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3 lnterview Etiquette面试礼仪

优优投了几份简历,不久就收到了要求面试的通知。这是她第一次参加面试,所以她得好好准备了。准备面试是一件既有压力又很耗时的事情。你也许要花好几天时间对一家公司进行调查,绞尽脑汁思考哪些问题可能会被问到、该怎么回答。由于事情太多,很容易把一个最可能决定面试成败的问题——面试礼仪给疏忽掉。你了解面试中的一些基本礼仪吗?让我们一起来学习吧。

Step 1 词汇链接

情景短语

related to 与……有关的

good manners 有礼貌

make the eye contact目光接触,眼神交流

in the course of在……的过程中,在……期间

cast a glance at向……看一眼

ask about 询问,打听

body language 身体语言

扩展词汇

modest['mdlst]adj.谦虚的,谦逊的

rude[rud]adj.粗鲁的;无礼的

politely[pə'laltll]adv.客气地;有礼貌地

interviewee[Intəvju'i]n.被面试者,受试者;受访人

relevant['reləvənt]adj.有关的;中肯的

contemptuous[kən'temptjuəs]adj.轻蔑的;侮辱的

concise[kən'sals]adj.简明的

gesture['esə]n.姿态;手势

Step 2 经典表达

1)It is the common practice to……

It is the common practice to+arrive 15 minutes before the interview begins.

通常的做法是在面试开始之前15分钟到达。

Tips:It is the common practice to do sth.的意思是“做某事是通常的做法”。

2)I advise you to……

I advise you to+ask one or two questions related to the position you want to take.

我建议你问一两个与你想竞聘的岗位相关的问题。

Tips:advise sb. to do sth.意指“建议某人做某事”。

3)Never try to……

Never try to+hiccup, sneeze or yawn in the course of the interview.

千万不要在面试的过程中打嗝、打喷嚏或者打呵欠。

Tips:这是祈使句的否定形式,never 位于句首表示“禁止、反对”的意思,其后直接跟动词原形。try to do sth.的意思是“尽力做某事”。

4)It is good manners to……

It is good manners to+say“Please”,“Excuse me”,and“Thank you”whenever necessary.

在必要的时候说“请”“对不起”“谢谢”是有礼貌的表现。

Tips:It is good manners 其后通常接不定式,意思是“做某事有礼貌”。

5)It couldn't be better to……

It couldn't be better to+dress formally and professionally.穿着正式、职业是再好不过的。

Tips:It couldn't be better 其后接不定式,用来表示建议,意思是“做某事是再好不过的事情”。

6)You should at least have the courtesy to……

You should at least have the courtesy to+make your answer relevant to the question.

你至少应该懂得让你的回答与答案相关。

Tips:have the courtesy to do sth.的意思是“知道何时做某事(以示礼貌)”。

7)Don't hesitate to……

Don't hesitate to+tell your strengths when it is possible.在必要的时候要果断地说出自己的优点。

Tips:Don't hesitate to do sth.是一个很有用的句型,意思是“毫不犹豫做某事”。

8)It's rude of you to……

It's rude of you to+cast a contemptuous glance at the interviewer.

你轻蔑地扫视面试官是粗鲁的表现。

Tips:It's+adj.+of sb. to do sth.句型中的 of sb.to do sth.是不定式的复合结构。当形容词是 kind, good, considerate, polite, rude, cruel等表示主语的“品质、品格”的词语时,常用 of sb.to do sth.形式;当形容词是 important, useful, right, wrong, necessary, crucial 等表示不定式的“特征、特点”的词语时,常用 for sb.to do sth.形式。试比较:It’s good of you to help me.(=You are good to help me.)你帮助我真是太好了;It’s good for you to do more exercise.(=To do more exercise is good.)多锻炼对你有好处。

9)You are polite to……

You are polite to+make the eye contact with the interviewer during the interview.

面试的时候与面试官进行眼神交流是有礼貌的表现。

Tips:(sb.)be polite to do sth.意思是“(某人)做某事有礼貌”。

10)You are not allowed to……

You are not allowed to+ask about the secret of the company.

你不可以询问公司的机密。

Tips:be(not)allowed to do sth.是表示建议、提醒等的常用句式,意思是“可以(不可以)做某事”。

Step 3 对答如流

1

A:Can I use some body language to express myself in the interview?

B:必要的时候可以。

2

A:Shall I have to arrive on time?

B:是的,迟到是没有礼貌的。

3

A:Can I cut in if I don't agree with the potential employer?

B:不可以,你得等着他把话说完。

A:Must I ask some questions?

4

B:你最好提问,因为这是一个表现你对职位很感兴趣的机会。

Step 4 实战演练

A:You'll go to the interview tomorrow, Yoyo. Have you got everything ready?

B:l've been preparing for it, but I'm still not sure about interview etiquette. Can you give me some advice?

A:Well, it involves a lot. I'll try to tell you some do's and don'ts for answering the questions.First, don't be nervous or timid.Try to express yourself clearly and slowly so that the interviewers can have a good impression on you.

B:That's what I should pay more attention to.

A:Second, try to be honest and frank. You should tell the truth whatever you're asked about.Do not exaggerate anything you've ever had or say anything you don't know or make up anything you haven't had.

B:I won't do that. What else?

A:Last but not least, try to be concise and relevant. Your responses should live up to the interviewers'expectations just in a few remarks.lt's certain that there are many candidates present and everyone is limited to a certain time.

B:I can imagine that.

A:面试的时候我可以使用身体语言来表达自己的意思吗?

B:You should use it if necessary.

A:我非得按时到达不可吗?

B:Yes, it's bad manners to be late.

A:要是我不同意未来雇主的观点,我可以打断他吗?

B:No, you mustn't. Wait until he finishes his turn.

A:我必须提问吗?

B:You'd better do that, because it is an opportunity for you to show your interest in the position.

A:优优,你明天要去面试了。一切都准备好了吗?

B:我一直在准备,但是我对面试礼仪仍然没有把握。你能够给我提一些建议吗?

A:嗯,这方面的内容可多着呢。我尽力告诉你一些回答问题时应该注意的事项吧。首先,不要紧张、胆怯。尽量慢点把自己的意思表达清楚,以便面试官对你有好印象。

B:这是我应该注意的问题。

A:其次,要坦诚。不管问你什么,你都要说实话,对于自己的过去不要夸大,不要说你不知道的事情,不要编造一些你没有做过的事。

B:我不会那么做的。还有呢?

A:最后一点,同样也是很重要的一点,回答问题要简洁、相关。你应该用尽量少的话让自己的答复符合面试官的期望。肯定会有很多的人应聘,因此每个人的时间是有限制的。

B:这个我想象得到。