面试英语第17章：应聘金融行业(音频)

金融行业对许多毕业生充满神秘感，极具诱惑力。进入这一行业中优秀的机构，比如一些外资银行，意味着可以拿高薪，是择业的理想选择。而如今随着越来越多的外资企业入驻我国，对于英语好的金融人才的需求也日益扩张。想要获得一席之地，得好好准备一下如何用英语来面试哦。

补充一个基本知识：主要的国际金融组织有国际货币基金组织International Monetary Fund（IMF）和世界银行World Bank。

BASIC EXPRESSIONS 基本句型表达

For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking.
过去的两年中，我一直在一家投资银行工作。

My background and experience include working on a variety of projects and jobs in the financial industry.
我的背景和经验包括我在金融业参与过各类项目、做过不同的工作。

I have had to adjust (/accommodate/adapt) my style to the new environment several times.
好多次我都必须调整我的方式以适应新环境。

I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary.
在讨论薪水之前，我希望能多了解这份工作。

Does the company have a five-year plan?
贵公司有五年计划吗？

CONVERSATIONS 会话

(A=Applicant I=Interviewer)

Dialogue 1

I: Tell me something about yourself and your past.
I: 说说你自己的情况和你的过去吧。

A: I was born and grew up in Hebei Province. I moved to Beijing, where I started taking courses for my MBA. When I completed my degree, I was offered an opportunity working for a financial services company. I have worked there for eight years.
A: 我出生于河北省并在那里长大，后来搬到了北京，在这里我学习了MBA课程。完成学位后，我有机会去了一家金融服务公司工作。我在那里工作了八年。

I: What was the most significant project you have worked on?
I: 你参与的最重大的一个项目是什么？

A: I was assigned a project to design a 360-degree performance system. It was a challenge for a person with a finance background. I met with the technical people and discussed the possibilities and obstacles. Based on that information, I selected a team and created a spreadsheet to manage the project. We got the project done on schedule. I was rewarded for outstanding results and was able to share the honors with the team.
A: 我被分派去设计一个360度业绩系统。这对一个只有金融背景的人来说是一个挑战。我和技术人员一起讨论了这个系统的可行性及可能遇到的困难。根据掌握的信息，我挑选了一个队伍，建立了一个表格程序以管理这个项目。我们按期完成了这个项目。由于结果很出色，我受到了奖励，而且也能和团队一起分享这些荣誉。

I: What finance experience makes you qualified for this position?
I: 你具有什么样的金融经验使你能胜任这份工作？

A: For the past eight years, I have been working in the banking industry. I have a solid understanding of accounting concepts, an analytical mind and a strong attention to detail. I have had a lot of customer service training and experience, and I have been told that I excel in this area.
A: 在过去的八年中，我一直在银行业工作。我对账目的各种概念非常了解、具有分析头脑而且对各种细节都很注意。我参加过很多客户服务培训，也有很多这方面的经验，别人也曾说我在这个领域很出色。

I: How would your coworkers evaluate you?
I: 你的同事会怎样评价你？

A: They'd say I was a hard worker and a real team player.
A: 他们会说我是一个工作刻苦的人，是一个很好的合作者。

I: What are your salary expectations?
I: 你希望得到多少薪水？

A: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that decision until later.
A: 在讨论薪水前，我希望能多了解工作方面的事。我想迟些再作决定。

Dialogue 2

I: Let's start the interview with some questions. Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
I: 我们开始面试吧。说说你自己和过去的一些经验吧。

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.
A: 我有十年的金融行业工作经验，为几家公司工作过。过去的两年，我一直在一家投资银行工作。我不仅具有分析能力而且还有扎实的会计原理知识。我具有团队精神，善于和人交流，懂得人际关系的技巧。我善于应付挑战，也能在压力大的环境下工作很出色。

I: What finance experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?
I: 你认为你具有什么样的金融经验使你能胜任这个职位？

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.
A: 我的背景和经验包括我在金融业参与过各类项目、做过不同的工作。我的大部分经验都是幕后做一些计算方面的工作。我想和客户打交道，不断完善自己，接受各种挑战。

I: Why did you leave your last position?
I: 你为什么要离开以前的工作呢？

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.
A: 我发现这工作不像我原来认为的那么具有挑战性，我想找一份有刺激性的工作，这样可以进步。

I: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
I: 你的优点和缺点是什么？

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.
A: 我的一个优点就是具有灵活性，我目睹了公司在结构和管理思想上的众多变化，而且好多次我必须调整我的方式以适应新环境。就缺点而言，我非常喜欢工作，有时投入了太多的时间，但我已意识到这一点，学会了调节自己，减少加班。

I: How would your boss describe you and your work style?
I: 你的老板会如何评价你和你的工作方式呢？

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.
A: 她会说我很积极、顾全大局，会做完所有需要做的事情。其次，我总能在期限前完成任务。如果我说做某一件事，我就一定会做。最后一点，我能集中精力做事情——不会轻易受干扰。

I: What are your salary expectations?
I: 你希望的薪水是多少？

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.
A: 我相信你会给我提供一个合理的数目。对我来说，薪水不是最重要的，我寻找的是机会。

I: Do you have any questions?
I: 你有问题要问吗？

A: Yes, I do. What do you see as the future trends for the industry?
A: 有，你如何看待将来这个行业的发展趋势？