把握好面试的前十分钟

 　　A hiring manager can often tell if you're the right fit for his or her organization just minutes after the two of you shake hands. In a Robert Half survey, executives polled said it typically takes them only 10 minutes to form an opinion of a candidate during an employment interview, despite meeting with staff-level applicants¹ for nearly an hour, on average.

　　招聘经理往往能在与你握手几分钟后就看出你是否适合他/她们公司。在Robert Half的一次调查中，参与投票的执行官说，虽然一般来说员工应聘平均要持续近一小时，但面试中一般只需要10分钟就能形成对一位应聘者的看法。

　　With such a short amount of time to interact with a hiring manager, how can you evoke² a positive response? Projecting confidence and enthusiasm is key, so keep the following advice in mind:

　　在这么短的时间内和招聘经理交流时，怎样才能激发你做出积极的回应呢? 表现出自信和热情是关键，所以把请牢记以下建议：

　　Dress to impress. For better or worse, a good part of the impression an interviewer first forms of you depends on how you're dressed. So wear a nice suit or business-appropriate dress, even if you know the office to be a casual environment.

　　从着装上留下好印象。不论好坏，面试者对你的一大部分印象要取决于你的穿着。所以穿上漂亮的套装或职业装，即便你知道办公室是一个宽松随意的环境。

　　Remain calm. One of the best ways to make a good first impression is to quell³ any pre-interview jitters⁴. Plan to arrive at the interview destination 10-15 minutes early. This will give you time to compose yourself and relax a little.

　　保持镇定。留下良好第一印象的最好办法之一就是消除面试前的紧张。提前10-15分钟到达面试地点。这样会让你有时间镇定下来、放松一下。

　　Show some respect. Many hiring managers ask everyone who has interacted with a candidate -- from administrative⁵ staff to members of their department -- for feedback on the prospective⁶ employee. So be pleasant toward those you meet and avoid the urge to hold a loud cell phone discussion in the elevator or lobby.

　　表示出尊敬。许多招聘经理会询问每一个和应聘者有过交流的人——从管理人员到部门职员——以获得对未来员工的反馈。所以对于那些你见过的人要亲切，不要在电梯或者休息室大声讲电话。

　　Break the ice. Small talk plays an important role in the interview by helping⁷ to break the ice and put both parties at ease. If the hiring manager asks if traffic was heavy or if you had problems finding your way to the office, offer more than just a "yes" or "no" answer. Just be sure not to prattle⁸ on.

　　打破紧张气氛。闲谈在面试中起着重要的作用，它有助于打破紧张气氛，让双方都放松下来。如果招聘经理问你交通是否拥挤、找办公室是不是遇到了困难，不要只是回答“是”或“不是”。别只说半截话。

　　Focus on the little things. The fact that employers form opinions of candidates so quickly places additional importance on the more subtle points of the interview, such as giving a firm handshake, maintaining eye contact and practicing good posture⁹. Your nonverbal cues can say a lot about your personality and interest in the position. Crossing your arms, nodding hurriedly or making tense facial expressions can all send the wrong message.

　　注意细节。由于雇主会迅速形成对应聘者的看法，所以面试中的细微之处就显地尤为重要了，例如握手有力、保持眼神交流、体态端正。你做出的非语言提示能极大地说明你的个性和对这个岗位的兴趣。抱臂、匆匆点头或面部表情紧张都会传达出不好的信息。

　　Demonstrate your knowledge. Hiring managers often start interviews by asking job candidates some straightforward¹⁰ questions about their experience, knowledge of the company and ability to excel in the position. For example, "Can you tell me a little about yourself?" "What do you know about our firm?" and "Why do you want to work here?" are three common questions. Research the business beforehand so that when answering these types of queries¹¹, you can relate your responses to the firm's needs or priorities.

　　展示你的知识。招聘经理通常首先会直截了当地询问面试者的经历、对公司的了解及发挥职业水平的能力。例如：“你能谈一谈你自己吗？”“你对我们公司有何了解?”以及“为什么你想在这里工作？”是三个常见的问题。提前了解一下企业，这样当你回答这类问题时，就能根据公司的需求或考虑做出相应的回答了。

1 applicants   

申请人，求职人( applicant的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• There were over 500 applicants for the job. 有500多人申请这份工作。
• He was impressed by the high calibre of applicants for the job. 求职人员出色的能力给他留下了深刻印象。

2 evoke   

vt.唤起，引起，使人想起

参考例句：

• These images are likely to evoke a strong response in the viewer.这些图像可能会在观众中产生强烈反响。
• Her only resource was the sympathy she could evoke.她以凭借的唯一力量就是她能从人们心底里激起的同情。

3 quell   

v.压制，平息，减轻

参考例句：

• Soldiers were sent in to quell the riots.士兵们被派去平息骚乱。
• The armed force had to be called out to quell violence.不得不出动军队来镇压暴力行动。

4 jitters   

n.pl.紧张(通常前面要有the)

参考例句：

• I always get the jitters before exams. 我考试前总是很紧张。
• The whole city had the jitters from the bombing. 全城居民都为轰炸而心神不宁。

5 administrative   

adj.行政的，管理的

参考例句：

• The administrative burden must be lifted from local government.必须解除地方政府的行政负担。
• He regarded all these administrative details as beneath his notice.他认为行政管理上的这些琐事都不值一顾。

6 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。

7 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

8 prattle   

n.闲谈；v.（小孩般）天真无邪地说话；发出连续而无意义的声音

参考例句：

• Amy's happy prattle became intolerable.艾美兴高采烈地叽叽喳喳说个不停，汤姆感到无法忍受。
• Flowing water and green grass witness your lover's endless prattle.流水缠绕，小草依依，都是你诉不尽的情话。

9 posture   

n.姿势，姿态，心态，态度；v.作出某种姿势

参考例句：

• The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
• He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture.他脱掉上衣，摆出一副打架的架势。

10 straightforward   

adj.正直的，坦率的；易懂的，简单的

参考例句：

• A straightforward talk is better than a flowery speech.巧言不如直说。
• I must insist on your giving me a straightforward answer.我一定要你给我一个直截了当的回答。

11 queries   

n.问题( query的名词复数 )；疑问；询问；问号v.质疑，对…表示疑问( query的第三人称单数 )；询问

参考例句：

• Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries. 我们的助理很乐意回答诸位的问题。
• Her queries were rhetorical,and best ignored. 她的质问只不过是说说而已，最好不予理睬。 来自《简明英汉词典》