F2F Class Notes (Ally)

Vocabulary

don’t jinx it: don’t talk too much about a good thing

formality: just something for show

rigid: 固执的; 僵化的; 僵硬的; 死板的; 坚硬的; 一成不变的; 不弯曲的; 僵直的

liaison: 联络; 联系; 联络员; 联系人

hierarchy: 等级制度(尤指社会或组织); 统治集团; 层次体系

fame: 名声; 声誉; 名气

my boss’s boss
two levels above me

How long have you been employed at Nike? Why you choose this company?
How long have you been working here/ at Nike? Why did you choose this company? I totally agree, because I really feel the same way. Nike has always been my dream company too.
Oh really? For me, it’s totally different. 

Actually, when I told all my friends that I’m interviewing for (a position at) Nike, they all told me the same thing. They all said that I’d be perfect for Nike, because they’ve all seen my lifestyle and they know all about my hobbies and interests. So they actually gave me a lot of confidence.

I really want to know, even I asked this question to my line director before. What do you think the project management team would be in the future, from an officer level.

I really want to know, even though I already asked this question to my line director before. What do you think about the future of the project management team, from an officer level. What do you envision for this department? Do you have any expectations?

of course not an international enterprise like Nike.

That’s very helpful to hear. I believe I …

Thank you for that answer. That clears things up for me./That gave me a better understanding of our department…

And also, on the whole/in/from the bigger picture, what do you envision for this company? What’s in the future of Nike?

that’s the same experience from me
that’s also my experience/the same for me

I know a lot of people enjoy the big office, the privacy to do whatever I want … but it means nothing to me. So I moved to my room where all my team members are. 

Thank you very much for your time.

It’s an honor to be considered for this position.