Most Common Interview Questions
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What are your parents‘ occupations?
Think your answer through. Avoid saying anything negative, like “My father was just a janitor” or “My mother didn’t work.” Show pride in your background and heritage, even if you have come to regard it as very humble: “My father was a custodial supervisor, and my mother ran a busy home.”
Be careful about overstating, too. Avoid an answer like “My father is the leading brain surgeon in the state and my mother is a retired Superior Court judge.” In such cases, “My father is a surgeon and my mother is a former judge” positions you properly.
Do you own or rent your home?
This is one of those questions that attempts to establish your stability. The translation is “Are you a responsible member of the community?” Answer briefly and honestly. If you are renting while you save to buy your own home, mention where you’ve been looking. If you haven’t, start now with a call to a local real estate agent.
How far do you live from this company?
If you currently live farther away than what would be considered a reasonable commuting distance, you might mention that you would be willing to locate nearer the company’s offices if hired.
Do you speak a foreign language?
If you speak another language fluently, by all means say so. This is an asset. However, if you took Spanish or French in school but cannot remember more than two or three phrases, simply mention that you understand the language better than you speak it.
How much time do you spend with your family?
Be careful to project a balanced attitude here. This can be a touchy subject. You might be dealing with an interviewer who is work oriented and lives by the credo “Work is not only the way to make a living; it’s the way to make a life.” Or you might be talking to one who recognizes the importance of family. Before you answer, scope out the situation: Look around the office for family photos, desk accessories made by children, and the like. For safety, do some research in advance.
--文章注释--
janitor n.看门人
heritage n.遗产，传统
custodial adj.看管的`
supervisor n.监管
overstate vt.夸大叙述
surgeon n.外科医生
stability n.稳定
community n.社区
estate agent 房地产经纪人
oriented adj.以...为导向的
credo n.信条
scope vt.仔细审视
accessory n. 饰物，附件
