【正文】 rences among people can be lifeenhancing, and makes the transition into foreign markets much more successful. What kind of help should panies give to staff who are going abroad to work or study? Why? (How can panies help their staff before they work or study in another country? Why?) Career Opportunities What would your ideal job be? Why? (What kind of job would you like to do most? Why?) Do you think all panies ought to provide training opportunities for staff? Why/ why not? (Should all panies offer training to staff? Why/why not) Training is valuable to your staff. Increased knowledge and skill makes them more productive in their workplace and thus more valuable. As they grow in knowledge or skill, they make themselves more marketable should they ever want to look for a better job, either in or outside their pany. Training helps keep your staff motivated and breaks up their normal routine. Some people sit in the same office for years doing the same things over and over. Training can help them get beyond the daily routine and perhaps energize them to do better work. Is the opportunity to work in another country important to you? (Would you like to work in another country?) Starting a Job or Course Did you enjoy your? first day at work or college? Why/why not? (Did you like your first day at work or college? Why/why not?) What do people need to know when they start a new job or course? Why? (What is it important to know when they start a new job or course? Why?) What do you think panies ought to do to help employees on their first day at work? Why? (How should panies help employees on their first day at work? Why?) Unit Nine B Job Interviews Can you tell me about a successful interview you have had? (Why do you think you were successful?) Do you think interviews are the best methods of judging applicants? suitability for a job? (Are interviews the best way to decide whether a job applicant is suitable?) How do you prefer to prepare for an interview? What do you think creates a good or bad impression at an interview? How do you prefer to deal with stress before and during an interview? Career Development and Management How ambitious are you for your career? Why/why not? (What do you hope to achieve in your career? Why/why not?) Do you think that you are or would be a good manager? Why/why not? (Is it easy to be a good manager? Why/ why not?) Would you rather be a manager in a small pany or a large corporation? Why? (Would you prefer to be a manager in a small or large pany? Why?) Would you like to be the head of your own business? Why/why not? (Do you want to be in charge of your own business one day? Why /why not?) *Supplementary Questions for You to Prepare Free Time Do you have much free time? Do you find you have much free time? How do you spend your free time? What do you do in your free time? What?s your hobby? Why do you like… ? Is there any particular reason why you enjoy… ? When did you first take up/start … ? (why did you start then?) Transport How did you e here today? How did you travel to the test? Did you e here by bus? If you could travel by any form of transport you want, what would you choose? (why) Which form of transport would you like to travel by? How do you think you will travel to work in (15) years? time? How do you think you will travel to work (15) years from now? Training Course What kind of training course have you ever taken? Have you ever taken any training course? What do you think is most important when you choose a training course? What do you usually expect from a training course? Future Plan What would you like to do after you finish your studies? What?s your future plan? What are you doing now for the preparation of your future plan? What if you failed to find a job as a … ? What would you do if you couldn39。 ●Personal qualities。 Current position。 B: What is important when choosing a new supplier? 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