第二十六课: 寻工面试
Lesson 26: A Job Interview
我们正在学习的是第二十六讲“寻工面试”。

杰斯丁： 你有什麽问题要问我吗？
Justine: Now, is there anything you would like to ask me?
鲍勃： 有，我想问问是否有人知道利奥到底怎麽样了？
Bob: Yes, I was wondering if anyone has heard what happened to
Leo?
杰斯丁： 鲍波，我的意思是你对这个职位是否有问题要问？
Justine: I mean questions relating to this position, Bob.
鲍勃： 哦，当然有，，，啊，，我想问这个工作的上班时间是
否可以灵活掌握？
Bob: Oh, of course. Um… Yes, I would like to know if the hours of
duty are flexible.
杰斯丁： 是的，这个职位是三个班次轮换，另外在忙的时候也要
加班。
Justine: Yes, we have three shifts, and there is also overtime work
available when we’re very busy.
鲍勃： 我知道了。
Bob: That’s good.
杰斯丁： 鲍勃，我对你的资历很感兴趣，我们会在明天上午的时
候电话通知你面试的结果。
Justine: I’m very impressed with your qualifications Bob. We’ll ring you
and let you know the outcome tomorrow morning.
鲍勃： 谢谢您。再见。
Bob: Thank you. Goodbye.
杰斯丁： 再见。
Justine: See you later.
一般来说在面试结束之前考官都会给你一个提问的机会，你最好准 备一个相关的问题，这样也可以表明你对这个工作职位真的有兴 趣。但是在这里我要特别提醒您的是切忌不要询问薪水的数目。这个问题你可以在申请工作之前自己设法查清楚。通常来说你可以利用提问的机会问一些诸如工作时间，你将要和多少人一起共事这一
类无伤大雅的问题。你注意到了吗，鲍勃在提问时是以这样的短语
开始的：I was wondering …… I would like to know ……这两
个短语的意思都是：我想问问。。。。I was wondering if…
I was wondering if the hours are flexible.
I would like to know...
I would like to know if the hours are flexible.

Justine: Now, is there anything you would like to ask me?
Bob: Yes, I was wondering if anyone has heard what happened to
Leo?
Justine: I mean questions relating to this position, Bob.
Bob: Oh, of course. Um… Yes, I would like to know if the hours of
duty are flexible.
Justine: Yes, we have three shifts, and there is also overtime work
available when we’re very busy.
Bob: That’s good.
Justine: I’m very impressed with your qualifications Bob. We’ll ring you
and let you know the outcome tomorrow morning.
Bob: Thank you. Goodbye.
Justine: See you later. 

Justine: Come in, Bob. I’m Justine Asker, the manager. You can call
me Justine.
Bob: Pleased to meet you.
Justine: Sit down. Firstly, Bob, can I ask which job you are applying for?
Bob: I’m applying for the receptionist position.
Justine: I see that you have a Diploma in Hospitality. Have you done any
front desk work before?
Bob: I have work experience in front desk. You have my supervisor’s
report there. This will be my first paid position.
Justine: And why do you want to work at the Plaza Hotel?
Bob: Because it has a great reputation; not just for its service but as a
good place to work.
Justine: I’m glad to hear it. Bob, what strengths do you think you would
bring to the job?
Bob: Oh, ah. I am patient and I’ve been told I put clients at ease.

Justine: Uh huh. And what do you see as your weaknesses?
Bob: Do you mean, what am I not so good at?
Justine: Yes.
Bob: Well, I understand English much better than I speak it at the
moment. But I study at home and I look forward to learning
more on the job
Justine: Excellent. Now, Bob, I’m going to ask you a hypothetical
question. Would you compromise your own safety for the
comfort of your guests?
Bob: Do you mean, like the Legendary Leo, who jumped into shark
infested waters to save a guest’s hat?
Justine: Something like that.
Bob : If I must.
Justine: I don’t think you would be expected to show that level of
enthusiasm, Bob. Leo was an exceptional worker, but very
impetuous.
Bob: In that case, I would make sure I know the health and safety
requirements associated with my position and follow hotel
procedures.
Justine: Very good.
Justine: Now, is there anything you would like to ask me?
Bob: Yes, I was wondering if anyone has heard what happened to
Leo?
Justine: I mean questions relating to this position, Bob.
Bob: Oh, of course. Um… Yes, I would like to know if the hours of
duty are flexible.
Justine: Yes, we have three shifts, and there is also overtime work
available when we’re very busy.
Bob: That’s good.
Justine: I’m very impressed with your qualifications Bob. We’ll ring you
and let you know the outcome tomorrow morning.
Bob: Thank you. Goodbye.
Justine: See you later.