外企面试经典问答
[size=1][color=black]What kind of position are you interested in?First I'd like to hear a bit more about the kinds of positions you have to offer.
This is not the right answer.
You should have done your homework before the interview. Even if you don't know ahead of time exactly which positions the firm is trying to fill, you should know the kinds of jobs the company has.
I'm looking for real hands-on management experience, something where I have the opportunity to supervise other people and to initiate and develop my own projects.
This answer is great if you have the experience to warrant it.
Follow up with real examples where you've demonstrated an aptitude for leadership. Without the examples ready, this could be a presumptuous answer.
I'm interested in a position that will allow me to learn this business inside and out, one that will allow me to develop the skills I need to move forward.
This is the best answer for someone new to the field.
It shows that you have reasonable expectations and goals.
How do you feel about working in groups? Do you tend to play a particular role?
I enjoy working in groups. Although some projects may take a little longer when several people have to reach a consensus, I believe the result is always better when you can benefit from several people's ideas. I抳e found that when I work in groups, I'm usually the person who makes sure the work gets finished -- the detail person, the person who ties up all the loose ends and who sees the thing through.
Before answering this question, it's important to consider the type of job you're interviewing for.
Obviously, if you're going to be alone in a room all day doing some type of individual research, you don't want to convey the idea that you hate working alone. Conversely, if you're planning a career in management consulting where teamwork is everything, you don't want to come off as a hermit. This is the best answer because it shows a real understanding of the value of teamwork and of the team member's role. Generally speaking, there are four types of roles people tend to play in groups: the leader or figurehead, the creative idea generator, the completer-finisher and the analyzer/interpreter. All of these roles are equally important, and the best groups contain at least one member from each category.
I don't mind working in groups, but I find that I'm generally more productive working alone or maybe one-on-one with a supervisor.
There is a better answer.
This answer isn't necessarily bad, assuming the job has minimal teamwork, but it sounds kind of wishy-washy. A better response would be, "I tend to be a fairly independent thinker and worker, but I also believe there are times when groups can accomplish far more than the individual."
I think teamwork is the most overrated management concept since the "Total Quality" movement! Innovative organizations need independent thinkers.
This is the wrong answer.
Since very few jobs involve no teamwork whatsoever, and since teamwork is one of the most popular trends in today's business world, this answer is much too negative.
If you are hired, how long will you stay with this company?
As long as the work is challenging and I have the opportunity to learn and advance, I see no reason to consider leaving.
This is the best answer.
You don't limit yourself by putting a time frame on how long you plan to stay in the position.
I certainly wouldn't consider leaving this or any job after less than one year. It takes that long to really assess a position.
This is not the best answer.
This answer does not convey any enthusiasm for the position you're being offered. It sounds as though one job is the same as the next.
I would like to stay with your company as long as possible, and I don't anticipate leaving in the foreseeable future.
This is not the best answer.
This response makes you sound like a doormat. Yes, you want to stay with the company for as long as possible, but only if you can thrive there.
Tell me about both the positive and the negative aspects of your last job.
I really enjoyed working for Aardvark Advertising during my last summer break. I was working on severely different projects that I found challenging, and I was able to work with some really talented people. I think I learned a lot from them. The downside was that I was only there for a short period of time so that I was unable to see some of my projects through to completion.
This is the best answer: You should say you liked your last job even if you didn't.
Also, negatives should be as neutral as possible.
Working for the museum was a great experience. I really liked the people I worked for and with, and I had a lot of interesting projects. Unfortunately, museums just can't pay what art galleries do.
It's not a good idea to bring up money as a downside of a job that is inherently low paying.
Complaining about money when you worked for a nonprofit organization is a little naive. Also, it makes you sound as if money is the only reason you're applying for the gallery job.
I enjoyed working in a supervisory role for the first time at my current job. My boss did a good job of mentoring me, and I think I learned a lot. It was fortunate that he was such a good hands-on teacher, because the training program really left a lot to be desired.
You start off fine, but then you fall into the negativity trap.
Make your negatives neutral, lest you sound like a complainer -- and nobody wants any more of those on the team.
What are the most important things you've learned in school?
How to beat the system. As you know, my university has more than 20,000 students. If you want to get anything done, you have to know the right people, circumvent the rules a bit, that sort of thing. Of course, I would never do anything illegal or unethical, but I have found that playing strictly by the rules is not always the fastest or best way to get things done.
This is the wrong answer.
It may be the truthful answer, but it's certainly not the best one. It simply doesn't look good to tell an interviewer you believe in breaking the rules -- especially not for an entry-level job.
Being a philosophy major has taught me a lot about social justice and the role of the individual in society. I'm much more attuned to how certain groups -- racial, sexual, religious, cultural -- are marginalized and excluded from power. This knowledge has made me a much more tolerant person.
There is a better answer.
While this may be important from a life perspective, it doesn't give you an opportunity to show some practical work skills, and it sounds far too impassioned for a job interview.
Two things: time management and how to find information. Balancing a full course load and several extracurricular activities -- not to mention a social life -- can be tricky. But if I've learned anything in these four years, it's how to know how much time I have, how much time I need and how to say no to those things that aren't necessary for me to do. I've also learned that it's impossible to know everything, so it's more important to be able to think creatively in order to figure out how and where to find the information I need.
This is the best answer.
It is the only one that demonstrates knowledge that translates directly to the workplace.
What is your greatest weakness?
Lack of experience. But if hard work and enthusiasm count for something, then I hope that won't be a weakness for long!
This isn't the best answer.
It could work if you made it less cutesy, emphasizing your willingness to work hard and learn fast.
I'm a perfectionist. I'm never satisfied with anything until I know it's the very best I can do, and I recognize that sometimes this tendency can slow things down.
There is a better answer.
Many people give this response -- so much so that it's become a clich? Most people doing hiring are also looking for good team players, so confessing to being a slow perfectionist probably wouldn't make you terribly desirable.
I used to be somewhat disorganized, but eventually this got me into trouble when I missed a meeting I hadn't written down. It was clear that I had to learn how to be more organized. So, I asked a meticulous coworker to teach me how to organize my workspace. In just an hour, we worked out a system that I still use today. Not only do I stay on top of things, but I'm more efficient, too.
This is the best answer.
You discuss a real weakness and how you overcame it. Just be careful how you portray your former disorganization, however, because some supervisors are convinced that you can't really overcome that tendency.
How do you work under pressure?
I thrive on pressure. I think it brings out the best in me.
This is not the best answer.
This answer could make you sound like you're one of those people who needs a looming deadline to get anything done -- not very reassuring to an employer.
I work well under pressure; although I usually try to avoid getting into 11th hour situations.
This is the best answer.
You want to walk the middle ground here. Don't sound like pressure is the only thing that gets you to do your work, and don't sound like a wimp.
Pressure makes me very anxious. I do my taxes in January.
There is a better answer.
This won't cut it in today's competitive, "get-it-done-yesterday" work world.
What do you do in your spare time?
I'm very committed to being fit, and I go to the gym whenever I can, usually about five to six times a week.
There is a better answer.
It's good that you have some regular activities outside of work, but it would be better to demonstrate outside interests that define you as unique. Take advantage of the opportunity to stand out in the employer's mind and to show long-time commitment to an interesting pursuit.
To tell you the truth, it抯 rare that I have a free moment, since, as you know, I work very long hours. Luckily, I love my profession. But when I do find myself with a free afternoon or weekend, I like to relax by reading and listening to music.
This is not the best answer.
Lose the gratuitous mention of the long hours. Who doesn't work long hours? You want your employer to know that you have a balanced life outside of work. Also, almost everyone enjoys reading and listening to music; it would be better to mention activities that make you stand out from the crowd.
I have a collection of model ships that I've built myself, and I like to work on them in the evenings or on rainy weekend afternoons. Also, for the last two years I've been volunteering at the local children's hospital on Saturday mornings.
This is the best answer.
Your pursuits are interesting and unique, and you show a long-time commitment to your interests and community.
Tell me about a time when you received criticism for your work or an idea.
Last year, I was a teacher's assistant for one of my history professors. One of my responsibilities was grading students' homework every week. There were about 150 students in the class and turning the homework around in six days wasn't always easy, especially since I had four classes of my own to worry about. Still, I managed to keep up until the end of the semester. I had three big papers to write, and I just couldn't finish the homework that week. The professor was sympathetic, but he was also upset. He felt that since he had promised the students they would get their homework back within a week, my oversight made him look bad. I understood his point and apologized. And the next week I made sure to finish on time.
There is a better answer.
This answer sounds a bit whiny. Also, it's always better to chose an example of a bad idea rather than a bad work habit -- bad work habits raise red flags to interviewers.
Right after graduating from college, I took a job as a secretary/receptionist at a footwear manufacturing company. Among other things, I typed all the correspondence for the president of the company. He would give me the letters handwritten, and I would type them up. I noticed there were a lot of grammatical mistakes in his letters, so I corrected them. But when he saw the typed letters with my corrections, he made me change them back to his version and told me never to make changes to his letters again. You have to understand, these were not minor mistakes. A typical letter read, "Dear Mr. So-and-So, It was real nice meeting together again with you yesterday at my office." I recognized a futile situation; he was not going to change his mind. And besides, if the president of the company wants his letters to read a certain way, that's his perogative. So I accepted the criticism and stopped correcting his letters.
This is not the best answer.
While this answer is acceptable, it doesn't allow you to demonstrate your ability to learn.
I work as an editorial assistant at a book publishing house, and recently I came up with an idea for a new book about the history and changing dynamics of the airline industry. I told my boss my idea, and she thought it had merit. So at the next editorial board meeting, I presented the concept to the board. Well, the other editors were not nearly as enthusiastic. They said that the airline industry had already been written about a lot and they didn't see enough of an audience for the book. After the meeting, my boss and I discussed the board's reaction and my presentation skills and how they could be improved. Even though my idea was not well received, presenting it to the board and discussing it with my boss were valuable learning experiences.
This is the best answer.
This response demonstrates a willingness to accept criticism and to follow up and learn from the experience. It also shows that you are good at taking initiative.
What is your greatest strength?
I'm efficient, and I know how to get things done.
This is a good, straightforward response.
You know what you're good at, you sound proud of it, and it's a talent that's valuable in any job.
That's a hard question to answer. Probably my sense of loyalty.
While it may be hard for many of us to talk about, or even identify, our strengths, this is a common interview question, and one you should be prepared to answer with confidence.
Hesitating on this one makes you sound either self-deprecating or lacking in self confidence.
I'm a people person. I'm good at developing and maintaining relationships.
This is a hard one, because people skills are indeed essential in team-oriented environments where relationships are a critical ingredient of business success. But there's a strong bias against that answer in organizations (it sounds so unfocussed and goody-goody), so you should never, ever cite "people skills" as your main strength in an interview situation.
Why do you think you would enjoy this kind of work?
I know this job would be a real challenge and would allow me to grow professionally. Also, marketing has always been my main area of professional interest, so I'm excited about the opportunity to work in that field.
This is not the best answer.
You could be talking about virtually any job. This question gives you an opportunity to show the interviewer that your skills match the position. Don't waste it.
Brand management appeals to me, because it requires a combination of creativity, strategic and analytic ability -- all qualities that I feel I possess. Also, after interning last summer at Sell Stuff Advertising Agency, I have a pretty good idea of what it's like to work toward the same goal but from another angle, and I know I enjoy the work.
This is the best answer.
You clearly demonstrate how your particular skills and talents match the requirements of the job.
Right now I'm most concerned with finding a position that will challenge me and allow me to grow professionally. I'm a very positive person in general, and I know that if the environment is right, I will enjoy my work.
There is a better answer.
A response like this makes you sound wishy-washy and doesn't show that you understand what the job requires or how your strengths match the job.
What has been your most difficult experience?
I recently broke up with my girlfriend of six years. We had been planning to get married, and I was totally unprepared when she said she wanted to see other people. I was devastated for a while -- in fact it's still painful to think about -- but I learned that I can handle any setback, no matter how painful.
This is the wrong answer.
It is much too personal. Remember, this is a job interview, not a group therapy session!
I am currently a vice president of the Finance Club at school. Last semester, I discovered that another vice president, who happens to be a good friend of mine, was embezzling funds from our club account. What a situation! I knew I had to confront my friend, and the sooner I did it the better. When I confronted him, he first denied it, but I had brought proof with me. When I showed him the paperwork, he finally admitted that he had taken the money. I told him that I wasn't going to pretend that nothing had happened and asked him how he thought he should proceed. He wanted to just return the money and go on, but I didn't think that was enough. I told him I thought he should resign from the club, confess and apologize to the president of the club. He agreed. I could have turned him in to the Dean, but I felt, as did the president of the club, that these steps were sufficient.
This is the best answer.
This example demonstrates your ability to confront and resolve a difficult situation in a responsible manner.
Last summer I was working for a law firm and sharing responsibilities with another woman. Unfortunately, this woman refused to pull her weight. She spent large portions of the day on the phone, took long lunch breaks and left early, while I stayed late to finish the work she hadn't done. I tried talking to her about it, but nothing seemed to work. Finally, I went to our boss. He said he had noticed the inequity and that he would take care of the situation, and he did. After the conversation with my boss, I noticed that my coworker began doing her share of the work. I was pleased by the way things turned out, that I had taken the initiative and that the situation had been resolved to my satisfaction.
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This choice isn't terrible, but it's preferable not to mention problems with coworkers; it could suggest to an interviewer that you have trouble getting along with people.
How did you feel about your last boss?
I have a lot of respect for the work she does, and I learned great deal from her.
This is the best answer.
When talking about a former or current employer, never say anything negative. It will only make you look bad. Instead, focus on their positive qualities (come on, even the worst bosses have positive qualities) and leave it at that.
I have to give him credit: He brings in a lot of money for the firm. While we didn't always get along, I'd say we had a mutually respectful relationship.
This is not the best answer.
Unfortunately, this answer gives a back-handed kind of compliment; there is definitely a suggestion that relations were not good between the candidate and the boss, and you don't want to raise the possibility that you have trouble getting along with your superiors.
To be honest, he wasn't the easiest person to work for, but I managed to find ways of dealing with it. I'm looking forward to having a much more professional relationship with my next employer.
This is not the best answer.
It is much too critical. [/color][/size] 有时要靠平时积累，要靠本人品行的
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