Describe a typical day in your job. (描述一下你平日的工作內容。)
你可能會這樣答:
A: As soon as I arrive, I check my emails and mail. I then set out a to-do list of priorities for the day ahead. Accordingly, I then research into the customer complaints, working on how to resolve them. Once I figure out an answer, I then contact the customers, and help them deal with the problems. I check the list at the end of each day to ensure that everything is either taken care of or underway. Work can be hectic sometimes as customer complaints pour in, so being organized is very important.
Aside from some routine work, there are often some urgent matters that require my immediate attention. So I'm very used to making quick response and finding the best solution to the problems. (除了我每日的例行公事外,常有些急事需要我馬上處理。因此,我很習於快速做出反應並找出問題的最佳解決之道。)
下例中,回答者表示自己從工作中學得了整合的能力。
My main job was corresponding with our suppliers. I helped our suppliers communicate with our different departments, such as sales, marketing and finance. I've learned how to coordinate different departments effectively and get things done. (我主要的工作是與供應商聯繫。我幫助他們與我們不同的部門做溝通,像是業務部、行銷部以及財務部等。我學會如何協調整合不同部門以順利完成工作。)
當面試官問 "Describe a typical day in your job." 這個問題時,他們希望了解你的日常工作職責、 工作流程以及你如何管理時間和任務。以下這些回答可以幫助你在回應時更具體和有針對性:
*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!
It was a typical summer morning, and I was eating the delicious cereal.
那是個典型的夏日早晨,而我正在吃美味的麥片。
This sunny weather is typical of the Mediterranean climate.
這種有陽光的天氣是典型的地中海型氣候。
It is typical of Ken to be late for school.
肯上學一向都遲到。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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priority
[praɪˋɔrətɪ]
n. 優先考慮的事(可數);優先權(不可數)
You need to get your priorities right so you can get things done on time.
你得搞清楚事情的優先順序,以便能把事情準時完成。
You need to get your priorities straight so you can get things done on time.
你得搞清楚事情的優先順序,以便能把事情準時完成。
Our top priority is to improve quality control on the assembly line.
我們的首要任務就是提升裝配線上的品質控管。
Pedestrians at intersections have priority over vehicles.
相較於車輛,行人在十字路口有優先權。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 4
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ahead
[əˋhɛd]
adv. 在前面
Nathan stared straight ahead.
納森直直瞪著前方。
There’s a truck ahead of us. Be careful when driving.
我們前面有一輛卡車。開車時要小心。
Go ahead; we are all ears. 開始說吧!我們正洗耳恭聽。
高中 Level 2
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accordingly
[əˋkɔrdɪŋlɪ]
adv. . 照著,相應地;因此(= therefore)
My roommate asked me to turn down the music and I acted accordingly.
我室友要我把音樂關小聲一點,我就照著做。
The cost of raw materials rose 10%. Accordingly, we have to increase our price.
原物料上漲了百分之 10。因此,我們必須調漲價格。
The cost of raw materials rose 10%. Therefore, we have to increase our price.
原物料上漲了百分之 10。因此,我們必須調漲價格。
高中 Level 6
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complaint
[kəmˋplent]
n. 抱怨;投訴;疾病,身體不適
=
grievance
Stop making complaints about life and learn to appreciate what you have.
別再抱怨人生,學習感激你現有的一切。
Stop complaining about life and learn to appreciate what you have.
別再抱怨人生,學習感激你現有的一切。
We’ve received a lot of customer complaints about our new products lately.
最近我們收到許多客戶對我們新產品的投訴。
What’s your complaint?
您哪裡不舒服?
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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underway
[ˋʌndɚwe]
adv. . 在進行中的
=
underwear
By the time Jenny and Frank arrived at the stadium,
the baseball game was already underway.
當珍妮和法蘭克到體育場時,棒球比賽已經開始了。
高中 Level 6
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hectic
[ˈhɛktɪk]
adj. 忙碌的
Kevin leads a hectic life as a stockbroker in London.
凱文在倫敦擔任股票經紀人,過著繁忙的生活。
多益金色
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routine
[ruˋtin]
a. 例行公事的
n. 慣例,例行公事
Reading English papers in the morning has become part of my daily routine.
在早上看英文報紙已經成為我日常作息的一部分。
Bill conducts a routine inspection of our copier once a month.
比爾每個月來公司一次做影印機的例行檢查。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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urgent
[ˋɝdʒənt]
a. 緊急的;迫切的
I’m sorry I can’t go out with you because I have something urgent to deal with.
很抱歉我無法跟你們出去,因為我有要事要處理。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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immediate
[ɪˋmidɪɪt]
a. 立刻的;最接近的,直接的
There was an immediate response to Mary’s request.
瑪莉的要求立刻得到回應。
The man’s immediate heir was his son.
這位男子的直接繼承人就是他兒子。
高中 Level 3
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response
[rɪˋspɑns]
n. 回應;回答;反應(與介詞 to 並用)
=
reply
=
feedback
Has there been any response to your letter?
你的信有回音了嗎?
In response to your letter dated July 1, we regret to say that we’ll have to cancel the deal. 茲回覆臺端 7 月 1 日的來信,我們很遺憾表示,我們不得不取消這個交易。
Jason’s response to my proposal was discouraging.
傑森對我的提議反應很令人沮喪。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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correspond
[͵kɔrɪˋspɑnd]
vi. 符合;通信
Todd’s actions don’t correspond with his words.
陶德這個人言行不一致。
Tom often corresponds with his foreign friends because he thinks it is a good way to practice his writing.
湯姆常和他的外國朋友通信,因為他認為這是一個練習寫作的好方法。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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supplier
[səˋplaɪɚ]
n. 供應者;供應商
The company used to be a leading supplier of educational software.
這間公司過去是教學軟體的主供應商。
多益藍色
英檢中高
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coordinate
[koˋɔrdnɪt]
vt. 協調
vt. & vi. 相稱
n. 座標;成套服裝(恆用複數)
a. 同等重要的
The planes spotted the enemy ship and reported the coordinates to the captain.
飛機發現敵軍船隻,並將座標回報給隊長。
The sales clerk showed the customer several sets of coordinates.
銷售員展示幾套套裝給顧客看。
Under the law, the separate branches of the government were all coordinate.
在法律之下,政府的各個分支部門都同等重要。
The boss appointed a new manager to coordinate the advertising and marketing department.
老闆指派一名新的經理以協調廣告部和行銷部。
This white skirt coordinates your sky blue sweater well!
這件白裙真襯你的天藍色毛衣。
People who care about fashion make sure their colors and styles coordinate.
關注潮流的人會確保他們的顏色和風格相配合。
高中 Level 5
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prioritize
[praɪˋɔrə͵taɪz]
vt. 視⋯⋯為第一優先
The service industry prioritizes customers' needs.
服務業視顧客需求為第一優先。
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workload
[ˋwɝk͵lod]
n. 工作量
I have a heavy workload in the office almost every day.
我在辦公室的工作量幾乎天天都很大。
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brainstorm
[ˋbren͵stɔrm]
vi. 集體研討;腦筋急轉彎
The women meet twice a month to brainstorm and set business goals for each other.
這些女性每個月聚會兩次一起出謀獻策,為彼此制定業績目標。
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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。
高中 Level 4
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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。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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align
[əˋlaɪn]
vt. . 與……聯合 / 結盟;使成一直線,對準 / 齊
A lot of politicians aligned themselves with this presidential candidate because many members of the American public supported him.
許多政治人物都支持這位總統候選人,因為許多美國民眾支持他。
The volunteers carefully aligned the chairs in the hall in preparation for the famous novelist’s speech tomorrow.
志工小心翼翼地把大廳裡的椅子對齊好,為明天知名小說家的演講做準備。
高中 Level 5
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allocate
[ˋælə͵ket]
vt. 撥出 (經費) ; 配給,分配
The government has allocated US$50,000 to Dr. Nicolas for his research.
政府撥出5萬美元的經費給尼可拉斯博士,以資助他的研究。
Dozens of hobos lined up in front of the refuge, waiting to be allocated food.
幾十位遊民在收容所外排隊,等候食物配給。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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productive
[prəˋdʌktɪv]
a. 多產的;富有成效的
=
prolific
All bosses like productive employees.
所有的老闆都喜歡有生產力的員工。
Nick had a productive day at work, so he treated himself to a beer.
尼克因工作富有成效,所以他請自己喝一杯啤酒。
高中 Level 4
Practical Phrases
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figure out... / figure... out
想出……,弄明白……
We need to figure out a way to fix this problem.
我們得想出個方法來解決這個問題。
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aside from...
除了……
Aside from fishing, Stanley also enjoys hiking. 除了釣魚外,史丹利也喜歡健行。
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correspond with...
與……一致 / 沒有矛盾
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focus... on N/V-ing
專注於…… 將⋯⋯集中在⋯⋯
Don't bother Al. He is focused on his work.
別打擾艾爾。他正專心工作。