外資銀行對許多畢業生充滿神祕感，極具誘惑力。進入外資銀行意味着可以拿高薪、出國，是擇業的理想選擇。隨着我國加入WTO後，外資銀行對人才需求擴張日益激烈，招聘大學畢業生時，更側重於形象佳、身材好、氣質高的優秀學生。
BASIC EXPRESSIONS 基本句型表達
1) Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
說說你自己以及過去的一些經驗吧。
2) For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking.
過去的兩年中，我一直在一家投資銀行工作。
3) My background and experience include working on a variety of projects and jobs in the financial industry.
我的背景和經驗包括我在金融業參與過各類項目、做過不同的工作。
4) I have had to adjust my style to the new environment several times.
好多次我都必須調整我的方式以適應新環境。
5) What was the most significant project you’ve worked on?
你參與的最有意義的一個項目是什麼?
6) It was a challenge for a person with a finance background.
對於有金融背景的人來說，是一個挑戰。
7) I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary.
在討論薪水之前，我希望能多瞭解這份工作。
8) Does the company have a five-year plan?
貴公司有五年計劃嗎?
CONVERSATIONS 會話
(A=Applicant I=Interviewer)
Dialogue 1
I: Let`s start the interview with some questions. Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
A: I have 10 years financial industry experience, working for several companies. For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking. In addition to my analytical mindset, I have a background of solid accounting principles. I am a team player and have great communication and interpersonal skills. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments.
I: What finance experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?
A: My background and experience include working on a variety of projects and jobs in the financial industry. Most of my experience has been behind the scenes, doing the calculations. I want to work with clients and continue to grow and be challenged.
I: Why did you leave your last position?
A: I`m not finding the work as challenging as I used to. I want to find a job that is stimulating, where I can grow.
I: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
A: One of my strengths is my ability to be flexible. I have seen companies go through many changes in structure and management philosophy. I have had to adjust my style to the new environment several times. As far as weaknesses, I really enjoy my work, and sometimes I put in too much time. But by being aware of my tendency to overwork, I have learned to pace myself more and work less overtime.
I: How would your boss describe you and your work style?
A: She`d say I have a lot of initiative, I see the big picture and I do what has to be done. Second, I always meet deadlines. If I say I`m going to do something, I do it. Lastly, I have the ability to focus on what I`m working on I am not easily distracted.
I: What are your salary expectations?
A: I`m sure whatever you offer will be a fair amount for a person with my qualifications. Salary is not the most important factor to me. I`m looking for opportunity.
I: Do you have any questions?
A: Yes, I do. What do you see as the future trends for the industry?
I: 我們開始面試吧。說說你自己和過去的一些經驗吧。
A: 我有十年的金融行業工作經驗，爲幾家公司工作過。過去的兩年，我一直在一家投資銀行工作。我不僅具有分析能力而且還有紮實的會計原理知識。我具有團隊精神，善於和人交流，懂得人際關係的技巧。我善於應付挑戰，也能在壓力大的`環境下工作很出色。
I: 你認爲你具有什麼樣的金融經驗使你能勝任這個職位?
A: 我的背景和經驗包括我在金融業參與過各類項目、做過不同的工作。我的大部分經驗都是幕後做一些計算方面的工作。我想和客戶打交道，不斷完善自己，接受各種挑戰。
I: 你爲什麼要離開以前的工作呢?
A: 我發現這工作不像我原來認爲的那麼具有挑戰性，我想找一份有刺激性的工作，這樣可以進步。
I: 你的優點和缺點是什麼?
A: 我的一個優點就是具有靈活性，我目睹了公司在結構和管理思想上的衆多變化，而且好多次我必須調整我的方式以適應新環境。就缺點而言，我非常喜歡工作，有時投入了太多的時間，但我已意識到這一點，學會了調節自己，減少加班。
I: 你的老闆會如何評價你和你的工作方式呢?
A: 她會說我很積極、顧全大局，會做完所有需要做的事情。其次，我總能在期限前完成任務。如果我說做某一件事，我就一定會做。最後一點，我能集中精力做事情——不會輕易受干擾。
I: 你希望的薪水是多少?
A: 我相信你會給我提供一個合理的數目。對我來說，薪水不是最重要的，我尋找的是機會。
I: 你有問題要問嗎?
A: 有，你如何看待將來這個行業的發展趨勢?
Dialogue 2