初级商务英语阅读《应征与面谈》
成功的商务人士当然是从成功的应征面谈开始。仪容仪表是应征面试的一个重要方面，但是其实应征当中的谈吐也是重要的影响因素。下面，我们来看相关的初级商务英语阅读。
应征面谈 Introducing Yourself at an Interview
英文
Good morning. It’s a pleasure for me to be here in front of you to present myself. My name is Jennifer Wong, and I am a candidate for the position of Overseas Sales Representative.
My background and work experience are tailor-made for this position. I studied marketing as an undergrad here in Taiwan, and in 1985, I received my MBA from the University of Texas School of Business. For five years now, I have utilized my skills and knowledge as the Assistant Director of Exports for Magic Kitchen Supplies.
Action Appliances is a forward-looking company. I am aware that you are expanding into new markets, particularly in the U.S. Thus you are going to need aggressive, take-charge sales representatives. At Magic Kitchen, during my five years there, we expanded our U.S. market share by 25%. This is just one example of my ability to go out there and sell products.
A position with your company would be both a learning experience and a great opportunity. I look forward to becoming part of the Action team. Thank you.
翻译
早安。很高兴能在这儿跟各位介绍自己：我是Jennifer Wong，来此应征海外业务代表。
我的背景和工作经验使我足以胜任这份业务代表的工作;我在台湾念大学，是主修行销，一九八五年，再从美国德州大学的商学院得到企管硕士的学位。过去五年来，我以这些专业知识及技巧担任神奇厨具用品公司的外销部副主任。
Action电器公司是个高瞻远瞩的公司，我知道你们正在开拓新市场，尤其要在美国闯下一片天地;正因为如此，你们需要一位积极、肯负责的业务代表。在神奇厨具用品公司，我们将产品在美国的市场占有率提高了百分之二十五，这正足以证明我有能力在当地推销产品。
如果能进入贵公司工作，对我来说可以好好继续学习，也是个大好机会。我希望能成为Action电器公司的一员。谢谢。
短语
tailor-made 最适合，最完美的
"tailor"是‘裁缝师’;裁缝师以手工制作的西装，总是最合身。因此这个词组是形容某人或是某物的条件好，对于某种情况来说，是最完美、最合适的。
With her background and education, she is tailor-made to run this company.
以她的背景和教育程度，她来经营这个公司是最适当了!
MBA 企管硕士
这是"Master of Business Administration"(企管硕士)的缩写。"Master"是指‘硕士(学位)’;"Administration"是‘行政管理、经营’的意思。
If you want an MBA, it’s important to get accepted to a good school.
你若有心攻得企管硕士的学位，最好先申请到一所好学校。
forward-looking 高瞻远瞩的
这个口语用法源自动词词组"look forward",‘往前看、眼光向前’之意。所以"forward looking"这个形容词引申有‘高瞻远瞩的、考虑未来’的意思。
Only the most forward-looking companies will adapt and profit in the 1990’s.
在90年代，只有把眼光放远的公司才能生存获利。
take-charge 负责的
这是由动词词组"take charge of"演变出来的形容词，意思就是指‘能控制事情，负起责任’的人或组织。
We’re looking for a take-charge company to distribute our new product in a competitive market.
我们在找一个肯负责的'公司，将我们的产品在竞争激烈的市场中分销出去。
market share 市场占有率
特指某种产品，因有固定的消费者购买，故而控制了市场的一部份;"market share"即指在同类产品的市场中所占有的销售比例。"share"在此当名词用，有‘份儿;分担’的意思。
After all of our TV sets were found to be defective, our market share dropped by 75%.
我们的电视机被发现有瑕疵之后，市场占有率下跌了百分之七十五。