在一場面試中,經常會遇到一個看似簡單,但實際上是一個深具挑戰性的問題:What are your strong points and weak points?(請分享一下你的個人優點和缺點)。 這個問題不僅考驗著面試者對自己的了解程度,面試官可以評估你的自我評價能力、成長態度以及是否適合擔任特定職位。談論個人優點時,可以強調自己的技能、性格特質和工作風格。例如,你可以提到你的溝通能力、問題解決能力、團隊合作能力或者領導能力。
同時,透過舉例子或者分享過去的成功經歷來加強這些優點的可信度。記得坦誠地分享你的優點和缺點,給面試官留下一個深刻的印象。 一起來看看這個問題,怎麼回答比較好?
Q: What are your strong points and weak points? (你有什麼優點及缺點?)
你可能會這樣答:
A: I'm reliable, responsible, trustworthy, and an excellent communicator. I'm enthusiastic, responsible, and hardworking. My friends think I'm too hardworking because they complain that they don't see me enough. However, I don't think of it being like that—I simply enjoy my work, and want to work to the best of my abilities. Sometimes this means putting in extra hours, but I think it's all worth it.
I pay too much attention to details because I always want the best result from each job I do. This could sometimes lead toinefficiency. 我太注重細節,因為我總是想把每份工作做到最好。這有時會導致效率不彰。
e.g. My strengthlies in organizational skills. In my previous role, I was responsible for managing daily tasks and project progress for the team. I implemented a meticulously designed workflow to ensure all tasks were completed on time. (我的一個強項是組織能力。在上一份工作中,我負責管理團隊的日常任務和項目進度,我使用了一個精心設計的工作流程,確保所有任務都按時完成。)
2. 關聯工作要求:
將你的優點與職位需求相關聯,表明你是一個合適的候選人。例如:
e.g. I have strong communication skills, which enable me to effectively collaborate with colleagues from different departments to achieve common goals. (我的溝通技巧很強,這讓我能夠有效地與不同部門的同事合作,以實現共同的目標。)
3. 自我成長和學習:
強調你對自我成長和學習的承諾,表明你是一個進取的人。例如:
e.g. I continuously strive to improve my skills and knowledge. I seize every opportunity to learn new things and apply them to my work. (我不斷努力改進我的技能和知識,我會利用每一個機會來學習新的事物,並將其應用到我的工作中。)
對於缺點:
1. 正面轉向:
將你的缺點描述成可改進的領域,並強調你正在積極努力改進。例如:
e.g. I sometimes tend to spend too much time on details, which can impact my work efficiency. However, I am actively working on learning how to better manage my time to improve my effectiveness. (我有時候會花太多時間在細節上,這可能會影響我的工作效率。但我正在努力學習如何更好地管理我的時間,以提高我的效率。)
2. 提供解決方案:
不僅指出你的缺點,還提供一個解決方案,表明你有自我調整的能力。例如:
e.g. I sometimes become anxious under pressure, but I have started learning some coping mechanisms, such as deep breathing and meditation, to help me stay calm and focused. (我有時候在壓力下會變得焦慮,但我已經開始學習一些應對焦慮的方法,如深呼吸和冥想,以幫助我保持冷靜和集中。)
3. 保持正面態度:
確保你的回答保持積極樂觀的態度,並表達對改進的願望。例如:
e.g. I'm confident in my abilities, although I know there's always room for improvement, and I'm willing to learn and grow in any opportunity. (雖然我知道我還有改進的地方,但我對於自己的能力充滿信心,並且願意在任何機會中學習和成長。)
*Why do you change your jobs so often? 你為何經常換工作? *What are you expecting from this job? 你期待從這份工作當中獲得什麼? *Do you see any important trends in our industry? 你在我們這個產業裡有看見任何重要趨勢嗎? *Why did you leave your last job? 你上一個工作的離職原因為何? *How has your education prepared you for the job? 你所受的教育跟這份工作有何關連? 這些基本問題你都會回答嗎? 該怎麼回答才有加分效果,而不是讓雇主臉上多出三條線? 本書教你以最簡潔道地的英文,做出最得體的應對,前進外商不再是夢!
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Words in Use
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caress
[kəˋrɛs]
vt. 愛撫;撫摸
She gently caressed her baby bump, feeling the movements of her unborn child.
她輕輕地撫摸著她的懷孕肚子,感受著未出生孩子的動靜。
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responsible
[rɪˋspɑnsəb!]
adj. 應負責的;負責可靠的
Adults are responsible for their actions.
成年人要為自己的行為負責。
Wendy is a responsible young woman.
溫蒂是個負責任的女青年。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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trustworthy
[ˋtrʌst͵wɝðɪ]
adj. 值得信賴的
We're looking for a faithful and trustworthy employee.
我們在找的是既忠誠、又值得信賴的員工。
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enthusiastic
[ɪn͵θjuzɪˋæstɪk]
a. 熱心的;熱情的
=
eager
Nowadays many people are enthusiastic about charitable work.
現今許多人對慈善工作都很熱心。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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hardworking
努力的
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supervisor
[͵supɚˋvaɪzɚ]
n. 監督者,主管
=
director
My dad has a full-time job as a supervisor at that factory.
我父親在那間工廠擔任全職主管的工作。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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inefficiency
[ɪnəˋfɪʃənsɪ]
n. 無效率
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strength
[strɛŋθ]
n. 力量;優點
Operating this machine requires skill more
than physical strength.
操作這臺機器需要的技巧比體力還多。
Please analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this proposal.
請針對這個提案分析它的優缺點。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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implement
[ˋɪmpləmənt]
n. 工具,用具
In his grandfather s basement, Adam found some strange implements and assumed they were used in farming.
亞當在爺爺的地下室發現一些奇怪的工具,並認為它們是農用的。
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meticulously
[məˋtɪkjələslɪ]
adv. 周密地; 非常仔細地
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workflow
[ˈwəːkfləʊ]
n. 工作流程
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ensure
[ɪnˋʃʊr]
vt. 確保
=
insure
=
insure sth against...
The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。
Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。
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collaborate
[kəˋlæbə͵ret]
vi. 合作
Peter collaborated with his friend in writing the book.
彼得與他的友人合作寫了這本書。
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colleague
[kɑˋlig]
n. 同事
=
co-worker
Being ill-tempered, John has difficulty getting along with colleagues.
約翰脾氣不好,跟同事處不來。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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achieve
[əˋtʃiv]
vt. 達成;達到
=
accomplish
If you work hard, you will eventually achieve your goals.
如果你努力,最後終將達成目標。
At this time, this project is 95 percent achieved.
目前這項計畫已經完成了 95%。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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impact
[ɪmˋpækt]
n. 影響,衝擊(常與介詞 on 並用)
vt. 對……產生影響
The writer's style had a deep impact on his literary successors.
這位作家的風格對後世文人有深遠的影響。
Many experts believe the new policy will greatly impact the society.
許多專家都認為那項新政策會對社會帶來巨大衝擊。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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mechanism
[ˋmɛkə͵nɪzəm]
n. 機械裝置;制度,體制;機制
This watch is equipped with a delicate timing mechanism.
這只手錶配備有精細的計時機械裝置。
Government officials are setting up new mechanismsto help the unemployed.
政府官員正在建立新制度來幫助失業民眾。
Government officials are setting up new mechanisms for helping the unemployed.
政府官員正在建立新制度來幫助失業民眾。
A feeling of physical pain serves as a natural defense mechanism.
肉體的痛覺是天生的防衛機制。
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meditation
[͵mɛdəˋteʃən]
n. . 沉思;冥想,打坐
Rita saw her grandmother looking out of the
window, deep in meditation.
麗塔看到她奶奶看著窗外,陷入了沉思。
Karen found inner peace by practicing yoga and meditation.
凱倫藉由練習瑜珈和打坐得到了內心的平靜。
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improvement
[ɪmˋpruvmənt]
n. 改善
There has been a great improvement in Debbie’s writing skills.
黛比的寫作技巧已有了顯著的改善。
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Practical Phrases
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lead to...
導致……
= contribute to
= result in
= bring about
The driver's carelessnessled to the accident.
駕駛員的粗心導致這起意外。
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lie in..
在於……
The strength of the movielies in its plot.
這部電影的優點在於它的情節。
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be responsible for
負責……,為……負責
Adults are responsible for their actions.
成年人要為自己的行為負責。
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collaborate with...
和……合作
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strive to + V
努力要……
The coach encouraged his team to strive to win the championship.
教練鼓勵他的球隊要努力爭取冠軍。