Useful Sentences

1. How long have you been working there？

你在那工作多久了？

2. What work were you responsible for at your previous work unit？

你在以前工作的部门具体负责什么工作？

3. Please tell me about your work experience.

请告诉我你的工作经历。

4. Do you have any work experience in this field?

你以前有没有做过这方面的工作？

5. Can you get recommendations from your present employers?

你目前这个雇主能给你写推荐信吗?

6. I’ve got three years’ relevant experience.

我有三年的相关工作经验。 

7. Would you like to tell me something about your outstanding achievements?

能跟我谈谈你取得的突出业绩吗？ 

 

Dialogues  

Listen to the following dialogues and pay special attention to the phrases and sentences which express one’s work experience.

★ Dialogue One 

(Robert is having an interview. The employer is asking him about his work experience.） 

 

Interviewer: Do you have any work experience in this field?

Robert:  Yes. After my graduation from university, I worked as a Sales Representative in a foreign representative office, and then I transferred to a joint venture as a Market Development Manager. So I am familiar with the market in China.

Interviewer: What have you learned from the jobs you have had?

Robert:    I learned to be patient when dealing with customers complaints and try my best to solve them. In addition, I learned at my previous jobs how to cooperate with my colleagues.

Interviewer: Does your current employer know you are looking for another job?

Robert:     No, I haven't discussed my leaving plans with my current employer, but I am sure he will release me.

Interviewer: What is your impression of your present company?

Robert:    Very good.

Interviewer: What would your current colleague say about you?

Robert:    They would say I'm a dependable and hard worker.

● Notes

1. joint venture, 意为“合资企业”。三资企业是按照中国法律成立的企业形态，包括中外合资企业（joint-venture或sino-foreign joint venture）、中外合作企业（sino-foreign cooperative enterprise）和外资企业（foreign-invested enterprise）。

 

★ Dialogue Two     

Linda is having an interview. James, the personnel manager, is asking her about her work experience.

 

James: What kind of jobs have you had?

Linda: I have been a Production Manager.

James: How many years have you worked as a Production Manager?

Linda: 3 years.

James: Would you like to tell me something about your outstanding achievements?

Linda: I had introduced an advanced product line, which increased the output and lessened the cost.

James: Wonderful. Then how many employers have you worked for?

Linda: Frankly speaking, three. If your company employs me, it will be my fourth.

James: Then have you received any award at your present company?

Linda: Yes. I was awarded the title of advanced worker last year.

James: How would you evaluate the company you are with？

Linda: Although I could not say that everything is perfect there，I still very much appreciate what the company has given me，especially many chances.

James: How would your colleagues evaluate you?

Linda: They would say I am a responsible friend and a capable colleague.

James: Can you get recommendations from your present employers?

Linda: Yes, I have brought them with me. Here they are.

James: Do you have any questions?

Linda: I think that you have covered all the important points already. But if I have any questions later, may I contact you? 

James: Sure.