A： Do you think you are introverted or extroverted？
B： I'm quite outgoing, I think. I enjoy mixing and doing things with others.
A： What are your weak points （faults, weaknesses） and strong points （strengths）？
B： Well, I'm afraid I'm a poor talker, and that isn't very good, so I've been learning how to speak in public. I suppose a strong point is that I like developing new things and ideas. A： What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy？
B： I maintain that the most important thing is having good friends. A person can't live all by himself, I think. It takes a lot of people working and cooperating together. A friend in need is a friend indeed. So the more really close friends I have, the better. A： What attitude do you take towards life？
B： Time and tide wait for no man. So we mustn't put off till tomorrow what can be done today. I've found out that time and money get away very easily —— you think you are in possession of them, and they're gone！ Putting things off just makes it worse later, so even if it's hard at the time, I try to get things done that day and not to let them go.
A： What basic principle do you apply to your life？
B： Working hard and being frugal are both virtues, which I strive to practise in my life. About your interests and hobbies
A： Do you have any special interests out of your job？ B： Yes. Music and painting are my two great interests in life. A： What do you do on weekends？
B： On weekends I sometimes make an excursion to the suburbs with my family. A： How do you entertain yourself after work？
B： I generally entertain myself in sports, reading, painting. A： What kinds of sports do you like？And do you play or watch？
B： I'm a football fan. But I don't play and just enjoy watching football matches. A： What kinds of books do you like？
B： I enjoy reading biographies, especially those of well-known statesmen, militarists, scientists, and artists. I can learn a lot from their life histories. A： Who are your favorite authors？
B： Lu Xun and Ba Jin are my favorite authors. A： Do you drink？
B： Yes, I do. But I never drink to excess. A： Are you a smoker？ B： No, I am not. About ways to contact you
A： Shall we notify you of our decision by mail or phone？
B： Either will do. My address and telephone number is written on my resume.
A： We'll get in touch with you as soon as we've made our decision. Thank you for coming. B： Thank you for your having interviewed me. See you again.
A： I'll contact you by next Saturday. Thank you for your interest in our company. B： Thank you, sir （madam）. I hope to see you again.
A： Excuse me. My name is Amy Lin. I have an appointment with Mr. Zhu at ten. Would you mind announcing me？
C： Yes, Miss Lin. Mr. Zhu is expecting you. Go right in.
A： May I speak to Mr. John Zhu？
B： Yes, I am Mr. Zhu. Miss Lin, I have read your letter of application. You don't seem to have any working experience.
A： Yes and no. No, I just left college and I don't have any working experience. However, the rigid training at my college should make up for my lack of working experience. B： What do you expect for starting salary？
A： I'll leave that to you, sir. I'm sure you know what is best for me. B： Miss Lin, are you married？
A： I can't say I am. I don't even have a steady boy friend. B： What are your future plans, if you don't mind my asking. A： I'm a doer, not a day dreamer.
B： OK. Miss Lin, we will let you know the result.
A： Thank you, sir, for giving me the time. I hope to see you again and soon. （W= Mr. White Q= Qin Li） W： Come in, please.
Q： I'm Qin Li. I've come for an interview as arranged.
W： Oh, I see. I'm White, personnel manager. Take a seat, please. Q： Glad to meet you, Mr. White.
W： Miss Qin Li, have got any exerience in restaurant service？
Q： Yes. Since I entered college, I have been working in a fast food restaurant as a waitress, part time, of course.
W： For how long？ Q： Three years.
W： Our restaurant receives a lot of foreign customers. Can you serve them in English？
Q： That's the reason why I apply for this job. Now I'm studying Hotel English in my college. And I'm quite familiar with the western courtesy and restaurant etiquette. I am sure my public relation skills will leave a strong impression on your customers.
W： You must know our working hours are very long and overtime work is frequent. Q： I don't mind that.
W： I think I'll give you a three months' trial. The salary for this period is 1500 yuan a month, no bonus. After that period, if we both feel satisfied, a formal contract will be signed. Q： When am I supposed to start working？
W： Next Monday. Bring your resume and diploma with you. Q： Yes, I will. Thank you, Mr. White. Good-bye. W： Good-bye.
（R= the receptionist C= Cai Yingying S= Mrs. Smith） R： Good morning. Can I help you？
C： Good morning. I am Cai Yingying. I'm supposed to have an appointment with Mrs. Smith. Is she available now？
R： Yes, she is. Please go to Room 205. C： Thank you very much. C： May I come in？ S： Yes, please.
C： Good morning, Mrs Smith. I'm Cai Yingying.
S： Nice to meet you. Sit down, please. Miss Cai, would you like a cup of tea？ C： No, thanks a lot.
S： Miss Cai, as you've learned in our advertisement, we need a capable secretary. You know our company does a very big international business, so we are really looking for a bilingual secretary. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English？
C： Yes, I think so. I can speak English fluently, and handle reporting writing in English, such as summaries, keeping minutes at meetings, etc. S： How is your typing skill？
C： I can type 60 words a minute, basically no mistake.
S： That sounds fine. By the way, can you operate a word processor？ C： Yes, I can, but not very skillfully. I'm still taking a computer course. S： Good. Any questions？ [pager] C： Can I ask about the salary？
S： We can offer you 800 yuan at the start and a rise would be given according to your ability later. The employees can also enjoy our company's health insurance program. C： I think I like the job.
S： We will send you a letter by early next week. Thank you for coming, Miss Cai. It was nice talking to you.
C： Thank you, Mrs. Smith. Good-bye. （B= Mr. Brown W= Wang Xiaowei） B： Why do you want to be a tourist guide？
W： I have been interested in Chinese and world geography ever since I was child. I also like foreign cultures very much. That's why I chose English literature as my major when I entered the university. B： I think you like travel, too.
W： Oh, yes, very much. I'm quite outgoing and like meeting people. During my trips, I often work as a volunteer guide to help those foreign tourist enjoy their trips better. I feel very proud when I introduce our long and rich culture to foreign tourists. Of course, it's a chance for me to practise my English. So I do have a little experience as a guide.
B： But you know to be a guide is a tough job.
W： Certainly, it is very demanding. But I don't mind. After all it is a job I like to do. B： Besides English, what other languages can you speak？
W： A little Japanese and German. I can speak Cantonese, too, for I was born and brought up in Guangzhou.
B： It's very impressive. Mr. Wang, if you are hired, you'll be expected to receive some training in tourism business. W： That's fine.
B： Would you please fill out this application form and give it to the secretary？We'll inform you very soon.
W： Thank you, Mr. Brown, for your time and patience. Good-bye. B： Good luck. Bye.
外企英文面试常见问题及回答
