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1. Introduction (10 mins) 2. Extensive reading (15 mins) University Education Should Be Worth What Students Pay2007-01-08 CRIENGLISH.com Nanjing University of Finance and Economics has urged its students to count the costs for each day's education on campus, saying that clarifying the price would help students study harder, and reduce the phenomenon of truancy. The Beijing News reports that after general calculation, the cost of each class hour is about 12 yuan or around 1.5 US dollars. The university wants to send the message to students that the cost of not attending class is quite high. But the Beijing News says instead of figuring the "cost of truancy," universities should work harder to advance quality education. By hiring highly qualified faculty and improving teaching methods, students will be attracted to class by its content, rather than being propelled to attend out of concern for money. 3. Passport to success (20 mins) Selling oneself in a job interview (1)Key words:Challenge, blue-chip, marketing, contribute, point-of-purchase advertising, margarine, distributor, want ad, enthusiasticAbout purpose of comingF: To start with, can you tell me why you are here today?C: I wanted challenge in my career. When I read your ad, I said to myself that this is the one opportunity I shouldn’t pass up.F: But there were other similar positions advertised in the same newspaper by blue-chip American campanies. Why did you come to us?C: First, you have an impressive growth record. Ever since Mr. Peter Mitchell founded the company 35 years ago, you have doubled in size every five years. C: Second, marketing is obviously very important for you and I will have a great deal to learn from and contribute to your company. If possible, I’d like to grow with you.About previous jobF: Very well. I see you’ve done your homeword, too. You are now with United Butter --- quite a reputable company known for unique point-of-purchase advertising. What is your chief responsibility there?C: I’ve worked there six years since I graduated from college. During the last four years, I’ve been attending evening classes at a B-school in an MBA program. Well, it took me four years but I’ve finally gotten the degree.F: Congratulations.C: Thank you. Two years ago, I was appointed an assistant brand manager responsible for the Panda line of margarines. I am also in charge of organizing trading conferences for food distributors held in different parts of the nation almost every month.C: United Butter is an established and well-managed company and I get to travel around the country. But Panda is not their main product line and maybe it needs to be renamed and repackaged.About reason of resignationC: At any rate, I have nothing against United butter and they’ve been very nice to me, but I’m not sure that I’ll be able to make full use of my ability and develop career opportunities there. Am I going on too much for you?F: Not, not at all. Go right ahead.C: So I had my ear to the ground and came across your want ad. I’m very enthusiastic about the job.Break (5 mins)4. Modern talks (5 mins)I know that my future is not just a dream.To rest is to take longer walks.Add a little originality into your life.Do something different after hours.5. Expanded reading (15 mins)How to find a job?The first step in finding a job is to write a resume or prepare to complete a job application. Depending on the type of job you are searching for, you will need a resume, CV (curriculum vitae) and a cover letter or you will need to complete an application for employment. In most cases, you will need a resume to apply for full-time, professional job opportunities. If you are seeking a part-time job or work in a career field like hospitality or retail, for example, you will complete an application for employment. The next step in finding a job is to find employment opportunities to apply to. You will need to search the online job search sites, like America's Job Bank, Monster, Career Builder, and Indeed, and utilize offline resources including networking, which is still the way most people find jobs. It is important to follow up with the people who have interviewed you. Send a thank you letter within twenty-four hours of your interview. Also contact the employer if you haven't heard whether you got the job, or not, within a week or so of interviewing. Inquire about the status of your candidacy and ask if you can provide any additional information.6.Discussion (20 mins)Where to find a job? How to write a good resume?How to prepare for an interview? What should you pay attention to during the interview?Tell something about your personal experience in finding a job. [ 本帖最后由 gsm0002 于 2007-1-21 14:29 编辑 ] |
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1. Warming up before work (10 mins)Situation 1. You are suddenly informed to attend a commercial lunch tomorrow.lIs there anything new?lThe New York Times this morning says…Situation 2. In the meeting , you must offer an introduction of newly-launched product.lLet me begin with…lI have three major points to discuss with you.lAre there any questions?lThank you very much (for your attention)2. Extensive reading (15 mins)Guangzhou Infectious Disease Outbreak Denied 2007-01-22 12:50:31CRIENGLISH.com Guangdong's Provincial Health Department has denied reports that an outbreak of communicable diseases, including SARS and bird flu, has hit Guangzhou city. Officials with the Guangdong Provincial Health Department and Guangzhou Municipal Health Bureau made the denials on Sunday, in response to reports in Hong Kong media that tens of patients suffering from high fever with unknown causes have been sent to Guangzhou 8th Hospital, the city's largest hospital specializing in infectious diseases. The reports surmised that the patients may be suffering from bird flu or SARS. And many correspondents from the Hong Kong and Macao media crowded around the hospital gate for further news. However, the director of the Guangzhou 8th Hospital, Tang Xiaoping denied the story, confirming that the hospital had not received any such "high fever patient with unknown causes". Data from the municipal disease control and prevention center also testified that there is no bird flu outbreak in the city, a statement later reaffirmed by Liao Xinbo, a deputy with the Guangdong provincial health department. However, Liao said the government will be sure to inform the public should such an outbreak occur. The provincial government will also communicate with counterparts in Hong Kong for a joint campaign in preventing the disease from spreading. Responding to recent stories, he condemned the fabrication of news.3. Passport to success (20 mins) - Selling oneself in a job interview (2)Key words:aggressive, plus, launch, incidentally, bonus, go-getter, candidate, commit, in the runningAbout future work planF: What do you want to be doing in five year's time?C: Honestly, I don't know. Hopefully working for you, but that depends on my value to the company and my job satisfaction.C: I don't really know enough about this company to give you an answer.Is that fair enough?About personal weak pointsF: Well. What do you think is your biggest weakness?C: Maybe I'm too aggressive for a Chinese. But that will be a big plus when I develop more matunity.C: My greatest strength, on the other hand, is diligence, and realistic and rational thinking habits. Most important, I like to deal with people.F: Job interviews should be a two-way street. You may ask questions about us, if you have any.About working contents and salaryC: Sure. What would my job entail?F: You would report to me with regard to all marketing activities for a new line of frozen foods we will be launching here in the fall.F: During the initial period, it will involve a lot of work and you may be called in on weekends too. What salary would you expect to get?C: Well, I would expect the standard rate of pay at your company for a person with my experience and educational background. Incidentally, I made six hundred thousand not including bonus last year.About waiting for noticeF: OK, I'll be honest with you. You seem to be a go-getter with the right kind of experience and personality and you are high on my list.F: But, as you can imagine, we are still talking to other candidates and so we can't commit ourselves at this stage. Let me assure you that you are definitely in the running, and you will be hearing from us within ten days. Thank you.Break (5 mins) 4.Modern talks (5 mins)Don’t make your younger days a blank sheet.To convert defeat into victory.This is an age when self-packaging is important.Be a salaried worker of high added value.5. Expanded reading (15 mins)To find a better job?If you look at any list of new year's resolutions you wouldn't be surprised to see find a better job right at the top. Vera Gibbons of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine is here with some tips to help you get a better job or maybe take on a career change. Good morning Vera. That's right, good morning Tracy nice to see you. Nice to see you too. Happy new year. Same to you. Start the new year start looking for a new job, what's amazing is how many people are actually thinking of doing that this year. Yes one survey found that 75% of American workers plan to look for a new job this year, they're unhappy with the pay, they're unhappy with the situation attheir work, they want new challenges there's no room for advancementwith the current employer, so a lot of people are going to be out there looking for work, and this is the time of year we are more inclined to actually take the bull by the horns, take the initiative to go out there and find that job. That's whole resolution thing. Yes, is there a good time to go about doing this? Well you know, the opportunities pop up all year long but, yes, the heaviest of hiring generally does take place at the beginning of the year, early, (they) fire at the end of the year, they hire in the new. They fire for Christmas, and then hire them in the next year. So if you think about doing it you really should get out there now. Get out there now and get the get the ball rolling yes. What about the job market in 2007, what does it look like? It is softening, a little bit job growth is slowing down some, because of the contraction in housing and all of those sectors, but that's been offset a bit by the service sector. Those types of companies are hiring in the service industry, We're actually expecting 1.3 million jobs to be created this year. And one survey by the Career Builder actually found 40 percent of employers will be hiring full-time employees this year. So it's not a bad time, it's not great, it's, it's OK. Ok so if you ready to take the plunge, if you wanna get out there, you have some tips No.1 is Do Some Soul Searching. Yes, I just think in order to get out a job that isn't going anywhere, career that's gonna drift, you really have to sit down and be proactive here, you can't be reactive you have to be proactive. Motivation is really the key to making any changes in your personal life. People may sit back and say: well I'm getting a paycheck the benefits will go to right rock the boat, and here's the thing, we'respending, that half our life in the workplace , if you're unhappy, do some soul searching figure out where you are where you've been like to go. And part of that is you say prioritize your options. What do you mean? Yeah, I mean write down 5-10 things that are important to you in your job, in your career, maybe you wanna a better work-life balance, more flexible schedule whatever that happens to be again, take a look at what's making you happy what/ makes you unhappy, take a look at your goals, your dreams your aspirations and then put together a plan to actually reach those goals. Because you're more inclined to get there if you have a plan in place. Good idea you can actually write this all out, also of course when you're going out for that job search, you gotta have the resume so you say make that resume standsout. Yeah, you know, with that... employers only spend about 10 seconds looking at your resume and on, (ten seconds?) and get this on average for every 245 resumes, they get, they only interview one person for 245 resumes. So it's very competitive. You need to have your resume stands out, keep it short and keep it thin keep it to the point, focus on your measurable accomplishments. And because you're gonna be looking for different jobs so you should be highlighting different skills different experiences, it may be relevant for one position may not be relevant for another, so you wanna highlight different ones, have several different versions of the resume. Already to go, then get out there, do the networking. Ok, and just brief it, you say do not look online, you gotta hand this out, a look at a little bit online, (Look a little yes)you can hand out to your friends do a lot of networking. A lot of networking that's the key. Vera Gibbons thanks so much! Thanks 6.Discussion (20 mins)What words does the boss hate to hear during the interview?Show us your idea about current employment situation in China. [ 本帖最后由 gsm0002 于 2007-1-25 19:11 编辑 ] |
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Background information 求职难，难在何处？福建日报 眼下人才市场求职者爆满。今年我省非师范类毕业生6万多人进入人才市场，目前为他们提供的职位不足3万。供远大过于求，这是毕业生就业形势严峻之处。 求职难，难在何处？ 供需两旺成交难 纵观一年多来市场走向，供需排行榜竟然如此一致：业务营销、计算机、财务会计、机械制造等轮流排在前列。业务营销的需求量往往遥遥领先，最高峰时占人才总需求量的40％；供需双方需求量第二位常是计算机、财务会计。龙岩市人才市场的业务营销、营业服务员占总需求职位的46．5％，而且已是连续两年独占鳌头。两旺的职位成交量不一定最高，业务营销、财务会计成交量不高；计算机人才供需虽然成交高，但跳槽多，流动过速。 营销人员应是复合型人才，推销的远不止是商品，而是新理念、新技术、新服务等。近几年来，许多大学适应市场经济的需要，开设营销专业，但人才远远不足。股份制企业、私营企业迅速发展，需求大量营销人员。可是，这些企业希望到人才市场高薪聘请经验丰富的营销人员。供方市场旺的原因在于误解了营销工作，许多下岗职工期望到职后边学边干；有过策划推销活动的年轻人跃跃欲试，因缺乏专业知识和市场经验不被接纳。 财务会计也有类似情况，企业对财会人员要求越来越高，只有注册会计师才好找工作，而中专学历的财会人员占求职队伍的绝大多数。机械专业需求的人才大多要到生产第一线当工人，许多中专毕业生不愿当工人。于是，供需两旺的职位成交率不高。 计算机人才跳槽率高，流动加快。在春节前后毕业生供需见面会上许多电脑公司都在反复招人。招聘人员告诉记者：“只要对方公司每月工资增加几百元，就有人跳槽，‘人在项目在，人走项目瘫’的情况时有发生。”计算机人才供需两旺，成交率高，今年跳槽高峰在春节前就出现了。 有关专家告诉记者：两旺的市场不容乐观，有志于业务营销、财务会计的求职者，应抓紧时机充实自己；建议用人单位放远眼光，招收有培养前途的人才进行专业培训、实践锻炼。 私营企业门槛高 每年两度人才市场走旺都与毕业生求职相关，一次是春节期间的毕业生供需见面会；一次是七八月份，毕业生离校入市。报考公务员是许多毕业生的首选，我省从今年起每年虽有两次招考公务员，但录用人数很少。今年春季招考录用公务员790人，报考者竟达1．3万人，有幸入围面试者凤毛麟角。 私营企业是人才市场的大主顾，成了人们求职择业的主流。去年，海峡人才市场私企人才需求量约占总需求量的90％，龙岩市私企人才需求量也占到51％。急需的专业是企业管理、特殊技能、公关策划、市场调查、电脑、外语、法律、营销、设计、财会等10类人才。私营大公司招收复合型人才，英语、电脑水平及综合素质的要求越来越高，如要一位外贸人才，要求外语功底好、懂法律、金融等专业知识，还希望他是谈判能手、捕捉商机的市场营销专家。 住房，自行解决；职称，人才中心评审；户籍、档案，放进人才市场；医疗、养老，由保险解决。这些曾制约就业的因素在改革大潮中渐渐被淡化了，求职者更多的是追求实现自我价值，只要哪里能发挥作用，就到哪里就业。可用人的大主顾、效益好的私营企业门槛这般高，甚至高过公务员，令人望而生畏。 高消费愈演愈烈 在供方市场甚强的大势下，记者注意到用人单位急需的业务营销、计算机、财务会计，几乎都标明要大学本科的学历。对计算机人才要求尤其高：30岁左右、硕士以上学历。果真都需要这么高吗？不是的。许多计算机专业的大学生在公司里从事电脑的简单工作，而这样工作只需中专生或经培训的中学生也能胜任。 用人单位对毕业生的工资档次没拉开距离。于是可以用中专生的就用大学生，可用大学生的就用研究生，因为刚毕业的研究生与中专生的工资相差不多。用人成本相近，导致了人才的高消费。一味追求高层次人才，进而加重了求职者的困惑。 泉州、晋江、石狮等90多家私营企业、三资企业急需近500个高级职位人才。去年底在北京全国高级人才洽谈会上摆出了5个摊位，招聘高层次人才，从事的专业是计算机、电信、制衣、印刷等。近来，有应聘意向的硕士、博士陆续前往考察。一位曾到闽南考察回来的博士对记者说：“那里的待遇高，年薪10万，还有一套130多平方米的住房。我可能会去，先工作几年再说。其实，那企业用不到我所学的专业，老板的想法可能包含着引人才、摆门面。” 一些用人单位除了追求高学历、有经验外，还要求年龄在25岁左右，高层次人才方可放宽。35岁以上的女性求职者，成了求职的弱势群体。记者采访过到处求职的两位知识女性，她们说求职两年没音信，等急了反复催问，才得到这样的回音：去不去某机关当清洁工？这一问，让毕业于南京邮电学院的44岁女工程师姜志惠哑口无言。她原在的国有企业破产了，家里上有老，下有小，孩子正上大学，家庭生活十分困难。透过她那苦涩的表情，记者读懂了她的愿望。 2. 自身缺陷导致求职难 中人网 最近，记者在采访中经常听到一些求职者抱怨总是找不到工作。与求职者就业难现象相反的是，企业也在为招不到优秀的人才而苦恼。其中的原因不仅仅是企业设立高门槛，求职者对自身的认识出现了偏差也是一个重要因素。 “注水”简历泛滥 曾有媒体报道，前不久在上海举办的一场“中高级人才招聘会”上，应企业要求，招聘方特地在门口设立了文凭登记处，求职者通过文凭检验关后才能入场。没想到，一听说要查验文凭，准备进场的上千人中马上有200余位陆续退出，或以各种借口拒绝接受“验身”。 某家广告公司招聘项目经理，经过仔细盘查，发现36位入围者中竟有20人的学历证书是假的！还有的人虽然持有真文凭，但在简历中对专业特长、曾经就业单位、离职原因的介绍不同程度地存在“注水”或失真现象。 造假之风蔓延到电子简历中，更是令人事经理们头痛不已。由于网上招聘，用人单位与求职者不见面，只能通过电子简历来完成首次面试，于是一些求职者肆无忌惮地给自己“镀金”：有的只是中专文凭，却毫无顾忌地在电子简历上填上“大学本科毕业”；有的英语连四级考试都没有通过，简历上却赫然写着“达到六级水平”。这一系列问题，给用人单位带来许多不必要的麻烦。 某企业人事经理吴先生说，他们几乎不敢相信从网上传输过来的简历，因为大部分有水分。就在上一周，公司收到的500多封电子简历中，有近100封存在疑点，另有50几封是重复简历。 简历“注水”看起来和就业竞争的压力不断增大有关，其实和求职者的人品关系更大。为了让自己能够在众多求职者当中脱颖而出，不惜采取“注水”方式以增加被录用的机会，殊不知这恰恰是求职的大忌，因为假的永远真不了。 高级人才频放“鸽子” 优秀的高级人才一直在人才市场上占有绝对优势，企业对他们是又爱又“恨”。爱，因为他们综合素质高，千金难求；恨，因为这样的人往往眼界太高。 有关调查显示，63%的企业表示他们经常或有时遇到经验丰富的求职者谢绝聘任的情况。在各行业中，媒体、公关、广告业遭受求职者谢绝聘任的情况最严重，消费品及银行业亦经常吃到“闭门羹”。 “本来约好的面试时间，突然打电话说取消了，甚至直接告诉我们对公司没有兴趣。想想，人事主管花了许多时间，在千余封简历中进行筛选，腾出时间来面试，却被求职者‘放鸽子’，是不是有些过分？”吴先生曾多次遭遇被求职者“放鸽子”的经历，而且大多是高级人才。 不守时，不修边幅 被“放鸽子”也就罢了，更有些求职者还会迟到失约，甚至不修边幅，让人事经理颇有微词。 迟到失约是企业面试中的大忌，不管你有什么理由，迟到都会表现出求职者没有时间观念和责任感，也会被视为缺乏自我管理和约束能力，更会让面试官觉得你对这份工作没有热忱，从而对你的第一印象大打折扣。 吴先生告诉记者，在他经历的面试中，迟到者屡见不鲜，最夸张的一次是有人迟到了整整3个小时，还找出一个极不合理的理由。“这样的人即使再有才华，我们也绝对不会录用的。”吴先生说，有的求职者不仅迟到，还不修边幅，胡子不刮，衣服满是褶皱，一脸疲惫，从他身上看不出一点对这份工作的渴望，这种态度想要成功实在很难。 不难看出，求职难的原因并不全在企业方面，求职者自身也存在不足。求职者应该仔细对照企业的用人要求，千万不要因为诚信、仪表、不守时等问题而与好工作失之交臂。 |
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Em..gsm0002 I think that the last word of the first answer of the second question belong to the third point in the second floor "matunity "should be maturity.Incidentally,would you please let out the word of the fifth point in the second floor? Thanks! |
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I like this kind of arcticles ,it can improve my English level ,enlarge wordcabulary ,some skills of life as well. Thanks very much!! |
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tks for your correction and comments. If possible, welcome to my class in UC“精进英语“, 路径：官方大厅-外语天地-精进英语(双视频），房间密码：8888。 I have a lesson there every evening. Hope see you there. [ 本帖最后由 gsm0002 于 2007-1-29 17:32 编辑 ] |
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2007/01/30Tuesday 1.Warming up before work (10 mins)Situation 1. To meet foreign customers at the airport.lHello, Mr. C!lI suspect your’re tired after a long flight.lDid you have a comfortable flight?Situation 2. To take part in a cocktail reception.lI’ve been loaded down with many things these days, such as…lTell me about your family.lCan I join you? 2. Extensive reading (15 mins)Parents Participating in Job Hunting Unnecessary2007-01-17 11:03:49CRIENGLISH.com The period after the New Year holiday has always been a busy one for Chinese college students seeking a job. But this year, one thing is different: job fairs are not only embracing students but also some of their parents - who are willing to travel all the way from home to offer their kids suggestions and take care of their daily lives. Beijing Morning Post says that as graduates face increasing pressure in the job market, parents are sparing no efforts in offering their kids a hand in the job-seeking process. Some of the parents even rent apartments near their offsprings' campus, staying there until a job has been secured. Many recruiters are not in favor of this trend. According to the paper, big companies like Nokia have described job hunting is the test of a student's practical ability. If these students are still holding on to their parents' hands, how can they work alone having entered the company? Some job advisors also say that parents need to give their kids greater independence in this process that they needn't take care of everything down to the last detail. 3. Passport to success (20 mins) - Interviewing a job applicantKey words:frail, sick leave, imcompatible, pressume, security, fringe benefit About opening speechF: You seem very fit, Mr. Wang. Do you jog or something?C: Yes, I've been running five kilometers every morning before going to work. Do you do any exercise yourself? About intention of applicationF: Not really but I should. Now may I ask why you apllied for this job?C: Certainly. I read your ad in the paper and was quite excited by the opportunity it seemed to present. You see, I have a good background in marketing. About the reason of changing jobF: You don't seem to have held on to any one job very long, if I may say so. Why did you change jobs so frequently?C: My health was quite frail some years ago and I couldn't bear the work pressure in some instances. But I've never taken a sick leave since I started running five years ago.C: You may also notice that I've been with the present company four and a half years and have developed a good knowledge of marketing. And, if you'd like to see reference letters from my previous companies, I'd be happy to put them in the mail to you later.F: No, that won't be necessary. But why do you want to leave your current position?C: I just don't get along with my boss. There's something in our character that makes us incompatible. About rewards F: May I ask how much you are making now?C: About 30 thousand.F: That's a fairly good salary. I presume you'd want to get at least that much in your job.C: Hopefully yes, but that's not the only consideration. It also depends on fringe benefits and job security.Break (5 mins) 4.Modern talks (5 mins)Everybody come together.I can’t bear it any longer!Youth means limitless possibilities.I’give you a conscientious advice. 5. Expanded reading (15 mins)Tips for Completing Job Applications: Complete all requested information. Don't leave anything blank. If you don't know the details, bring the application home and return it when it's completed. Write clearly and neatly, using black or blue ink. Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Proofread your job application form before turning it in. List your most recent job first when completing employment information. List your most recent education first. Include vocational schools and training programs as well as college and high school. References don't necessarily have to be professional. If you have volunteered you can use members of the organizations that you have helped or if you are a student use your teachers. In all cases, ask for permission prior to using the person for a reference. Don't forget to sign your application! How to Complete a Job Application From Alison Doyle, When you apply for a job you are typically asked to complete an application for employment. You may be asked to complete a job application even if you have already submitted a resume and cover letter. That way, the employer has a record of your personal and employment history, verified and signed by the applicant. It's important for your job applications to be complete, correct (no errors) and accurate. Here is the information you will need to complete an application for employment and tips and suggestions for writing applications that make a great impression. Job Application Form Details: Personal Information:NameAddressCity, State, Zip CodePhone NumberSocial Security NumberEligibility to Work in US Felony convictionsIf under age, working paper certificate Education:Schools/Colleges AttendedMajorDegree/DiplomaGraduation Dates(s) Position Applied For Information:Title of the job you are applying forHours/days available to workWhen you can start work Employment Information:Names, addresses, phone numbers of previous employersSupervisor's nameDates of employment SalaryReason for Leaving References List of three references - names, job title or relationship, addresses, phone numbers Resume (if you have one) |
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2007/02/01Thursday 1.Warming up before work (10 mins)Situation 1. You are required to be the interpreter for your boss. l I'm the interpreter for our manager. l We want to know... l Yes, unless the market price fluctuates.l No, as long as …..l Yes, when… No, when…..Situation 2. You are required to complete a market research in the US within 2 weeks.l Let me ask, point-blank, abbout…l What’s the reason for the sales drop?l Let me get it straight.2. Extensive reading (15 mins)Chinese Applications to US Universities Paralyzed by Taiwan Quake 2006-12-31 14:14:12CRIENGLISH.com As a result of the undersea cables damaged during the recent Taiwan earthquake, applications by Chinese mainland's students to US universities have largely been paralyzed. Many applicants are unable to log onto US websites to finish their related application procedures because of interruptions to Internet service in Asia. Application deadlines for Chinese students are usually between January 1 and 15. If the cables are still not repaired in two weeks, most applicants will miss the deadlines. Many students are now anxiously waiting for the recovery of Internet service. "The deadlines are coming soon, but the Internet was suddenly interrupted. I don't know what to do now. If I miss the deadlines, I will miss admission for next year. I'll have to wait another year to apply again." Currently, the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange is making efforts to extend application deadlines to US universities. Similarly, the interruption of Internet service has also caused Chinese students applying to France to miss the Tef, the test for studying in France. Fortunately, the country has decided to arrange another test for Chinese applicants.3. Passport to success (20 mins) - The first day on the jobKey words:nick name, high-up, appropriate, flippancy, bilingual, hollerGreetingsF: Welcome abroad!C: Thank you. I'm delighted to be working here, Mr. Buchwald.F: Call me Buck, will you? My name is Reginald Buchwald but everybody call me Buck. It's easier.C: I would hesitate to call you anything but Mr. Buchwald. Isn't it rather disrespectful to make a nickname out of the family name?Office styleF: Well, President Eisenhower was known as Ike. Everybody in the company all the way up and down the line is called by his or her first name.F: It's been our traditions ever since the company was small. And don't worry about the disrespect business. OK?C: I'll try.F: Good. But when there are outsiders, like business people from other companies, it might be good practice to address your higher-up as Mr. , Ms. or whatever is appropriate.F: To the outside world, our custom may be interpreted as a sign of flippancy or lax discipline. Get it?C: Yes, sir.F: (laughing) And don't sir me either. Now, I'll show you your private office.Talking with new secretaryC: Oh, I didn't realize I was getting an office all to myself.F: Yes, you are. And this is your secretary, Jane Borromeo. She is a Filipina but was born and brought up here and is completely bilingual.S: Hi, How do you do? Just holler if you need anything.C: Thanks. (To Buchwald) She is a very attractive girl.F: And capable, too.C: Gee, my nameplate's already on the desk. Everything is so neat.Break (5 mins)4.Modern talks (5 mins)People are afraid to be famous (like the pig is afraid to get fat).Leave behind a clean world for future generations.Upright people are always willing to help others.Though the gift is small, the feeling is great.5. Expanded reading (15 mins)Conducting Effective Employee OrientationsThe orientation process has three stages:l A general orientation l A departmental orientation, and l A specific job orientation They are conducted by different parties. The General Orientation is usually managed by either the Training Department or the Human Resources Department, with the Departmental Orientation by the Department Head or first Assistant, while the specific Job Orientation can be carried out by an experienced and trained employee (trained on how to train). These guidelines are intended for people conducting the General Orientation: A general rule of thumb for having the audience interested in the general orientation is to l Make them feel at ease (open circle).l Make sure that they had enough time to read the employee manual ahead of orientation time.l Spend a good portion of the introduction time towards self-introductions, spiced with open questions. l Get them to know who Management is: have a big chart in the orientation/training room which depicts how the organisation is set up, with photos of the management team next to their title.l Get them acquainted with the operation: have another large chart in the room depicting the flow of work and communications regarding the organization; this flow should include customers, suppliers and all parties affecting the organisation (I had just planned such a chart for the hotel where I dealt with Training and Development, wrote it out in text, had an artist depict it with cartoon characters on a big white chart, making it educational but humorous - after all this was a hotel. Maybe in a technical company humour is not allowed. I explained it to the artist and we showed how each job position affected the final product since the customer's / guest's first contact with the operation and ending with the last contact.l Have them know and see departments in operation: based on this drawing I conducted the orientation and explained all functions of the hotel, promising a personal tour of all the departments we discussed, including back areas, where the Department Heads received us personally and gave further insight on their departments. l Allay their fears and doubts: cover subjects which are usually never mentioned in orientations, such as the difficulties new employees or supervisors experience, about turnover figures, about how people assimilate better after hanging out three months, about how they can turn to you for any difficulties they experience, be it regarding their rejection by existing old-timers or other matters. Let them know they can always turn to you for confidential advice (do not forget that any new person has fears and doubts regarding being accepted, succeeding or failing). l Encourage friendships among new employees: try to create a team spirit among the existing group of newcomers - by the end of the day or the two days you will have created a group of employees at different levels and from different departments who will cooperate and enhance communications across the organisation. l Extend respect to them as human beings: have lunch with them as a group (I saw too many people who conduct orientations go to a different lunch room and this is very insulting). l Enable first hand contact with upper management: have different Executives come to welcome the group and assure them of management's commitment to help them succeed. Introduce each of the newcomers, dwell on their position, career background and personal interests.l Assure them that the organisation welcomes their observations, comments, and critiques. l Last but not least, share company goals with them. Discuss it with them. Ask what their own personal and career goals are and try to (right there and then) mesh their own goals with the company goals. [ 本帖最后由 gsm0002 于 2007-2-1 18:03 编辑 ] |
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Topic: What is the most impressive job interview questions you have been asked? Background information: The 25 most difficult questions you'll be asked on a job interview Being prepared is half the battle. If you are one of those executive types unhappy at your present post and embarking on a New Year's resolution to find a new one, here's a helping hand. The job interview is considered to be the most critical aspect of every expedition that brings you face-to- face with the future boss. One must prepare for it with the same tenacity and quickness as one does for a fencing tournament or a chess match. This article has been excerpted from "PARTING COMPANY: How to Survive the Loss of a Job and Find Another Successfully" by William J. Morin and James C. Cabrera. Copyright by Drake Beam Morin, inc. Publised by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Morin is chairman and Cabrera is president of New York-based Drake Beam Morin, nation's major outplacement firm, which has opened offices in Philadelphia. 1. Tell me about yourself. Since this is often the opening question in an interview, be extracareful that you don't run off at the mouth. Keep your answer to a minute or two at most. Cover four topics: early years, education, work history, and recent career experience. Emphasize this last subject. Remember that this is likely to be a warm-up question. Don't waste your best points on it. 2. What do you know about our organization? You should be able to discuss products or services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and philosophy. But don't act as if you know everything about the place. Let your answer show that you have taken the time to do some research, but don't overwhelm the interviewer, and make it clear that you wish to learn more. You might start your answer in this manner: "In my job search, I've investigated a number of companies. Yours is one of the few that interests me, for these reasons..." Give your answer a positive tone. Don't say, "Well, everyone tells me that you're in all sorts of trouble, and that's why I'm here", even if that is why you're there. 3. Why do you want to work for us? The deadliest answer you can give is "Because I like people." What else would you like-animals? Here, and throughout the interview, a good answer comes from having done your homework so that you can speak in terms of the company's needs. You might say that your research has shown that the company is doing things you would like to be involved with, and that it's doing them in ways that greatly interest you. For example, if the organization is known for strong management, your answer should mention that fact and show that you would like to be a part of that team. If the company places a great deal of emphasis on research and development, emphasize the fact that you want to create new things and that you know this is a place in which such activity is encouraged. If the organization stresses financial controls, your answer should mention a reverence for numbers. If you feel that you have to concoct an answer to this question - if, for example, the company stresses research, and you feel that you should mention it even though it really doesn't interest you- then you probably should not be taking that interview, because you probably shouldn't be considering a job with that organization. Your homework should include learning enough about the company to avoid approaching places where you wouldn't be able -or wouldn't want- to function. Since most of us are poor liars, it's difficult to con anyone in an interview. But even if you should succeed at it, your prize is a job you don't really want. 4. What can you do for us that someone else can't? Here you have every right, and perhaps an obligation, to toot your own horn and be a bit egotistical. Talk about your record of getting things done, and mention specifics from your resume or list of career accomplishments. Say that your skills and interests, combined with this history of getting results, make you valuable. Mention your ability to set priorities, identify problems, and use your experience and energy to solve them. 5. What do you find most attractive about this position? What seems least attractive about it? List three or four attractive factors of the job, and mention a single, minor, unattractive item. 6. Why should we hire you? Create your answer by thinking in terms of your ability, your experience, and your energy. (See question 4.) 7. What do you look for in a job? Keep your answer oriented to opportunities at this organization. Talk about your desire to perform and be recognized for your contributions. Make your answer oriented toward opportunity rather than personal security. 8. Please give me your defintion of [the position for which you are being interviewed]. Keep your answer brief and taskoriented. Think in in terms of responsibilities and accountability. Make sure that you really do understand what the position involves before you attempt an answer. If you are not certain. ask the interviewer; he or she may answer the question for you. 9. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm? Be realistic. Say that, while you would expect to meet pressing demands and pull your own weight from the first day, it might take six months to a year before you could expect to know the organization and its needs well enough to make a major contribution. 10. How long would you stay with us? Say that you are interested in a career with the organization, but admit that you would have to continue to feel challenged to remain with any organization. Think in terms of, "As long as we both feel achievement-oriented." 11. Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position. What's Your opinion? Emphasize your interest in establishing a long-term association with the organization, and say that you assume that if you perform well in his job, new opportunities will open up for you. Mention that a strong company needs a strong staff. Observe that experienced executives are always at a premium. Suggest that since you are so wellqualified, the employer will get a fast return on his investment. Say that a growing, energetic company can never have too much talent. 12. What is your management style? You should know enough about the company's style to know that your management style will complement it. Possible styles include: task oriented (I'll enjoy problem-solving identifying what's wrong, choosing a solution and implementing it"), results-oriented ("Every management decision I make is determined by how it will affect the bottom line"), or even paternalistic ("I'm committed to taking care of my subordinates and pointing them in the right direction"). A participative style is currently quite popular: an open-door method of managing in which you get things done by motivating people and delegating responsibility. As you consider this question, think about whether your style will let you work hatppily and effectively within the organization. 13. Are you a good manager? Can you give me some examples? Do you feel that you have top managerial potential? Keep your answer achievementand ask-oriented. Rely on examples from your career to buttress your argument. Stress your experience and your energy. 14. What do you look for when You hire people? Think in terms of skills. initiative, and the adaptability to be able to work comfortably and effectively with others. Mention that you like to hire people who appear capable of moving up in the organization. 15. Have you ever had to fire people? What were the reasons, and how did you handle the situation? Admit that the situation was not easy, but say that it worked out well, both for the company and, you think, for the individual. Show that, like anyone else, you don't enjoy unpleasant tasks but that you can resolve them efficiently and -in the case of firing someone- humanely. 16. What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a manager or executive? Mention planning, execution, and cost-control. The most difficult task is to motivate and manage employess to get something planned and completed on time and within the budget. 17. What important trends do you see in our industry? Be prepared with two or three trends that illustrate how well you understand your industry. You might consider technological challenges or opportunities, economic conditions, or even regulatory demands as you collect your thoughts about the direction in which your business is heading. 18. Why are you leaving (did you leave) your present (last) job? Be brief, to the point, and as honest as you can without hurting yourself. Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. where you considered this topic as you set your reference statements. If you were laid off in an across-the-board cutback, say so; otherwise, indicate that the move was your decision, the result of your action. Do not mention personality conflicts. The interviewer may spend some time probing you on this issue, particularly if it is clear that you were terminated. The "We agreed to disagree" approach may be useful. Remember hat your references are likely to be checked, so don't concoct a story for an interview. 19. How do you feel about leaving all your benefits to find a new job? Mention that you are concerned, naturally, but not panicked. You are willing to accept some risk to find the right job for yourself. Don't suggest that security might interest you more than getting the job done successfully. 20. In your current (last) position, what features do (did) you like the most? The least? Be careful and be positive. Describe more features that you liked than disliked. Don't cite personality problems. If you make your last job sound terrible, an interviewer may wonder why you remained there until now. 21. What do you think of your boss? Be as positive as you can. A potential boss is likely to wonder if you might talk about him in similar terms at some point in the future. 22. Why aren't you earning more at your age? Say that this is one reason that you are conducting this job search. Don't be defensive. 23. What do you feel this position should pay? Salary is a delicate topic. We suggest that you defer tying yourself to a precise figure for as long as you can do so politely. You might say, "I understand that the range for this job is between $______ and $______. That seems appropriate for the job as I understand it." You might answer the question with a question: "Perhaps you can help me on this one. Can you tell me if there is a range for similar jobs in the organization?" If you are asked the question during an initial screening interview, you might say that you feel you need to know more about the position's responsibilities before you could give a meaningful answer to that question. Here, too, either by asking the interviewer or search executive (if one is involved), or in research done as part of your homework, you can try to find out whether there is a salary grade attached to the job. If there is, and if you can live with it, say that the range seems right to you. If the interviewer continues to probe, you might say, "You know that I'm making $______ now. Like everyone else, I'd like to improve on that figure, but my major interest is with the job itself." Remember that the act of taking a new job does not, in and of itself, make you worth more money. If a search firm is involved, your contact there may be able to help with the salary question. He or she may even be able to run interference for you. If, for instance, he tells you what the position pays, and you tell him that you are earning that amount now and would Like to do a bit better, he might go back to the employer and propose that you be offered an additional 10%. If no price range is attached to the job, and the interviewer continues to press the subject, then you will have to restpond with a number. You cannot leave the impression that it does not really matter, that you'll accept whatever is offered. If you've been making $80,000 a year, you can't say that a $35,000 figure would be fine without sounding as if you've given up on yourself. (If you are making a radical career change, however, this kind of disparity may be more reasonable and understandable.) Don't sell yourself short, but continue to stress the fact that the job itself is the most important thing in your mind. The interviewer may be trying to determine just how much you want the job. Don't leave the impression that money is the only thing that is important to you. Link questions of salary to the work itself. But whenever possible, say as little as you can about salary until you reach the "final" stage of the interview process. At that point, you know that the company is genuinely interested in you and that it is likely to be flexible in salary negotiations. 24. What are your long-range goals? Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. Don't answer, "I want the job you've advertised." Relate your goals to the company you are interviewing: 'in a firm like yours, I would like to..." 25. How successful do you you've been so far? Say that, all-in-all, you're happy with the way your career has progressed so far. Given the normal ups and downs of life, you feel that you've done quite well and have no complaints. Present a positive and confident picture of yourself, but don't overstate your case. An answer like, "Everything's wonderful! I can't think of a time when things were going better! I'm overjoyed!" is likely to make an interviewer wonder whether you're trying to fool him . . . or yourself. The most convincing confidence is usually quiet confidence. |
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