[Interview English] 1. Common Interview Questions, 2. How to explain the reason for resignation

Q: Can you calculate yourself in two minutes? Go for it.
(Can you recommend yourself within two minutes? Try it !)

A: With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your Organization cocould benefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills.
(According to my qualifications and experience, I feel that I am very diligent, responsible, and diligent in every project I work on. My analytical skills and human skills are valuable to your organization .)

Q: Give me a summary of your current job description.
(Can you give a general description of your current job .)

A: I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide software support.
(I have been a computer programmer for five years. Specifically, I perform system analysis to solve problems and support the software supply .)

Q: Why did you leave your last job?
(Why did you leave ?)

A: Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will take it.
(I hope to get a better job. If the opportunity comes, I will seize it .)

A: I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job./I feel there is no opportunity for advancement.
(I think the current job has reached its peak, that is, there is no chance of being promoted .)

Q: How do you rate yourself as a professional?
(How do you evaluate that you are a professional ?)

A: With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent.
(With my good academic background, I can do my job well and I think I am very competitive .)

A: With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students very well.
(Based on my teaching experience, I believe that I can get along well with students .)

Q: What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization?
(What contribution do you make to current/previous work units ?)

A: I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this position.
(I have completed three new projects. I believe I can use my experience in this job .)

Q: What do you think you are worth to us?
(How do you think you are valuable to us ?)

A: I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future.
(I think I can make some positive contributions to your company .)

Q: What make you think you wocould be a success in this position?
(How do you know that you are qualified for the job ?)

A: My graduate school training combined with my internship shocould qualify me for this special job. I am sure I will be successful.
(My training at the Institute and my internship work make me fit for this job. I believe I can succeed .)

Q: Are you a multi-tasked individual?
(Are you a person who can take several jobs at the same time ?)
Or Do you work well under stress or pressure?
(Can you withstand the work pressure ?)

A: Yes, I think so.
A: The trait is needed in my current (or previous) position and I know I can handle it well.
(This feature is what I need for my current (previous) work. I know I can handle it freely .)

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1. My reason for leaving my present employee is that I am desirous of getting broader experience in trading.
My reason for leaving: I hope to gain more extensive experience in trade.

2. My reason for leaving the company is that I wish to get into the advertising business.
I want to develop in the advertising industry.

3. I am leaving our office to be with my mother and care for my aged mother in a distant city.
I apply to resign to take care of my elderly mother living far away.

4. My reason for leaving my present emplyment is simple because I see no chance of advancement.
My reason for leaving is as follows: I know that I have no chance of being promoted.

5. I am desirous of leaving the office in order to gain more experience in an exporter's office.
I hope to gain more experience in the export company, so I am willing to transfer my job.

6. I am desirous of leaving the employee in order to improve my position and have more responsiblility.
If you want to gain a higher position and take more responsibilities, you can leave your current position.

7. I left them a fortnight ago, owing to a disagreement with the president mr. Lau.
I resigned two weeks ago due to my disagreement with Mr. Liu, the chairman of the board.

8. I left the position with the desire of improving my position.
I requested to resign in order to find a higher position.

9. I left the office on account of the discontinuance of the business.
The service company had to resign.

10. I left the company because I found a full-time job after graduation.
After graduation, I quit my job.

11. Unfortunately I have had to leave my position, as my employers have been forced to liquidate their business due to the worldwide economical adversity.
Unfortunately, I had to leave my job because of this global economic downturn that forced my employer to end its business.

12. The only reason why I am leaving the present position is to gain more experience in a trading office.
The only reason why I leave my current job is that I want to gain more experience in a trading company.

13. My reason for leaving the company is that I wish to get into the advertising business.
I leave my job because I want to develop in the advertising industry.

14. I now wish to enter an office where the work requires greater individual responsibility and judgment than here, and where there is more opportunity for advancement.
At present, I hope to enter a company with greater responsibilities and provide opportunities for promotion.