The subject of today's talk is interviews.
The key words here are preparation and confidence, which will carry you far.
Do your homework first.
Find out all you can about the job you are applying for and the organization you hope to work for.
Many of the employers I interviewed made the same criticism of candidates. "They have no idea what the day to day work of the job brings about. They have vague notions of "furthering the company's prospects’ or of 'serving the community', but have never taken the trouble to find out the actual tasks they will be required to do.”
Do not let this be said of you. It shows an unattractive indifference to your employer and to your job.
Take the time to put yourself into the interviewer's place. He wants somebody who is hard-working with a pleasant personality and a real interest in the job.
Anything that you find out about the prospective employer can be used to your advantage during the interview to show that you have bothered to master some facts about the people who you hope to work for.
Write down (and remember) the questions you want to ask the interviewer(s) so that you are not speechless when they invite your questions. Make sure that holidays and pay are not the first things you ask about. If all your questions have been answered during the interview, reply: "In fact, I did have several questions, but you have already answered them all.”
Do not be afraid to ask for clarification of something that has been said during the interview if you want to be sure what was implied, but do be polite.
Just before you go to the interview, look again at the original advertisement that you answered, any correspondence from your prospective employer, photocopies of your letter of application or application form and your resume.
Then you will remember what you said and what they want. This is very important if you have applied for many jobs in a short time as it is easy to become confused and give an impression of inefficiency.
Make sure you know where and when you have to report for the interview. Go to the building (but not inside the office) a day or two before, if necessary, to find out how long the journey takes and where exactly the place is.
Aim to arrive five or ten minutes early for the actual interview, then you will have a little time in hand and you will not panic if you are delayed. You start at a disadvantage if you arrive worried and ten minutes late.
Dress in clean, neat, conservative clothes. Now is NOT the time to experiment with the punk look or (girls) to wear low-cut dresses with miniskirts. Make sure that your shoes, hands and hair (and teeth) are clean and neat.
Have the letter inviting you for an interview ready to show in case there is any difficulty in communication.
You may find yourself facing one interviewer or a panel. The latter is far more intimidating, but do not let it worry you too much. The interviewer will probably have a table in front of him/her. Do not put your things or arms on it.
If you have a bag or a case, put it on the floor beside your chair. Do not clutch it nervously or, worse still, drop it, spilling everything.
Shake hands if the interviewer offers his hand first. There is little likelihood that a panel of five wants to go though the process of all shaking hands with you in turn. So you do not be upset if no one offers.
Shake hands firmly -- a weak hand suggests a weak personality, and a crushing grip is obviously painful. Do not drop the hand as soon as yours has touched it as this will seem to show you do not like the other person.
Speak politely and naturally even if you are feeling shy. Think before you answer any questions.
If you cannot understand, ask: "Would you mind rephrasing the question, please?" The question will then be repeated in different words.
If you are not definitely accepted or turned down on the spot, ask: "When may I expect to hear the results of this interview?"
If you do receive a letter offering you the job, you must reply by letter (keep a photocopy) as soon as possible.
Good luck!
面试成功的秘诀
我们今天的话题是面试。
成功的秘诀是准备与信心，这两条秘诀会使你获益匪浅。
首先，做好面试前的准备工作。
尽可能多地了解你所申请的工作与将要为其司职的单位的情况。
我所采访过的雇主对应聘者作了同样的批评：“应聘者对求职的工作的日常业务会产生什么样的结果一无所知，对‘拓展公司的前景’或‘为社区服务’有些模糊的认识，但却从不下气力去了解他们将要去做的实际工作。”
不要让人们这样说自己。这样的话就说明你对你的雇主和工作漠不关心，毫不在意。
花点儿时间替面试官想一想，他们所需要的是一位勤奋、能干、性格开朗，并对工作真正感兴趣的人。
你所了解的新雇主的任何有关情况对你都有利，在面试中可以为你所用；它表明你为将要司职的雇主下了功夫，掌握一些情况。
把你想要问面试官的问题写下来(并记住)，当面试官让你提问时不至于无话可说，切记要避免一开始就问休假与报酬的事。如果你准备的所有问题在面试过程中都得到了答复，你可以说，“我刚才确实有几个问题要问，但您已经全部答过了”。
在面试过程中，你想要弄明白对方所说的某些话的确切含意，就向对方询问，不必畏缩，但要有礼貌。
在去面试之前，应把应聘广告原文、未来雇主的信件、求职信、求职表和个人简历的复印件再看一遍。
然后，你会记住你说过的话和对方所要求的条件。这一点对在短时间内应聘几个工作尤其重要，因为应聘一多就容易搞混，并给人留下效率不高的印象。
一定要弄清楚何时何地去面试。必要的话，可在面试前的一两天去看看那幢面试楼(但不要进办公室)，核实一下路程有多远，详细地址在哪里。
真正面试时最好提前5～10分钟赶到。这样，留有一点多余时间，如有耽误也不会惊慌。如果是慌慌张张地赶到，或迟到了几分钟，那你一开始就使自己处于不利的境地。
穿着要整洁、传统一些，面试可不是试试朋克打扮或女孩子穿袒胸上衣超短裙的时候。另外，一定要保持你的鞋子、头发、手(还有牙齿)都干干净净。
准备好约你去面试的信件，以防交谈有困难时用。
面试时，你面前可能是一位面试官，或者是面试小组，几个人来考你确实让你害怕，但你不必过分担心。
面试官前可能有桌子，但你不要把你的东西或手臂放在桌子上。
如果你有手提包或公文包，就把它放在你座椅旁边的地上，不要紧抓着它不放。要是包掉在地上，东西撒了一地，将会更糟。
如果面试官主动与你握手，可以和他握手；如果是五人面试组，一般不会逐个与你握手，所以，没人与你握手也不必感到不安。
握手时要有力——没力的手意味着没有个性；当然过于用力会使人感到疼痛；也不要一触到对方的手就马上放下，那样似乎表明你对对方没有好感。
即使自己感到不好意思，说话时也要礼貌、自然，做到任何问题都是先想后答。
如果你听不懂对方的提问，就问“对不起，刚才的问题你不介意再解释一遍吧?”这时，对方会换一种说法把问题重复一遍。
如果对方当时没有明确地接受你，也没有回绝你，你可以问“我什么时候能够知道面试的结果”?
如果你真的收到让你前去工作的信，应尽快复信(保留复印件)。
祝你好运!
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