A: I was born and raised in Beijing. I attended Peking University and received my bachelor's degree in Economics. I have worked for 2 years as a financial consultant in Beijing for China Pacific Insurance Co. Ltd. I enjoy playing tennis in my free time and learning foreign languages. 我出生于北京,并在那里长大。我考入北京大学,获得了经济学学士学位。 我在中国太平洋保险股份有限公司做了两年的金融顾问。我喜欢在空闲时间打网球和学外语。
I: What type of position are you looking for? 你想找份什么样的工作?
A: I'm looking for a position in which I can utilize my experience. 我想找个能充分发挥我工作经验的工作。
I: Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position? 你想做全职还是兼职?
A: I am more interested in a full-time position. However, I would also consider a part-time position. 我倾向于做全职,不过,我也会考虑兼职的。
I: Can you tell me about your responsibilities at your last job? 你能说说你前一份工作的主要职责吗?
A: I advised customers on financial matters. After I consulted the customer, I completed a customer inquiry form and catalogued the information in our database. I then collaborated with colleagues to prepare the best possible package for the client. The clients were then presented with a summarized report on their financial activities that I formulated on a quarterly basis. 我为顾客的金融事务提供咨询。当我和顾客商讨之后,我就填完一份顾客咨询表,并把有关信息按目录输入数据库。然后我和同事一起为顾客精心准备尽可能最好的一揽子计划, 顾客会收到一份我根据他们的金融行为按季度作出的简报。
I: What is your greatest strength? 你最大的优点是什么?
A: I am an excellent communicator. People trust me and come to me for advice. One afternoon, my colleague was involved with a troublesome customer who felt he was not being served well. I made the customer a cup of coffee and invited both my colleague and the client to my desk where we solved the problem together. 我非常善于和人沟通,人们信任我,来我这里征求建议。有一天下午,我的同事碰到了一个棘手的顾客,他感觉服务不周到。我给顾客冲了一杯咖啡,并请我的同事和顾客到我办公室,在那里我们把问题解决了。
I: What is your greatest weakness? 你最大的缺点是什么?
A: I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied. However, I began setting time-limits for myself. 我为了确保顾客满意,经常要花费很多时间。不过,我开始为自己定了时间限制。
I: Why do you want to work for our company? 你为什么要来我们公司工作?
A: After following your firm's progress for the last 3 years, I am convinced that your company is becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be a part of that team. 我关注贵公司的发展已经三年了,我相信贵公司必将成为市场的主导者之一,我非常希望成为其中一员。
I: When can you begin? 你何时能开始工作?
A: Immediately. 马上就可以。
Dialogue 2
I: Please tell me something about your insurance background. 请讲讲你在保险行业的从业经验。
A: I majored in international banking at college so I took many insurance courses. And I worked at an insurance company for my graduation field work. 我大学时主修国际银行业务,所以我学了许多保险课程, 并且我在一家保险公司进行了我的毕业设计。
I: Why do you want to be an insurance agent? 你为什么想成为一名保险代理人?
A: I care about people and I know the importance of insurance. 我关心别人,我知道保险的重要性。
I: Do you have any work experience in promotion? 你有过促销的工作经验吗?
A: Yes, I do. I have worked as a salesman for P&G Company Ltd. 有,我在宝洁公司做过促销员。