In this article, I will share some common phrases and sentences you can use during an English interview.

Self-introduction / 自我介紹

I graduated from [university/bootcamp/training institute] in [year/time].

I graduated from National Chung Cheng University in 2020.

我於 2020 年畢業於國立中正大學。

I started at [company name] in [month + year].

I started at Delta Electronics in May 2021.

我從 2021 年 5 月開始在台達電子工作。

I worked as a [job title] at [company].

I work as a senior software engineer at the Delta Research Center.

我在台達研究院擔任資深軟體工程師。

I had been at [company] for [duration], working as a [job title].

I had been at Delta Electronics for four years working as a software engineer.

我在台達電子擔任軟體工程師已有四年。

I was responsible for...

I was responsible for front-end development in my team.

我在我的團隊中負責前端開發。

I was promoted to [job title]...

I was promoted to Senior Software Engineer in April 2023.

我在2023年4月升任為資深軟體工程師。

I am good at...

I am good at working with modern front-end frameworks like React and Vue.

我擅長使用現代前端框架，例如 React 和 Vue。

My strengths are...

My strengths are developing scalable web applications and quickly adapting to new technologies.

我的強項是開發可擴展的網頁應用程式，以及快速適應新技術。

I am eager to contribute to...

我熱切希望能為...做出貢獻。

範例：

I am eager to contribute to innovative software projects that improve user experience and solve real-world problems.

我熱切希望能為提升使用者體驗並解決真實問題的創新軟體專案做出貢獻。

To further my understanding of...

為了進一步了解／加深我對...的理解。

範例：

To further my understanding of web development, I built a full-stack application using React and Node.js.

為了加深我對網頁開發的理解，我使用 React 和 Node.js 製作了一個全端應用程式。

bring to the table...

帶來某種價值、技能或貢獻。

範例：

I believe I can bring strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset to the table.

我相信我能為這個團隊帶來出色的解決問題能力與合作精神。

I am proactive in suggesting improvements.

我會主動提出改進建議。

Technical decisions & experience / 技術決策與經驗

I chose [technology A] over [technology B] because...

I chose React over Vue because its ecosystem offered better long-term community support and available third-party libraries.

我選擇 React 而非 Vue，因為它的生態系統提供了更好的長期社群支援和可用的第三方函式庫。

I have experience as...

I have experience as a front-end developer, and I enjoy building high-performance websites.

我有擔任前端開發人員的經驗，並且樂於打造高效能的網站。

have ... experience with

I have extensive experience with front-end development, particularly with JavaScript and React.js.

我在前端開發方面有豐富的經驗，尤其是在 JavaScript 和 React.js 上。

I’ve [duration] years of experience...

I’ve 4 years of experience building responsive and interactive web applications using React.js, Redux and TypeScript.

我擁有 3 年的經驗，使用 React.js、Redux 和 TypeScript 建立具響應式和互動式的網頁應用程式。

The core challenge was... and I tackled it by...

核心挑戰是...，我透過...來解決。

範例：

The core challenge was high latency, and I tackled it by optimizing the database indexes and caching frequently requested data.

核心挑戰是高延遲，我透過優化資料庫索引和快取常用資料來解決。

take ownership of a feature / module

負責某個功能或模組。

範例：

I took ownership of the user authentication module, implementing secure login and token-based authorization.

我負責使用者驗證模組，實作安全登入和基於 Token 的授權功能。

Problem Solving / 問題解決

The root cause turned out to be...

根本原因結果是...。

範例：

After extensive logging analysis, the root cause turned out to be an asynchronous race condition.

經過大量的日誌分析，根本原因結果是一個非同步的競爭條件。

We implemented a hotfix for...

我們實施了一個緊急修復來解決...。

範例：

Because the error was critical to user sign-ups, we implemented a hotfix for the validation logic immediately.

因為這個錯誤對使用者註冊至關重要，我們立即對驗證邏輯實施了緊急修復。

Teamwork & Communication / 團隊合作與溝通

I always start by clarifying the requirements.

我總是先釐清需求。

I value open communication in the team.

我重視團隊中的開放溝通。

If I am stuck, I discuss with my team to get different perspectives.

如果卡住了，我會和團隊討論，獲得不同觀點。

the opportunity to work with

有機會與...合作。

範例：

The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies is what excites me most about this role.

這個職位讓我最興奮的是有機會接觸最前沿的技術。

We had a consensus on...

我們在...上達成共識。

範例：

After a lengthy discussion about framework choices, we had a consensus on adopting Next.js for its server-side rendering capability.

在對框架選擇進行長時間討論後，我們在採用 Next.js 及其伺服器端渲染能力上達成共識。

I provided mentorship/guidance on...

我在...方面提供了指導。

範例：

I provided mentorship on modern JavaScript best practices and code review etiquette to junior developers.

我向初級開發人員提供了關於現代 JavaScript 最佳實踐和程式碼審查禮儀的指導。

Time Management / 時間管理

I prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact.

我會依據緊急性和影響程度來排序任務。

I communicate early if I foresee any delays.

如果我預期會有延誤，我會及早溝通。

I focus on delivering core features first.

我會優先完成核心功能。

I balance speed with code quality.

我會在速度與程式碼品質間取得平衡。

Interview opening & closing phrases / 面試開場 & 結束用語

It’s a pleasure to meet you virtually.

很高興在線上與您見面。

用於視訊面試。

Thank you for the opportunity to interview.

感謝你給我這次面試的機會。

It was a pleasure speaking with you. Thank you for your time and consideration.

很高興與您交談。感謝您的時間與考慮。

Other Phrases / 其他片語

be involved in

(ph) 涉及、加入、參加。

範例：

I was involved in several collaborative software development projects, working closely with frontend, backend, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality products.

我曾參與多個協作性的軟體開發專案，與前端、後端以及測試工程師密切合作，以交付高品質的產品。

be proficient in

(ph) 精通於...。

範例：

I am proficient in Python and has used it extensively for backend development.

我精通 Python，並廣泛地運用在後端開發上。

add value to...

(ph) 為...創造、增加價值。

範例：

I believe my recent achievements in handling complex data parsing demonstrate my ability to contribute and add value to your team.

我相信我近期在處理複雜資料解析方面的成就，展現了我有能力為貴團隊做出貢獻並創造價值。

start out...

開始、起步，表示某人或某事物從某個狀態開始，並可能隨著時間發展或改變。

範例：

I started out as a software engineer, and after two years, I was promoted to senior software engineer.

我一開始是軟體工程師(這裡有職位的意思)，在兩年後，我被晉升為資深軟體工程師。

rapid turnover

用於職場情境，指的是員工很快離職、換人的情況（高離職率）。

範例：

The company is struggling with rapid turnover because employees are unhappy with the management.

這家公司因為員工對管理層不滿，正面臨高離職率。

to address this challenge

為了解決這個挑戰。

範例：

To address this challenge, the development team decided to refactor the legacy codebase and implement automated testing.

為了應對這項挑戰，開發團隊決定重構舊有程式碼，並導入自動化測試。

In pursuit of ...

為了追尋...。

範例：

In pursuit of my dream to become a software developer, I enrolled in an intensive coding bootcamp and started building personal projects.

為了追尋我成為軟體開發者的夢想，我參加了一個密集的程式訓練營，並開始製作個人專案。