A Job Interview Part 2 (Adv.

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About this lesson
In this lesson, you'll learn: - How to name some common jobs types, and the qualifications required to be hired for them - How to describe why you're a good fit for a company - How to characterize your work style - How to discuss your long-term goals - How to identify appropriate questions to ask employers

Why should we give you this job?

Why should we give you this job? Ti sao chng ti nn tuyn bn? I think my strong work ethic will make me an asset to this company. Ti ngh rng o c ngh nghip tt ca ti gip ti tr thnh mt ngi c ch cho cng ty. I'm a team player who has strong interpersonal skills. Ti l mt ngi c tinh thn hp tc li c k nng x giao tt.

What makes you a good fit?

What do you think makes you a good fit for this company? iu g khin bn ngh rng bn l mt ngi ph hp i vi cng ty ny? In asking this question, the employer is looking at what your skills are, but more importantly, whether your strengths align well with the skills they're looking for. So show off what you know about the company

and the job!

I'm pro-active and I don't hesitate to take initiative. Ti l ngi nng ng v ti khng ngi i tin phong. My analytical nature makes me great at problem-solving. K nng phn tch ca ti gip ti rt gii trong vic gii quyt kh khn.

How would you describe your work style?

How would you describe your work style? Bn m t phong cch lm vic ca mnh nh th nao? It's important to me to be challenged by what I do. iu quan trng i vi ti l b thch thc bi nhng vic ti lm. I work well under pressure and with tight deadlines. Ti lm vic hiu qu khi b p lc v vi thi hn cht gn k. My former supervisors have described me as ambitious and goaloriented. Nhng ngi qun l trc ca ti m t ti l ngi tham vng v c mc tiu. I pride myself on always thinking outside the box. Ti t ho v bn thn v lun c t duy sng to.

What are your long term goals?

What are your long term goals? Mc tiu lu di ca bn l g? I'm looking for a job with opportunities for growth. Ti ang tm kim mt cng vic nhiu c hi pht trin. I would love to eventually have more responsibility. Mc ch cui cng l ti mun c nhiu trch nhim hn. In the future I would love to beef up my sales experience. Trong tng lai ti mun tng cng kinh nghim bn hng.

Do you have any questions for us?

Do you have any questions for us? Bn c cu hi g khng? Usually at the end of an interview an employer will give you a chance to ask questions. You can make a good impression here by asking questions that show your interest in the job and the company (instead of the salary and benefits).

How would you describe the organizational culture of the company? ng c th m t th no v vn ha t chc ca cng ty? What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this job? Nhng trch nhim hng ngy ca cng vic ny l g? How does this department fit in to the long-term goals of the company? B phn ny nm v tr no trong mc tiu di hn ca cng ty?

Sales
Most sales jobs work on the basis of commission, not salary. Sales employees usually receive little "guaranteed" hourly pay. Instead, the amount of money they make depends on what they are able to sell, since they often receive a percentage of their sales. There are many different types of sales jobs. Telemarketing and retail jobs have fewer qualifications, usually requiring applicants to have a high-school diploma. Real estate agents have licenses and are required to pass a written exam. Jobs selling stocks and financial services require a bachelor's degree in business.

Education
Educational professionals (including teachers and professors) work for either public or private schools and focus on teaching one subject. Teachers have to have a credential (issued by a U.S. state) and a bachelor's degree. College instructors also usually have master's degrees or PhDs.

Teachers, in both private and public schools, receive relatively low salaries in the United States, and often face job instability due to budget cuts. Still, the teaching profession is seen by many to be highly rewarding, and teachers receive more paid time off than almost any other job.

Hospitality
Jobs in hospitality (waiting tables, bartending, valeting cars) are considered highly desirable to people who are going to school or don't have an advanced degree, because they pay comparably well. Waiters (especially in expensive restaurants) can make up to $70,000 a year from tips. Some Americans fall back on waiting tables as a "transitional" job, and some do so well at it that they turn it into a career. Applicants do not need to have any special educational background; however, many restaurants and bars require several years of prior experience.

Administrative
Job-seekers in America often look to "job agencies" for quick placement in a company. These types of agencies usually filter applicants according to qualifications, run background checks, do pre-interviews, and then suggest applicants for companies who need personnel but prefer not to do the initial leg-work. Most agencies place applicants in administrative positions, where they perform a number of clerical tasks (such as answering calls and making copies).