面试中小事也重要

 　　Preparing for an interview can be stressful -- and time-consuming. You can spend days researching a company, brainstorming¹ answers to "trick" questions and preparing your portfolio². With so much to do, it's easy to forget the practical details that can distinguish a successful interview from a tragic³ one.

　　准备面试往往是一件既要承受压力又要耗费时间的事情。你也许要花好几天时间对一家公司进行调查、绞尽脑汁思考一些“难题”的答案、准备材料。由于事情太多，容易把一些可能决定面试成败的细节疏忽掉。

　　This article focuses on the minor⁴ matters that job seekers often overlook before they sit down in the interview hot seat.

　　本文将集中讲述那些常常被求职者忽视的细节。

　　Getting Your Interview Gear Read

　　准备好面试行头

　　Lay out your clothing in advance. You don't want to be frantically⁵ searching for a missing sock or clean shirt on the day of the interview. Make sure your outfit⁶ is clean and neatly⁷ pressed and take care of other time-consuming chores (polishing your shoes, trimming your nails) the day before the interview if possible.

　　提前准备好面试着装。你可不想面试当天心急如焚地去找一只袜子或一件干净的衬衫吧。穿着要干净、整洁。如果可以的话，面试前一天把费时的杂事完成（如擦鞋、修指甲等）。

　　Also, gather all the other important materials you'll need for the interview in one place, where you will be sure not to forget them. You might include copies of your resume, references and directions.

　　同样，将需要的所有重要材料放在一个你肯定不会忘记的地方，包括简历、介绍信和交通说明图。

　　Just Call Me "Dragon Breath"

　　饮食要得当

　　Your parents were right: You don't do as well on an empty stomach.

　　你的父母是对的：空着肚子发挥不了正常水平

　　Make sure you eat before the interview. You don't need to have a huge meal. In fact, a heavy meal or one loaded with carbs can make you feel sluggish⁸ and lethargic⁹. But a light meal or snack will ensure that your stomach doesn't start rumbling¹⁰ loudly just as you're about to discuss your most brilliant accomplishment¹¹.

　　面试前一定要吃东西。不一定是吃大餐。事实上，大餐或者很多碳水化合物的食物会让你感到懒散乏力、昏昏欲睡。一顿便饭或者零食能让你在谈起自己的光辉成就时肚子不会咕咕叫。

　　If your interview isn't until later in the day, steer¹² clear of stinky bards¹³, such as onions and garlic. Whatever you plan to eat before the interview should be followed by some mouthwash and a good brushing.

　　如果面试是在很晚的时候才开始，不要吃味道重的东西，比如洋葱、大蒜。不论你在面试前吃什么，之后一定要嗽口、刷牙。

　　Have Interview, Will Travel

　　面试前打探好路线

　　The day of the big interview is not the time to try out a new shortcut¹⁴ or investigate an unfamiliar¹⁵ area. Make sure you know how to get to your interview in advance. Make a practice run the day before if necessary.

　　重要的面试日子可不是尝试走捷径或者摸清陌生地方的时候。一定要提前知道怎样到达面试地点。如果必要的话提前一天试走一遍。

1 brainstorming   

献计献策,合力攻关

参考例句：

• With Brainstorming, treat the view on how to solve the problem rightly. 利用脑激励法(Brainstorming)，正确对待学生实验中的问题解决观。
• We are going to do some brainstorming soon. 我们很快就要做些脑力激荡。

2 portfolio   

n.公事包；文件夹；大臣及部长职位

参考例句：

• He remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio.他因为她带着一个大公文包而记住了她。
• He resigned his portfolio.他辞去了大臣职务。

3 tragic   

adj.悲剧的，悲剧性的，悲惨的

参考例句：

• The effect of the pollution on the beaches is absolutely tragic.污染海滩后果可悲。
• Charles was a man doomed to tragic issues.查理是个注定不得善终的人。

4 minor   

adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修

参考例句：

• The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
• I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。

5 frantically   

ad.发狂地, 发疯地

参考例句：

• He dashed frantically across the road. 他疯狂地跑过马路。
• She bid frantically for the old chair. 她发狂地喊出高价要买那把古老的椅子。

6 outfit   

n.（为特殊用途的）全套装备，全套服装

参考例句：

• Jenney bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding.珍妮为参加女儿的婚礼买了一套新装。
• His father bought a ski outfit for him on his birthday.他父亲在他生日那天给他买了一套滑雪用具。

7 neatly   

adv.整洁地，干净地，灵巧地，熟练地

参考例句：

• Sailors know how to wind up a long rope neatly.水手们知道怎样把一条大绳利落地缠好。
• The child's dress is neatly gathered at the neck.那孩子的衣服在领口处打着整齐的皱褶。

8 sluggish   

adj.懒惰的，迟钝的，无精打采的

参考例句：

• This humid heat makes you feel rather sluggish.这种湿热的天气使人感到懒洋洋的。
• Circulation is much more sluggish in the feet than in the hands.脚部的循环比手部的循环缓慢得多。

9 lethargic   

adj.昏睡的，懒洋洋的

参考例句：

• He felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed.他心情低落无精打采，完全没有心思穿衣整装。
• The hot weather made me feel lethargic.炎热的天气使我昏昏欲睡。

10 rumbling   

n. 隆隆声, 辘辘声 adj. 隆隆响的 动词rumble的现在分词

参考例句：

• The earthquake began with a deep [low] rumbling sound. 地震开始时发出低沉的隆隆声。
• The crane made rumbling sound. 吊车发出隆隆的响声。

11 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。

12 steer   

vt.驾驶，为…操舵；引导；vi.驾驶

参考例句：

• If you push the car, I'll steer it.如果你来推车，我就来驾车。
• It's no use trying to steer the boy into a course of action that suits you.想说服这孩子按你的方式行事是徒劳的。

13 bards   

n.诗人( bard的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• There were feasts and drinking and singing by the bards. 他们欢宴狂饮，还有吟游诗人的歌唱作伴助兴。 来自英汉非文学 - 历史
• Round many western islands have I been Which Bards in fealty to Apollo hold. 还有多少西方的海岛，歌都已使它们向阿波罗臣服。 来自英汉 - 翻译样例 - 文学

14 shortcut   

n.近路，捷径

参考例句：

• He was always looking for a shortcut to fame and fortune.他总是在找成名发财的捷径。
• If you take the shortcut,it will be two li closer.走抄道去要近2里路。

15 unfamiliar   

adj.陌生的，不熟悉的

参考例句：

• I am unfamiliar with the place and the people here.我在这儿人地生疏。
• The man seemed unfamiliar to me.这人很面生。