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Hot 2451 views. 2016-1-5 15:38 | interview, document, whether, sister, little

My little sister asked me for suggestion whether she should take the chance to accept the job. She was intruduced by her auntie for a job interview. The job is handling some excell document but it requires my sister to take trainning in a far remote province "gansu" for one month job-trainning. She is reluctant to make a decision whether she should grab this chance as a newly-graduated college student by next semester. She is not that satisfactory with the job content and job location too. Because the office is set up in the houseland in our city as her description to me. But, the salary is acceptable and bonus plus etc.
 
I did meet with the same situation with her when I newly graduated from college. Considering that I  did not well learn in college, it was not easy for me to sell myself out in first time. Actually I was trying to take the social service examination after graduation. But, it was thousands people to compete for one position.  I thought there was not little chance for me to take it as a way to go. So I completely gave up after the exam.
 
I still remeber when I was trying to find my first job few years before, I went for the talent market in my city.  When I went for consulting, the interviewers reminded me that their factory was big so that they wanted to enroll experienced ones. Otherwise, my oral English was very bad. She suggested me to send resume as many as possible on line to see whether some company would ask me to have a interview. 
 
So I did as her suggestion. After sending the resume, one private company in the remote district in my city which just started to do the Alibaba international webite , asked me to have a interview. I still remember that they asked me to do some translation about "contract", but the interviewer completely knew nothing about the English. They probablly had downloaded one version which has both English and Chinese to verify whether I did it right or wrong. Anyway, I was hired because I asked a very little salary 1500RMB, Even my requrest salary was humble, the factory owner finally agree to give me 1200RMB. It was very hard for me to pass that month because the factory's cuisine, all the foods were cooked with lichi, it is too too spicy for me. My body just could not stand by that.  Even my first job was not lasted to one month because the factory owner was not satisfactory with my behaviour and asked me for out. But, it did help me a lot for my future job.
 
I do not know what the decision my little sister will make, but , I hope whatever decison she makes , will be good for her. Good luck to her too.
 
 
 
 

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Reply sunnyv 2016-1-5 20:15
Well, as a elder brother you should give some viable advice to your sister. You are capable of giving that advice as you have experience and have been polished  bright by the difficulties you have met.

The job mentioned does not seem to be normal or suitable for a beginner. It could affect her confidence in work. Working in a residential area is not satisfactory. Nevertheless, everything depends on what choices she have. If your don't have much choice, then just explain the situation to her and let her try it.

Your first job is quite challenging according to your said, but most of our initial jobs are frightening as we do not have experience and need a job badly. We would normally take any job available to us. Just take it as an inescapable experience.

You do not have to be too worried about your spoken English. You can write quite well so speaking English should not be difficult for you. In case you are really deeply worried about your spoken English or if is affecting your future, then I am willing to help you improve your spoken English. Don't let that bother you. Take care.
Reply teadrinking 2016-1-5 20:43
Every one of us did the meet such a tough and unforgettable experience when we first went for the job after graduation.

Now that you have gained experience, you can suggest her some thought and views for her consideration. We really can not judge if a person is really suitable for a job or not, the key element is what kind of decisions she would make.

Anyway, whatever she is going to engage in, she learn something. Wish she can have a good future. And you too, do not feel worrying, as Sunnyv said that your English is not bad.

Go on and better it.
Reply jaylinxuxun 2016-1-6 09:57
sunnyv: Well, as a elder brother you should give some viable advice to your sister. You are capable of giving that advice as you have experience and have been ...
it was the situation which I just newly graduated from college. Now I think I have thousand times better than before. Speaking English is not as difficulty as before too. I have handled it quite well now. But I still want to say "thank you".
You have always given us valuable suggestion and your life experience to inspire us..
Like one little thing. I mentioned "houseland" actually, there is not  this word, There is "homeland" but the exact word what I want to use is "residencial" , Thanks for that!
I am proud that I do not need to find a helper to practice my oral English now. It was quite natural for me to pour it out now. but, I do appreciate your words as sincerely. Experience matters, The sad previous experience is valuable too because those failure experiences will make people become stronger. It will let people know more about self disadvantage. then, it will push to become better too.
I saw people talking about dream, sucess and failure, joyful and sad, it is always connected with our life. When you talked about whether it is possible way to  be as a imigrant worker in other country if I can not find the value in my right now place. indeed, it is really hard for everyone who do not have good social background to lift up the social ladder. But, I know a lot of people are trying, they just come from different parts of China to find a better chance in this economic hub, I am just one of them, We may see the chance, but, how many come to be the mirage. People come, people go, it is life. But I know a lot of people do not give up their initial dream...
Reply jaylinxuxun 2016-1-6 10:01
teadrinking: Every one of us did the meet such a tough and unforgettable experience when we first went for the job after graduation.

Now that you have gained exp ...
yes, like your said, whatever decision she makes, she will learn something.
Thanks my dear friends
Reply sunnyv 2016-1-6 17:24
jaylinxuxun: it was the situation which I just newly graduated from college. Now I think I have thousand times better than before. Speaking English is not as diffi ...
I treat you as a special friend mainly because of your honesty, far vision, intelligence self esteem, friendliness and the determination to improve your life. You already have foundation to succeed in life and all you need is suitable chance for you to climb up the ladder of success. You work hard and have the required confidence. Unfortunately, opportunities for advancement are not readily available in this restrictive society, especially now when China's economy is facing downturn. I am sympathetic to your present situation because you are not at fault. I am confident that someday you would meet success. Your situation  is so similar to me in my difficult past. I assure you that you would have better days in the near future because I have gone through what you are going through now.

I myself was once lying so low that life did not have much meaning. I was tired forced to the brink of surrender. Everything did not work for me. I struggling hard alone. Friends and relatives doubted my ability to turn over my low life. At times of hardship, misfortune multiplies and I was throw hard on the ground. Now, I have to hold my head down and shiver just to think about those grey and demeaning days. Nevertheless, despite all the pain and uncertainty, I held my ground. I never gave up and set my sights forward with hope and patience. God never betray those who sincere and believe in themselves. Finally, the chance came and I went forward with speed and vigor. I am not sure if I am just lucky or I really had that strong survival determination.

I often believe that those who could write English well are intelligent because it is really not easy to write good English. You are good in English, so my impression of you is that you are intelligent and capable. You have come a long way, so don't waste what you have achieved. I am impressed by your ability to learn spoken English by your own effort. Teaching and Learning spoken English is time consuming and tedious. so that is why it is difficult for help others. However, my offer to help you in spoken English still stands and anytime you need this help, I am here.

You are one of the friends here who have a great future.
Never give up, my friend .. never give up.

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