为什么不谈谈你自己的情况呢?

　　"So, why Don't you tell me about yourself?" is the most frequently asked interview question. It's a question that most interviewees expect and the one they have the most difficulty answering. Though one could answer this open-ended question in a myriad of ways, the key to answering this question or any other interview question is to offer a response that supports your career objective. This means that you shouldn't respond with comments about your hobbies, spouse, or extra curricular activities. Trust me, interviewers aren't interested.

　　"那么，为什么不告诉我一些关于你自己的情况呢?"这是在面试中最常被问及的问题，也是求职者最期待但又最难回答的问题。虽然一个人可以用无数种方式来回答这个毫无限制的问题，但回答这个问题以及面试中的其他问题的关键之处，是你的答案应该对你的职业规划有所帮助。这就意味着你不应该谈论你的爱好、配偶或是休闲活动。相信我，面试官对这些不会感兴趣的。

　　Interviewers use the interview process as a vehicle to eliminate your process candidacy. Every question they ask is used to differentiate your skills, experience, and personality with that of other candidates. They want to determine if what you have to offer will mesh with the organization's mission and goals.

　　面试官是将面试程序作为排除你的候选资格的一种手段。他们提出的每一个问题都被用来将你的技能、经历和个性与其他候选人区别开来。他们想要确定你所 能提供的一切是否符合公司的宗旨和发展目标。

　　If answered with care, your response to the question, "So, why Don't you tell me about yourself?" could compliment the interviewers needs as well as support your agenda. This is a question you should be prepared to answer as opposed to attempting to "wing it".

　　如果能够谨慎回答的话，对于"为什么不谈谈你自己的情况呢?"这个问题的答案可以既恭维一下面试官，也支持了你的计划。对于这个问题的回答，你应该认真准备，而不是试图即兴发挥。

　　Follow the four easy steps outlined below to ensure your response will grab the interviewers attention.

　　遵循下面列出的4个简单步骤，将确保你的回答能够引起面试官的注意。

　　1. Provide a brief introduction.

　　Introduce attributes that are key to the open position. Sample introduction: During my 10 years' of experience as a sales manager. I have mastered the ability to coach, train, and motivate sales teams into reaching corporate goals.

　　1.进行简单的自我介绍。

　　介绍一下你的特点与这个职位密切相关之处。例如:在我做销售经理的 10年经历中，我掌握了指导训练、激发销售团队去全力实现公司发展目标的能力。

　　2. Provide a career summary of your most recent work history.

　　Your career summary is the "meat" of your response, so it must support your job objective and it must be compelling. Keep your response limited to your current experience. Don't go back more than 10 years.

　　2.简单介绍一下你最近的工作经历。

　　你的职业经历是你的回答的"核心因此它必须能够支持你的工作目标，必须引人注目。要将你的回答限定在最近的工作经历上，不要回顾到10年以前。

　　Sample career summary: Most recently, at The Widget Corporation, I was challenged with turning around a stagnant territory that ranked last in sales in the Northeastern region. Using strategies that have worked in the past, I developed an aggressive sales campaign that focused on cultivating new accounts and nurturing the existing client base. The results were tremendous. Within six months my sales team and I were able to revitalize the territory and boost sales by 65%.

　　例如:最近，在微巨公司，我接受了一项挑战——使一个在东北地区的销售额排名垫底的不景气部门扭亏为盈。利用在以往曾经奏效的策略，我发起了一场有侵略性的销售大战，在巩固现有客户的基础上，将目标集中于开发新项目。成效非常显著。在6个月的时间内，我和我的销售团队就使这个部门起死回生，使销售额增长了65%。

　　3. Tie your response to the needs of the hiring organization.

　　Don't assume that the interviewer will be able to connect all the dots. It is your job as the interviewee to make sure the interviewer understands how your experiences are transferable to the position they are seeking to fill.

　　3.将你的回答与招聘公司的需求紧密联系起来。

　　不要假定面试官能将所有琐碎的信息连在一起。作为求职者，确保面试宫明白你的工作经历符合他们所提供的这个职位，这是你的工作。

　　Sample tie-in: Because of my proven experience in leading sales teams, Craig Brown suggested I contact you regarding your need for a sales manager. Craig filled me in on the challenges your sales department is facing.

　　例如:因为我有领导销售团队的实际经验，克雷格·布朗知道你们需要一位销售经理，便建议我与你们接触一下。克雷格对我说起了你们的销售部门正面临挑战一事。

　　4. Ask an insightful question.

　　By asking a question you gain control of the interview. Don't ask a question for the sake of asking. Be sure that the question will engage the interviewer in a conversation. Doing so will alleviate the stress you may feel to perform.

　　4.问一个见解深刻的问题。

　　通过问一个问题，可以使你掌控这次面试。不要为了提问而提问。要确保这个问题能够使面试官与你进行交流。这样做能够减轻你可能会感觉到的压力。例如:你们公司的销售部门最近采取了什么策略来提高销售业绩、提升员工士气呢?

　　Sample question: What strategies are currently underway to increase sales and morale within the sales department?There you have it -a response that meets the needs of the interviewer and supports your agenda.

　　你的目的达到了——这个回答既符合面试官的要求，也能够支持你的计划。

　　In fact, answering the question effectively gives you the opportunity to talk about your strengths, achievements, and qualifications for the position. So take this golden opportunity and run with it!

　　实际上，有效地回答这个问题能够给你机会谈论自己的能力、成就和担任这个职务的资格。因此，抓住这个珍贵的机会，尽情发挥吧!

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