常見(jiàn)英文面試問(wèn)題109道及答2

1、常見(jiàn)英文面試問(wèn)題 109道及答案(二31. If you could change or improve anything about your college, what would it be?Sample excellent response: My major department had a wonderful internship program, and I was able to complete three valuable internships with my department's guidance. Some other departments in the

2、 business school don't have internship programs that are as strong as my department's. I'd like to see all the departments have strong internship programs so all my school's business grads would have the same opportunities that I had.32. How will the academic program and coursework y

3、ou've taken benefit your career?Sample excellent response (response is very specific to the job he is interviewing for: As you will note on my resume, I've taken not only the required core classes for the finance field, I've also gone above and beyond by double majoring in accounting. I

4、doubled majored since I knew that the financial consulting field requires much knowledge of portfolio analysis and understanding of the tax laws. I believe that my success in both areas of study have specifically prepared me for this area. But it's not just taking the classes in these two areas

5、that allows me to offer Merrill Lynch clients more. I minored in Spanish to understand the growing hispanic clientele in the Central Florida area, which as you are well aware is a growing source of revenue for the industry. If you like, I can elaborate on other aspects of my education further.33. Wh

6、ich college classes or subjects did you like best? Why?Sample excellent response: My favorite classes have been the ones pertaining to my major, which is marketing. These classes have laid the groundwork for my career in marketing. They have also taught me skills that I can bring to my employer, ran

7、ging from communication skills to interacting with others.34. Are you the type of student for whom conducting independent research has been a positive experience?Sample excellent response: Yes, I love it. I thoroughly enjoyed my senior research in college while many others in my class were miserable

8、. I was never tired of learning more about my topic and found it exhilarating to be researching something that had not been studied before.35. Describe the type of professor that has created the most beneficial learning experience for you.Sample excellent response: My favorite professors were the on

9、es who gave me hands-on learning experiences that I can apply to my career. Any person can makeyou memorize the quadratic equation, but someone who can show you how to use it, and why, were the professors I liked. I liked teachers who realized that sometimes there is more then one answer and everyon

10、e thinks differently.36. Do you think that your grades are a indication of your academic achievement?Sample excellent response: I have focused much of my energy on work and obtaining real-world experience. I commend my classmates who have earned high GPAs, but I also feel it's important to be we

11、ll-rounded. In addition to work experience, I participated in sports and extracurricular activities in school. These activities taught me leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Sometimes my heavy load has not allowed me to keep up with some of my studies, but I have learned an enormous amou

12、nt that I can apply in my future industry. As you will discover if you talk to my supervisors, my ability to work effectively is much more reflective of my future potential than is my GPA.37. What plans do you have for continued study? An advanced degree?Sample excellent response: I plan to continue

13、 my education for the rest of my life. In any technology-related field, keeping up to date through continuing education is of the utmost importance. Continuing education can include on-the-job training, courses sponsored by the employer, and courses taken in new technologies as they emerge. I plan t

14、o be not only a career employee but a career student so that I can be the best information systems analyst I can be. I will ensure, however, that any education I pursue not only doesn't interfere with my job or the company's policies, but will enhance my value as an employee.38. Before you c

15、an make a productive contribution to the company, what degree of training do you feel you will require?Sample excellent response: My background has been focused on preparing me for the financial consulting industry, so I can be productive right away. I already have obtained the educational credentia

16、ls and skills to allow me to become an immediate asset to Merrill Lynch. After interning for a semester, I am well aware of the shared beliefs of the organization and its corporate values. I already have a very good working knowledge of the financial consulting business. I am confident of my ability

17、 to get up to speed quickly in any assignment with which I'm not familiar.39. Describe the characteristics of a successful manager.Sample excellent response: A successful manager should have the vision and capabilities to formulate strategies to reach his or her objectives and communicate these

18、ideas to his or her team members. In addition to serving as a positive role model for co-workers, successful managers must also be capable of inspiring othersto recognize, develop, and apply their talents to their utmost potential to reach a common goal. These are the traits I hope to demonstrate wh

19、en I'm a manager.40. Why did you decide to seek a position in this field?Sample excellent response: I want to work in the marketing and PR industry because ever since I took my first marketing course in college, I have felt very passionate toward the industry and cannot imagine myself doing anyt

20、hing else.41. Tell me what you know about our company.Sample excellent response: You're large and respected worldwide. You're both a clinical and teaching hospital. Over the last 60 to 70 years you've produced award-winning research. In reviewing your Web site, I've familiarized myse

21、lf with many of your corporate goals and objectives. Submitted by "Judy"42. Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?Sample excellent response: I am convinced that there would be no better place to work than Accenture. You are the top consulting firm in the United States. You

22、provide your employees with the tools they need to stay competitive and sharpen their skills while working in an open, team-based environment. I am also aware that you provide a mentor for all new employees, and I would embrace any opportunity to work with a mentor and eventually become one myself.4

23、3. Do you have a geographic preference?Sample excellent response: Although I would prefer to stay in the Mid-Atlantic area, I would not rule out other possibilities.44. Why do you think you might like to live in the community in which our company is located?Sample excellent response: Just a few week

24、s ago, I had the opportunity to spend several days in your community, and I fell in love with it. I love the fact that you have a thriving riverfront. I'm impressed with the many cultural opportunities here - opera, theater, art, and independent films. I've also already become a fan of the S

25、aints and the other sports teams based here. I have conducted significant Internet research on this city, so I am quite comfortable with your location.45. Would it be a problem for you to relocate?Sample excellent response: I'm open to opportunities within the company; if those opportunities inv

26、olve relocation, I would certainly consider it.46. To what extent would you be willing to travel for the job?Sample excellent response: I am more than willing to travel. I understand the importance of going above and beyond the call of duty to satisfy customer requests is sometimes required and that

27、 Merrill Lynch's customer focus belief means that travel is expected in some circumstances. I am willing to make this commitment to do whatever it takes to develop that long-term relationship with a small business or client. It is only through this relationship that loyalty can be maintained and

28、 financial gains and growth can occur for both the client and Merrill Lynch. It is my understanding from other financial consultants that I have interviewed at Merrill Lynch that this occurs maybe one or two times a month.47. Which is more important to you, the job itself or your salary?Sample excel

29、lent response: A salary commensurate with my experience and skills is important, but it's only one piece of the package. Many other elements go into making up a compensation package, but more importantly, it's critical to me to enjoy what I'm doing, fit into the corporate cult48. What le

30、vel of compensation would it take to make you happy?Sample excellent response: I am not depending on money to make me happy. What makes me happy is having a satisfying job that provides challenge and new situations daily.49. Tell me about the salary range you're seeking.Sample excellent response

31、: I am sure that I am the candidate you are looking for. If you feel the same, the I'm sure your offer will be fair and commensurate with the value I can bring the company.50. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way?Sa

32、mple excellent response: Recently my company asked for bids on a phone system for our new college campus. Two companies came in very close with their bids, and most of my department wanted to go with a vendor that we have used in the past. After I looked over the proposals, it was clear that this wa

33、s the wrong decision. So, I talked individually with each member of our staff and was able to change their minds and get the best product that would save money and provide the highest quality.51. Describe an instance when you had to think on your feet to extricate yourself from a difficult situation

34、.Sample excellent response: When I was a resident assistant at my college, a student I did not know asked me if he could use my phone to call another room. Although I did not know the student, I allowed him into my room. He used the phone and in the course of his conversation, he stated that he had

35、just come from a fraternity party and was high from taking some drugs. Well after his conversation, I had to enforce the student conduct code by writing him up. He became very hostile towards me and would not give me any identification or information. I stood in the doorway to prevent him from leavi

36、ng. I noted the serial numbers on his keys, so when the situation got to the point where I felt unsafe, I allowed the him to leave. I still preformed my job without jeopardizing my or his physical welfare.52. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a pro

37、blem.Sample excellent response: I had a client come into the bank where I worked and request a $5,000 personal loan to "pay off some bills." In the customary review process, I determined that what was really needed was a $25,000debt-consolidation loan. Rather than giving the customer a &qu

38、ot;quick-fix" to the problem, I logically solved the problem in a way that was in the best interest of both the bank and the client.53. By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations and environments.Sample excellent response: I've shown my abi

39、lity to adapt by successfully working in several very different jobs. For example, I lived with a native family in Costa Rica. I worked as a nanny for a famous writer in Cape Cod. I was responsible for dealing with Drug Court participants. And I catered to elite country-club clientele. I did it all

40、well and had no trouble adapting.54. Describe a time when you were faced with problems or stresses that tested your coping skills.Sample excellent response: Arriving at the language school I was attending in Costa Rica in the middle of the night with very minimal Spanish-language skills, I found my

41、way to a very small town with no street addresses or names and found my temporary residence. I was scared, but I handled the situation very well, very calmly. In very stressful situations, I am always the one in the group to stay calm and focused. My friends, family, and professors have always said

42、that I am an oasis of calm in a storm.55. Give an example of a time in which you had to be relatively quick in coming to a decision. Sample excellent response: This happens often in the IT industry, but one recent example was when we had a core backbone switch die. It died at the worst possible time

43、 - during exams - as they always seem to do, and I needed to get it back up and running quickly. I analyzed the logs and system status, and using my previous experience,I made some quick decisions that rectified problem and got the equipment back up only minutes later. 56. Describe a time when you h

44、ad to use your written communication skills to get an important point across. Sample excellent response: As an Administrative Coordinator, I had a staff of 27 students. Having such a large student staff all working different shifts and having varying class schedules meant that meetings could not be

45、held with everyone at one time. I needed to communicate with everyone about important policies and information often, so I came up with the idea of designing a Web page for my staff with written announcements. Each Desk Assistant was required to check the Web page daily at the beginning of his/her s

46、hift. I also sent email communications by a distribution list that allowed each Desk Assistant to keep informed about anything. The one situation that stands out in my mind is a last-minute summer camp that decided to come in a day early with only one day's notice. I had no staff scheduled to ch

47、eck in the camps or to organize the keys. I posted an update to the Web page and sent an email. Within four hours, I had the following day completely staffed and desk assistants there to organize room keys for the campers that night. 57. Give me a specific occasion in which you conformed to a policy

48、 with which you did not agree. Sample excellent response: When I worked at Home Depot as an assistant manager, I was always looking for way to boost my employees' morale. Unloading trucks is a very routine and physical job and can become very boring and exhausting, so to improve the unloaders

49、9; attitude toward their duties and make the best of the situation, I put a radio in the receiving dock. It worked; however, the district manager did not approve of the radio in the workplace even though it did not interfere with any set policy of company objectives. The radio was also out of any ar

50、eas where customers would hear the music. I did not agree with my DMs decision to remove the radio; however, I understood his point of view once he explained it to me and promptly complied to his request. The employees were not happy that their radio was gone, so I found an alternative method of rew

51、ard and morale boosting by implementing a program in which we provided lunch for the unloaders from any restaurant of their choice if they unloaded the trucks faster than normal. This program succeeded by increasing their unloading time from 2 1/2 hours to only 1 1/2, a savings in payroll of 8 percent of sales for that shift. 58. Give me an example of an important goal which you had set in the past and tell me about your success in reaching it. Sample