外企英语面试的七个要点

 　　? Selling our skills is something we can learn how to do and a key to this is to be proactive. Anticipate potential problems and difficulties and much of this can be achieved through preparation and organisation¹.

　　? You must also be prepared for the common mistakes people make in interviews. Be assertive² not aggressive, find a middle way between boasting and passivity.

　　? At the right moments in the conversation, take the lead and steer³ the interview in the direction you want. Ask questions。Try to put yourself in your interviewer’s shoes and ascertain⁴ what he or she is looking for in a perfect candidate.

　　? First impressions are important, so dress to impress. It is better to be too smart than too casual. Be likeable and enthusiastic; Body language too plays its part; maintain eye contact and give a firm confident handshake.

　　? Don’t moan about your old boss, be positive about this new company. Give more than “yes” or “no” answers but don’t talk for too long either.

　　? Plan to arrive at your interview 10 to 15 minutes early. Don’t make loud mobile phone calls, constantly text or play games. Take the time to review your materials.

　　? Breathe deeply and think positively⁵, visualise someone you love and take that image with you into the interview.

1 organisation   

n.组织，安排，团体，有机休

参考例句：

• The method of his organisation work is worth commending.他的组织工作的方法值得称道。
• His application for membership of the organisation was rejected.他想要加入该组织的申请遭到了拒绝。

2 assertive   

adj.果断的，自信的，有冲劲的

参考例句：

• She always speaks an assertive tone.她总是以果断的语气说话。
• China appears to have become more assertive in the waters off its coastline over recent years.在近些年，中国显示出对远方海洋的自信。

3 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。

4 ascertain   

vt.发现，确定，查明，弄清

参考例句：

• It's difficult to ascertain the coal deposits.煤储量很难探明。
• We must ascertain the responsibility in light of different situtations.我们必须根据不同情况判定责任。

5 positively   

adv.明确地，断然，坚决地；实在，确实

参考例句：

• She was positively glowing with happiness.她满脸幸福。
• The weather was positively poisonous.这天气着实讨厌。