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GE: English interviews are more soft skills

At present, the campus recruitment of well-known enterprises has entered the interview stage. With the English interviews of foreign companies in full swing, various interview guides in the bookstores with the “World's Best Company Interview Questions” have also been warned. Regardless of the quality of the content, the words "best company interview questions" are enough to conquer the job seekers who are now suffering from the interview. Therefore, it is time for the recruiters of well-known companies and those who have successfully passed the first round of interviews to come forward and make some guiding speeches. Different positions and different needs In most cases, good English expression ability is a necessary condition for entering a famous enterprise, and it is also the most basic requirement. Ms. Zhang Junli, Human Resources Manager of Deloitte & Touche Law Firm, said that the clients of international companies are mostly foreign companies. The staff of the company must have the ability to communicate smoothly with customers in English. Even if the working environment is based on the Chinese environment, the company will require Applicants have good communication skills, this is a skill. It is understood that the most demanding industries in English are top consulting companies and investment banks. Generally speaking, these companies are all in English from application to employment, such as Morgan Stanley, Bain Consulting, etc. Being directly sent to work overseas, without good communication skills, it is impossible to adapt to heavy work. Of course, there are also some positions that are relatively loose in English. Ms. Yan Junlin, Co-development and Recruitment Manager of GE University, said: “GE will focus on the English communication skills of people applying for public relations, management and finance positions, while the English requirements for professional and technical positions are relatively loose.” It is said that public relations, management and finance positions pay special attention to the communication skills of candidates, and they need to be able to adapt to the language environment of foreign branches as soon as possible. Technical talents generally can express their meanings in English as smoothly. In addition, technical talents should be familiar with the English terminology of this major and be able to communicate and collaborate with international experts in English. In the post-interview of Intel and IBM China Research Center, the candidates in the technical department will directly face the foreign directors and answer professional questions in English. Therefore, the science and engineering talents should pay special attention to the preparation of professional English. English interviewing soft skills GE Ms. Ms. said: "English interviews are not a simple examination of language skills, but the comprehensive quality of the candidates, the employer will not be flustered in English grammar and pronunciation. Scientific interviews will be case study Combined with face to face, it gives everyone the opportunity to show themselves. Of course, the English stick is very easy to attract the examiner's attention.” Foreign companies pay special attention to the examination of students' soft skills in the interview. Soft skills are translated into Chinese as “soft skills”. "It includes non-professional technical capabilities such as communication and communication skills, collaborative combat capability, comprehension, crisis management and confidence, reflecting people's emotional intelligence and anti-business. The high level of spoken English reflects the applicant's strong language ability and self-confidence; if the level is very general, but still able to complete the interview in a calm manner, it also proves the good mental state of the candidate. HR executives recommend that candidates should work hard on soft skills. English should pay attention to logic, coherence and clarity. If you make mistakes, stick to it. Don't be afraid to say Sorry, Pardon. Don't over-emphasize the skills of the language itself, but show things and show your own characteristics. In addition, interviews of some companies are often unexpected. For example, Lenovo Group’s interview this year requires group members to build a model together, provided that everyone must remain silent. The test is the candidate’s ability to coordinate and tacit understanding. This interview is not a buy. A guide can be easily passed. The recruiting supervisors of all large companies advise the candidates to respond to the interview with a peaceful attitude, and showing the true nature is the key to winning. E face back to face Miss A, Beijing Normal University GE interview returned because I had taught TOEFL for two years in an English training school, so my oral English is better, I am more confident in the English self-introduction part of GE interview, or should be said to be me I am used to expressing myself in English. The classmates in my group are a group of outstanding students in various schools, and they are also very good. The only drawback is that a few students seem to be not confident enough. The English self-introduction is very important. It is your first single appearance in the initial interview. After the interview, it will become a group discussion until GE decides to give you the last level of offer. It may be because of too much attention, and some students can't go on the way. I think that the interviewer is not looking at whether your language is beautiful, but rather your overall quality. Even if the English is not beautiful, as long as you can complete the speech with confidence, it is a kind of victory. This kind of mentality and adaptability can definitely conquer the interviewer. I have found that many people overlook the most important part of the introduction - the facts, no facts to compile stories, or facts, but never summed up, did not form a story, and the interviewer likes to discuss specific examples with candidates, so I suggest everyone Every word of the resume is expressed orally in English. After all, improvisation in English is not what we are good at. In case it is unclear, it is easy for the interviewer to feel like you are making. Most applicants may not have the experience of being a teacher like me. The usual language environment is not good. This requires us to create our own environment. I suggest that you make plans for your life as soon as possible. You should practice listening every day for half a year in advance, and practice your own scenes. In time, you will definitely practice beautiful oral English.

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