary, but I don't think we will work overtime everyday.

I:If we think you are the right person for our company, what department would you like to work in?
A:I'd like to work in the textile department if possible, because I have been in this line of work for many years.

I:How long do you think we can depend on your working here?
A:I think I would work here for long time if I like the job, and I feel I am making progress in my work.

I:Do you like regular work?
A:No9 I don't like regular work. I am interested in different projects with new op;)6rtunities and new challenge, but I can do regular work if the company needs me to do so.

I:Do you like routine work?
A:Yes. A secretary' s work is routine work. I have worked as a secretary for three years. I am used to routine work.

I:What salary do you expect?
A:Shall we discuss my responsibilities with your company first? I think salary is closely related to the responsibilities of the job.

I: Do you work well under pressure?
A:Working under pressure is exciting and challenging. I don't mind working under pressure. I work well under these circumstances. People can, I Can.

I:Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
A: No, nothing in particular.

I:How soon can you begin working for us?
A:I need about two to three weeks necessary formalities. I will quit then transfer to your company. 

 
 About Family (家庭情况)

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I:How do you feel about your family?
A:I have a warm and loving family. There are four of us. My father is an engineer, my mother is a surgeon and my elder. sister is a teacher. We help and take care of each other.. I am proud of my family.

I:What is your father's occupation?
A:My father Is a manager of an insurance company, He is very busy. He likes his work very much.

I:Do you live with your parents? Which of your parents has had the most profound influence on you?
A:Yes, I live with my parents. My parents teach me how to study, how to work, and how to be a responsible citizen. My father has had the most profound influence on me. He used to be a government official. Now, he is the manager of a joint venture finance corporation.

I: How big is your family?
A: There are only three people in my family. My father, mother and me.

I: Do you spend much time talking with your family?
A: Yes, I like talking with my family. We share information. People often say there is a generation gap, but I don't think there is one in my family. We all take time to talk with each other. In particular, we all get together at dinner to eat and talk. Dinners are very lively in my family.

I:who supports your family?
A:My parents.

I: Do you support your family?
A: No, not yet. That's why I am looking for a job.

I: when did you first contribute to family income?
A:Three years ago, when I was a senior student in university, I made money and contributed to my family. At that time, I had a part-time job doing translation work for some companies. Although my parents did not need my income, I was proud of myself.

I:How old were you when you became self-supporting?
A:Twenty-one years old, after I graduated from college and worked in a garment factory.

I:Could you please tell me something about your family?
A:There are five of us in my family.: my parents, an elder brother, a younger sister and myself. My father runs a computer company. His business is relatively successful. My mother is a teacher. She teaches English. Since my childhood she has taught me English. My brother is a photographer In an advertising company. My sister is a University student majoring in accounting. 

 

 The End of Interview   (面试结束)

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I: Do You have any questions you want to ask?
A; Yes, I'd like to know if there will be any future opportunities for specific training.

I: Any questions?
A: when will I know your decision?

I:How can we get in touch with you?
A I can be reached at my office during work hours and at home in the evening. My office phone number and home phone number are in my resume,

I:How can we contact you about our decision?
A:You can call me at 3721888 between nine and twelve in the morning.

I:We will notify you of our decision by mail, is this convenient for you?
A:Yes

I:We will get in touch with you by the end of next week. Thank you for corning.
A:Thank you.

I:Thank you for your interest in our company.
A:Thank you, Mr Smith. Goodbye.

I:Thank you for your interest in this job, Miss Wang.
A:Thank you for your time.

I:You will be hearing from us very soon. Please send the next applicant in on your way out.
A.OK. Thank you very much.