And how would you describe yourself, Miss Tao? What kind of person are you?
Well, as I mentioned before, I think I am easy-going. I enjoy working and talking with people and I'm a responsible person.
Did you have any difficulty getting along with fellow students or teachers?
No. Not at all. I'm quite easy-going.
What's your strong points?
Oh, I'm very responsible, I can make fast decisions, and I do not need much supervision. I enjoy completing challenging tasks.
What do you dislike most about your job?
Probably routine, dull work. Oh, I am much more enthusiastic if I'm given a challenge and responsibility.
What kind of relationship do you think should exist between a supervisor and employee?
A friendly one. I think an open, friendly, honest relationship should exist. An employee should feel she ( he ) can go to her ( his ) boss anytime with any kind of question.
Sometimes working with a foreign company can be stressful. Foreigners tend to get excited or angry easily, and they show it. Are you sure you can handle this stress? How do you deal with conflict in your present job?
Well, there's a lot of stress in a Chinese company also, although much of it is below the surface. I have confidence in my ability to handle conflict. If I have a problem with a co-worker, I do everything I can to work it out directly with that person. If I am unable to work it out, then I ask a supervisor to help out. If my boss shouts at me, I try not to take it personally. I try my best to understand the stress he is under. It's kind of like being in a family. Often family members say things in the heat of the moment, but don't mean what they say. A company is like a family, it has good times and bad times.
How do you feel about overtime work?
That's no problem. I know that every company has busy periods. When this happens, I'm ready to put in as much time as necessary to get the job done.
What is most important to you in a job?
I want to feel that I am making a real contribution to the company, so I would like my boss to trust me with important work.
Do you think that you are introverted or extroverted?
I'm quite outspoken. I enjoy calling a spade a spade and hate talking in a roundabout way. So I'd call myself outgoing.
Under what kind of circumstance will you lose your temper?
Seldom. But I hate someone's frequently being late or lazy.
OK. What are your strong points?
Hmm. as I mentioned, I can work well under pressure and I enjoy work that challenges me. I think that my English ability is also a strong point.
And your weaknesses?
I think I sometimes try to be over-organized. So I am learning how to let some things go and concentrate on the most important part of my job.