「Tell me about yourself.」
請進行自我介紹。
It’s one of the most-frequently-asked job interview questions, just behind 「What are your strengths?」 and 「What are your weaknesses?」 Even so, many job seekers don’t take the question seriously, thinking it’s just an icebreaker meant to put them at ease. But they should carefully consider their response because it’s more than a throwaway opener for most interviewers. When hiring managers pose this question, they’re hoping candidates will give them some insight as to why they think they’re a good fit for the job. They’re also using it to learn about applicants』 priorities, which gives them a better sense of who each candidate really is.
這是最常見的求職面試問題之一，僅次於「你的優勢是什麼?」和「你有什麼弱點?」即便如此，許多求職者並沒有認真對待這個問題，認為這只是一個寒暄的常見問題。但他們真應該仔細考慮他們的回答，因為這對大多數面試者來說這不僅僅只是一次性的開場白。當HR提出這個問題時，他們希望面試者能夠給他們一些見解，說明他們為什麼認為自己很適合這份工作。他們還用它來確定面試者優先級，這讓他們更清楚面試者的真實身份。
And that’s not all: Interviewers also ask this question to judge how articulate and confident interviewees are, which in turn gives them a view of how new hires might present themselves to customers, clients and colleagues if they get the job. As a job seeker, your answer will give you a great opportunity to spotlight the skills and experience that make you the ideal candidate for the job. And because it’s the question most hiring managers lead with, it can also help you to get the job interview off on the right foot. Here are a few tips to help you nail your response:
這還不是全部：HR問這個問題，還想判斷面試者是如何表達和是否自信，這反過來又讓他們了解到新員工如何在客戶，客戶和同事面前工作並展示自己。作為一名求職者，您的答案將為您提供一個很好的機會，讓您了解使您成為該職位理想人選的必備技能和經驗。而且，由於這是大多數HR的常見問題，因此也可以幫助您面試獲得成功。這裡有一些提示可以幫助你正確的進行「自我介紹」：
(1) What you shouldn’t say
(1) 你不應該說什麼!
Many job candidates make the mistake of answering this question with talk of something personal — their family, kids or hobbies. Some even launch into their life story, starting with their hometown and continuing on through their college graduation. Alternately, others share descriptions of the problems in their current job, explaining that they applied for this position because their commute is horrible, their boss is a jerk or their employer won’t allow them to work a flexible schedule.
許多求職者在談論個人—他們的家庭，孩子或業餘愛好時，都會犯這個錯誤。有些甚至開始講他們的生活故事，從他們的家鄉開始，說到他們的大學畢業。或者，一些人分享他們目前工作中問題，解釋他們為什麼申請這個職位，因為他們的通勤非常糟糕，他們的老闆是個混蛋，或者他們的僱主不會讓他們按照靈活的時間表工作。
And some job seekers simply summarize their resume, going point-by-point through their work experience and education history. All three of these responses can quickly send your new-job dreams down the tubes. If you answer with either of the first two, hiring managers see a red flag — an indication that you’re not that serious about the position or simply trying to escape a bad situation at your current job. And if you go with the third approach, you’re throwing away an opportunity. The interviewer read your resume before inviting you in for the interview, and they don’t need you to walk them through it. They』d rather hear you highlight what makes you an ideal fit for the job.
一些求職者通過他們的工作經歷和教育歷史來逐一總結他們的簡歷。所有這三個回答都可以迅速將新工作的願望體現出來。如果你回答前兩者中的任何一個，招聘經理打問號，這表明你對這個職位並不那麼認真，或者僅僅是為了擺脫目前工作中的不利局面。如果你採用第三種方法，你就可能會丟掉一個機會。面試官在邀請你參加面試前已經閱讀你的簡歷，他們不需要你再進行重複。他們寧願聽到你為什麼認為這是你理想的工作。
(2) Craft a great answer
(2) 如何正確「自我介紹」?
The best answers to this question succinctly and clearly explain how you’re qualified for this particular job and — just as important — why you want it. So before you start crafting your answer, spend some time reviewing the job description in the recruitment ad for the position and researching the company. That way you』ll have a good understanding of what the hiring manager is looking for as far as qualifications, experience and fit with the workplace culture.
這個問題的最佳答案是簡潔而清晰地解釋了你為什麼能勝任這項特定工作的， 同樣重要的是，你為什麼要這樣做。因此，在你開始回答之前，花一些時間在招聘廣告中查看職位描述並了解公司。通過這種方式，您可以很好地了解HR在職位方面、工作經驗和適應性方面的要求。
Next, prepare a short script that highlights the skills, strengths and expertise you have that make you especially qualified for the position. Follow that with the reasons you’re applying for the job, focusing on career-related motivations such as the desire to build your experience and take on added responsibilities. Conclude with a short statement explaining why working for this specific company appeals to you.
接下來，準備一個簡短的腳本，強調你擁有的技能，優勢和專業知識，讓你看起來特別適合擔任職位。按照你申請這項工作的原因，聚焦在職業有關的動機上：比如陳述你的相關經驗和責任心等。總結一個簡短的陳述，闡述為什麼為這家公司工作吸引你。
(3) A strong sample answer
(3) 標準答案範例
Here’s an example of an excellent response to 「Tell me about yourself」 for a job seeker applying for a senior administrative assistant position with a clean-energy company: 「I』ve been working as an administrative assistant for three years. At my current job in the finance department of a midsize company, I handle scheduling, meeting and travel planning for four executives and 20 staff members. I also help prepare correspondence, presentations and reports.
以下是一個很好例子，供你參考：求職者向一家清潔能源公司申請高級行政助理的職位：「我一直擔任行政助理工作三年。我目前在一家中型公司的財務部門工作，具體職責是為四名主管和20名員工作時間安排，會議和旅行計劃。我還幫助準備信函，介紹和報告。
「I’m known for being a detail-oriented, well-organized team player. I never miss deadlines, I’m a good communicator and I can juggle multiple tasks at once. In my performance reviews, my supervisor always notes that he appreciates my professionalism and enthusiasm for the job. 「With this experience under my belt, I’m looking for an opportunity to take the next step in my career. I’m hoping to do so in an organization like yours that works to improve the environment, which is something I’m passionate about.」
「我是一個細心且組織良好的團隊工作人員。我從不錯過最後期限，我是一個很好的溝通者，我可以一次處理多項任務。在我的表現評估中，我的主管曾高度表揚我，他非常感謝我對這項工作的專業精神和熱情。憑藉這一經驗，我正在尋找機會邁出職業生涯的下一步。我希望在像你這樣的組織中也能這樣做，這是我非常熱衷的。」
(4) A final word of advice
(4) 最後的建議
No matter how you answer this question, don’t take up too much time with your response. You don’t have to tell the hiring manager every single thing that makes you a great fit for the position. Just give a few important details that will spark their interest in learning more and you』ll get the interview off to a great start.
不管你如何回答這個問題，都不要花太多時間回應你的回答。你不必告訴招聘經理每一件讓你非常適合這個職位的事情。只要提供一些重要的細節，這些細節將激發他們對你興趣，這樣你就把面試帶到一個好的開始。