【Practical Business English Oral Scene Interpretation】入职面试No.8~9
文章目录
- Introduction
- 8. End the interview - Common candidate questions
- 9. End the interview - Communicate interview results
- Internal transfer - from sales to training
Introduction
Note that each row of the table represents the content of the conversation in order.
8. End the interview - Common candidate questions
| Interviewer | Interviewee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Those are all my questions. Now it’s your turn -anything you’d like to learn/find out more about? | Yes, can you share some more information about the team I’ll be working with? | \ |
| Great question. Our ad sales team is based in three cities - Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Each base has around 10 people, so 30 team members in total. However, our business is in hyper-growth right now, so our year-end head count is expected to double. The operations team partners closely with ad sales. They currently have 3 to 5 members in each base, and are also hiring. | I’m fortunate to be entering such a fast-growing business. | 1. head count (HC)招聘名额； 2. be expected to do sth. 预期做某事； 3. a partner closely with b a和b合作紧密； 4. fast-growing business 快车道； |
| Interestingly, because of COVID-19 lockdowns, people are consuming more content from the comfort of their own homes, which has brought greater opportunities to the ad business. Any other questions? | All good for now. If I have anymore questions, can I ping you on WeChat? | 1. consuming content 消费内容； 2. from the comfort of their own homes 在家里； 3. All good for now 暂时没问题； 4. ping 发消息； |
| Anytime. Well, let’s finish for today, and HR will reach out to you within 7 working days to inform you of the outcome. | Understood, thanks again. | 1.inform sb. of sth. 告知某人某事； |
9. End the interview - Communicate interview results
| 同事A | 同事B | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hi Barry, how was the interview with Alex? | She left a good impression on me, and is capable of taking on the role. She’s in the top 3 out of all the candidates I’ve met. | 1. take on the role 担任角色； |
| I agree. I was her second-round interviewer, and I think her skillset meets the requirements. She also has unique insight, which I think will drive impact and bring new ideas to the team. | Exactly. We must not let great talent slip away! What’s her pipeline status now? | 1. drive impact 带来影响； 2. pipeline status 流程中所处的状态； |
| I just spoke with her this morning. I’ve filled in my feedback and got Echo to meet her for the third round ASAP so we can expedite the process and get her in soon. We’re really understaffed right now. We don’t have enough people supporting the business. | Sure. I’ll add some remarks into my feedback. But no sweat, she told me during the interview that we’re the only company she’s currently engaging, and her favorite as well. | 1. ASAP= as soon as possible 尽快； 2. expedite the process /ˈekspədaɪt/ 加速流程； 3. understaffed 人手不够的； 4. No sweat /swet/ 别担心； 5. engage v.接触； |
Internal transfer - from sales to training
| Alex | Barry | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Oh hi, Barry! What a pleasant surprise! We’re on the same floor. I’m not sure if we’ve worked together before, so I don’t know much about you. Can you tell me a bit about yourself? | I’m Barry from the Sales team. I’m quite outgoing, really genuine and a good communicator. I also see myself as strong at organizing cross-functional efforts. In my spare time, I like hiking and drawing, especially sharing my travel experience with friends through my works. As Sales Director, I’ve picked up many years of expertise and achievements along the way. At work, I’m always happy to lend a helping hand. I heard there’s a vacancy for this role, so I’m quite excited and hope I can have the privilege of joining your team. | 1. genuine /ˈdʒenjuɪn/ adj.真诚的； 2. expertise /ˌekspɜːˈtiːz/ n.专业技能； 3. lend a helping hand 帮助； |
| Thanks for sharing, Barry. I’ll just be frank with you, since we’re working for the same company. Why do you want to transition to a new role? Most people join the sales team from supporting functions, rarely the other way round. | You make a good point. I’m pretty good in my sales role. In fact, last month I was the top sales in my team. I’m applying for this internal transfer for two reasons. One, I’m always up for a challenge. I neither want to stay in my comfort zone, nor rest on mu laurels. I want to take on something new. Two, while in sales, I found that my training happens to be my real passion, and something I’m good at. I love being able to get across the right information using my own unique approach. So, that’s why I’m hoping to join the training department. | 1. internal transfer = transfer or transition to a position 转岗； 2. be frank with sb.实话实说； 3. the other way round 反过来； 4. make a good point 说得对； 5. be up for a challenge 迎接挑战； 6. rest on mu laurels /ˈlɒrəlz/ 吃老本； 7. get across information 传递信息； |
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