新视野视听说教程第三册听力原文unit 4

W: I know, it's over there. There's not much happening though. I had a look already. Maybe you should look on the Net instead. Q: What is the man looking for?\"

M: You don't have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes you believe you could handle the position?

W: I'm a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I'm confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself. Q: What is the woman saying?\"

M: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you're good with these things, and I really need someone to edit it. It's way too long.

W: Sure, no problem, give it to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you know. And it should list your experience in reverse chronological order. I can see we've got some work to do!

Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?\"

M: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?

W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the marketplace. I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its success.

Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?\"

W: Where do you see yourself in five years' time?

M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I'm very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don't want to feel miserable on the first rung in five years' time, watching everybody above me. Q: What does the man want in five years?\"

Tell me about yourself.

M: Tell me a little about yourself. W: I'm from Guilin City.

M: What brought you to the east coast?

W: I came to Qingdao to attend college. I'm impressed by this city's dynamic economy. I've come to love it so much that I've decided to stay and work here. M: What work experience do you have?

W: I worked as an intern for a small shipping company. And my primary responsibilities were to maintain the company's ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources. M: And what did that experience teach you?

W: I learned that communication skills are extremely important. The knowledge I acquired from textbooks is indeed necessary, but it is equally essential to be able to persuade a potential client to trust you.

M: How would your former employer describe you?

W: He told me that my ability to find one customer after another was an asset to the company. He thanked me for my loyalty. He also appreciated my team spirit as shown in my cooperation with my colleagues.

M: You seem very mature for your age. And I see from your resume that you are very goal-oriented.

W: Thank you. I believe I've acquired many good qualities from my parents. They're my role models. However, I know I still have a lot to learn.\"

A Work Qualification Test

Murphy applied for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job. Quite by coincidence, the two applicants had the same qualifications, and were asked to take the same test by the manager of the Human Resource Department. Upon completion of the test, both men missed only one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy and said, \"\"Thank you for your interest, but we've decided to give the American the job.\"\"

Bewildered by the manager's decision, Murphy asked, \"\"Why would you be doing that? We both got nine questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish, I should get the job!\"\"

The manager answered calmly, \"\"We have made our decisions based not on the correct answers, but on the question you missed.\"\"

Unconvinced and somewhat indignant, Murphy questioned, \"\"And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?\"\"

The manager's answer took him by surprise, \"\"Simple, on Question No. 5, the American put down 'I don't know', and you put down 'Neither do I'.\"\"\"

A Guide to a Successful Job Interview

There are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don't panic; they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation. Being prepared is always the best policy. Here are some samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them properly.

Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what makes you suitable for this position, what the company can gain from hiring you, what you have to offer, how you would handle this job, etc.

Often they ask you to tell them about yourself. You can split your answer into two, the professional and the personal level. Both are important, and how you move from one to the other depends on what you have to say. You can give a brief summary of your life, professional and

personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphasis on the present and the future.

When asked, \"\"What are your weaknesses?\"\don't say, \"\"I don't have any.\"\" Everyone has weaknesses, and it takes strength to recognize them. Say something relevant but not hugely important to the specific position, and always add something positive like, \"\"I haven't had a lot of exposure to the on-site work, but I'm looking forward to being more involved in dealing with customers directly and learning their needs.\"\"

Another common question is: \"\"What are your strengths?\"\" You should customize your answer to meet the position requirements. Keep in mind the things they asked for in the advertisement. Tell them your strengths, but also show them how they would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the \"\"why, where, when, how\"\" to demonstrate and prove your strengths.\"

Do you know how to write a resume?

Your resume, or CV in British English, has one mission and one mission only: to get you a job interview. Your resume is usually the first impression an employer has of you. And as \"\"you never get a second chance to make a first impression\"\some suggestions that may be of use in preparing a resume.

First, use a design that demands attention. Employers don't have time to read through each of your job descriptions to know if you have the skills they need. The design of your resume must do it for them. Your resume should be concise, well-organized and relevant. It should emphasize the most important and relevant points about your experience, skills and education.

Second, put important information first. List important information at the beginning of your job descriptions. Put statements in your resume in order of importance and relevance to the job you want. A powerful statement with exact numbers influences every statement that follows.

Third, target the job. You will have more success if you adjust your resume and cover letter for the specific skills an employer is seeking. This means that you would write one resume for one particular job and a different resume for another job. In other words, you need to \"\"re-package\"\" yourself. In that way, an employer will see immediately that you correspond to the job description. It is not dishonest to \"\"re-package\"\" yourself. You are simply presenting yourself and your skills in the best light for a particular employer. This will help you to get more interviews and allow you to apply for a wider range of jobs.\"

Two Essential Factors in an Interview

When applying for a job, especially a job you really want, it's not unusual to feel nervous and anxious. Sometimes it's this anxiety, not our qualifications, that keeps us from obtaining our dream job.

So you must overcome your nervousness and build up confidence. This often involves two factors: one mental and the other physical. Mentally, it's important to prepare yourself for the interview without obsessing over it. Remember, it might be your dream job, but it won't be the end of the world if you don't get it. Tell yourself that the company would be lucky to get you; and if they choose someone else, it will be their loss. In essence, you need to build your self-confidence. Your ability to answer all questions without hesitation will certainly impress the interviewer.

Now that you are mentally ready for any question that might be thrown your way, it's time to work on your physical presentation. No matter what position you are applying for, your physical appearance at the interview will be a big factor in the final determination. It's always a good idea to wear a suit; it doesn't have to be a designer suit, but something plain and conservative. Do not dress too informally. For example, don't wear a red fashionable jacket for your interview. Make sure, too, that it is clean and pressed. This may seem like common sense, but you'd be surprised how careless some applicants are. While it's not necessary to visit the beauty salon before your interview, make sure that your nails are well-manicured, and your hair is styled carefully and neatly.\"

An Interview That Upsets the Boss

John was in a terrible accident at work and lost both of his ears. Since he was permanently disfigured, he settled with the company for a fairly large compensation and decided to invest the money in a small but growing telecom business. After weeks of negotiations, he bought the company. Then he realized that he knew nothing about running such a business and quickly set out to hire someone who could do that for him.

So he set up three job interviews. The first guy was great. He knew everything the company needed and was very interesting. At the end of the interview, John asked him, \"\"Do you notice anything different about me?\"\" And the gentleman answered, \"\"Why yes, I couldn't help but notice you have no ears.\"\" John got very upset and threw him out.

The second interview was with a woman, and she was even better than the first guy. He then asked her the same question, \"\"Do you notice anything unusual about me?\"\" and she replied, \"\"Well, you have no ears.\"\" Again John got furious and tossed her out.

The third and last interview was the best of all three. It was with a very young man who was fresh out of college. He was smart and handsome. And he seemed to be a better businessman than the first two put together. John was anxious to employ him, but asked him the same question, \"\"Do you notice anything different about me?\"\"

And to his surprise, the young man answered, \"\"Yes, you wear contact lenses.\"\"

John was amazed, and said, \"\"What an incredibly observant young man! How in the world did you know that?\"\"

The young man laughed and replied, \"\"Well, it's pretty hard to wear glasses with no ears!\"\"\"

A Galaxy of Film Prize Winners

The European Film Awards -- First Hollywood, then Cannes, and now Paris?

The European Film Awards ceremony was held in Paris in early December, honoring the best in European and world films.

Lars von Trier's Dancer in the Dark was the overall winner of the evening, receiving awards for the best European film and best actress -- Bjork.

The audience was disappointed, however, as neither von Trier, Bjork, nor the Oscar-winning Italian director Roberto Benigni showed up to accept awards.

Still, other prize winners did come. The Irish actor Richard Harris, who was given an award for lifetime achievement, gave a humorous thank-you speech that was the high point of the evening. ...

Another internationally known actor, Jean Reno, also gave an enthusiastic thank-you speech. The French actor received an award for European achievement in world cinema, for his international film career.

Other VIPs from around Europe also attended. But most of the prizes at the ceremony, which people have been calling \"\"the European Oscars\"\

There was one international film award, which went to a French-Hong Kong (China) co-production, Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love.\"