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Bạn đã từng được phỏng vấn bằng tiếng Anh chưa? Bạn nghe được nhà tuyển dụng hỏi gì hay bạn đã trả lời ra sao mà nhà tuyển dụng không chọn bạn? Sau đây là những câu hỏi mà nhà tuyển dụng thường đặt ra và những câu trả lời mà họ mong muốn được nghe từ bạn.
1. “ Let’s begin with you telling me about yourself.”
(A) I was born in Cincinnati. My mother was a nurse, and my father was a lawyer. I went to the local high school and then attended the state college and graduated with a major in English. I worked for four years at a high-tech company, where I was a customer service rep. Then I moved to a large company and worked there for two years as a help desk rep. I was at my last company for one year as a manager of customer service.
(B) I have a total of seven years in the customer service field. In my last job I managed a team of 14 reps. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and that allows me to work with a broad range of people at various levels. My background includes working in Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller companies. My strength is my ability to organize and coordinate projects, making sure deadlines are met.
© I’d be glad to. Would you like to know about my personal life or my professional life? What would you like me to focus on?
The Strongest Answer
(B) This is the strongest answer because it presents a good summary of what you have to offer. The interviewer knows your total years of experience, the types of companies where you have worked, and what you consider your strengths relative to the job. The answer also provides a good blend of knowledge-based skills, transferable skills, and some personality traits. You are striving to give the interviewer a good snapshot of yourself.
2. “Why did you leave (or why are you planning to leave) your last position?”
Select the strongest answer.
(A) The company had a reorganization, and my department was eliminated. The work had begun to dwindle, and so it was not a complete surprise. I liked my job and the people I was working with, so I had been hoping that it wouldn’t affect us, but unfortunately, we were all let go. I would like to find a job similar to the one I lost.
(B) I am looking for a new challenge. I have been with my current company for two years now and don’t find the work as interesting as I once did. I am looking for a company where I can take on new challenges and grow. My current job is a dead end for me.
© Since there are no advancement opportunities within the company, I have decided that it would be a good time for me to look outside. I have set some career goals for myself and could not achieve them at that company. What I am looking for is a job with a bigger company where I can contribute but also move on a career path that has more responsibility.
The Strongest Answer
(A) This is the strongest answer not because of the layoff but because it has an upbeat tone. You liked what you did and were hoping the layoff wouldn’t happen. In other words, if it hadn’t been for something out of your control, you would still be there. The answer indicates a good attitude toward an unfortunate incident.
3. “Why do you want to work here?”
Select the strongest answer.
(A) I did some research and selected the companies I am most interested in working for, and yours is at the top of my list. I conducted my research on the basis of the company’s reputation, product reliability, and industry stability, as well as how current employees would rate working for the company. I work best when my goals and values are in sync with the company’s goals and values. I know that I would be a good fit in this company’s culture and that I have a lot to contribute.
(B) I found the job posting on the Internet. The job is a perfect match for my skills and abilities. I see this as a real opportunity to find a challenge. I want to work for a company where I can grow and develop and be challenged. I am looking for a company with a solid financial record and industry standing—like yours. I know I would fit in here and be able to “put down roots.”
© When I saw the ad in the paper, I knew this was the job for me. I have always been a fan of your clothing line and buy at your stores all the time. I would really like to be able to say I work for this company. It’s important to me that the company I work for have a good reputation and good products. I see this as a great opportunity for me to be with a top-notch company that I really feel good about.
The Strongest Answer
(A) This is the strongest answer, because it demonstrates planning and control on your part, not just an attitude of “there was an opening and I thought I would apply.” You demonstrate that you have given some thought to what you want and how to go about getting it. You selected this company by doing research and checking out how employees rate the company. This answer shows confidence in your skills and ability to fit into the culture. A caution would involve the way this answer is delivered. Overconfidence can be as big a turnoff as lack of confidence.
Còn rất nhiều câu hỏi thú vị mà nhà tuyển dụng sẽ đặt ra cho bạn. Các bạn có thể tham khảo cuốn Boost your interview để chuẩn bị thật kỹ và tự tin trước nhà tuyển dụng nhé.
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