apply for a job in english

Interview
Abilities
Model sentences
What is your greatest strength?have you any experience with a computer?
Application
Section 1
What is your greatest strength ?
I think I am very good at planning.
I manage my time perfectly so that I can always get things done on time.
What you your weak points?
When I think something is right,I will stick to that. sometimes itsounds a little stubborn but I am now trying to find a balance between insistence and compromise.
Section 2
Have you any experience with a computer?
I have approximately three-years’ experience using a computer.
What kind of computers are you experienced in?
I’m experienced in IBM-PC and Great Wall computers.
Section 3
Did any of your previous positions require typing?
Yes ,but I can’t type very quickly ,
How many words can you type per minuter?
I type about 40 words per minuter.
Substitutions
What are your greatest achievment?
Can you work under pressure?what are your strengths and weaknesses?
What do you consider your strengths and weakness?
Tell me about your weaknesses and strengths
I can type eighty words per minute.
I have received that secretarial training for six months.
I’m afraid I’m a poor talker.
Working objectives
Model sentences
I have the experience you are looking for how long do you plan stay here?
Applications
Section 1
What makes you think you are qualified for this position?
I have spent the last five years working specially in this field.
Do you think you are over-qualified, then?
No, I think I am an excellent match for this job.
Section 2
How long do you plan to stay with this company ,if hired?
I have no definite ideas in that area right now.
I see.
Substitutions
My qualifications and experience perfectly match what you are looking for.i speak farily good English and I enjoy meeting different kinds of people,so I think I could handle the work of a receptionist. I think it will be a mutually beneficial relationship ,I want this job because I know I can do a good job .
What are you looking for in your next job?
What is your career objective?
What would you like to be doing two years from now ?
What do you consider important when looking for a job?
How long do you want to stay here?
What ideas do you have if we employ you?
**I wish to move up to higher positions with acquisition of more experience in the future.
Salary **
Model sentence
What were they paying you ,if you don’tmind my asking?
I’m looking for four thousand dollars a month .
Application
Section 1
You are the very oerson we want. Thank you ,sir.
What salary would you expect to get?
As for salary,I leave it to you to decide afer experience of my capacity.
Well ,I believe we can offer you 25,000 yuan a month at stert.
Would that be satisfactory?
Yes,I’m quite satisfied. That would be more than I have expected.
Section2
How much money are you looking for in this job ?
Based on my skills and experience,I am looking for four thousand a month.
That’s a little more than we had planned.
I think you’ll find I’m worth it.
Substitutions
How much money are you presently earning/
How much do you make at your current job?
How about money do you get now?
What is your monthly salary now?
What is your asking price?
I’m presently making five thousand a month.
I’m looking for five thousand a month.
I’d like 50,000 yuan.
Contact way
Model sentence
We’ll send you a letter then,if you’re hired.
In case I’m not there ,please leave a message and I will call back for your instruction.
Section 1
When can you give me the final decision?
We’ll send you a letter then,if you’re hired.
I’ll looking forward to hearing from you thank you for your interview with me .
I hope we will see again in the near future, Good-bye
I hope so ,thank you bye.
Section 2
May I call you at your home about the final decision?
You can call me at my home at 5396188 in the evening.
In case I’m not there ,please leave a message and I’ll call you back for instructions
Ok good-bye
Thank you, good-bye,
Substitutions
My address and telephone number is written on my resume.
My postal address remains the same.
You can reach me at any time at your convenience by dialing 3883737.
We will notify you by mail.
I will write to you within a day or two.
You can send e-mail to me .
Ending of an interview
Model sentence
Thank you,sir. I hope to hear from you as soon as possible.
Excuse me ,when should I contact you regarding your decision?
Section 1
Thank you for talking time out of your busy schedule to interview me.
You’re welcome .
When should I contact you regarding your decision?
I will call you next week
Section 2
We really appreciate your coming.
It was my pleasure.
You’ll hear from us soon.
Great, I look forward to hearing from you,
Substitutions
Thank you for having talking with me
Thank you ,I’ll look forward to hearing from you
Thank you for interview with me
We’ll expect you here next month ,see you then.
Thank you very much for offering me this opportunity.
I’ll await your notification. Thank you very munch for giving me your time.
Giving thanks after an interview
Model sentence
Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the position of administrative assistasant
I just wanted to call and thank you for the interview.
Applications
May I speak with mr. Smith ,please? Speaking.
How are you ! this is nancy lee,and I just wanted to call and thank you for letting me interview for the accountant position the other day
Substitutions
I just wanted to thank you for your interview.
Thank you for the opportunity to interview.
Thank you for the interview two days ago.
I’ll calling to tank you for the interview.
I was just calling to say thank you for the interview.