Part B
[A] You may have to impress the company HR representatives as well.
HR reps are typically trained to ask very specific and personal questions,
like what salary you expect and what you’ve made in the past.
They might ask you about your impressions of the company and the people who
interviewed you. They might also ask if you have other offers. If so,
chances are good that they are willing to compete for you.
But if you say that you have other offers,
be prepared to back it up with the who, what and when,
because they might challenge you.
The HR reps are also the people who will conduct or arrange reference and background checks.
They might have the final say.
[B] Besides management, you might also interview with one or more of your future coworkers.
Regardless of the questions they ask, what they most really want to know is how well you’
ll fit into the team, if you’ll cause them more work instead of less,
and if they should feel threatened by you. When answering,
be eager enough to show that you are a good team player and will pull your load,
but not so eager as to appear to be a back- stabbing ladder climber!
[C] Always research a company before you interview, and remember that attire,
body language and manners count, big time. Try to avoid common mistakes.
You may think that this is common sense, but crazy stuff really happens!
[D] Job interviewing is one of the most popular career topics on the Web.
But no career advisor can tell you exactly what to say during a job interview.
Interviews are just too upclose and personal for that.
About the best that career advisors can do,
is to give you some tips about the typical questions to expect,
so you can practice answering them ahead of time. But,
while there are many canned interview questions, there are few canned answers.
The rest is up to you.
[E] Be prepared to attend a second interview at the same company,
and maybe even a third or fourth. If you’re called back for more interviews,
it means that they’re interested in you. But, it doesn’t mean you’re a shoo- in. Most likely, they are narrowing the competition, so keep up the good work!
[F] To put you somewhat at ease, many interviewers really don’t know how to interview effectively.
Frontline interviewers are typically managers and supervisors
who have never been or are barely trained in interviewing techniques.
They’re a little nervous too, just like you. Some don’t even prepare in advance.
This makes it easier for you to take control of the interview,
if you have prepared. But in controlling an interview, it’s not a good idea to try to dominate.
Instead, try to steer it toward landing the job.
[G] After interviewing, immediately send a thank you letter to each of your interviewers.
It’s professional and expected, and might even be the deciding factor in your favor.
[H] Remember, it’s a two- way street. It’s the employer’s chance to judge you,
but it’s also very much your chance to judge the employer. In fact,
if you handle yourself well and ask the right questions,
you’ll put the interviewer in the position of selling the company to you.
If this happens, you’re probably doing well.
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41.()→42. () →43. () →A→44. () →45. () →46. () →G
To:Human Resource Management
From:P.Neal Date:Feb.28
Re:Tokyo interviews
I am really excited about the opportunity that the International Job Fair in April presents lo our firm.By recruiting at an overseas location9 we increase our chances of attracting employees with global awareness.I o ensure that we hire employees who will fit into our corporate culture^ I have listed some suggestions for the interview team.
(1)Determine early in the interview if the employee is a team player.Aside from the obvious work-experience questions, find out what type of learning environment the interviewee preferred in school and what sports and hobbies he or she enjoys.Use this line of questioning to get to know younger applicants who do not have a lot of formal work experience.
(2) In the interviewt find out the interviewee 1 s attitude toward other languages and cultures.How many languages has he or she studied? Would the prospective employee be willing to go through language training if
assigned to our new branch office?
(3) If possible* look at portfolios on site to get a sense of the interviewees9 artistic accomplishments and check up on local references in the interviewee's country.
(4) Clearly communicate our company,s goals and bring back some great recruits!
21.Who is this memo directed to?
A.Mr.Neal
B.The interview team
C.Prospective employees
22.Recruiting at an international job fair will help the company find employees who
A.fit the corporate culture
B.are team players
C.have global awareness
23.Why does the author suggest the interview team ask interviewees questions about their hobbies?
A.To know whether the interviewees enjoy playing sports.
B.To know whether the interviewees are team players.
C.To know whether the interviewees have work experience.
24.The new employees must be ________.
A.willing to participate in language training
B.able to speak several languages
C.capable of learning any language quickly
25.What should the intervieweesportfolios demonstrate?
A.Excellent references
B.Sensible components
C.Artistic merit
W: Why don't you try house-sitting? Last summer Cindy was a house sitter for the Smiths when they went away on vacation. They hired Cindy to stay in their house because they didn't want it left empty.
M: You mean they paid Cindy just to live in their house?
W: It wasn't that easy. She had to water the house plants, mow the lawn, and even take care of the pets.
M: I guess it is a little like baby-sitting, except you're taking care of a house instead of children.
W: The student employment office still has a few jobs posted.
M: Do I just have to fill oat an application?
W: You have to have an interview with the homeowner and provide three references at least.
M: That seems like a lot of trouble for a summer job.
W: Well, the homeowner wants some guarantee that they can trust the house sitter. You know they want to make sure you're not the type who'll hold wild parties in their house, or bring a group of friends in with you.
M: I see. House sitters who do that sort of thing probably aren't paid then.
W: Usually they're paid anyway just because the homeowners don't want to make a fuss. But if the homeowner reports it, the house sitter won't be able to get another job easily. So why don't you apply?
M: I think I will. Thank you.
(20)
A.They left their pets with neighbors.
B.They rented their house to a student.
C.They hired someone to stay in their home.
D.They asked their gardener to watch their house.
听力原文:W: So what are the two main times of the day that you watch TV?
M: Well, a little around breakfast time and then it tends to be really late— eleven or even midnight—when I've finished work.
W: And what sort of programs do you go for?
M: Some news bulletins but I also really like to put my feet up with some of the old comedy shows.
W: Fine. And turning to the new channel...which type of programs would you like to see more of?
M: Well, I certainly don't think we need any more factual programs like news and documentaries. I think we need more about things like local in formation...you know, providing a service for the community. And in the same vein, perhaps more for younger viewers...you know, good quality stuff.
W: Ah ha. And if you had to give the new directors some specific advice when they set up the channel, what advice would you give theme
M: I think I'd advice them to pay more attention to the quality of the actual broadcast, you know, the sound system. They ought to do lots more of these kinds of interview, you know, talking with their potential customers.
W: Oh, I'm glad you think it's valuable!
M: Certainly...yeah.
W: Good. Ok, this will be a commercial channel of course, but how often do you think it is tolerable to have adverts?
M: Well out of that list I'd say every quarter of an hour. I don't think we can complain about that, as long as they don't last for ten minutes each time!
W: Quite. And…would you be willing to attend any of our special promotions for the new channel?
M: Yes, I'd be very happy to, as long as they're held here in my area.
W: Thank you very much for your time.
(23)
A.Local news and children's programs.
B.Children's programs and local service programs.
C.Documentaries and news.
D.Documentaries and movies.
(ii) the panel interview with more than one interviewer. (5 marks)
(b) Explain the advantages and the disadvantages of:
(i) the face to face interview between two people; (6 marks)
You have to take the______examination before an interview can be considered.
A.precious
B.preliminary
C.prior
D.potential
(d) Describe the three stages of a formal grievance interview that Oliver might seek with the appropriate partner
at Hoopers and Henderson following the formal procedure. (9 marks)