成功面试五条法则

 　　By Debbie Shalom, founder¹ of Amazing Résumés and Coaching Services

　　In order to increase your chances of landing a great job, you should take time to define your strategy and prepare your resources. Successful job offers are direct results of effective planning. A productive interview needs to be well-researched, planned and implemented². Follow these tips and future interviews will deliver positive and powerful results. 要提高获得一份好工作的几率，你得花点时间来制定策略、做些准备。顺利获得工作都是源于有效的规划。想要面试富有成果，就得深入调查、全面计划和有效实施。采用下面的方法，你可以打造自信、成功的面试。

　　1. Carefully research the company. 仔细研究一下公司

　　Learn as much as you can about your prospective³ employer’s business model. Visit its Web site and read their mission statement and/or company philosophy. Identify main products, services and functions. Speak to employees, vendors⁴ or other contacts with inside knowledge. Acquire strategic information that will enable you to speak knowledgeably⁵ and offer valuable insight during your interview.

　　2. Thoroughly⁶ read and analyze⁷ the official job description. 仔细研读职位描述

　　Visit the company’s web site or ask the recruiter/hiring manager to provide you with this information. Identify key skills and determine whether or not you meet the job requirements.

　　3. Be prepared to recognize and engage in various types of interviews. 面试可能会有不同类型，早作准备

　　Interviews have different purposes and characteristics. The experienced job seeker should be familiar and comfortable with all varieties. Telephone and behavioral interviews have very different formats⁸ and objectives. Telephone interviews are prescreening tools used to determine whether or not a candidate matches the position’s requirements. Employers try to streamline⁹ their search by eliminating candidates who do not fit their basic requirements. Your goal is to pass the prescreening test by proving you have the required skills. Your prize is an invitation to a face-to-face interview.

　　Behavioral interviews are based on the belief that “past performance is an indicator¹⁰ of future value.” After identifying which skills and knowledge are necessary to fill the open position, employers will then develop and ask questions based on these competencies. The questions often ask the job seeker to tell about or describe a time in the past when they had to respond to a certain situation. Interviewers want to know how you handled these issues and what the outcomes were.

　　4. Be passionate¹¹. 充满热情

　　Every employer believes his or her company is special and unique and therefore wants to hire the best person for the job. Show your passion for the company and its products by preparing “big picture” questions that address the employer’s needs.

　　Sample questions to ask include:

　　What are the two most important tasks and issues related to this position?

　　该职位最重要的两个工作内容和两个难题是什么？

　　One year from now, what would you like to say about the person whom you hire for this position and what he or she was able to accomplish?

　　一年后，你希望对此岗位招聘的人说什么？你希望他/她能够有什么样的成绩？

　　How will this accomplishment¹² impact the entire organization?

　　这样的成绩会如何影响整个组织？

　　5. End strongly. 结尾也要漂亮

　　Finish the interview by quickly summarizing how you can deliver solutions to their problems. Thank the interviewer for taking the time to speak with you. Sincerely express your interest in the position and ask what the next step will be. Request the interviewer’s business card.

　　Remember: Positive and lasting¹³ results are built on solid groundwork. Take the time to learn about the company, the position’s requirements and different interview techniques. Preparation will generate profitable results.

1 Founder   

n.创始者，缔造者

参考例句：

• He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
• According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。

2 implemented   

v.实现( implement的过去式和过去分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效

参考例句：

• This agreement, if not implemented, is a mere scrap of paper. 这个协定如不执行只不过是一纸空文。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The economy is in danger of collapse unless far-reaching reforms are implemented. 如果不实施影响深远的改革，经济就面临崩溃的危险。 来自辞典例句

3 prospective   

adj.预期的，未来的，前瞻性的

参考例句：

• The story should act as a warning to other prospective buyers.这篇报道应该对其他潜在的购买者起到警示作用。
• They have all these great activities for prospective freshmen.这会举办各种各样的活动来招待未来的新人。

4 vendors   

n.摊贩( vendor的名词复数 )；小贩；（房屋等的）卖主；卖方

参考例句：

• The vendors were gazundered at the last minute. 卖主在最后一刻被要求降低房价。
• At the same time, interface standards also benefIt'software vendors. 同时，界面标准也有利于软件开发商。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

5 knowledgeably   

adj.知识渊博地，有见识地

参考例句：

• You should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the requirements of the position for which you are applying in relation to your own professional experiences and interests. 你应该准备有见地地去谈论你所求职位对求职者的要求，与你自身的职业经历和个人兴趣之间的联系。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The speaker discoursed knowledgeably on a variety of subjects. 演讲者头头是道地论述了一系列问题。 来自辞典例句

6 thoroughly   

adv.完全地，彻底地，十足地

参考例句：

• The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
• The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。

7 analyze   

vt.分析，解析 (=analyse)

参考例句：

• We should analyze the cause and effect of this event.我们应该分析这场事变的因果。
• The teacher tried to analyze the cause of our failure.老师设法分析我们失败的原因。

8 formats   

n.（出版物的）版式( format的名词复数 )；[电视]电视节目的总安排（或计划）

参考例句：

• They are producing books in all kinds of different formats. 他们出版各种不同开本的书籍。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• A true GUI includes standard formats for representing text and graphics. 真正的图形用户界面包括表示文字和图形的标准格式。 来自互联网

9 streamline   

vt.使成流线型；使简化；使现代化

参考例句：

• We must streamline our methods.我们必须简化方法。
• Any liquid or gas passing it will have streamline flow.任何通过它的液体或气体将呈流线型的流动。

10 indicator   

n.指标；指示物，指示者；指示器

参考例句：

• Gold prices are often seen as an indicator of inflation.黃金价格常常被看作是通货膨胀的指标。
• His left-hand indicator is flashing.他左手边的转向灯正在闪亮。

11 passionate   

adj.热情的，热烈的，激昂的，易动情的，易怒的，性情暴躁的

参考例句：

• He is said to be the most passionate man.据说他是最有激情的人。
• He is very passionate about the project.他对那个项目非常热心。

12 accomplishment   

n.完成，成就，（pl.）造诣，技能

参考例句：

• The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.这一系列的绘画真是了不起的成就。
• Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.要实现我们的目标，钱是至关重要的。

13 lasting   

adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持

参考例句：

• The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
• We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。