And on this video I'm going to teach you a very interesting topic: language and phrases that you can use during a job interview.

這部影片的主題非常有趣，就是大家在工作面試時可以使用的用語與句子。

Now, let's meet our characters.

現在來為大家介紹故事的主角。

The boss

老闆

The candidate

應徵者

If you have got to this step, then well done.

如果你已經到這一步，那很好。

It means you're a strong candidate and are closer to getting the job you want.

這證明你是一個實力堅強的應徵者，而你也離你夢想中的工作更進一步。

However, practising for the job interview is crucial, as this will help to reduce your stress levels, increase your confidence, and boost your chances of being hired.

不過，事前練習面試是非常重要的，因為這可以幫助你減輕壓力、增加自信及提升獲聘任的機會。

Wait a second, wait a second.

先等一下！

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Now, let's see some of the most popular questions that candidates get asked while on a job interview.

現在我們先來看一下應徵者最常被問到的問題有哪些。

Why do you think we should hire you?

「你認為我們為什麼要僱用你？」

Why are you suitable for this position?

「你為什麼適合這個職位？」

These are typical questions that you might have to answer.

這兩道都是面試時會遇到的典型問題。

For these type of questions, a good idea is to tell them about your professional and academic background, giving some examples of your previous job positions.

在回答這些問題時，最好就是向他們講述你的專業領域以及學術背景，還有舉出一些之前工作職位的工作內容。

Very important: make sure you know how to use the past simple and the present perfect before going to a job interview.

非常重要的是，確保你知道過去式和現在完成式的正確用法。

You could start by using this sentence: I think I'm suitable for the position at, name of the company, and give the reason.

你可以從「我很適合 (公司名稱) 的職位」開始，然後說明原因。

Then you could add some information by letting them know about your academic and professional background.

接著可以以學術和專業背景作補充說明。

I think I'm suitable for the position at HSS because I have more than ten years of experience in imports and exports.

我認為我很適合 HSS 的這個職位，因為我已經從事進出口相關工作超過十年。

Following my degree in marketing, I started getting interested in international sales.

在大學修讀市場行銷系時，我發現自己對國際營銷相關有興趣。

I have also worked in retail sales, so I have a lot of experience in customer service.

我亦曾於零售業工作，因此我有豐富的客服經驗。

When you're finishing the interview, it's good to give the main points again, so here you can use, "to sum up."

在結束面試前，最好可以再次提出重點，所以可以使用「總結來說」。

To sum up, I think I'm suitable for the position of import manager at HSS. Firstly, because I have a lot of experience in the field.

總結來說，我認為我是擔任 HSS 的進口部經理的適合人選。首先，因為我在這個領域有相當豐富的經驗。

And, secondly, because I can adapt to any difficult situation.

第二，我能面對任何艱鉅的工作。

Another common kind of question is, "what are your weaknesses?"

另外一道常見的問題是：你的缺點是什麼？

It's always hard to tell people about your weaknesses, so try to soften them with words like, a little, a bit, sometimes, occasionally, and then say something that has helped you to overcome them.

要告訴別人自己的缺點並不簡單，所以可以說「有一點」、「稍微」、「有時候」或「偶爾」等作修飾，接著可以提出解決的方法。

I sometimes lack the confidence to speak up and voice my opinion, but I have worked really hard on my confidence and communication skills over the past year and I have improved a lot.

我有時候對於要大聲表達自己意見的時候會沒有自信，但我在過去幾年都很努力在提升自信及改善溝通技巧，現在已經有很大的進步了。

Here is another example question: Tell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision.

還有另外一道問題：「請分享一次要面對兩難決定的經驗」。

You have to be careful with your answer, because the interviewer wants you to give him or her a specific example of when you had to face a difficult or challenging situation.

你必須要小心回答，因為面試官想要聽到一個你曾經面對兩難狀況的具體例子。

But don't worry, there is a method that you can use, the STAR method.

不過不用擔心，你可以採用 STAR 策略。

S for Situation (give the context).

S 是情景（講述背景），

Here you set the scene and give the context of a situation you faced in the past.

你要先提出並講述過去經驗的背景。

When I was working for Export Leather, my boss offered me the opportunity to work in Australia for a year, but that meant that I had to leave my family and my home country for one year.

我之前在皮革出口公司上班的時候，我的上司提供我一個到澳洲工作一年的機會，但這就代表我需離開家裡和家鄉到國外工作一年。

T for Target (describe the purpose).

T 是任務（描述決策的原因），

Here you tell them what was necessary to improve the situation.

這個部分要講述需要改變當下狀況的必要條件。

I had to make my family understand that this trip would be beneficial for us in the future.

我需要讓家人了解這次到海外工作是有助我未來的職涯發展。

A for Action (explain what you did).

A 是行動（解釋你做了什麼），

Here you describe the action that you did in order to improve the situation, why, and when you did it.

你可以解釋你為了改善狀況所做的動作、背後原因以及時間點。

I decided to take the offer in Australia, and after six months of working, the project turned out to be a huge success.

我最終決定接受到澳洲工作的提議，並於澳洲工作六個月後，當時負責的案子非常成功。

R for Result (share the outcome).

R 是結果（分享你的結果），

Finally, you describe the outcome of the situation.

最後可以向面試官描述結果。

It was so successful that I made enough money to bring my family over to Australia, and we lived (there) for six months.

當時成功賺取足夠的錢可以把家人接到澳洲，我們一起在澳洲生活了半年。

That was such an amazing experience.

那是一次很棒的經驗。

The job is yours.

歡迎加入我們！

Now, let's have a look at the expressions we have learnt today.

現在我們來看一下今天學過的表達方式。

"I think I'm suitable for the position at, name of the company", and then you give the reason.

「我認為我適合 (公司名稱) 的這個職位」，然後解釋原因。

To talk about your academic background, you can use "following my degree", and then you add your piece of information.

在講述你的學術背景時，你可以說「我大學修讀…」，接著繼續補充。

You can use the past simple to talk about your life experiences.

你可以使用過去式來講述過去的生活經驗。

You can use present perfect, as in "I have worked in".

而現在完成式，就像是「我曾在…工作。」

To organize and give a conclusion, you can use "to sum up".

想要有條理地作出結論，可以說「總的來說」。

Remember to use words like sometimes, occasionally, a bit, when talking about your weaknesses.

講述自己缺點的時候，記得可以使用「有時候」、「偶爾」或「稍微」等。

Use the STAR method when you have to describe a challenging situation.

使用 STAR 策略來講述你之前面對最具挑戰性的兩難狀況。

Do you know any other phrases related with job interviews?

你們還知道其他和工作面試有關的句子嗎？

Let us know by leaving a comment below.

歡迎在下方留言告訴我們。

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拜拜！