題目解析17—Have you applied for other program/company?
面試官為什么問這個問題??
1.你對這個項目的看重態(tài)度(唯一/首選/備胎)?
2.你真正感興趣的東西(你到底根據(jù)哪些標準做選擇)是否如一?
?注意事項:?
1. 最好表達出這個項目是首選,表達你對這個項目的熱情?
2. 如果你確實只申請了一個,那就無所謂了,當然某種意義上這很假,所以要 convince 面
試官?
3. 如果你申了很多,那么建議半誠實地回答這個問題——沒必要具體到其他所有項目,只
要說申請了其他的少數(shù)項目就可以了,面試官也可以理解面試者留有備選的行為。?
4. 要體現(xiàn)一致性,比如不能又申直博又申專碩?
建議結(jié)構(gòu):?
首選+強調(diào)熱情?
PART1? 首選?
I’ve applied for another program (這里可以舉幾個水平和貴項目相近的例子), however, this?
program is my number one choice and it really stood out to me as (something) which I can see myself doing long term. I love the university and believe in its ethos. (下劃線部分補充可以參照題目:為什么選擇我們學校)?
PART2? 強調(diào)熱情?
While I am seriously exploring other program where I can pursue my value, your program is a primary target for me.?
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Sample: leverage other to support the target?
Yes,I applied for A and B for the same time, but A is my first choice and recently I’m?
concentrating on preparing for your program all the time. However , B is also in my bucket due to its strengths in the same area with A. [表面講 B 的優(yōu)勢,但實質(zhì)上也是 A 的優(yōu)勢].?
As is known, A is the tier 1 program in the above area. But if I am not chosen, I would hope I can still keep stick to my pursuit and plan by having a backup plan, as [講自己與目標的契合,但實質(zhì)上也是在講與 A 的契合]?
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Sample: Smart Switch?
Currently not. But if I can not get the opportunity to join you, I will consider other programs. And the reasons why I choose your program are as follows: [簡化 why this program 的回答,并體現(xiàn)獨一無二性]. As I really don’ t want to miss the opportunity, I would have to put all my effort into preparing for it. However , [出于“雞蛋不要放在一個籃子里” ,你也會對于申請別的項目保持開放態(tài)度,但是最終還是希望能夠加入對方。]?