新东方商务口语[5]:面试 Job Interview (5)(在线收听

Interview (5)

John: I really think if I can get my foot in the door at this company it will do wonders for my career. Do you think you can help me polish my interview style?
我想只要我能进入这家公司,就会给我的事业带来奇迹。你能帮我润色一下简历吗?
Mary: Sure. Doing your homework and preparing for an interview really pays off.
当然可以。在家做好面试准备工作是值得的。

John: I’ve researched the company and think I’m perfect for the job but I’m not sure how to get it across to them.
我已经调查过这家公司,我很适合这份工作,可不知道怎么才能得到他的赏识。
Mary: Well first you have to have more confidence. Employers look for people who are interested, enthusiastic and sure of themselves.
首先,你必须更自信。雇主招的是对工作有兴趣,工作热情和自信的人。

John: I know I have what it takes but I’m worried that my work experience won’t be sufficient. Should I inflate my experience?
我知道该怎么做,但是我担心我的工作经验不够。我应该夸大工作经验吗?
Mary: No, you should always be upfront and honest about your weaknesses. However by focusing on your strong points and maintaining a positive attitude about your abilities, you can take the attention off your lack of experience. Employers are always impressed by go-getters.
不用,对你的劣势,你必须诚实坦白。不过你可以强调你的强项,对个人能力保持积极态度,雇主就不会注意你工作经验的不足。雇主总是对负有进取心的人印象深刻。

do wonders创造奇迹
Polish润色
pay off值得,有回报
Enthusiastic热情的
Sufficient充分的,足够的
Upfront夸大,夸口
Upfront诚实的,不隐瞒的
go-getter非常积极能干的人

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