应聘金融工作

外资银行对许多毕业生充满神秘感，极具诱惑力。进入外资银行意味着可以拿高薪、出国，是择业的理想选择。随着我国加入WTO后，外资银行对人才需求扩张日益激烈，招聘大学毕业生时，更侧重于形象佳、身材好、气质高的优秀学生。
 BASIC EXPRESSIONS  基本句型表达
1) Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
说说你自己以及过去的一些经验吧。

2) For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking.
过去的两年中，我一直在一家投资银行工作。

3) My background and experience include working on a variety of projects and jobs in the financial industry.
我的背景和经验包括我在金融业参与过各类项目、做过不同的工作。

4) I抳e had to adjust my style to the new environment several times.
好多次我都必须调整我的方式以适应新环境。

5) What was the most significant project you’ve worked on?
你参与的最有意义的一个项目是什么？

6) It was a challenge for a person with a finance background.
对于有金融背景的人来说，是一个挑战。

7) I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary.
在讨论薪水之前，我希望能多了解这份工作。

8) Does the company have a five-year plan?
贵公司有五年计划吗？

CONVERSATIONS  会话
（A=Applicant   I=Interviewer）
Dialogue 1
I:  Let抯 start the interview with some questions. Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
A:  I have 10 years  financial industry experience, working for several companies. For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking. In addition to my analytical mindset, I have a background of solid accounting principles. I am a team player and have great communication and interpersonal skills. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments.
I:  What finance experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?
A:  My background and experience include working on a variety of projects and jobs in the financial industry. Most of my experience has been behind the scenes, doing the calculations. I want to work with clients and continue to grow and be challenged.
I:  Why did you leave your last position?
A:  I抦 not finding the work as challenging as I used to. I want to find a job that is stimulating, where I can grow.
I:  What are your strengths and weaknesses?
A:  One of my strengths is my ability to be flexible. I抳e seen companies go through many changes in structure and management philosophy. I抳e had to adjust my style to the new environment several times. As far as weaknesses, I really enjoy my work, and sometimes I put in too much time. But by being aware of my tendency to overwork, I have learned to pace myself more and work less overtime.
I:  How would your boss describe you and your work style?
A: She抎 say I have a lot of initiative, I see the big picture and I do what has to be done. Second, I always meet deadlines. If I say I抦 going to do something, I do it. Lastly, I have the ability to focus on what I抦 working on   I am not easily distracted.