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Job Interview Tips (II)

24 Jul 2009

The main goal of a selection interview is to predict the on-the-job performance of each applicant, in order to select the best person for the available position.
面試的目的是預計每位應徵者於工作上的表現，以選出最適合的人選。

An interview should be viewed as an opportunity to show an employer what you have to offer, rather than as a nerve-racking ordeal.
面試應該視為向僱主展示你能力的機會，而不是傷腦筋的考驗。

Sample Interview Questions 模擬面試問題

Education & Career Plans
．Why did you choose to study __________ ?
．Which area(s) of the __________ field interests you most? Why?
．What do you think it takes to succeed in the __________ field?
．What do you expect to be doing in five years? ten years?

Experience & Skills
．Which past jobs have you enjoyed the most? the least? Why?
．Under what circumstances did you leave your last job?
．Describe your working relationship with your last supervisor.
．What experiences related to this position have you had?
．(If no related experience,) how specifically will your past experiences be valuable in the __________ field?

Job Specific/Technical
．You are being interviewed by several employers this week. Why would you like to work for our organization?
．This job requires someone with a concern for detail (for example). Do you qualify? Give an example from past experiences.
．This job requires someone with above-average interpersonal communication skills (for example). Do you qualify? Give an example from past experiences.
．What salary are you expecting during your first work term? Why?

They will likely ask some technical questions to test your professed level of expertise; sometimes there will be a written test. You may also be asked to construct a brief business letter or memo to demonstrate your business writing skills. Where appropriate you may be asked to provide a portfolio or demonstrate specific skills pertaining to the job.

他們亦有可能問你一些技術上的問題，測試你於該行業上的專業程度，有時亦會有寫作測試。你也可能會被要求撰寫簡單的商業書信或備忘錄，以顯示你的商業寫作技巧。若適用，更需要提供代表作或示範你與該工作有關的特別技能。

Personal
．What are your strengths? Weaknesses? Can you provide scenarios? Can you give an example of each? (relate to work environment)
．Which three adjectives best describe you? (e.g., reliable, kind, etc.)
．What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? Why?
．Do you prefer working on your own or in a team? Why?
．What are some of your leisure time interests?

Your Questions
At the end of the interview, you will usually be given an opportunity to ask questions. Ask about the work itself and the people you will be working with. Do not ask about salary, benefits or working conditions until you are offered the position.
於面試的尾聲，你通常都會有機會發問。你可以問關於工作本身及將會涉及的人事問題，於被取錄前，盡量不要問有關工資、待遇或工作環境的事宜。

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