Most Common Interview Questions
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Do you prefer to work by yourself or with others?
The ideal answer is one of flexibility. However, be honest. Give examples describing how you have worked in both situations.
What are your career goals? or What are your future plans?
The interviewer wants to know if your plans and the company‘s goals are compatible. Let him know that you are ambitious enough to plan ahead. Talk about your desire to learn more and improve your performance, and be specific as possible about how you will meet the goals you have set for yourself.
What are your hobbies? or Do you play any sports?
The interviewer may be looking for evidence of your job skills outside of your professional experience. For example, hobbies such as chess or bridge demonstrate analytical skills. Reading, music, and painting are creative hobbies. Individual sports show determination and stamina, while group sport activities may indicate you are comfortable working as part of a team.
Also, the interviewer might simply be curious as to whether you have a life outside of work. Employees who have creative or athletic outlets for their stress are often healthier, happier and more productive.
What salary are you expecting?
You probably don‘t want to answer this one directly. Instead, deflect the question back to the interviewer by saying something like: "I don‘t know. What are you planning on paying the best candidate?" Let the employer make the first offer.
However, it is still important to know what the current salary range is for the profession. Find salary surveys at the library or on the Internet, and check the classifieds to see what comparable jobs in your area are paying. This information can help you negotiate compensation once the employer makes an offer.
What have I forgotten to ask?
Use this as a chance to summarize your good characteristics and attributes and how they may be used to benefit the organization. Convince the interviewer that you understand the job requirements and that you can succeed.
--文章注释--
flexibility n.灵活，不死板
compatible adj.相容的
ambitious adj.有抱负的'
chess 象棋
bridge 桥牌
analytical adj.分析的
determination 决心
stamina n.精力; 韧劲
outlet n.释放，排泄
productive有成效的
deflect vt.使转向
candidate n.候选人
attribute n.特质，特点
the classifieds 分类专栏
