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Tips for an English interview

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简介：It’s once again Christmas time, once again job-hunting time! Once again you have to prepare for your English interview. For many people, an English interview is really a headache. I give you som ...

It’s once again Christmas time, once again job-hunting time! Once again you have to prepare for your English interview.

For many people, an English interview is really a headache. I give you some tough questions that are frequently used in job interviews and some coping tactics. It may useful in your future job interview.

又到了求职的季节，英语面试成了不少求职者头疼的问题。如何用英语在面试中轻松自如地展示自己的才华？本版将分三期介绍英语面试常见问题的回答技巧，希望能对读者有所裨益。

1. What is important to you in a job?

Mention specific rewards other than a pay check. For example, challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution.

2. Why do you want to work for this organization?

Cite its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. Stress that you want to work for this organization, not just any organization.

3. Why should we employ you?

Point to your academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm. Mention your performance in school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn and to become productive quickly. If the job involves management responsibilities, refer to past activities as proof of your ability to get along with others and to work as part of a team.

4. If we hire you, how long will you stay with us?

Answer by saying something along these lines: "As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace with my abilities."

5. Can we offer you a career path?

Reply: "I believe you could, once I know the normal progression within the organization. Can you tell me about it?" The answer may be revealing（坦陈）.

(To be continued)