跟讀練習: TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF! (Sample Answer to this Tough Interview Question for 2022!) - 通過影片學習英語口語
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Tell me about yourself.
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Well, my name is Richard.
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I am 50 years old.
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I like to keep myself fit and active.
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I am a family man and in my spare time I like to walk my dog.
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Please do not use that answer when responding to the interview question, tell me about yourself.
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But how do you answer it to make sure your job interview gets off to a flying start?
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Well, if you have an interview coming up soon for any role or any organisation, Make sure you stay tuned because I will give you the perfect scripted answer.
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It's really important because then I can help you pass every job interview you ever attend.
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That tells me you find these tutorials useful and it motivates me to create more content for you.
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Thank you very much.
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Let's jump straight into the presentation.
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So, to help you answer the interview question, tell me about yourself, I will cover the following three things during this tutorial.
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Number one, I will give you five top tips for answering the interview question, tell me about yourself.
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Number two, I will then give you four words and phrases you can incorporate into your response to the interview question,
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tell me about yourself, that are guaranteed to impress the hiring manager.
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And then number three, I will give you a brilliant scripted answer in a live interview to the question,
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tell me about yourself, which you can easily replicate in your own interview.
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So let me now give you five top tips for answering the question, tell me about yourself in a job interview.
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Tip number one is to make sure you keep your answer work-related.
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And don't talk about what you do outside of work.
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because if they want to know this information, they will ask you the question, what are your hobbies and interests.
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Tip number two is to make sure you tailor your answer
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to the question tell me about yourself to the role you are applying for this is important.
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Now the best way to do this is to read the job description before you attend your job interview.
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Now the job description lists the essential skills and qualities needed to perform the role to a high standard.
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Tip number three is to make sure you structure your answer to the question, tell me about yourself, using the SEAT format.
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S-E-A-T.
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Now, S stands for the skills you have that are relevant to the role.
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E stands for the experience or educational qualifications you can bring to the position.
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A stands for any achievements you have gained in your life
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so far and T stands for the type of person you are and how you will add value to their company.
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Tip number four is to make sure you practice your answer to the question, tell me about yourself, before you attend your interview.
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Now, this is going to be the first question they will ask you.
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And if you answer it well, it sets you up with confidence for the rest of your interview
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and it also goes a long way to making a positive first impression.
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And tip number five is to make sure at the very start of your answer, you demonstrate good manners.
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This is important.
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Make sure you thank the interviewer for giving you the opportunity to be interviewed for the position.
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Because this, again, helps create a positive first impression.
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So before I give you that scripted answer in a live interview,
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let me give you four words and phrases you can incorporate into your response to the interview question, Tell me about yourself.
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The first word to use is industrious.
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Now this is such a good word to use when answering the interview question,
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tell me about yourself, because it describes you as someone that is diligent and hardworking.
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The second word or phrase to use in your answer to the tell me about yourself interview question is job description.
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Make sure you tell the interviewer you have the skills to match the job description,
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Because this shows the interviewer you have prepared fully for the interview and you are effectively ready-made for the position.
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The third word or phrase to use when answering the question, tell me about yourself, is add value.
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This is a great one.
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So when telling the interviewer the type of person you are, say you will always add value in the role,
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which means they will see a positive return on their investment if they hire you.
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And the fourth word or phrase to use in your answer is high achiever.
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Tell the interviewer you are a high achiever and someone who always strives to do great things in their work.
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So let me now show you a brilliant example answer in a live interview to the difficult interview question,
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tell me about yourself, and I will then tell you where you can download the script.
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Tell me about yourself.
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Well, first of all, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to be interviewed for this position with your company today.
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My name is Richard and I would describe myself as an industrious worker
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and somebody who already has the skills and qualities to match the job description.
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So over the years, I've worked in various roles where the need to collaborate closely with other people was the norm.
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I also have the academic background to be able to add value in this position and contribute to your team really quickly.
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I believe I am a high achiever and I have always received positive feedback from my managers and supervisors in previous roles.
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And if you hire me, I will be the type of worker who will always go above and beyond what is expected in my work.
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I will always embrace change positively and I will make sure you see a positive return on your investment.
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So there's a brilliant example answer to the difficult interview question.
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Tell me about yourself that you can use in any job interview.
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Now if you want to download that script and in total my 50 brilliant responses to difficult interview questions
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Click that link right now in the top right hand corner of the video head through to my website PassMyInterview.com
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and you can download my full set of 50 brilliant responses
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to challenging interview questions It's a fantastic resource You can have it within your inbox within two minutes from now
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and it's guaranteed to put you ahead of the competition at your forthcoming interview.
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And the next thing to do if you want to accelerate your learning even further
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and you want to make sure you are the standout candidate at your interview is click
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that link at the top of this video.
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It will take you through to another interview training tutorial right here on YouTube where I undergo a full interview
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and I give some brilliant answers.
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And finally, just before I go, please make sure you hit that subscribe button.
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It's really important because then I can help you not just pass every job interview you ever attend,
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I can help you to negotiate a salary and also progress throughout your career.
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Please give the video a like because that does genuinely tell me
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that you find these tutorials useful and it motivates me to create more content for you, thank you very much.
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And don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn.
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So I have put my LinkedIn link in the description below the video
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and it's always great to connect with like-minded professionals such as yourself.
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Thank you so much for watching and I wish you all the best for passing your interview.
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Have a great day.
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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節 B2 級別的口語課以影片“TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF!”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有:interview, answer, tip, role, word。 這段影片共有 89 個句子、1328 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 7:37。 說話人語速自然,每分鐘約 174 個詞,接近日常對話。 88% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞,詞彙容易理解。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中最難的 15 個單詞,附發音和釋義:
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| interviewer 名詞 | /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ | 訪問者 /訪問者 |
| tutorial 名詞 | /ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ | 輔導 /輔導, 教程 |
| industrious 形容詞 | /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ | 刻苦, 耐勞 /耐勞 |
| motivate 動詞 | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | 激發 |
| incorporate 動詞 | /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/ | 組成 |
| subscribe 動詞 | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | 簽署 /簽署 |
| diligent 形容詞 | /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ | 刻苦, 耐勞 /耐勞 |
| hardworking 形容詞 | /ˈhɑːɹdˌwɜːɹ.kɪŋ/ | 勤勉, 勤 |
| inbox 名詞 | /ˈɪnbɑks/ | 收件箱, 收件匣 |
| collaborate 動詞 | /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ | 合作, 協作 /協作 |
| tailor 名詞 | /ˈteɪlɚ/ | 裁縫 /裁縫, 裁縫師傅 /裁縫師傅 |
| accelerate 動詞 | /ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/ | 加速 |
| strive 動詞 | /ˈstɹaɪv/ | 努力, 奮鬥 /奮鬥 |
| forthcoming 形容詞 | /fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ | 即將到來的 /即將到來的 |
| undergo 動詞 | /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/ | 經歷 /經歷, 接受 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 釋義 |
|---|---|
| come up 動詞 | 上來 /上來 |
影片中的語法
說話人最常用的結構,並附上影片中的原話:
| 結構 | 影片中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 條件句 if + 從句,will/would + 動詞 — 條件及其結果 | if you hire me, I will be |
| 現在完成時 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去發生但與現在仍有關聯的事 | have gained · have prepared · I've worked |
| 被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼,而不是誰做的 | are guaranteed · be interviewed · is expected |
| 定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物 | someone who always · somebody who already |
需要注意的發音
說話人用了 3 次縮略和弱讀形式,例如 don't, I've。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, negotiate /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/, incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/, collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, accelerate /ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/, qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音:
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/,上齒輕觸下唇: interviewer /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/, achiever /əˈt͡ʃiːvɚ/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/, strive /ˈstɹaɪv/, positively /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚,後面不要加母音: industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/, incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: tutorial /ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/, collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, replicate /ˈɹɛplɪkeɪt/, accelerate /ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片,不要開口,記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀,熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比,特別注意 interviewer, tutorial, industrious 這類單詞。
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