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第56章 想聊就聊(49)

Georgia:Well, I've worked here as a typist for about a year, and I'd Iike to have a chance of advancement.

Harold:What job are you applying for?

Georgia:I'd Iike a secretariaI job in the clericaI department.

Harold:Is your English good enough?

Georgia:I hope so. I'm studying English at a Ianguage schooI.

Harold:What about your typing speed?

Georgia:I can type 50 words per minute.

Harold:OK. Georgia, you have the seniority and I know y ou can do the job.Do you understand probation?

Georgia:Yes, I think so. I have 30 days to Iearn the job, right?

Harold:That's right. You can start on the 1st of July, OK?

Georgia:No problem. I'll try my best to Iearn the new job.

Harold:Well, good Iuck.

升迁

哈罗德:进来,请坐。

乔治娅:谢谢,哈罗德先生。我是乔治娅。

哈罗德:我能帮你什么,乔治娅?

乔治娅:我在此已做打字员一年了,我期望一个升迁的机会。

哈罗德:你要求做什么工作?

乔治娅:我希望到办公部门做秘书事务工作。

哈罗德:你的英语很好吗?

乔治娅:我认为还行。我一直在一所语言学校学习英语。

哈罗德:你的打字速度如何?

乔治娅:每分钟50个单词。

哈罗德:好吧,乔治娅,你具备应有资历,你会把工作做好的。你了解公司的试用期情况吗?

乔治娅:是的。我需要30天来学会新工作,对吗?

哈罗德:是的,你可以从7月1日开始,好吗?

乔治娅:没问题。我将尽力做好新工作。

哈罗德:那么,祝你好运。

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想升职要主动做的九件事

1.Enthusiastically Learn All Aspects of Business 热情学习各方面业务

They understand they're more worthwhile than just their job. They look to learn other areas of the business and be fluent in finance and management so they'll positively impact multiple areas of the company.

潜力员工明白要除了完成工作外,自己还有更多的价值。他们会学习其他领域的业务,也对金融和管理十分在行,这样他们会对公司多个领域有积极影响。

2.Steward the Company 管理公司

They treat the company as if it were theirs. They look to make prudent decisions about expenses and opportunities with the long-term future of the company in mind.They easily assess risk vs.reward, selflessly when ****** decisions.

潜力员工把公司当成自己的来对待。他们做有关费用和机会的决定时会很谨慎,把公司的长期发展放在心中。他们轻松地评估风险与回报,做决定时很无私。

3.Generate Viable Opportunities 创造可行的机会

You don't have to be in sales or marketing to help a company grow. Strong networkers from all divisions see company growth as a collective effort.

(作为老板)你不必为了帮公司成长去做销售或市场。各部门强大的联络员(潜力员工)把公司的成长看作集体的努力。

4.Resolve Issues Before They are Issues 在问题发生前就解决掉

My favorite days running companies are when I notice positive change in procedure when I was totally unaware of the need for change. Amazing employees are always looking to improve systems proactively, and they do.

我运营公司时最满意的日子是当我完全没意识到需要改变时,工作进程有了积极改变。令人惊叹的员工总会主动寻求改善系统,他们也做到了。

5.Tell It Like It Is 实事求是说话

Amazing employees understand that hiding bad news helps no one. They find kind ways to bring uncomfortable information to the surface, but they do bring it to the surface.They tell people what's necessary before major damage is done.

优秀的员工明白隐瞒坏消息对谁都没帮助。他们会用缓和的方法说出不太好的信息,但他们确实传递了坏消息。他们告诉人们在重要伤害发生前,必须要做哪些事。

6.Demonstrate High Standards, With Low Maintenance 显示出高水平,不需要被监督

I always feel relaxed when I can trust an employee to perform a task to the same high standards I would expect from myself. Not all can do this without constant attention or difficulty.Amazing employees quietly drive their own high standards.

当我可以信任一个员工,他完成任务的质量能和我给自己制定的标准一样高时,我总会感到很轻松。并非所有人能在没有监督的情况下毫无困难地做到这一点。令人惊异的员工会悄悄地给自己设立高标准。

7.Grow Themselves, and Others 自己成长的同时也带动他人

They not only drive their own career but they inspire others to do the same. These employees lead by example in how to advance without creating animosity or resentment.

优秀的员工不仅发展自己的职业生涯,而且鼓励其他人也这么做。如何在进步的同时不招来敌意或怨恨,优秀员工能做到以身作则。

8.Research, Apply, and Refine 研究、应用和完善

No employer expects people to know everything. In this fast changing world, I choose employees who will learn over those who know.The best employee proactively explores options, takes action and then improves without direction from the top.

没有雇主期望员工知道一切。在这个快速变化的世界,我选择那些会跟着前辈学习的员工。最好的员工积极探究各种选择、采取行动,然后在上级发指令之前就自我提高。

9.Stimulate Happiness 创造快乐

Amazing employees understand the dynamics of people, stress, and the blend of work, life and friendship. They exude positive energy even in stressful times and share it around, ****** for a happier office.

优秀的员工能处理好动力、压力、工作、生活、朋友等种种交错的事务。他们即使在压力大的时候,也能散发正能量并让周围感受到,在办公室营造出愉快的氛围。

11.辞职 Quitting the Job

离职手续怎么办:一方面,一定要以“书面”形式通知企业,另一方面,要办理工作交接。

交流应急句

1.I decide to resign.

我想辞职。

2.I'm sorry to say that I decide to quit.

很抱歉,我决定离开。

3.I have to say your resignation/Ieaving is really a Ioss of our company.

我不得不说你的辞职对公司来说是个损失。

4.Here is my resignation.

这是我的辞呈。

5.Why do you make this decision?

你为什么做出这个决定?

6.Could you give me some reasons?

能给我些理由吗?

7.I honestly hope you can get an ideaI job.

衷心希望你能找到理想的工作。

8.My resignation is for the consideration of the development of the future.

我的辞职是为未来的发展考虑的。

9.Thank you for your consideration.

谢谢您的体谅。

10.I'd Iike to talk about my job with you.

我想和您谈谈我的工作。

11.Can you cooI yourself down?

能冷静下来吗?

12.I can't bear my boss any more so I have decided to resign.

我再也受不了我的老板了,所以我已经决定辞职了。

13.I have to quit my present job to take care of my parents.

我不得不放弃目前的工作去照顾我的父母。

14.I Ieft the office on account of the discontinuance of he business.

由于我工作的公司解散了,我只好离去。

15.The only reason why I am Ieaving the present position is to gain more experience in a trading office.

本人之所以离开目前的工作岗位,唯一理由是希望能在一家外贸公司获得更多的经验。

实用情景对话

Colleague:I've been so tired recently. I've been trying, but I don't think I'm up to this job.

Shirley:You need to take a break, maybe a vacation.

Colleague:Oh, yes, indeed. I've run out of steam.To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.

Shirley:Is that so?

Colleague:Yes, I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.

Shirley:Have you decided?

Colleague:Yes, I want to get a better job.

Shirley:Could you tell me why you want to quit?

Colleague:I quit just because of the dissatisfying salary and the trouble in getting along with my colleague.

Shirley:Oh, that's terrible. Do you want to get a higher salary in our company?

Colleague:I'm afraid not. I've promised my girlfriend.We'll traveI southwards to find a job that offers higher pay.