Interview Questions General Introduction 1 It is really

Interview Questions

(General Introduction) 1 It is really my honor to have this opportunity for an interview, I hope I can make a good performance today. I'm confident that I can succeed. 2 Now I will introduce myself briefly. My name is…my English name is… I am …. . years old, born in Wuhan. 3 I graduated from Thinkbank. During the school time , I spent most of my time on study so that I have acquired basic knowledge of my major. In the school I also assisted My teacher with doing some programming project. 4 Besides that , I also paid much attention to cultivate my other abilities. I have once been elected as monitor of my class and I arranged my class very well. This experience tought me what is called Team. Also it told me how to be an arranger of a team and how to co-operator with others. I think this kind of ability is very important for an IT worker.

4 I am a hardworking person , and I won’t stop work until I get my task done. I am very willing to learn. As an IT worker, I must make sure that I am keeping up with the latest technology in my field. So I spend most of my spare time reading magazines like programmer, or looking for information online. I believe with my determination and perseverance , nothing can stop me from improving myself. 5 I think I'm a good team player and I'm a person of great honesty to others. Also I am able to work under great pressure. That’s all. Thank you for giving me the chance.

Why are you interested in working for our company? Why do you want to work for us?

Because your operations are global, so I feel I can gain the most from working in this kind of environment. Your company is a leader in the IT industry. I’m sure that working for you can help to complete my self-realization; in the meantime, I strongly believe that I can make my own contributions to your company. Because I can learn new things in your company, at the same time I can offer my services to you.

In what specific ways will our company benefit from hiring you? Why should I hire you?

I think that my technical background is helpful for you. Your company will benefit from gaining a young, energetic, bright person. I’m equipped with the latest knowledge of IT. So, I am confident that I can do the job.

What do you consider to be your strong points? What are your greatest strengths/advantages/strong points优 势?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I can see what needs to be done and do it. I'm willing to make decisions. I work well with others. I am a very good co -operator. I can organize my time efficiently I am very proud of my sense of responsibility. I am very willing to learn.

What do you consider to be your weak points/disadvantages/ greatest weakness 劣势? What are your greatest weakness?

I probably will need someone to tell me when I should eat. I like to see a job done quickly, and I’m critical if it isn't. I think my disadvantage is that my English is not so good. So if I have the chance to work in your company , I should study English harder to make some progress to meet your needs.

Ø Are you sure you have the qualifications for this job? Ø Why do you think you are qualified for this position? Ø What make you think you would be a success in this position ?

1. Are you testing me? 2. This job is exactly what I want to do, and I have carefully checked to be sure that I have the potential and skills for it. 3. My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.

Ø How do you spend your free time? How do you spend your leisure time?

1. 2. 3. Mention sports or cultural activities you enjoy. However, if you participate in an extracurricular activity that might be seen negatively by the employer, do not discuss it. I use my leisure time to exercise so that I maintain my energy for my work. I also like basketball very much , because in this game team players should co –operate with others very well to win it. I like reading. As an It worker, I must make sure that I am keeping up with the latest technology in my field. So I spend most of my spare time reading magazines like programmer, or looking for information online.

Ø What interests you most about this job? Why do you want to work for us?

1. 2. 3. 4. I like this job because it uses both my enthusiasm and knowledge. This job is the logical continuation of the past seven years I have spent as a …. (mention a title or activity) This job interests me because of the tasks involved; your company interests me because of its strategy and values. This job corresponds to what I have been interested in for a long time: a good balance between short-and long-term activities.

Ø How long will you stay with us?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. As long as I can contribute to your development and also the job /position allow me to learn. I am looking for a long-term position. I am a very loyal person. As long as the organization continues to grow. As long as it is a mutually satisfying relationship. As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace with my abilities

Ø What are things that bore you the most?

1. 2. 3. 4. To have to do the same thing over and over. Inflexible and narrow-minded people. To stay in one place and do nothing; to have the feeling I am not progressing. I do not like the feeling that I am not progressing and wasting my time.

Ø How do you react when you realize you have made a mistake?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I study the consequences and then react. I pause to analyze the situation and then take corrective steps. I assume my responsibility and get back to work again. I ask for the opinions and advice of friends and co-workers. I discuss the situation with my supervisor and develop a strategy so I don’t repeat my mistake.

Ø What kind of salary are you seeking? Ø What kind of salary did you have in mind? Ø What are your salary expectations?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Why don't we discuss salary after you decide whether I'm right for the job? Can you discuss your salary range with me? I’ll consider the best offer you can make. I expect to be paid according to my abilities. I would expect the standard rate of pay at your company for a person with my experiences and educational background. Shall we discuss my responsibilities with your company first? I think salary is closely related to the responsibilities of the job. With my experiences, I'd like to start at RMB 4000 a month.

Ø Are you willing to lower your salary expectations? Ø What’s your minimum salary requirement?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Yes. If you readjust the salary after an initial period that we negotiate now. What you call “salary expectations” is the just compensation for my work. However, I remain open to discussion. If the work environment is good and there are strong possibilities for promotion, I would consider it. It depends on the job description. By how much?

Ø Have you ever worked with a difficult person? Ø What type of people do you prefer to work with?

1. 2. 3. 4. Yes. It stimulates me. Yes, several times. It is then very important to clarify objectives and responsibilities. Not yet. I don’t think I attract them, or I just don't perceive them that way. Yes , sometimes. But I think the principle is very important. If you can always stick to your principles, maybe this problem is not hard to solve.

Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Can you manage English conversation? Do you think you can make yourself understood in English? How many languages do you speak? Which band of college English test have you passed? How is your language ability? What other dialect do you understand? Do you speak a foreign language ? What ‘s your second language in addition to Chinese?

Dialogue 1 I: Our advertisement says English competence is a key requirement of this position. Then how do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English? A: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6. My spoken English is fairly good enough to express myself fluently. I: What other foreign language do you speak? A: I did self-study of Japanese in college, and I can carry on some simple conversations in Japanese.

The interview is over. Do you have any questions to ask me?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Thank you. I think that we have covered everything. Yes, but perhaps we could discuss my questions during the next interview. Yes. What positive conclusion have you come to after this interview? Everything has been covered as far as I’m concerned. Who should take the initiative for the next contact? Yes. Could you tell me a little about yourself and how long you have been here?

I: Is there anything else you would like to ask me before we wind up our interview? A: I’d like to know something about the working hours and fringe benefits, if you don’t mind. I: We work a five-day week and an eight-hour day. We’ll offer a starting salary of HK $2, 000 a month and you would be eligible for a pay rise after your sixmonth probation. As for the fringe benefits, you’ll enjoy life insurance and health insurance, as well as a ten-day paid vacation a year. In addition,

Interview Questions

Problem solving ( 解决问题的能力） Can you work under pressure? How do you handle failure? How do you handle change ? How do you handle conflict ? How do you arrange a team ? Skills ( 作技能） Are you a leader or a follower? Tell us about your leadership ? What kind of programming languages have you learned? What kind of people do you prefer to work with ?

Silence

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. (It is one way of interviewing. ) (Count your fingers under the table. Usually the interviewer will resume talking before you reach five!) (Ask a question that radically changes the subject and brings the conversation back to a point your interviewer seems interested in discussing. ) (Ask a question about the organization) (Ask for additional information. ) Could we summarize what we have just covered in the last ten minutes? If we have covered everything, which of us will initiate the next contact? Do you have any other questions?

Ø How do you react when you are asked to radically change you methodology?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I obey but still retain my autonomy. I am usually very adaptive, and I like it. At the beginning it may seem difficult, but in fact, it is stimulating and I seize the opportunity to improve my skills. I accept it after negotiating a time to carry out the tasks. I ask why; if a better outcome can be demonstrated, I accept it.

Some most frequently asked questions 1. 2. 3. 4. What do you think of our company? What is your hobby? Do you live far from our company? How do you feel about working overtime?

Prologue A=Applicant I=Interviewer

Personality 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What kind of personality do you think you have? What is the most important thing for you to be happy ？ What basic principles do you apply to your life？ Do you think you are introverted or extroverted? What kind of person do you think you are？ Would you describe yourself as outgoing or more reserved? What kind of people do you work with?

Dialogue 1 I: What kind of character do you think you have? A: Generally speaking，I am an open-minded person. I: What is your strongest trait？ A: Cheerfulness and friendliness. I: How would your friends or colleagues describe you？ A: They say Mr. Sun is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person. I: What personality do you admire？ A: I admire a person who is honest, flexible and easygoing. I: How do you get along with others? A: I get on well with others.

Dialogue 2 I: What kind of person do you think you are? A: Well, I am always energetic and enthusiastic. That's my strongest personality. I: What are your strengths and weaknesses? A: Em, as I have said, It's diligent and industrious. On the other hand, sometimes It'stoo hard-working and I put myself under too much pressure to make things perfect. I: What qualities would you expect of persons working as a team? A: To work in a team, in my opinion, two characteristics are necessary for a person. That is, the person must be cooperative and aggressive. I: How do you spend your leisure time? A: I like playing games and having sports. They are my favourite hobbies. I: So, what kind of sport do you like most? A: Oh, it's hard to narrow it down to just one. I mean, I like all kinds of sports, basketball, swimming, bike riding and so on. Maybe it is just the reason why I am so energetic and vigorous.

Skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Can you manage English conversation? Do you think you can make yourself understood in English? How many languages do you speak? Which band of college English test have you passed? How is your language ability? What other dialect do you understand? Do you speak a foreign language ? What ‘s your second language in addition to Chinese?

Dialogue 1 I: Our advertisement says English competence is a key requirement of this position. Then how do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English? A: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6. My spoken English is fairly good enough to express myself fluently. I: What other foreign language do you speak? A: I did self-study of Japanese in college, and I can carry on some simple conversations in Japanese.

I: May I ask why you are interested in working for our company? A: Last week, I read your job advertisement in China Daily. I learned you had an opening for marketing manager. So I applied for this position. Your company is one of the world’s largest manufactures of electronic products. In the past ten years, it has had an impressive growth record. Two years ago, you began to enter China’s market. At present, your products are enjoying a bigger market share in China. If I have the opportunity to work for this company, I believe I’ll be able to develop my abilities, and make some contributions to the company.

I: By the way, do you have any special skills or other qualifications? A: I’m quite proficient in English and can speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, and a little Japanese. I: Can you use a computer? A: Yes, I’m quite familiar with such software as Windows 2000, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power. Point. I: When do you think you’re available for this job? A: I think I can start in a month. I: What starting salary would you expect?

A: I would expect the appropriate rate of pay for a person with my experience and educational background. I: Is there anything else you would like to ask me before we wind up our interview? A: I’d like to know something about the working hours and fringe benefits, if you don’t mind. I: We work a five-day week and an eight-hour day. We’ll offer a starting salary of HK $2, 000 a month and you would be eligible for a pay rise after your sixmonth probation. As for the fringe benefits, you’ll enjoy life insurance and health insurance, as well as a ten-day paid vacation a year. In addition,

you’ll receive a year-end bonus, which is based on your work performance and contributions to the company. Any more questions? A: No. I think I’ve got all I want to know. I: Oh, right. How can we get in touch with you on our decision? A: You can contact me by phone. My telephone number is in my resume. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Goodbye. I: Good luck to you. Bye.

I: What is your working experience? A: I have worked for IBM for 3 years. I: How will your experiences benefit this company? A: I know the marketing from top to bottom and. I can develop a new market for you. That will increase your profit margin and keep the shareholders satisfied. .

I: Are you aware of the aspects of this position and do you feel you are qualified? A: Yes, I understand my qualification and your needs by researching your company. I: If you enter this company, what section would you like to work in? A: If possible. I'd like to be positioned in International Trade Department. I: What starting salary do you expect? A: I'd like to start at ￥ 5000 a month

I: How long does it take to get here from your home? A: It takes about 40 minutes. I: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration? A: Yes, do you have allowance for transportation as well a housing packages, medical insurance, unemployment insurance and annuity. What are your performance incentives and the bonus structure?

I: How can we get in touch with you? A: You can reach me at 62547833. I: How can I contact you when we reach our decision? A: You can call me at this number between 4 and 6 in the afternoon. I: Do you have any questions you would like to ask me? A: What are the company's working hours? Would I have to work overtime very often? Would there be any opportunities to work abroad in the future?

Qs Can you briefly introduce yourself? Why do you want to work for us? In what specific ways will our company benefit from hiring you? What are your greatest strengths/advantages/strong points优势 ? What do you consider to be your weak points/disadvantages/ greatest weakness 劣势? How do you spend your free time?