CRI English Unit 16:Interview English I 面试英语 1

Part 1 Resume Writing 简历写作 

    Developing a Resume is the first step in any successful job search. The average Resume is written out of necessity. Everyone knows you have to have one to get a job.

    Your resume is like your personal movie trailer. You want your resume to capture your employer's interest, so they'll want to learn more about you.

    An effective resume will quickly highlight who you are, where you can be reached, and infomp3ation about your most recent educational or training experiences. To make writing your resume as painless as possible, assemble the following infomp3ation before you begin:
·Personal infomp3ation such as name, address, phone, and e-mail address
·Current job objective
·Education and training
·Work experience, including duties and dates of employment
·Accomplishments (particularly as they relate to work experience)
·Specific skills and abilities
·Infomp3ation about software knowledge or machinery you can operate
·References if possible.

    Writing a resume applies some strict rules. You should Be clear and concise, 1-2 pages should be the maximum. Be honest about your experience and goals (but present them in the best possible light). Stress what you can do and what you've learned. Be neat---no typos, smudges, etc. Don't forget to include volunteer work, work and school awards and honors, notable skills---that your employers are interested in all of these. Make the most of your experience. Be proud of what you've done in the past. This helps make a positive impression.

    Last but not least, do remember to proofread it! We can't over-emphasize the need to proofread your resume--and better yet, have someone else proofread it for you, Give them to your English teacher or guidance counselor and have them look it over. Two sets of eyes are better than one--your proofreader may catch mistakes that you missed, but an employer won't miss. Resumes with grammar mistakes, misspellings or uneven margins often get tossed.

    对许多人来讲，一份简约明快的英文简历是进入外企的“敲门砖”。那么，如何写好英文简历呢？

    首先，语言简练。对于求职者来讲，目的明确、语言简练是简历行之有效的基础。 如在教育背景中写相关课程，不要为了拼凑篇幅，把所有的课程一股脑儿地都写上，如体育等。这样不很有效，别人也没耐心看。

    其次，个人资料部分包括求职者的姓名、性别、出生年月等，与中文简历大体一致。第二部分为教育背景（EDUCATION），必须注意的是在英文简历中，求职者受教育的时间排列顺序与中文简历中的时间排列顺序正好相反，也就是说，是从求职者的最高教育层次（学历）写起，至于低至何时，则无一定之规，可根据个人实际情况安排。

    第三，社会工作。在时间排列顺序上亦遵循由后至前这一规则，即从当前的工作岗位写起，直至求职者的第一个工作岗位为止。求职者要将所服务单位的名称，自身的职位、技能写清楚。把社会工作细节放在工作经历中，这样会填补工作经验少的缺陷，例如，你在做团支书、学生会主席等社会工作时组织过什么活动，联系过什么事，参与过什么都可以一一罗列。而作为大学生，雇主通常并不指望你在暑期工作期间会有什么惊天动地的成就。当然如果你有就更好了。

    第四，所获奖励和作品（PRICE＆PUBICATION）。将自己所获奖项及所发表过的作品列举一二，可以从另一方面证实自己的工作能力和取得的成绩。书写上奖学金一项一行。

    另外，大多数外企对英语（或其他语种）及计算机水平都有一定的要求，个人的语言水平、程度可在此单列说明。

Part 2 Cover Letter Writing 求职信写作

    A cover letter is a short business letter that accompanies your resume and serves as an introduction to it. It's a chance to customize your particular qualifications and experience for a specific job opening or prospective employer.

    Writing a cover letter can be a daunting task. These tips should help make it a little easier:
·Direct your letter to the decision-maker of the organization.
·Write a short, concise letter (2-3 paragraphs at most).
·Type the letter and envelope.
·Sign your name.
·Use standard English.
·Double-check your spelling and grammar.
·Use standard white paper.
·Keep a copy of everything you send to each organization.
·Follow up with a phone call after three business days.

    Besides, there are several Cover Letter Dos and Don'ts you should keep in mind.
Dos:
·Include the person's full name, title, company name, and company address.
·Include your full name, address, and contact infomp3ation.
·Use a fomp3al greeting, such as Mr., Ms., Dr.
·Center your margins.
·Follow up after three business days.
·Mention how you found out about the position.
·Be upbeat and creative--make your letter stand out.
·Keep copies of everything you send.
Don'ts:
·Don't write a long letter--shorter is better.
·Don't address the person by first name unless you know him or her personally and have pemp3ission to do so.
·Don't forget to personally sign the letter.
·Don't forget to check grammar and spelling.
·Don't use flashy stationery (unless you're applying for a highly creative job).
·Don't use slang.

    不容置疑，一封高质量的英文求职信是帮助你应聘成功的敲门砖。如果你自己是一件商品的话，那么你的英文求职信，就是一封把你自己推销出去的一种商业信函。通过求职信让你的雇主在最短的时间内对你的教育背景，能力，业绩，愿望等等，有一个深刻的印象；在众多的求职者中脱颖而出，从而一举获得成功，得到你梦寐以求的职位！

Part 3 Before the Interview 面试准备 

    There are few experiences filled with more anxiety and trepidation than a job interview. Thoughts such as "What if I don't get any job offers?," "What if I don't get the job I want?," or "Will I accept a position that isn't right for me?" can cause considerable upset. Here are a few notes and pointers on how to prepare for interviews and detemp3ine if this job is the right one for you.

    The key to reducing your anxiety is in being well-prepared for the interview. The first step towards a successful job interview is self-assessment. You need to decide for yourself what kind of position you want. Since self-knowledge is the foundation of all decisions, a close scrutiny of your priorities, interests, short and long-temp3 goals is necessary before any interview.

    Remember: if you're unsure of whether or not you want the position you're interviewing for, it will probably show. If you don't have a reasonably clear focus, this is the time to do some hard thinking about what kind of position you want.

    The second step in preparation for your interviews is to research the companies you'll be interviewing with. You should know as much about the company and the position as you possibly can. As you do your research, look for points where your interests, capabilities, goals, and personality match the company's needs or whatever needs you think they might have.

    Every interviewer, whether directly or indirectly, will expect you to be able to answer questions like: Why do you want a position in this company? What can you do for my company? There are a few of the more popular interview questions. Take some time to think about the answers, and you'll be much more prepared to make a great impression. At a job interview, your employers will probably ask the following:
·What jobs have you liked the most? The least?
·Can you tell me about your present job?
·What do you expect to be doing five years from now?
·Why do you want to work for our company?
·What are your strengths? Your weaknesses?
·What do you know about our company?
·Can you give me a reason to hire you?
·What was your best subject in school? Your worst?
·What makes you qualified for this job?
·Can you tell me about the best day you've ever spent on a job? Your worst?
·How do you define success?
·Are you able to travel? Relocate?
·Can you tell me about your skills?
·Are you able to use a computer?
·Can you describe your ideal supervisor?
·Why did you apply for this job?
·How do you use this specific computer application to solve a job-related program?
·Do you have any samples of your work? (This is where that portfolio comes in handy!)

    And you're supposed to dress properly. A suit, dress shirt and tie are usually required for men. Women should wear either a suit or a dress with a complementary jacket. They are ALWAYS acceptable.

    Those men with more limited wardrobes should wear a nice sports coat with coordinated slacks and shirt. Women should wear a nice jacket with coordinated skirt or slacks.You should always avoid wearing sneakers to interviews.

Part 4 The Keys to Winning Answers 巧妙应答 

    Nothing can replace time spent studying possible interview questions and thinking about your answers. But there are a few key principles to winning answers, even for questions you're not prepared for. We've outlined these principles here, and even provided possible answers to some of the toughest questions an interviewer can wing at you.

    The Keys Are:
·Think about the questions you might be asked before the interview and how you could best respond. You can refer to our list of frequently asked interview questions above.
·Listen carefully to the interviewer's questions.
·Take time to collect your thoughts before answering.
·Keep your answers short and to the point.