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Grades and Scores
(I=Interviewer; A=Applicant)
I: How are you getting on with
your studies?
A: I'm doing well at school.
I: Did you make fine records this term?
A: Yes, I made fine records this term.
I: Did you get a good record in your English?
A: Yes, I obtained full marks in English.
I: What grades did you get at high school?
A: I got an average 85 points.
I: How are your grades in college?
A: They are above average 85.
I: How were your scores in college?
A: They are above average. For the first two years I had to study many
general subjects, but I didn't find them very interesting. I didn't work
very hard. But since the second year when I started to study major subjects,
I have worked harder. My scores rose after that.
I: What was your favorite subject in high school?
A: Mathematics. I liked geometry especially. I've liked math ever since high
school, and then in college I had an excellent teacher. His class was always
interesting, and that made me like math even more.
A: World history. I like learning about how the world has been changing. I
read many history books, It helps me to understand the news better if I know
some of the background of the countries involved.
I: What was your worst subject?
A: Well, that might be chemistry. I never could learn to like it very much,
and my marks weren't ever very good. The chemical formulas were hard for me
to understand, and in chemistry class there a lot of chemical formulas.
I: What records did you get at college?
A: I got a good record-90 points average.
My school record isn't too good.
My school record is average in my class.
I'm among the upper third of my class in respect to achievement.
I'm above the average in the order of merit. |
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Reason for Applying
I: Could you tell me what made you choose
this company?
A: I think working in this company would give me the
best chance to use what I have learned in the university. As you may know, I
majored in genetic engineering. they say the prospects for genetic
engineering are very bright, and this company is leading in the field. So I
want to be a member of this company.
I: Why are you interesting in working with this firm?
A: I've been interested in computers since high
school, when I even composed a few simple programs. I majored in computer
programming in university. I know your company is one of the largest
computer companies in the world, and I wish to have the opportunity to apply
my knowledge, working here.
I: Why did you pick this organization?
A: Well, I've cherished a desire to get 2 jobs where I
can use my English, and then I saw your company's advertisement. It looked
really interesting. I think your company has a great future, and I'd be able
to develop my capabilities here, if given a chance. That is why I applied.
I: Have you ever been employed?
A: No, I have no working experience.
I: Your personal history says you've been working at the ** company for the
past two years. Why do you want to change jobs?
A: Yes, that's right. The work given to me is rather
dull. I want to develop my abilities in a large company like here.
I: According to your resume, you have had some experience working in a
foreign company. May I ask you why you left?
A: Yes, I worked at the ** International Engineering
Company for two years. I left, however, because the job was not challenging
enough.
I: Why do you plan to change your job?
A: Because I think the salary is not equal to my work.
I: Do you have any licenses of other special qualifications?
A: I have a driver's license.
I: May I ask why you decided to choose our corporation?
A: Well, I've heard much about this company from a
friend of mine who works here, and I'm interested in industrial design, and
I'm sure I can do good work for you. There is another point. I like
traveling. If I am employed by this company. I'll have get many
opportunities to travel to foreign countries, I think.
I: Tell me what you think a job is.
A: Well, a way to make a living, of course, but beyond
that it's a way of fulfilling one's development as a person.
I: Tell me what you know about our company.
A: Well, the company is the third largest machine tool
producer in the world. It was founded in New York in 1965. I know the
company has been making efforts to develop new robots since last year.
I: If we employ you, what section would you like to work in?
A: If possible, I'd like to you try me in the
international department. (or I'd like to work in the international
department.)
I: What starting salary would you expect?
A: I'd like to start at about 2000 a month.
I: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to
take into consideration?
A: No, nothing in particular.
Foreign Language Abilities
I: Do you think you are
proficient in both written and spoken English?
A: Yes, I think I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English.
I: You would be using mainly English in this
job. Can you manage English conversation?
A: Yes, I am sure I can.
I: Do you think you can make yourself
understood in English with ease?
A: Yes, I think I can in ordinary circumstances.
I: Do you think you speak English quite fluently? tell me about your English
education.
A: Yes, I think I speak English quite fluently. I got a high score on TOEFL.
I: Please tell me about your learning English?
A: I have been studying English since junior high school. I'm learning
English conversation using a cassette tape recorder. I had good
opportunities to practice English conversation when I visited California
last year.
I: The ability in speaking English and understanding English is very
important here. Have you learned English conversation?
A: Yes, I have been learning English conversation since high school. And I
often practiced English conversation with my cassette tape recorder.
I: Employees in this company have to have a good command of English. Tell me
about your ability in speaking and understanding in English.
A: I think I speak English quite fairly fluently. I have been attending an
evening course for English conversation for four years. And I often read
books and magazines in English.
I: One of the most important things for this job is English proficiency. Do
you speak English fluently?
A: Yes, I think I do. I have often explained historical place in Beijing to
foreign tourists In English. They say my English is quite good.
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