英语面试中最难回答的问题2

　　Once you have learned about your own style and have studied the other styles, I encourage you to have a little fun in trying to determine the styles of others. When you meet someone for the first time, try to identify his or her style within the first two minutes. You can often identify styles by observing a person's demeanor¹, conversation, body language, appearance, and possessions.

　　To demonstrate what I mean, let's take some examples from the business world. While there are always exceptions, generally speaking the styles fit the example.

　　Analytical² Style: Financial Manager (or programmers, engineers, and accountants). 财务经理(或程序员、工程师和会计）。They like systems and procedures. They are slow to make decisions because they will analyze³ things to death?but their decisions are usually very sound. They prefer working independently and are usually not very good in team environments, but they are also dependable. They buy cars with good resale value and great gas mileage⁴. They are conservative dressers. At the party, they want to know why so much money was spent on Michelob when we could have purchased Busch. They come to the party with their laptops.

　　Amiable⁵ Style: Human Resources Manager. 人力资源部经理。Very people-focused. They are dependable, loyal and easygoing; very compassionate⁷. They will give you the shirt off their backs and the last nickel in their pockets. They are good listeners and value team players who don't "rock the boat." They are usually conformists and followers⁸?rarely leaders. They avoid conflict and are not good decision makers⁹. They drive four-door sedans or mini-vans to take the kids to sporting events. They usually clean up after the party is over.

　　Expressive¹⁰ Style: Sales Manager. 销售经理。Very outgoing and enthusiastic, with a high energy level. They are also great idea generators¹¹, but usually do not have the ability to see the idea through to completion. Very opinionated and egotistical. Money motivated. They can be good communicators. They prefer to direct and control rather then ask and listen. They drive red convertibles¹² with great stereos; to heck with the gas mileage. They come up with the idea for a company party, but never help clean up. They are on their way to another party.

　　Driver: Corporate¹³ CEO. 公司CEO。Intelligent, intense, focused, relentless¹⁴. They thrive on the thrill of the challenge and the internal motivation to succeed. Money is only a measure of success; it is not the driving factor. They are results/performance oriented. They have compassion⁶ for the truly disadvantaged, but absolutely no patience or tolerance¹⁵ for the lazy or whiners. They drive prestige cars, not because the car attracts attention, but because it was a wise investment. They want to know why we had a party; what were the benefits of the party, and did we invite the banker?

　　Ok, now you are really getting some insight into your style and the style of others. It is time for the interviews. Throw out your 30-second commercial. Think on your feet.

　　You will be interviewing with the human resource manager, the finance manager, the sales manager, and the CEO. The first question each of them will ask you is: "Tell me about yourself." How should you respond? Remember the second reason for succeeding in a job search: focus on the needs of the people in the organization. Here are just a few examples of how to respond to that question:

　　"Tell me about yourself?"

　　Response to Finance Manager: "I have been successful in my career by making well-thought-out decisions based on careful analysis of all factors. I approach problems with logic¹⁶ and sound reasoning. I would enjoy working with you in developing the appropriate systems and procedures to make our two departments function efficiently¹⁷ together."

　　Response to Human Resource Manager: "My career has been characterized by my ability to work well with diverse teams. I seek out opportunities to involve others in the decision-making process. This collaboration¹⁸ and communication is what has enabled me to achieve success in my department. People are the most valuable resource of any organization."

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