英语面试：怎样向面试官提问

英语面试：怎样向面试官提问

　　The interviewer asks you, "Do you have any questions for me?"

　　当面试官问你：“你有什么问题要问的吗？”

　　You say …… "Yes!"

　　你说……“有！”

　　This is the easiest interview question out there. Always say yes.

　　这是最简单的面试问题。回答一定要肯定。

　　Asking questions shows that you're interested in the job. It also gives you a chance to show how knowledgeable you are about the position and the industry. Most important, it lets you highlight why you're the perfect candidate.

　　能问问题说明你对这份工作感兴趣，也给你机会展现自己对这个职位及行业的了解。最重要的是，这可以让你能充分表现出为什么自己是最合适的人选。

　　You have to choose your questions carefully, though, depending on who's doing the interviewing. An excellent question for a recruiter might be inappropriate for an executive. And you don't want to ask your potential boss something that's best suited for a future coworker.

　　针对不同的面试官，你要小心地选择不同问题。对招聘人员来说出色的问题可能不适合向执行官提问。你可不会希望对未来的老板提出一个适合去问将来同事的问题。

　　Also, there are certain questions you should never ask early in the interview process —— no matter whom you're meeting. Don't ask about salary, vacation, 401（k） or anything else that might make you seem more interested in the compensation than the company.

　　此外，有些问题不论面试官是谁你都绝对不应该在面试的初期阶段提出来，比如薪水、假期、养老金或任何其它可能让你看上去更感兴趣的是收入而不是公司的问题。

　　面对不同的面试官，该问的问题也不同。下面是一些针对普通招聘人员和招聘经理的问题。

　　The Recruiter: The 'Big Picture' Person

　　招聘人员：“全局安排”者

　　It's the recruiter's job to identify strong candidates and guide them through the hiring process. Think of the recruiter as the "big picture" person. They can give you an overview of the company and the department as a whole. （Save very specific questions about the job for the hiring manager.） The recruiter is also the best person to answer questions about the hiring process.

　　招聘人员的工作是发现好的候选人并引导他们完成招聘过程。将招聘人员看做是“全局安排”人员。 他们能把公司、部门的总体情况告诉给你。（关于工作的具体问题留到招聘经理面试时再问。）另外，招聘人员也是回答招聘流程的最佳人选。

　　Some questions to ask the recruiter:

　　适合问招聘人员的问题有：

　　* How would you describe the company culture? 你们的企业文化是什么？

　　* What type of employees tend to excel at this company? 哪种类型的员工一般能在公司出类拔萃？

　　* Can you tell me more about the interview process? 你能再详细说一说招聘流程吗？

　　The Hiring Manager: Your Future Boss

　　招聘经理：你未来的上司

　　The hiring manager will likely supervise you if you get the job. They're the most knowledgeable people about the position and its requirements. You should direct specific questions about the job, its responsibilities and its challenges to them. You may also want to ask what kind of candidate they're seeking.

　　如果你获得工作，招聘经理有可能会是你的上司。他们对这个职位、职位需求最了解。对他们你该问的是一些关于工作、职责及挑战方面的具体问题。你也许还想知道他们在寻找什么样的.候选人。

　　Some questions to ask the hiring manager:

　　适合问招聘经理的问题有：

　　* What are the most important skills for the job? 对于这份工作来说最重要的技能是什么？

　　* How would you describe your ideal candidate? 你的理想候选人是怎样的？

　　* What's a common career path at the company for someone in this role? 这个工作角色在公司通常有什么样的职业道路？

面对不同的面试官，该问的问题也不同。下面是一些针对执行官和未来同事的问题。

　　The Executive: The Industry Expert

　　执行官：业内专家

　　Senior managers and executives are likely to be most knowledgeable about the latest happenings in their industry. If you'll be working closely with an executive, you can ask them some specifics about the job. But you should focus most of your questions on the future of the company and the industry. This is your chance to show off your industry knowledge!

　　资深经理和执行官们可能最了解当前行业的最新动态。如果你将密切地和一位执行官工作，你可以问问这他们关于工作的细节。但是你的大多数问题都应该集中在公司及行业的未来方面。这可是你“炫耀”行业知识的一个机会！

　　Some questions to ask a senior manager or executive:

　　适合问资深经理或执行官的问题有：

　　* How do you think this industry will change in the next five years? 你认为这个行业在未来五年后将发生什么变化？

　　* What do you think gives this company an edge over its competitors? 你认为这家公司和竞争者相比优势在哪儿？

　　* What's the company's biggest challenge? How is it planning to meet that challenge? 公司面临最大的挑战是什么？计划如何应对？

　　The Coworker: The Straight-Talker

　　同事：直率的同行

　　Some interviews will also include a meeting with a potential coworker —— the interviewer most likely to "tell it how it is." A potential colleague may be most candid about the job, its challenges and the work environment. However, don't expect inside information —— and certainly don't ask for it.

　　有些面试还会邀请未来可能成为同事的人参加。未来的同事最可能是“照实说”的人。未来可能成为的同事对工作、工作中的挑战及工作环境是最坦白的。不过，你不要指望获得“内部”消息——当然更不要去问。

　　Some questions to ask a potential coworker:　　适合问有可能成为同事的人问题有：

　　* What's a typical day like in the department? 这个部门平时一天的工作是怎样进行的？

　　* How would you describe the work environment at the company? 你认为公司的工作环境怎样？

　　* What's the most enjoyable part of your job? What's the most challenging part? 你工作中最开心的部分是什么？最具挑战性的是什么？