英语面试常见的31个问题和答案
中外HR们手中的`问题其实是差不多的，思维模式大同小异。这31个问题，也经常出现在中国HR的问题单里，或许他们最先的起源就是微软、GOOGLE等公司的HR们。有人说：?全球化实际上就是美国化?，这下你明白了吧?读者们可以收藏了，熟读这些题目，去什么外企面试都不怕了。
Wouldn't it be great if you knew exactly what a hiring manager would be asking you in your next interview?
While we unfortunately can't read minds, we'll give you the next best thing: a list of the 31 most commonly asked interview questions and answers.
While we don't recommend having a canned response for every interview question (in fact, please don't), we do recommend spending some time getting comfortable with what you might be asked, what hiring managers are really looking for in your responses, and what it takes to show that you're the right man or woman for the job.
Consider this your interview study guide.
1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
This question seems simple, so many people fail to prepare for it, but it's crucial. Here's the deal: Don't give your complete employment (or personal) history. Instead give a pitch?one that?s concise and compelling and that shows exactly why you?re the right fit for the job. Start off with the 2-3 specific accomplishments or experiences that you most want the interviewer to know about, then wrap up talking about how that prior experience has positioned you for this specific role.
2. How did you hear about the position?
Another seemingly innocuous interview question, this is actually a perfect opportunity to stand out and show your passion for and connection to the company. For example, if you found out about the gig through a friend or professional contact, name drop that person, then share why you were so excited about it. If you discovered the company through an event or article, share that. Even if you found the listing through a random job board, share what, specifically, caught your eye about the role.
3. What do you know about the company?
Any candidate can read and regurgitate the company?s ?About? page. So, when interviewers ask this, they aren't necessarily trying to gauge whether you understand the mission?they want to know whether you care about it. Start with one line that shows you understand the company's goals, using a couple key words and phrases from the website, but then go on to make it personal. Say, ?I?m personally drawn to this mission because or ?I really believe in this approach because and share a personal example or two.
4. Why do you want this job?
Again, companies want to hire people who are passionate about the job, so you should have a great answer about why you want the position. (And if you don't? You probably should apply elsewhere.) First, identify a couple of key factors that make the role a great fit for you (e.g., ?I love customer support because I love the constant human interaction and the satisfaction that comes from helping someone solve a problem"), then share why you love the company (e.g., ?I?ve always been passionate about education, and I think you guys are doing great things, so I want to be a part of it?).
5. Why should we hire you?
This interview question seems forward (not to mention intimidating!), but if you're asked it, you're in luck: There's no better setup for you to sell yourself and your skills to the hiring manager. Your job here is to craft an answer that covers three things: that you can not only do the work, you can deliver great results; that you'll really fit in with the team and culture; and that you'd be a better hire than any of the other candidates.
6. What are your greatest professional strengths?
When answering this question, interview coach Pamela Skillings recommends being accurate (share your true strengths, not those you think the interviewer wants to hear); relevant (choose your strengths that are most targeted to this particular position); and specific (for example, instead of ?people skills,? choose ?persuasive communication? or ?relationship building?). Then, follow up with an example of how you've demonstrated these traits in a professional setting.
7. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
What your interviewer is really trying to do with this question?beyond identifying any major red flags?is to gauge your self-awareness and honesty. So, ?I can't meet a deadline to save my life? is not an option?but neither is ?Nothing! I'm perfect!? Strike a balance by thinking of something that you struggle with but that you?re working to improve. For example, maybe you?ve never been strong at public speaking, but you've recently volunteered to run meetings to help you be more comfortable when addressing a crowd.
8. What is your greatest professional achievement?
Nothing says ?hire me? better than a track record of achieving amazing results in past jobs, so don't be shy when answering this interview question! A great way to do so is by using the S-T-A-R method: Set up the situation and the task that you were required to complete to provide the interviewer with background context (e.g., ?In my last job as a junior ****yst, it was my role to manage the invoicing process?), but spend the bulk of your time describing what you actually did (the action) and what you achieved (the result). For example, ?In one month, I streamlined the process, which saved my group 10 man-hours each month and reduced errors on invoices by 25%.?
9. Tell me about a challenge or conflict you've faced at work, and how you dealt with it.
In asking this interview question, ?your interviewer wants to get a sense of how you will respond to conflict. Anyone can seem nice and pleasant in a job interview, but what will happen if you?re hired and Gladys in Compliance starts getting in your face says Skillings. Again, you'll want to use the S-T-A-R method, being sure to focus on how you handled the situation professionally and productively, and ideally closing with a happy ending, like how you came to a resolution or compromise.
10. Where do you see yourself in five years?
If asked this question, be honest and specific about your future goals, but consider this: A hiring manager wants to know a) if you've set realistic expectations for your career, b) if you have ambition (a.k.a., this interview isn't the first time you're considering the question), and c) if the position aligns with your goals and growth. Your best bet is to think realistically about where this position could take you and answer along those lines. And if the position isn?t necessarily a one-way ticket to your aspirations? It?s OK to say that you?re not quite sure what the future holds, but that you see this experience playing an important role in helping you make that decision.
11. What's your dream job?
Along similar lines, the interviewer wants to uncover whether this position is really in line with your ultimate career goals. While ?an NBA star? might get you a few laughs, a better bet is to talk about your goals and ambitions?and why this job will get you closer to them.
12. What other companies are you interviewing with?
Companies ask this for a number of reasons, from wanting to see what the competition is for you to sniffing out whether you're serious about the industry. ?Often the best approach is to mention that you are exploring a number of other similar options in the company's industry,? says job search expert Alison Doyle. ?It can be helpful to mention that a common characteristic of all the jobs you are applying to is the opportunity to apply some critical abilities and skills that you possess. For example, you might say 'I am applying for several positions with IT consulting firms where I can ****yze client needs and translate them to development teams in order to find solutions to technology problems.'?
13. Why are you leaving your current job?
This is a toughie, but one you can be sure you'll be asked. Definitely keep things positive?you have nothing to gain by being negative about your past employers. Instead, frame things in a way that shows that you're eager to take on new opportunities and that the role you?re interviewing for is a better fit for you than your current or last position. For example, ?I?d really love to be part of product development from beginning to end, and I know I?d have that opportunity here.? And if you were let go? Keep it simple: ?Unfortunately, I was let go,? is a totally OK answer.
14. Why were you fired?
OK, if you get the admittedly much tougher follow-up question as to why you were let go (and the truth isn't exactly pretty), your best bet is to be honest (the job-seeking world is **all, after all). But it doesn't have to be a deal-breaker. Share how you?ve grown and how you approach your job and life now as a result. If you can position the learning experience as an advantage for this next job, even better.
15. What are you looking for in a new position?
Hint: Ideally the same things that this position has to offer. Be specific.
16. What type of work environment do you prefer?
Hint: Ideally one that's similar to the environment of the company you're applying to. Be specific.
17. What's your management style?
The best managers are strong but flexible, and that's exactly what you want to show off in your answer. (Think something like, ?While every situation and every team member requires a bit of a different strategy, I tend to approach my employee relationships as a coach...?) Then, share a couple of your best managerial moments, like when you grew your team from five to 15 or coached an underperforming employee to become the company's top salesperson.
18. What's a time you exercised leadership?
Depending on what's more important for the the role, you'll want to choose an example that showcases your project management skills (spearheading a project from end to end, juggling multiple moving parts) or one that shows your ability to confidently and effectively rally a team. And remember: ?The best stories include enough detail to be believable and memorable,? says Skillings. ?Show how you were a leader in this situation and how it represents your overall leadership experience and potential.?
19. What's a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work?
Everyone disagrees with the boss from time to time, but in asking this interview question, hiring managers want to know that you can do so in a productive, professional way. ?You don?t want to tell the story about the time when you disagreed but your boss was being a jerk and you just gave in to keep the peace. And you don?t want to tell the one where you realized you were wrong,? says Peggy McKee of Career Confidential. ?Tell the one where your actions made a positive difference on the outcome of the situation, whether it was a work-related outcome or a more effective and productive working relationship.?
20. How would your boss and co-workers describe you?
First of all, be honest (remember, if you get this job, the hiring manager will be calling your former bosses and co-workers!). Then, try to pull out strengths and traits you haven't discussed in other aspects of the interview, such as your strong work ethic or your willingness to pitch in on other projects when needed.
21. Why was there a gap in your employment?
If you were unemployed for a period of time, be direct and to the point about what you?ve been up to (and hopefully, that?s a litany of impressive volunteer and other mind-enriching activities, like blogging or taking classes). Then, steer the conversation toward how you will do the job and contribute to the organization: ?I decided to take a break at the time, but today I?m ready to contribute to this organization in the following ways.?
22. Can you explain why you changed career paths?
Don't be thrown off by this question?just take a deep breath and explain to the hiring manager why you've made the career decisions you have. More importantly, give a few examples of how your past experience is transferrable to the new role. This doesn't have to be a direct connection; in fact, it's often more impressive when a candidate can make seemingly irrelevant experience seem very relevant to the role.
23. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
"Choose an answer that shows that you can meet a stressful situation head-on in a productive, positive manner and let nothing stop you from accomplishing your goals," says McKee. A great approach is to talk through your go-to stress-reduction tactics (making the world's greatest to-do list, stopping to take 10 deep breaths), and then share an example of a stressful situation you navigated with ease.
24. What would your first 30, 60, or 90 days look like in this role?
Start by explaining what you'd need to do to get ramped up. What information would you need? What parts of the company would you need to familiarize yourself with? What other employees would you want to sit down with? Next, choose a couple of areas where you think you can make meaningful contributions right away. (e.g., ?I think a great starter project would be diving into your email marketing campaigns and setting up a tracking system for them.?) Sure, if you get the job, you (or your new employer) might decide there?s a better starting place, but having an answer prepared will show the interviewer where you can add immediate impact?and that you?re excited to get started.
25. What are your salary requirements?
The #1 rule of answering this question is doing your research on what you should be paid by using sites like Payscale and Glassdoor. You?ll likely come up with a range, and we recommend stating the highest number in that range that applies, based on your experience, education, and skills. Then, make sure the hiring manager knows that you're flexible. You're communicating that you know your skills are valuable, but that you want the job and are willing to negotiate.
26. What do you like to do outside of work?
Interviewers ask personal questions in an interview to ?see if candidates will fit in with the culture [and] give them the opportunity to open up and display their personality, too,? says longtime hiring manager Mitch Fortner. ?In other words, if someone asks about your hobbies outside of work, it?s totally OK to open up and share what really makes you tick. (Do keep it semi-professional, though: Saying you like to have a few beers at the local hot spot on Saturday night is fine. Telling them that Monday is usually a rough day for you because you?re always hungover is not.)?
27. If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?
Seemingly random personality-test type questions like these come up in interviews generally because hiring managers want to see how you can think on your feet. There's no wrong answer here, but you'll immediately gain bonus points if your answer helps you share your strengths or personality or connect with the hiring manager. Pro tip: Come up with a stalling tactic to buy yourself some thinking time, such as saying, ?Now, that is a great question. I think I would have to say
28. How many tennis balls can you fit into a limousine?
1,000? 10,000? 100,000? Seriously?
Well, seriously, you might get asked brainteaser questions like these, especially in quantitative jobs. But remember that the interviewer doesn?t necessarily want an exact number?he wants to make sure that you understand what?s being asked of you, and that you can set into motion a systematic and logical way to respond. So, just take a deep breath, and start thinking through the math. (Yes, it?s OK to ask for a pen and paper!)
29. Are you planning on having children?
Questions about your family status, gender (?How would you handle managing a team of all men), nationality (?Where were you born), religion, or age, are illegal?but they still get asked (and frequently). Of course, not always with ill intent?the interviewer might just be trying to make conversation?but you should definitely tie any questions about your personal life (or anything else you think might be inappropriate) back to the job at hand. For this question, think: ?You know, I?m not quite there yet. But I am very interested in the career paths at your company. Can you tell me more about that
30. What do you think we could do better or differently?
This is a common one at startups (and one of our personal favorites here at The Muse). Hiring managers want to know that you not only have some background on the company, but that you're able to think critically about it and come to the table with new ideas. So, come with new ideas! What new features would you love to see? How could the company increase conversions? How could customer service be improved? You don?t need to have the company?s four-year strategy figured out, but do share your thoughts, and more importantly, show how your interests and expertise would lend themselves to the job.
31. Do you have any questions for us?
You probably already know that an interview isn't just a chance for a hiring manager to grill you?it's your opportunity to sniff out whether a job is the right fit for you. What do you want to know about the position? The company? The department? The team?
You'll cover a lot of this in the actual interview, so have a few less-common questions ready to go. We especially like questions targeted to the interviewer (?What's your favorite part about working here?") or the company's growth (?What can you tell me about your new products or plans for growth?")
;面试本来就够紧张的了，再加上是英语，有些应试者会因为过分紧张还听不懂、答非所问。那么，面试听不懂时该怎么办呢？ 一 不要害怕外表冷冰冰的考官 一些用人单位与面试者的最初交流是比较冷冰冰的。例如: I: Your number and name, please. （请告知你的号码和名字。） C: My number is sixteen and my name is Zhixin Zhang. （我是16号，我叫***。） 这时，面试者不要觉得有压力，面试官的态度冷漠并不是针对你个人，你只需要照实简洁地回答即可。 在某些情况下，面试官会问一些看起来比较普通和随意的问题，但实际上是暗藏深意的，例如： How did you get here？Was the traffic heavy?？（你怎么来的？路上很堵吧？） 你的回答可以是这样：Yes, it was heavy but since I came here yesterday as a rehearsal, I figured out a direct bus line from my school to your company, and of course, I left my school very early so the traffic wasn't a problem. （是的，很堵。但我昨天已经预先来过一次并且找到了一条从我们学校直达贵公司的公交路线，并且今天提早从学校出发。因此，路上的拥堵并没有影响到我。）这样的回答就点出了你的计划性以及细心程度。 二 抓住考官问题的关键点回答 如果应聘者突然听不懂面试官的话，或者问题太复杂，该如何回答？下面是一名工商大学的学生参加一知名化妆品公司英文面试中的一段: I: You're talking shop. How will you carry out marketing campaigns if we hire you？ 你很内行。如果我们雇用你的话，你打算如何开始你的市场工作？ C: Sorry, sir. I beg your pardon. 对不起，能重复一下吗？ I: I mean that how will you design your work if we hire you？ 我的意思是如果我们决定录用你，你打算如何开展市场工作？ C: Thank you, sir. I'll organize trade fairs and symposiums, prepare all marketing materials, and arrange appointments for our company with its business partners. 谢谢。我将组织贸易展销会和研讨会，预备所有营销材料，为公司及其商业伙伴安排见面会。 I: Do you know anything about this company？ 你对本公司的情况了解吗？ C: Yes, a little. As you mentioned just now, it is an America-invested company. As far as I know, your Company is a world-famous company that produces co**etics and skincare products. Your co**etics and skincare products are very popular with women in all parts of the world. 是的，了解一点点。正如你刚才所提到的那样，贵公司是一家美资公司。据我所知，贵公司是一家世界闻名的生产美容护肤品的公司。你们的美容护肤品深受世界各地妇女的欢迎。 在希望对方重复问题时，除了I beg your pardon.还可以用Would you please say that again？的表达方式。 三 巧用过渡语，表明自己用心听问题 如果面试者在面试时可以用一些类似：As you mentioned（正如您所说的）或者As far as I know（据我所知），表示你一直在认真听对方的谈话。此外，你还可以选择As it is written on my resume（正如我的简历所提到的）或As my previous experience shows （如我之前的工作经验所示）之类的表达法。 另外，在面试之前，面试者对应聘公司应有所了解。比如了解公司的规模、业务、未来发展等等。
面试常用英语问题
你是不是也遇到过这样的场面：面试过程中，面试官的问题各种刁钻和难以回答，你慌乱应付过去却与工作失之交臂。
以下这个汇总，总结了典型的英语面试问题，让我们以后面试有备无患啦。
1.So，tell me a little about yourself./那么，请做一个自我介绍吧。
2.Why did you leave your last job?/你为什么离职呢？
3.Tell me what you know about this company?/告诉我，你对这个公司了解多少？
4.Why do you want to work at X Company?/你为什么想在X公司工作？
5.What relevant experience do you have?/你有什么相关经验？
6.If your previous co-worker were here,what would they say about you?/如果你以前的同事在这里，他们会怎么评价你？
7.Have you done anything to further your experience?/你是否为积累更多经验而作出努力？
8.Where else have you applied?/你还申请了其他什么公司吗？
9.How are you when you work under pressure?/当你在压力下工作时，感觉如何？
10.What motivate you to do a good job?/是什么激励你去做好一份工作？
11.What’s your greatest strength?/你最大的优点是什么？
12.What’s your biggest weakness?/你最大的弱点是什么？
13.Let’s talking about Salary./我们来谈谈薪水。
14.Are you good at working in the team?/你擅长在团队工作吗？
15.Tell me a suggestion you have made that was implemented./告诉我一个你已经实施的建议。
16.Will the people you work with irritate you？/与你共事的人是否会激怒你？
17.Is there anyone you just could not work with?/是否有人你不能与之共事？
18.Would you rather work for money or satisfaction?/你愿意为金钱还是满足而工作？
19.Would you rather be liked or feared?/你宁愿被喜欢还是害怕？
20.Are you willing to put your job first?/你是否愿意将工作放在首位？
21.Explain why I should hire you？/请你说一说为什么我应该雇佣你？
22.Do you have any question to ask me?/你有什么问题要问我吗？
23.Where do you want to be in 5 years?/五年内，你想达到什么高度？
24.Would you want to work for a big company or a **all one?/你想为大公司还是小公司工作？
25.What contribution did you make to your previous organization/team?/你对你以前的组织/团队做出了什么贡献？
26.What makes you think you would be a success in this job?/是什么让你认为你能胜任这份工作？
27.Why did you select your major area of study?/你为什么选择你的主要研究领域?
28.What subjects were your favorite? Why?/你最喜欢的科目是什么？为什么？
29.Other than the courses you studied, what is the most important thing you learned from your college experience?/除了你学习的课程外，你从大学里学到的最重要的东西是什么？
30.How did you finance your college education?/你是如何承担大学教育的费用的？
31.Would you describe your typical working day?/你能描述一下你的典型工作日吗？
32.Describe the employee you most enjoy working with?/描述你最喜欢与之共事的员工？
33.What is an ideal boss like?/理想的老板是什么样的'？
34.What pressures did you have in your last job and how did you manage them?/你上一份工作有什么压力，你是如何管理的？
35.Sometimes a work assignment requires frequent travel. How do you feel about the prospect of frequent travel?/有时工作任务需要经常出差。你对频繁旅行有什么看法？
36.Most employees and bosses have some disagreements. How did you react to these disagreements in your last job?/大多数员工和老板有一些分歧。你在上一份工作中对这些分歧有何反应？
37.Why did you decide to apply for this particular position?/你为什么决定申请这个职位？
38.What about this position is especially attractive to you?/这个职位对你特别有吸引力吗？
39.What do you see in the position that is not attractive to you?/在这个对你没有吸引力的职位上，你看到了什么？
40.What factors in a work situation motivate you?/什么因素在工作中激励你?
41.What will you do to achieve your career goals?/你将如何实现你的职业目标？
42.How do you feel about your progress to date?/对于你至今所取得的成就，你作何感受?
43.What do you think are your strongest skills?/
你认为你最强的技能是什么？
44.How much do you know about our company?/你对我们公司了解多少？
45.What’s the meaning of your English name?/你的英文名字是什么意思?
46.What do you think of overtime?/你如何看待加班？
47.If this time we hire you but after period of time you think it doesn’t suit you ,what will you do?/如果这次我们聘请你，但是经过一段时间，你觉得这不适合你，你会怎么做？
48.What do you enjoy most about what you do now?/你现在最喜欢做什么？
49.What do you think XYZ Company can offer you?/你认为XYZ公司能给你什么？
50.If you're successful, what do you think you'll be doing day-to-day? /如果你成功了，你认为你每天会做什么？
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