Q :What kind of experience do you have that is relevant to the job? (你有過哪種與此工作相關的經驗?)
你可能會這樣答:
A: I've worked in secretarial positions before, so I have relevant general administration experience. I'm also used to undertaking duties such as manning the switchboard, making appointments, dealing with bookings, data entry, researching, and managing diaries. I also speak very good English, as I've worked for an international company before. Therefore, I feel that I already have the skills needed to be an excellent PA.
「工作經驗」就是在某領域 (field)工作一陣子後所取得的實際知識 (know-how)和技能(skill)。是否具備相關工作經驗也讓未來的雇主(prospective employer)了解你對這份工作的熟悉度(how well you are acquainted with the job)以及日後掌控工作的能力(your ability to handle the job)。此類問題也可能會以下列方式出現:
Q : How is your work experience relevant to this job? (你的工作經驗和這份工作有何相關之處?)
Q : Do you think your previous jobs helped prepare you for this one? (你認為先前的工作讓你準備好面對這份工作了嗎?)
你若是剛畢業的新鮮人,並無太多工作經驗,可以如下方式應答:
1. 強調優異的學術背景能間接暗示學習能力強
My academic performance stood out while I was at college. I'm also a fast learner and will, in no time, get the hang of the job. (我大學時學業成績表現優異。我也是個學習速度很快的人,很快就會習得這份工作的訣竅。)
★ get the hang of... 掌握⋯⋯的訣竅(此處 hang 作名詞,等於 knack,均表「訣竅」)= get the knack of...
2. 強調課外或相關活動經驗:
Although I don't have much experience in this field, I believe that having represented my school at several national debatecontests has helped me develop good communication skills. (雖然我在該領域沒有太多經驗,但我相信曾代表學校參與一些全國性辯論比賽已幫我培養良好的溝通技巧。)
當面試官問 " What kind of experience do you have that is relevant to the job? "
這個問題幫助面試官評估你是否是該職位的最佳人選,並確保你擁有能夠成功履行該職位職責的相關經驗和技能,
也會想知道你在過去的角色中是如何貢獻的,以此推測你在這個新角色中可能帶來的貢獻。
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!
Do you have any previous job experience relevant to this type of work?
你之前有沒有從事這種工作的相關經驗?
I don’t think your questions are directly relevant to our agenda.
我想你的問題與本議程沒有直接的關聯。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 4
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secretarial
[͵sɛkrəˋtɛrɪəl]
adj. 祕書的
Mary has two years of experience doing secretarial work.
瑪麗有兩年從事祕書工作的經驗。
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administration
[əd͵mɪnəˋstreʃən]
n. 管理,行政(不可數);管理部門 / 人員(可數); 政府(可數)
Some experience in school administration is necessary for this job.
這份工作要求具有若干學校行政經驗。
The decision of who to hire or fire is the responsibility of administration.
僱用或開除哪些人的決定由管理階層的人作主。
The Bush administration failed to create more job opportunities for the American people. 布希政府未能為美國人民創造更多的工作機會。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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appointment
[əˋpɔɪntmənt]
n. 約定,(公務上的)約會;職位,職務;任命
I already made an appointmentwith my doctor for seven this evening.
我已經和醫師約好今晚 7 點看診。
David was thrilled about receiving an appointment as assistant professor at Cambridge.
大衛很興奮能獲聘到劍橋大學擔任助理教授一職。
No one was pleased with Beth’s appointment as group leader.
沒有人對貝絲獲任命為小組領導人一事感到高興。
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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prospective
[prəˋspɛktɪv]
a. . 可能成為的,預期的
=
potential
The real estate agent showed three prospective buyers around the house.
這房屋仲介帶了 3 位可能的買家來參觀這棟房子。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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acquaint
[əˋkwent]
vt. 使熟悉 ; 使認識
I must acquaint myself with the new laboratory system.
我必須熟悉新的實驗室系統。
The two men are acquainted with each other.
這兩個人彼此認識。
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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academic
[͵ækəˋdɛmɪk]
a. 學術的
Laziness may be responsible for Timmy’s bad academic performance.
懶惰或許是提米學業成績不佳的原因。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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knack
[næk]
n. 本領;熟練技巧;訣竅
I think I have a knack for providing my clients with the best solutions to their financial problems.
我認為自己善於提供客戶他們財務問題的最佳解決辦法。
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debate
[dɪˋbet]
n. & vt. & vi. 辯論
=
argument
=
dispute
After lengthy debate, the committee finally reached
a conclusion.
經過冗長的爭論,委員會終於得出結論。
Daisy and I debated whether abortion should be
made legal.
黛西和我為墮胎是否應該合法化而辯論。
Danny and Brandon debated over who was to blame
for the mistake.
丹尼和布蘭登針對誰該為這個錯誤負責而辯論。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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contest
[ˋkɑntɛst]
n. 比賽,競爭
vt. 就…提出異議
Dad bought me a brand-new bike after I won the speech contest.
我贏了演講比賽之後,爸爸買了一臺全新的腳踏車給我。
You can contest the matter in court if you wish.
如果你想的話,可以在法庭上就這件事提出異議。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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extensive
[ɪkˋstɛnsɪv]
a. 廣泛的;大量的
=
substantial
=
comprehensive
Professor Johnson possessed extensive knowledge in the field of natural science.
強森教授在自然科學的領域擁有廣泛的知識。
The typhoon has caused extensive damage to the city.
這次的颱風對這座城市已造成極大的損害。
高中 Level 5
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digital
[ˋdɪdʒɪt!]
a. 數位的
Nowadays, smartphones contain digital cameras, and that's why digital cameras themselves have become less popular.
如今,智慧手機包含了數位相機,這就是為什麼數位相機本身變得沒那麼受歡迎的原因。
Sales of digital music albums greatly outnumber sales of physical albums. 數位音樂專輯的銷量大大超過了實體專輯的銷量。
高中 Level 4
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execute
[ˋɛksɪ͵kjut]
vt. 執行;處死
Make sure our plan to reduce costs is executed with great precision.
務必確定我們降低成本的計畫被精確執行。
The soldier was executed on the spot for treason.
這名士兵因為叛國罪而當場被處死。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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launch
[lɔntʃ]
.vt. 發動(活動);發射(火箭、飛彈);發表(新書、新作品、新產品)
n. 發表會;(船)首次下水出航;(火箭)首次發射升空
三態
launched / launched
=
fire
To launch a legal demonstration, you must first obtain permission from the local government.
想要發起合法遊行,你們得先向地方政府申請許可。
The space shuttle exploded soon after it was launched.
太空梭發射不久後便爆炸了。
The troops launched missiles at the battleground, causing heavy casualties.
軍隊朝戰場發射了幾枚飛彈,造成嚴重的傷亡。
Emma plans to launch her new novel next year.
艾瑪計劃在明年推出新的小說。
The author herself will show up at the book launch ceremony.
作家本人會在她的新書發表會上現身。
The astronauts were strapped in before the launch.
太空人在火箭發射前繫好安全帶。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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campaign
[kæmˋpen]
n. (社會、宣傳)運動
vi. 從事運動
They are going to launch acampaign against corruption.
他們準備要發起肅貪運動。
These groups campaignedagainst child abuse.
這些團體展開對抗虐童的活動。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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consistently
[kənˋsɪstəntlɪ]
adv. 一貫地,一向
Our school has consistently been one of the country’s best over the years.
我們學校這幾年來一直都是全國最好的學校之一。
英檢中級
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adapt
[əˋdæpt]
.vt. & vi. (使)適應(與介詞 to 並用)、改編
It’s hard for me to adapt myself to city life.
我很不適應都市生活。
It’s hard for me to get accustomed to city life.
我很不適應都市生活。
It’s hard for me to adjust to city life.
我很不適應都市生活。
It took the new employee about a month to adapt to the new environment.
這名新進員工花了一個月左右的時間去適應新環境。
The blockbuster movie was adapted from an original novel.
這部賣座鉅片改編自一本原創小說。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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coordinator
[koˋɔrdn͵etɚ]
n. 協調者;同等的人(或物)
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volunteer
[͵vɑlənˋtɪr]
vi. 自告奮勇
n. 自願者,義工
The city government is looking for volunteers to clean up the park.
市政府在徵求打掃公園的志工。
The taxi driver volunteered to help.
這位計程車司機自告奮勇要幫忙。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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engagement
[ɪnˋgedʒmənt]
n. 訂婚;(尤指公務上的)預約,約會
=
appointment
The couple announced their engagement at the dinner party.
這對情人在這場晚宴上宣布他們已訂婚。
Ted has an engagement for dinner with his boss tonight.
泰德今晚和他的上司有約吃晚飯。
英檢中高
高中 Level 3
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commitment
[kəˋmɪtmənt]
n. 承諾;奉獻(不可數)
The company makes a commitment to provide quality products to its customers.
該公司承諾提供給客戶高品質的產品。
Peter’s commitmentto work has won the respect of his colleagues.
彼得對工作的奉獻贏得了同事的尊敬。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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make an appointment with sb
與某人約會
I already made an appointmentwithmy doctor for seven this evening.
我已經和醫師約好今晚 7 點看診。
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be acquainted with...
熟悉 / 認識......
The two men are acquainted with each other.
這兩個人彼此認識。
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get the hang of
熟悉某物的用法;掌握⋯的訣竅
My academic performance stood out while I was at college. I'm also a fast learner and will, in no time, get the hang of the job.
我大學時學業成績表現優異。我也是個學習速度很快的人,很快就會習得這份工作的訣竅。