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碰到英文面試就卡關？20 大英文面試問題分析，讓你求職一路暢通

正在找工作的你，一聽到要英文面試就嚇得冒冷汗？不要讓英文面試阻礙你拿到理想工作的機會，破解 20 個英文面試問題、在團體面試脫穎而出，一起征服面試關卡！

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這是 CLN 專業語文顧問團隊在 Hahow 的「職場人英語」專欄。

許多人聽到「英文面試」就嚇得冒冷汗，甚至聽說過有人因為害怕英文而放棄寶貴面試機會。但近年來，不只是外商，許多本土企業也更加重視員工英文能力，改以英文面試。因此，對「英文面試」，我們應該要勇敢地面對它、征服它！

其實英文面試跟所有的英文考試一樣，只要抓對重點、勤練習，就能過關斬將、披荊斬棘！今天這篇文章就來分享英文面試的兩大重點—「自我介紹」和「八大常見英文面試問題＆回應小技巧」，最後再加碼分享「團體面試小叮嚀」，希望此文能帶給大家勇氣挑戰英文面試。

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一、英文面試必備：「來一段英文自我介紹吧！」你：「⋯⋯」

英文面試就如同中文面試，以自我介紹開始，最佳長度為 3~5 分鐘，可視情況增減，架構也跟中文自我介紹大同小異：

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1. 英文面試問題：打招呼

舉例 1：Good morning. / Good afternoon. 早安 / 午安。
舉例 2：I am happy to be here. 我很高興能來這裡。
打招呼表示的是禮貌，可以很簡短，但絕不能省略。

2. 英文面試問題：從何處知道職缺 / 表明想應徵的職缺

舉例 1：I am xxx. I was introduced to your firm via Linkedin. 我是xxx。我從 Linkedin 得知貴公司的資訊。

舉例 2：My name is xxx. I am interested in pursuing a career in HR at your firm.
我是xxx。我對貴公司的 HR 職位很感興趣。

當然，也可以把兩句合併變成：I am xxx. I was introduced to your firm via Linkedin, and I am interested in pursuing a career in HR at your firm.

3. 英文面試問題：學歷＆工作經驗

舉例 1：
I graduated from xxx University and majored in xxx. I was an intern at xxx company and I was in charge of ……. 我畢業於xxx大學並且主修xxx。我曾在xxx公司擔任實習生並負責……。

舉例 2：
I have been working as a financial assistant at xxx company for 2 years. I handled…… and helped save 20% on maintenance. 我在xxx公司擔任了兩年財務助理。我負責……並且幫公司省了20%的維修成本。

＊英文跟中文介紹一樣，最好以「實際數字」說明自己的個人成就，增加說服力！

4. 英文面試問題：活動經驗＆個人特質

舉例 1：I have the experience of being an international volunteer in Vietnam, showing that I am passionate about helping those who are in need. 我曾經去越南擔任國際志工，顯示我熱衷於幫助有需要的人。

舉例 2：I am very detail-oriented and open-minded. 我非常注重細節並且思想開闊。

5. 英文面試問題：目標＆結尾語

舉例：In the near future, I hope I could help your firm expand the market and increase profits. Thank you for your time. 未來我希望能夠幫助貴公司擴張市場並增加利潤。感謝您寶貴的時間。

6. 英文面試自我介紹完整版

舉例：
Good morning,

I'm [Your Name], and I'm excited to introduce myself. I discovered your firm through LinkedIn and am keen to pursue a career in HR here.

I graduated from [University Name] with a degree in [Major] and completed an internship at [Company Name], gaining experience in [specific responsibilities].

For the past two years, I've been a financial assistant at [Company Name], where I've successfully reduced maintenance costs by 20%.

Outside of work, I volunteered in Vietnam, emphasizing my passion for community service. I'm known for my attention to detail and open-minded approach to problem-solving.

Thank you for considering my candidacy, and I appreciate the opportunity to share my story with you today.

＊結尾記得表達感謝喔！

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二、20 大英文面試問題大解密！幫你一起輕鬆應對

1. Why are you interested in this position?

在回答這個問題時你要表現出對該公司的興趣和動機，以及是否對該職位有深思熟慮，而不僅僅是為了找一份工作，面試官也能從你的回覆看出公司的理念和目標是否相符合。

舉例：
I have been following your company's innovations and leadership in the technology industry, particularly your groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence. The continuous investment in this field has made a strong impression on me. I am especially drawn to your emphasis on open innovation and teamwork, which aligns with my own work philosophy.
我一直有關注貴公司在科技業中的創新和領先地位，特別是在人工智慧領域的突破性技術，以及在這個領域的持續投入，讓我對公司有了深刻的印象，我特別喜歡公司對開放創新和團隊合作的重視，這與我的工作理念相符。
不要這麼說：不要給出空泛的答案，讓人覺得有回答等於沒回答。
"I really want this job" or "The benefits of this job look good.

2. Why did you leave your last job?

當被問到為什麼離開上一份工作，千萬不要說謊，但可以選擇性表達。

舉例：I left for an opportunity to advance my career. 我為了更好的工作機會離開上一份工作。
不要這麼說：抱怨或批評前公司。
"My boss was terrible" or "My coworkers were difficult to get along with."

以下三題會被問的英文面試問題是「經驗」相關題目，而任何跟經驗有關的問題都需要舉例，舉例非常推薦用 「STAR」架構 — S: Situation 情境；T: Task 任務；A: Action 行動；R: Result 結果。

3. There is a gap in your resume. What were you planning during that time?

這個問題是要評估自我管理能力、職業規劃能力。在回答的時候提及這段時間是如何規劃時間用於投資自己、進修、自我探索或是參與志願活動。

舉例：
During the gap, I focused on developing my professional skills and seeking my next career direction. I took some online courses to enhance my professional skills and re-evaluated my career goals and future development. Besides that, I also participated in volunteer activities to help the community or non-profit organizations, which enriched my life experience.
在空窗期間，我主要專注於培養自己的職場技能，尋找下一步的職業方向。我花了一些時間參加了幾門在線課程，提升了我的專業技能，也重新梳理了我的職業目標和未來的發展方向。除此之外，我也參加志願活動幫助社區或公益組織來豐富了我的人生經驗。
不要這麼說：不要掩飾或隱瞞空窗期的原因，同時也不能表示自己無所事事待在家。
"I didn't have any specific plans during that time; I just relaxed at home."

4. How do you deal with high pressure situations?

舉例：

Situation:
During my internship at a marketing agency, we faced a tight deadline to finalize a client presentation, and there were unexpected last-minute changes to the project requirements.
在一家行銷公司實習期間，我們遇到了一個急迫的截止日期，需要完成一個客戶提案報告，而在提案前一刻客戶提出新的要求。

Task:
My task was to assist the team in completing the presentation on time while ensuring that the new client requests were incorporated effectively.
我的任務是協助團隊準時完成提案報告，同時確保有效納入客戶的新要求。

Action:
I immediately prioritized the tasks, focusing on the most critical aspects of the presentation. I communicated with team members to delegate responsibilities and ensure everyone was clear on their roles.
我立即將任務進行了優先排序，專注於提案中最關鍵的部分。我與團隊成員溝通，分配責任，確保每個人清楚自己的角色。
Result:
By working efficiently and collaboratively, we successfully completed the presentation before the deadline. The client was impressed with our responsiveness to their needs and the quality of the final deliverable. This experience taught me the importance of adaptability and teamwork in high-pressure situations.
透過高效的團隊合作，我們成功在截止日期之前完成了提案報告。客戶對我們應對需求的速度以及最終成果印象深刻。這次經歷讓我深刻理解了在高壓情況下適應能力和團隊合作的重要性。
不要這麼說：回答不能表現出自己抗壓性低，遇到挫折容易放棄。
"I tend to shut down and avoid the situation." or "I get very anxious and it affects my work."

5. Are you a team-player?

舉例：

Situation:
During a university business competition, I served as the team leader.
在大學商業競賽中，我擔任了團隊領導的角色。

Task:
As the team leader, my responsibility was to coordinate the team, develop competition strategies, and ensure each member contributed to their full potential.
作為團隊領導，我的責任是協調團隊，制定競賽策略，並確保每個成員充分發揮自己的潛力。

Action:
I began by conducting face-to-face meetings with team members to clarify our goals and strategies. Then, I scheduled regular progress update meetings to ensure everyone was aware of their contributions and next steps in the task.
我首先與團隊成員進行了面對面的會議，明確了我們的目標和策略。然後，我安排了定期的進度更新會議，讓每個人都知道自己的貢獻和任務中的下一步工作。

Result:
Through the collective efforts of the team and effective leadership, we achieved outstanding results in the competition. Our solution received recognition from the judges and ultimately won the competition. This experience deepened my understanding of the importance of leadership and how to effectively coordinate and motivate team members to achieve common goals.
通過團隊的共同努力和有效的領導，我們在競賽中取得了優異的成績。我們的解決方案獲得了評審的肯定，最終贏得了比賽。這次經歷加深了我對領導力重要性的理解，以及如何有效地協調和激勵團隊成員來實現共同目標。
不要這麼說：你的回覆不能太獨斷，會凸顯出你其實缺乏團隊合作精神。
"No, I prefer to work alone." or "I find it difficult to rely on others, so I usually do everything myself."

6. What is your greatest achievement?

舉例：

Situation:
Last summer, I went to Vietnam as an international volunteer, and there I met other volunteers from all over the world.
去年夏天，我去越南擔任國際志工，在那裏我遇見來自世界各地的志工們。

Task:
Our task was to arrange activities for orphans.
我們的任務是組織遊戲跟孤兒院的小孩玩。

Action:
I became a bridge among all the volunteers because I was the one who spoke English the best. Therefore, I tried to convey their messages to each other as accurately as I could. Although the discussion was pretty long and it could be annoying when everyone had different opinions, I did not lose my patience because I knew all of us were striving to create good memories for the kids.
我變成大家溝通的橋樑，因為我是英文講最好的志工。於是我試著精準幫助大家傳達訊息。雖然討論過程很長，加上大家的意見都不同讓我覺得有點煩，我仍然保持耐性，因為我知道我們都努力著為孩子們創造美好回憶。

Result:
In the end, we came up with three games for the kids, and everyone was satisfied, especially when we saw the happy faces on the kids.
最後，我們想出了三個遊戲給孩子們玩。大家都非常滿意，尤其是當我們看到孩子們看起來很開心的時候。
不要這麼說：回答要盡可能具體說明事件來龍去脈，不要只是輕描淡寫帶過並且給予一些沒有為自己額外加分的回覆。
"I don't have any achievements that stand out." or "Getting a lot of likes on a social media post."

7. What are your weaknesses and strengths?

本題的重點是 “weaknesses”，絕對不要說「我的缺點就是太完美」這種話！重點中的重點是，說完缺點後，一定要說「自己做了什麼努力去解決這個缺點」。至於 “strengths” 的回答，只要記得回答的優點「符合你所應徵的職缺需求」就不會有問題。舉例來說，應徵金融職位如會計師，可以說自己的優勢是細心又效率高，若說自己有「善於團隊合作、很會寫文案」等等的強項，則不那麼適用於此職位。

舉例 (weaknesses)：
My weakness is that although I am applying for an HR position, I do not major in HR. However, after I found that I am interested in HR, I have taken HR courses such as HR management and interpersonal communication at school.
我的弱點是雖然我申請的是人資的職位，但我並不就讀人資科系。當我發現我對人資感興趣後，我開始上學校的人資相關課程，像是人資管理以及人際溝通課。

舉例 (strengths) :
My greatest strength is that I am a problem solver. I always see a situation from different perspectives and find an efficient solution to solving the problem.
我最大的優點是我善於解決問題。我總是從不同面向觀察並找出有效率的解決辦法。

接著再以上面提到的 STAR 架構舉過往的例子，增加說服力，告訴面試官你是如何有效率地 “solve a problem” 就行了！

不要這麼說：過於誇大自己的優缺點，並且表現出沒有設法改善的態度。
"I am excellent at everything." or "I am not good at working with others."

8. Could you share the job responsibilities for this position?

熟讀職位工作內容是面試前首要任務，在準備面試一定要讓面試官覺得你的人格特質符合他們公司想要的人。

舉例：B2B marketing specialist
As a B2B marketing specialist, the job responsibilities typically include developing tailored marketing strategies for business clients, managing digital campaigns, creating content for lead generation and nurturing, analyzing market trends, collaborating with sales teams, and maintaining client relationships.
作為 B2B 行銷專員，工作職責包括為企業客戶制定度身訂製的行銷策略、管理數字行銷活動、創建潛在客戶產生和培育的內容、分析市場趨勢、與銷售團隊合作，以及維護客戶關係。
不要這麼說：遇到有關工作內容類型的問題，絕對不能回答因為尚未入職所以不知道或不清楚，這樣就自曝其短，讓面試官發現你沒有事先做功課。

9. What are the challenges associated with this position?

接續著上一個問題，可能會延伸問你遇到困難會怎麼克服，其實也是在考驗你是否清楚了解這個職位的職責，還有觀察你解決問題的能力。

舉例：B2B marketing specialist
Some challenges associated with this role may include navigating complex B2B sales cycles, staying ahead in the fast-paced tech landscape, effectively communicating technical information to non-technical clients, and demonstrating a clear return on investment for marketing initiatives.
這個職位可能面臨的挑戰包括應對復雜的B2B銷售周期、在快節奏的科技領域中保持領先地位、將技術信息清晰地傳達給非技術性客戶，以及為行銷活動證明明確的投資回報。
不要這麼說：遇到有關工作內容類型的問題，絕對不能回答因為尚未入職所以不知道或不清楚。你可以預想會遇到的問題，並且給出解決方案。

10. What can you do for the company? / Why should we hire you?

這題請舉「3個」你的特質或你過去的傑出表現。

舉例：
Firstly, I am good at communication. ＋（1~2句話補充說明）
首先，我善於溝通。＋（1~2句話補充說明）。

Secondly, I have good organization and time management skills. ＋（1~2句話補充說明）
第二，我擅長組織和時間管理。＋（1~2句話補充說明）。

Lastly, I am able to provide advice on business strategies. ＋（1~2句話補充說明）
第三，我能夠給予商業策略建議。＋（1~2句話補充說明）。

不要這麼說：不要誇大自己的表現很好，但又給不出明確的說明。
"I'm the best candidate you'll ever find" or "Because I'm hardworking and dedicated"

11. What are your expectations for this team?

這題主要是想了解你對團隊合作和共同目標的理解，以及你期望在團隊中扮演的角色。

舉例：
My expectation is to establish a team with a positive atmosphere of cooperation and mutual support. I believe each team member can contribute to achieving common goals.
我的期望是建立一個具有積極合作和相互支持氛圍的團隊。我相信每個團隊成員都能為達成共同目標做出貢獻。
不要這麼說：千萬不能以自我為中心來回答這個問題。
"I expect everyone to do their own thing and not bother me"

12. Where do you feel you can improve to increase your work efficiency?

回答這題要具體提出解決該問題的方法或計劃，表現你對自我改進的積極態度，再者是改進方案是確定可行的。

舉例：
One area I believe I can improve to enhance my work efficiency is time management. Occasionally, I find myself spending too much time on tasks that could be completed more efficiently. To address this, I plan to implement a daily prioritization system where I categorize tasks based on urgency and importance. Additionally, I aim to utilize productivity tools such as time-blocking techniques and task management apps to better organize my workload and optimize my productivity throughout the day.
我認為我可以改進以提高工作效率的一個方面是時間管理。我發現自己花在一些可以更有效率完成的任務上的時間過多。為了解決這個問題，我計劃實施一個每日優先處理系統，根據任務的緊急性和重要性進行分類。此外，我打算利用生產力工具，如時間塊技巧和任務管理應用程序，更好地分配我的工作量，並在一天中優化我的工作效率。
不要這麼說：不要過度自信認為自己工作表現很好，說自己沒有需要改進的地方。
"I don't think there's any room for improvement. I'm already very efficient in my work."

13. When you disagree with a supervisor or colleague, how do you approach reconciliation and coordination?

這個問題是想了解你的衝突解決和溝通能力，回答時重視你處理意見分歧的思考邏輯，可以試著強調你願意聆聽他人的觀點，以尊重和對話的方式表達自己的觀點，並通過合作找到解決方案。

舉例：
Firstly, I would actively listen to their perspective to understand their reasoning and concerns. Then, I would express my viewpoint in a diplomatic and constructive manner, providing supporting evidence or alternative suggestions where applicable. Next, I would seek common ground and propose compromises or solutions that address both parties' interests.
首先，我會積極聆聽他們的觀點，以了解他們的理由和擔憂。然後，我會以一種有建設性的方式表達我的觀點，並在適當的情況下提供支持證據或替代建議。最終尋找共同點，提出妥協或解決方案，以滿足雙方的利益。
不要這麼說：不能表現出自己永遠是對的，從你的回答中面試官也在評估你在團隊中的表現，不能表現的像獨行俠缺乏團隊意識。
"I always make sure my point is heard, even if it means arguing with my supervisor or colleague until they agree with me."

14. Sharing an experience where you took on a task beyond your responsibilities.

回答此題目一定要強調這個經驗帶給你的學習和成長，強調你從這個經驗中學到了什麼，更好的回覆是扣合與應徵職位的職務關聯，讓面試官可以感受到你在接收到超越職責範圍的任務時，問題處理的能力。

舉例：
In my previous role, I managed content and activities on social media platforms. During a key product promotion campaign, I recognized the need for greater engagement to boost impact and conversions. Despite my focus on content management, I proposed and executed an online interactive game to drive user participation and brand interaction. Handling the game's design, execution, and promotion, I successfully attracted a large audience and increased brand visibility. This experience honed my marketing skills and event planning abilities.

在我的上一份工作中，我負責管理社交媒體平台上的內容和活動。然而，在一次重要的產品推廣活動期間，我發現我們需要更多的參與和互動來提高活動的影響力和轉化率。雖然我的職責僅限於內容管理，但我認為增加用戶參與度對於活動的成功更為重要。因此，我主動提出了策劃和執行一個線上互動遊戲的建議，以吸引更多用戶參與並與品牌互動。我負責了整個遊戲的設計、執行和促銷工作，並成功地吸引了大量參與者並提高了品牌知名度。這次經驗不僅擴展了我的行銷技能，還提高了我的活動策劃和執行能力。

不要這麼說：切記不要給予刻意踰矩的答案，可能會讓人覺得你自以為是。
"I saw that my manager was struggling with a project, so I took it upon myself to complete it without informing them. I thought I could do a better job anyway."

15. What are your short-term and long-term goals?

回答 short term goal 要強調「如何增進現在應徵的這份工作所需的能力」，long term goal 則可展現出「願意接受各種可能的彈性」。

舉例 (short term)：
My short term goal is to improve my computer skills by taking online courses and prepare myself for future opportunities.
我的短期目標是進修線上課程增進電腦使用能力，為未來做準備。
舉例 (long term)：
My long term goal is to take on more challenging tasks, so I can assess my abilities.
我的長期目標是接受更具挑戰性的任務，這樣才能知道我的能力在哪裡。

＊以上兩句可作為開頭句，後面再增加1~2句補充說明。
不要這麼說：答案沒有具體時間軸規劃，而只給予膚淺的回應。
"My short-term goal is to work here for a few months to gain experience, and then move on to a completely different industry."

16. What do you value in your work?

這題是希望了解你對工作的價值觀和動機，回覆要能透露出自己是個正向積極的，並且可以扣合該公司的文化來回答。

舉例：
Work is a platform for realizing my value and talents. I enjoy challenging myself, growing, and learning throughout my career. I feel satisfied when I solve problems and achieve goals. Of course, wealth and status are also factors I consider, but they are not my sole motivations. I believe that through passion and hard work, wealth and status will naturally follow.

工作是一個實現自己價值和才能的平台。我享受在工作中挑戰自己、成長和學習的過程，並對於解決問題和取得成就感到滿足。當然，財富和地位也是我考慮的因素之一，但它們不是我追求工作的唯一動機，我相信，通過對工作的熱情和努力，財富和地位自然會隨之而來。

不要這麼說：回覆中出現自己性格懶散的感覺。
"I value having flexible working hours so I can spend more time on my hobbies."

17. What are your thoughts on working overtime? If your supervisor requires you to work overtime, can you accept it?

想知道你對於工作時間的靈活性，以及是否願意在需要時投入額外時間完成工作的意願。因為不同的公司文化和工作節奏，對於加班的看法也會有不同的答覆。

舉例：
I can accept necessary overtime, especially during critical projects or when important goals need to be met, as sometimes overtime is unavoidable. I am willing to put in the extra time required to ensure the smooth completion of tasks. However, I also believe that effective time management and work planning can help minimize unnecessary overtime. This approach helps maintain a better work-life balance, ensuring long-term productivity and well-being.
我可以接受必要的加班，特別是在緊急項目或需要達成重要目標時，因為在某些情況下，加班是不可避免的，並且我願意在需要時投入額外的時間來確保工作的順利完成。不過，我也相信有效的時間管理和工作計劃可以幫助減少不必要的加班，這樣可以更好地維持工作與生活的平衡，來保持長期的工作效率和健康。
不要這麼說：雖然現在工作會強調與生活要有平衡，但你不能直接果斷拒絕自己抗拒加班這件事，各公司還是希望能招募到勤奮的員工。
"I refuse to work overtime under any circumstances. My personal time is more important to me than work."

18. How much time did you spend preparing for this interview?

想要了解你對面試的重視程度，以及準備事情的態度。應該表現出你對於無論是一場簡單的面試，或是多重關卡的面試，你都在準備過程中做足了努力和付出。

舉例：
I spent a considerable amount of time preparing for this interview, roughly a week. During this time, I researched the company's culture, products, and values to gain a deeper understanding of its business model and industry standing. I also reviewed my resume and prepared examples that highlight my professional skills and achievements.
我為這次面試做了相當充分的準備，大約花了一個星期的時間。在這段時間裡，我通過研究公司的理念文化、產品和價值觀，深入了解了公司的業務模式和行業地位。我也花了時間回顧我的履歷，準備了可以突顯我的專業能力和成就的例子。
不要這麼說：讓面試官認為你不夠重視這次面試機會。
"I didn't spend much time preparing for this interview. I believe I'm naturally good at interviews, so I didn't feel the need to prepare extensively."

19. What are your salary expectations?

主要是想知道你對自己市場價值的認知，並且確保雙方的預期薪資在合理範圍內，因為公司用人還是會有預算考量。可以事先去了解該職位在相同產業中的薪資範圍，這樣回答此問題才不會讓面試官認為你不懂市場行情。

舉例：
Based on my research, the salary range for this position in the market is approximately between X and Y. Considering my experience, skills, and interest in this position, I believe this range is reasonable for me. However, I also highly value the company's overall benefits and career development opportunities, so the specific salary can be further discussed based on the overall package.
根據我的研究這個職位在市場上的薪資範圍大致在 X 到 Y 之間。考慮到我的經驗、技能和對這個職位的興趣，我認為這個範圍對我來說是合理的。然而，我也非常重視公司的整體待遇和職業發展機會，所以具體薪資可以根據整體的配套條件來進一步討論。
不要這麼說：不表達自己的想法或是給予不切實際的數字。
"I haven't really thought about it. Any amount will do." or "I expect to make at least NTD 2,000,000 a year."

20. Do you have any questions for me?

被問到這個問題，請不要直接回答 : NO! 就算你內心覺得沒問題，也要強迫自己問至少一個問題。可以事先了解公司的業務和文化，針對公司相關的資訊或者是職位內容問問題。

舉例 1：If I were hired, what would you want me to achieve in my first two months? 如果我被雇用了，請問您希望我在兩個月內達成什麼目標？
舉例 2：What is the greatest challenge the company is facing? 公司現在面臨的最大挑戰是什麼？

除了以上二十大問題之外，「聽不懂問題」時的反應也是帶給面試官好印象的重點！在問答時，最怕的是「聽不懂」，而聽不懂的時候，絕對不要不懂裝懂，回答得牛頭不對馬嘴，或是沉默不語，都會讓氣氛更尷尬！當聽不懂的時候，可以說：
I don’t understand what you mean. 我不太明白你的意思。
Excuse me, could you repeat the question? 不好意思，可以請你重複一次問題嗎？
Could you speak a little more slowly? Thank you! 可以請你說慢一點嗎？謝謝！