商务口语大全 partⅠ 商业生活 -Unit 2 面试添加文

2 A Job Interview
Words for employers
1.Do you know how to fill out the application forms?
2.Take all your certificates and other relevant documents with you when you are asked for an interview.
3.The Human Resources manager interview each job applicant¹ in person and picks out his prospective² employees according to their education, experience and potential.
4.If the employer believes that you have the qualifications for the job,you will get it.
5.Now we are short handed,so I hope you can start working as soon as possible.
Wors for employees
1.Miss Zhang works as a part-time editor in a publishing house.
2.I am a green hand.
3.I will try my best to fulfill³ my responsibilities.
4.I saw a job advertisement outside the restaurant,so I came in to inquire if it is still available.
Fashion Conversation
Conversation 1
A:May I come in?
B:Yes,please.
A:How are you doing,sir?My name is Wu Dan.I've come to your company for an interview as requested.
B:Fine, thank you for coming.Please take a seat.I am Hans Blake,the general manager.
A:Nice to meet you,Mr.Blake.
B:Nice to meet you,too.
Conversation 2
A:Excuse me.May I see Mrs.White?
B:Yes,I am.What can I do for you?
A:Nice to meet you,Mrs.White.I'm come here for an interview by appointment.
B:Oh,I see,are you Mr.Li?
A:Yes,I am.
B:Nice to meet you.On my right,this is my colleague,Annie,and my left,Monica.Please sit down.
conversation 3
A:Nice to meet you here.How come you dropped into this company today?
B:My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office.I didn't know you were working here.What a surprise.How long have you been doing this?
A:Two years or so.
B:That is great.Do you have to work the night shift?
A:No,in most cases I don't have to unless there is something urgent to deal with.I work five days a week.
B:Do you enjoy work here?
A:It is hard to say.But I've to start by working as a trainee⁴ before I really become an experienced marketing⁵ assistant.Sometimes,I am really under great pressure when it gets busy.
B:Take it easy.I'm sure you will gain enough experience while working as a marketing assistant.I hope you haven't been given much trouble in the job.
A:Luckily not.The cilent I meet are generally very friendly and have a good boss.
B:Glad to hear that.
Conversation 4
A:Excuse me.May I see the manager of your store?
B:I am the manager.Can I help you?
A:Oh,great,I saw a job ad outside your store.I am interested in the job advertised.I am coming to see if there is any opportunity available for me.
B:All right.Take a seat,please.Would you like to be a shop assistant or a cashier?
A:I can do the work of ashop assistant and I worked part time in a small department store during my summer vocation⁶ last year.
B:So now do you want a full-time⁷ job or part-time job?
A:At present,both are OK for me.What do you need most,then?
B:Now we really need some part-time workers.You see,our full-time staff knocks off at 5:00 pm,but now we hope to extend the hours to 8:00pm.We need some part-time shop assistants to work 3 hours a day from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.But I am not sure if you are qualified⁸ for the job.Since most of our customers are for engners,competence⁹ of good comunication in English is necessary here.
A:I think I can.I have been learning English for almost 5 years and especially I am fluent at speaking English.Also,I have made some foreigners friends during the experience of learning English.
B:That is fine.I think you have the qualifications needed for the job,so I will let you have the job.Does the work schedule suit you?
A:It quite suits me.I am free in the evening these days,I will have no difficulty starting at 5:00pm.
B:Good.There is only thing to be settled.Ten RMB an hour is the maximum we can pay you.Is the rate of pay acceptable to you?
A:It seems reasonable.By the way,I can get my earning rasied with a excellent performance,can't I?
B:Sure.You will get more if you can invite more customers with your good service.
A:I see.I will try my best to do the job well.
B:That is good of you to say so.When can you start working?
A:How about next monday?
B:Ok.Let's make is next Monday. I n the end,you need to fill out the application form.
A:Thank you for your kindness,ma'am.See you next Monday.
Conversation 5
A:May I see the manager of your company?
B:I am.What can I do for you?
A:Form your company's advertisement in the TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY,I learn that you are a foreign trade company of good service.I am interested in it.Here is my resume,ma'am.
B:Very good,you majored in International Trade?
A:Yes,I will graduate from the People's University of China this July majoring in International Trade.Besides,at school,I am a top student.Mireover,both my spoken and written English are pretty good.
B:Well,for this position,we prefer experienced employees,Those who have just graduated from university,they are supposed to start by working as an intern¹⁰ for at least half a year.
A:I think I 'm qualified for the job if I can be given the chance.While at school,I once worked as part-time translator in a company and salesperson¹¹ with a textile company for two years.And I don't mind being paid less from the start;I just want to enrich my experience and competence.
B:Good.That is the kind of man we are looking for.By the way,do you like traveling?Our sales representatives need to travel a lot.
A:Yes,I do.I like traveling very much.
B:Are you willing to work for extra hours?
A:Of course,I'll try my best.When can I start working?
B:What about next Monday?
A:Great.Let's start next week.Thank you,ma'am.
B:Well,see you next monday.
Conversation 6
A:After graduation,I have been working at the Personnel Department of DDD company.
B:As a telecommuncation apparatus¹² company DDD company is very diffierent from our trade company.
A:I am good with people and have excellent communication skills.
B:Do you think it is a rewarding job?
A:Very much so.
Conversation 7
A:Did you working in a similar position before?
B:Yes.I have been with ABC Insurance Company for four years,and before that,I worked with the Pacific surveyor company as claim officer.
A:Could you tell me the usual procedures to handle such a case?
B:Yes,on the shipper's side,when the cargos arrives,all relevant documents will be forwarded to the consignee¹³.Among other things,this party has to check carefully the content of the packing list and weight list.When cargos are found to be damaged of short landed,this party has to call for a joint¹⁴ survey by representatives of the shipping¹⁵ company and the insurance agent.Based on the survey peport,they will lodge¹⁶ a clam¹⁷ for compensation.
A:If you act as our representative what would you do to safeguard our interest?
B:I think,first of all,I would ask the consignee to produce survey report on loading,if they can't produce that I would suggest them to refer the case to their shipper. Meanwhile,bad weather vcould be agood excuse to refuse the responsibility.
A:Are you able to operate the telex¹⁸?
B:Yes,I used to dispatch telex to shippers and the consignee to inform them of changes of our schedule and other information.
A:Now can you tell me if you have a good command of both written and spoken English?
B:When I was college,I passed Band Six of College English Test.All the foreign business men I've dealt with say my English is quite good.
A:If you are selected for thie position,you must prepare to travel overseas frequently.
B:No problem,I love it.Thank you for granting me the interview.
Conversation 8
A:Crest Trade House.Can I help you?
B:Please get me through to Personnel Department.
C:Personnel Department,Mr.Zhang speaking,what can I do for you?
B:I'm asking about your advertisement for a cashier in today's newspaper.Is it still vacant?
C:Oh,I see.May I have your name,please?
B:Tis is Zhao Zhiwei speaking.
C:Would you like to come here for an interview?I'll make an appointment for an interview for you.
B:I certainly would.
C:Can you come tomorrow morning?
B:That'll be fine.
C:We'll look forward to seeing you then.
B:See you then.
Conversation 9
A:What typer of peopke do you work with most effectively?
B:I tend to work well with people who are confodent abnd straightforward¹⁹.It's more difficult for me to be around timid people,because I move quickly and I am decisive.
A:What things impress you in your colleagues?
B:I admire and work best with people who are of good character and integrity.I also think confidence and enthusiasm is positive in any business environment.
A:What are some of the things your supervisor²⁰ didi that you disliked?
B:The only thing I really don't like is to get feedback in front of others.I want to hear good and bad feedback in private,so that I have time to think and react to the issue without other distractions²¹.I believe that's the fair way to improve learning or to change future behavior.
A:How do you orgnize and plan for major projects?
B:I love to brainstorm²² a best,worst,and most likely scenario²³.Then,I set a timetable that's realistic.What I usually find is that some combination of my schedule easliy as these things unfold because I've already visualized²⁴ what could happen and how I'd react.
A:Describe an exoerience when you had to work under great pressure.
B:I had to complete an end of quarter report once while I was on the road for two consecutive²⁵ weeks.The amount of telephoning back and forth²⁶ was incredible,because I could't bring my office files with me.Luckily I had a great secretary and a logical filling system,so we located everything we needed.
A:How do you manage your time in a typical day?
B:I've always given priority to work with estabished cilents,because they offer a better risk/return value.The last thing I do is general correspondence,especially internal coorespondence,which I take care of at the end of the day or week.
A:Describe a time when you acted on someone's suggestion.
B:I changed my open office hours because several of my employees found it difficult to visit me except in the early mornings.
Conversation 10
A:How are you,Mr Wilson?I am Tina.
B:Glad to meet you,Mrs.Tina.
A:Please have a seat.I know our employment of focer has already given you the information about your employee contract,but I'd like to go over the main details again before signing.First,you'll be getting a momthly salary.First,you'll be getting a monthly salary,with one month paid vacation after one year of service.
B:That's what I undestand.
A:You'll be covered by our medical plan while on duty.Since you'll be middle-management,you're expected to be available up to 1.5 hours past normal working hours.Any approved time over that will be paid at time and a half,which you can take as salary or time off.
B:Exactly my understanding.
A:A reasonable number of sick days will be covered by the company.Any extended illness will be convered by insurance.Have you read the other terms of the contract?
B:Yes,I have.
A:Do you have any other questions?
B:Just one.I noticed an item about flex-time.Is that a possibility for me?
A:Yes,it is,but you'll have to discuss the details with your manager.
B:That's acceptable.
A:Good.Now,if you'll just sign here,you can start work in 3 days.
Rattling²⁷ Off
Creditors²⁸ have better memories than debtors²⁹.
Benjamin Franklin
Man errs³⁰ as long as he strives.
Goethe
If you get into difficulties,it is not the fault of your parents;you should not be the responsibility onto others,and to learn to learn from it.
Bill Gates

1 applicant   

n.申请人，求职者，请求者

参考例句：

• He was the hundredth applicant for the job. 他是第100个申请这项工作的人。
• In my estimation, the applicant is well qualified for this job. 据我看, 这位应征者完全具备这项工作的条件。

2 prospective   

adj.预期的，未来的，前瞻性的

参考例句：

• The story should act as a warning to other prospective buyers.这篇报道应该对其他潜在的购买者起到警示作用。
• They have all these great activities for prospective freshmen.这会举办各种各样的活动来招待未来的新人。

3 fulfill   

vt.履行，实现，完成；满足，使满意

参考例句：

• If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了，你就要履行你的诺言。
• This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。

4 trainee   

n.受训练者

参考例句：

• The trainee checked out all right on his first flight.受训者第一次飞行完全合格。
• Few of the trainee footballers make it to the top.足球受训人员中没有几个能达到顶级水平。

5 marketing   

n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西

参考例句：

• They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
• He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。

6 vocation   

n.职业，行业

参考例句：

• She struggled for years to find her true vocation.她多年来苦苦寻找真正适合自己的职业。
• She felt it was her vocation to minister to the sick.她觉得照料病人是她的天职。

7 full-time   

adj.满工作日的或工作周的，全时间的

参考例句：

• A full-time job may be too much for her.全天工作她恐怕吃不消。
• I don't know how she copes with looking after her family and doing a full-time job.既要照顾家庭又要全天工作，我不知道她是如何对付的。

8 qualified   

adj.合格的，有资格的，胜任的，有限制的

参考例句：

• He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
• We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。

9 competence   

n.能力，胜任，称职

参考例句：

• This mess is a poor reflection on his competence.这种混乱情况说明他难当此任。
• These are matters within the competence of the court.这些是法院权限以内的事。

10 intern   

v.拘禁，软禁；n.实习生

参考例句：

• I worked as an intern in that firm last summer.去年夏天我在那家商行实习。
• The intern bandaged the cut as the nurse looked on.这位实习生在护士的照看下给病人包扎伤口。

11 salesperson   

n.售货员，营业员，店员

参考例句：

• A salesperson works in a shop.售货员在商店工作。
• Vanessa is a salesperson in a woman's wear department.凡妮莎是女装部的售货员。

12 apparatus   

n.装置，器械；器具，设备

参考例句：

• The school's audio apparatus includes films and records.学校的视听设备包括放映机和录音机。
• They had a very refined apparatus.他们有一套非常精良的设备。

13 consignee   

n.受托者，收件人，代销人；承销人；收货人

参考例句：

• The consignee is decided according to the order of the shipper or the opening bank. 收货人是由托运人或开证行的指令决定。 来自辞典例句
• For Freight Collect shipments, the charge will be billed to the consignee. 若采取收件人付费方式，则费用由收件人支付。 来自互联网

14 joint   

adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合

参考例句：

• I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
• We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。

15 shipping   

n.船运（发货，运输，乘船）

参考例句：

• We struck a bargain with an American shipping firm.我们和一家美国船运公司谈成了一笔生意。
• There's a shipping charge of ￡5 added to the price.价格之外另加五英镑运输费。

16 lodge   

v.临时住宿，寄宿，寄存，容纳；n.传达室，小旅馆

参考例句：

• Is there anywhere that I can lodge in the village tonight?村里有我今晚过夜的地方吗？
• I shall lodge at the inn for two nights.我要在这家小店住两个晚上。

17 clam   

n.蛤，蛤肉

参考例句：

• Yup!I also like clam soup and sea cucumbers.对呀！我还喜欢蛤仔汤和海参。
• The barnacle and the clam are two examples of filter feeders.藤壶和蛤类是滤过觅食者的两种例子。

18 telex   

n.用户电报，直通专用电传

参考例句：

• I shall send you the information by telex.我将用电传把这一信息给你传来。
• He rushed in with an urgent telex from Hong Kong.他手里拿着一份香港发来的紧急电传冲了进来。

19 straightforward   

adj.正直的，坦率的；易懂的，简单的

参考例句：

• A straightforward talk is better than a flowery speech.巧言不如直说。
• I must insist on your giving me a straightforward answer.我一定要你给我一个直截了当的回答。

20 supervisor   

n.监督人，管理人，检查员，督学，主管，导师

参考例句：

• Between you and me I think that new supervisor is a twit.我们私下说，我认为新来的主管人是一个傻瓜。
• He said I was too flighty to be a good supervisor.他说我太轻浮不能成为一名好的管理员。

21 distractions   

n.使人分心的事[人]( distraction的名词复数 )；娱乐，消遣；心烦意乱；精神错乱

参考例句：

• I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions. 我发觉在家里工作很难，因为使人分心的事太多。
• There are too many distractions here to work properly. 这里叫人分心的事太多，使人无法好好工作。 来自《简明英汉词典》

22 brainstorm   

vi.动脑筋，出主意，想办法，献计，献策

参考例句：

• The women meet twice a month to brainstorm and set business goals for each other.她们每个月聚会两次，在一起出谋献策，为各自制定生意目标。
• We can brainstorm a list of the most influential individuals in the company.我们可以集体讨论，列出该公司中最有影响的人员的名单。

23 scenario   

n.剧本，脚本；概要

参考例句：

• But the birth scenario is not completely accurate.然而分娩脚本并非完全准确的。
• This is a totally different scenario.这是完全不同的剧本。

24 visualized   

直观的，直视的

参考例句：

• I had visualized scientists as bearded old men. 我曾经把科学家想像成长满胡子的老人。
• "I visualized mangled and inadequate branches for my fires. 我想像中出现了砍得乱七八糟的树枝子，供不上壁炉烧的。 来自名作英译部分

25 consecutive   

adj.连续的，联贯的，始终一贯的

参考例句：

• It has rained for four consecutive days.已连续下了四天雨。
• The policy of our Party is consecutive.我党的政策始终如一。

26 forth   

adv.向前；向外，往外

参考例句：

• The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
• He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。

27 rattling   

adj. 格格作响的, 活泼的, 很好的 adv. 极其, 很, 非常 动词rattle的现在分词

参考例句：

• This book is a rattling good read. 这是一本非常好的读物。
• At that same instant,a deafening explosion set the windows rattling. 正在这时，一声震耳欲聋的爆炸突然袭来，把窗玻璃震得当当地响。

28 creditors   

n.债权人，债主( creditor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• They agreed to repay their creditors over a period of three years. 他们同意3年内向债主还清欠款。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Creditors could obtain a writ for the arrest of their debtors. 债权人可以获得逮捕债务人的令状。 来自《简明英汉词典》

29 debtors   

n.债务人，借方( debtor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Creditors could obtain a writ for the arrest of their debtors. 债权人可以获得逮捕债务人的令状。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Never in a debtors' prison? 从没有因债务坐过牢么？ 来自英汉文学 - 双城记

30 errs   

犯错误，做错事( err的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• Man errs so long as he strives. 人只要奋斗就会犯错误。 来自每日一句
• He that talks much errs much. [谚]言多必有失。