job interview phrases

(A)Group discussion language
Starting the discussion
Let's get started, shall we?
OK. Let's begin.
Today we need to talk about ...
Giving an opinon(and giving a reason)
I think (that) ...
I feel (that) ...
I don't think (that) ...
In my opinion ...
Asking others what they think
What does everyone else think?
Doese anyone else have any opinons?
So, are there any other opinions?
Agreeing with an opinion(and giving another reason)
That's right, and another reason is (that) ...
I agree. What is more, ...
I think so too. Besides, ...

Disagreeing with an opinion(and giving a different opinion)
Sorry, but I don't agree. I think (that) ...
I'm afraid I don't think so. I feel (that) ...
I'm not so sure about that. I believe (that) ...

Interrupting politely
Sorry to interrupt, but ...
Excuse me. Do you mind/Would you mind if I interrupt?

Seeking clarification
Do you mean ... ?
What do you mean by ... ?
I don't understand. Can you explain what you mean?
Could you please explain it ?
Giving clarification
What I mean is ...
What I/m trying to say is ...
Let me explain what I mean.

Checking understanding
Do you know what I mean?
Can you see what I mean?
Do you see what I'm saying?

Asking for comments
Do you agree?
What do you think?
Are there any other suggestions?
Has anyone got any ideas?

Keeping to the topic
Let's not get off the topic.
I think we've wandered off the topic. Let's return to the topic.
I'm sorry, but your point doesn't seem to be related to the topic. We should be talking about...

Closing the discussion
Has everyone given their opinon?
Is there anything else to discuss?
Then I think we can close the discussion.

(B) Job interview language
Questions to be asked by the interviewer
(1)What are you good at?
I'm good at communication with different people.
I'm good at dealing with customers' complaints/I'm good at problem-solving.
(3)What are your strengths and shortcomes ?
I'm good at ... and ... but weak in writing English
(4) What are your hobbies and interests?
My hobbies are ... while my interests are ...




2010-11-05 12:29:09 補充：
(5)Do you have any special hobbies or interests?
No, I have'nt special hobbies but I have an interest in fashion design/sports.
(6) How did you hear this job?
I heard this job from the "XXX Post".

2010-11-05 12:37:05 補充：
(7) Why do you apply for this job?
I'm confident that my sales experience/customer service and skiils can qualify me for this job. Moreover, this job enables me to develop my career in the sales sector.

2010-11-05 12:40:27 補充：
(8) Why do you leave the present position from XXX company?
The reason is that I wist to gain deversed experience and skills from different sectors.

係講board interview係指面見僱主的主管(經理)或人事部吧！
唔識的話當然要承認，但亦可從不同角度回答：
從了解多一點問題的目的角度：
I am not sure I understand the question, would you mind clarify it a little more?
從承認不認識轉為表達你對這問題可採取的角度：
I don't know this, but I will try my best to get the answer needed in the job.
從承認不認識轉為表達你認識的相關東西：
I don't know this, but I think it is related to XXX and I am familar with XXX.

Group Interview重點不單在於你表達意見或同意/不同意，亦要留心要讓人看到你願意跟其他人合作或共同發展出一些共識來。這才是Group Interview的作用。
單單識講I agree with you/your points只係中學生的程度。
I like your idea, may be we can develop XXX from your idea.