How to Interview for a Job in American English, part 5/5

美式英语中，如何准备工作面试，5/5

You’re hired! Two words everyone loves to hear. But before we hear those words comes

你被录用啦！这几个词每个人都爱听。不过听到这些词之前，

(dun dun duuuuhn!) the interview. Today’s video is part five in a five-part series that

会有场面试。今天的视频是五个系列视频的第五个

is all about preparing for a job interview.

全部关于如何准备工作面试

This is the last video in a five-part series on preparing for an interview. In the previous

这是有关准备面试的五个视频系列的最后一个

videos, we’ve gone over how to prepare your answers for common interview questions. Today

在过去的视频里，我们回顾了如何准备面试常见问题额答案。

we’ll discuss things like body language, humor, and expression, and how to use them

今天我们将讨论肢体语言、幽默和表情，以及如何应用它们

to your advantage in an interview.

在面试中变成你的优势

First, let’s look at the complete mock interview from the series. What do you notice about

首先，我们看一下系列视频的模拟面试。

how I present myself, and the interviewer? What do our postures and facial expressions

你们留意到面试中如何表现自己吗？我们的动作和脸部表情

say to you?

传达了你的什么信息？

TK: Hello Ms. Smith, I’m Tom Kelley. Thanks so much for coming in.

TK：你好，Ms. Smith，我是Tom Kelley。谢谢你来参加（我们的面试）

RS: It’s my pleasure, thanks so much for meeting with me.

RS：我的荣幸，谢谢你的面试

TK: Of course. Did you have any trouble finding the office?

TK：好的，这里好找吗？

RS: Nope. The directions on the website were great.

RS：好找，网站上的方位很准确

TK: Good. Would you like some water or coffee before we begin?

TK：好的。开始之前，需要水或者咖啡吗？

RS: I’m okay, thank you. TK: Alright. So, to get started, why don’t

RS：不需要，谢谢。 TK：好的，那我们开始

you tell me a little bit about yourself. RS: Sure. I studied at the University of Florida

TK：谈谈你自己吧 RS:：好的，我就读于Florida大学的玩具设计专业

and graduated in 2010 with a Masters Degree in Toy Design. After graduation, I was hired

2010年硕士毕业。毕业后，

at Happy Kid’s Creative. I’ve been there for the past five years and am currently the

我加入Happy Kid’s Creative公司。我在那里工作了五年，最近

Director of Toy Production. During that time sales have grown steadily. It’s been a great

提升为玩具产品主管。在这期间，销售量稳步提升。

experience, but I’ve run out of room to grow with HKC and I’m looking for new opportunities.

这是一次很好的经历，不过在HKC公司我已经没有成长空间，所以我正在寻找新的机会

I have a lot of experience leading teams in the creative process and finding new markets

在新产品的创意过程和开发新市场方面，我有很多的领导团队经验。

for the products that we create. T: That’s great. Can you tell me how you

TK：很棒，你能说说你是怎么知道这个职位的吗？

heard about this position? RS: Of course. A friend of mine saw the position

RS：可以，我的一个朋友在LinkedIn上看到这个职位

listed on LinkedIn and forwarded it to me, so I spent some time on your website learning

就把它转发给我，然后我在网站上花了一些时间

about the position and the company. I also read an article in Business Weekly about your

了解这个职位和贵公司的一些情况。我也在Business Weekly上读了有关这个工作的文章

work that really got me interested. TK: What attracted you to our company?

它让我很感兴趣。 TK：我们公司哪些方面吸引了你？

RS: To be honest, what really caught my eye was your focus on growth. I was really impressed

RS：老实说，最吸引我的是你们集中精力去追求成长。

with your ambitious goals and the clear plan you have for achieving those goals. I also

你们的宏伟目标和为实现目标所制定的清晰计划让我印象深刻。

like the support you provide for your employees. I love your continuing education initiatives,

我也喜欢你们对员工的支持。我欣赏你们在继续教育上的主动性

where you pay for employees to educate themselves in new techniques and skill sets. I think

你们为员工在技术和技能上的自我提升方面付出了很多

that really helps to build employee satisfaction and loyalty.

我认为这点可以提高员工的满意度和忠诚度。

TK: You’ve obviously done your homework. What would you say is your greatest strength?

TK：很明显你做了功课。你最大的长处是什么？

RS: I would say, my greatest strength is a combination of enthusiasm and persistence.

RS：我想说，我最大的长处是热情和毅力。

My work ethic won’t let me settle for less than my best. I’m able to persevere through

我的工作准则是付出更多，做到最好

challenges and setbacks without falling into frustration or anger. I’ve noticed that

我能坚持面对挑战和挫折，不会陷入沮丧和恼怒

this tends to keep those around me in good spirits as well, which is a plus.

我知道这点会让我一直保持良好的精神状态

TK: That’s very good. Can you tell me about a time where you suffered a setback and had

TK：很好。你能说说你曾经经历过挫折经历

to maintain your enthusiasm? RS: Sure. One definitely comes to mind. Last

以及你如何在逆境中保持热情吗？ RS：好的，有一次我记忆深刻

year a project for a new toy was in its final stages after two years of work. As we were

去年，有个新玩具的项目经历了两年的准备，到了最后的阶段

looking at the branding and working up a final marketing plan, a competitor launched a version

当我们正投入商标和最终的市场计划时，

of the exact same toy that we were launching. As the leader of the project, I knew that

一个竞争对手推出了一款玩具，和我们即将推出的十分相似

my reaction would set the tone for the group. I acknowledged that it was a setback, but

我的反应将会影响团队的情绪。我承认这是一次挫折，

challenged the group to think of this as a blessing in disguise. I asked them to go out

它挑战这个团队去考虑因此而因祸得福。我让团队们出去

and buy the competitor’s product and make a list of anything they wished the toy could

买回竞争对手的产品，并列出所有希望产品拥有的但其实它们本没有的卖点

do that it didn’t. It turned out that the list was pretty long. We added these items

最终发现这个清单列了很长。我们把这些卖点

to our toy, and launched a far superior product 6 months later. So, in many ways, the competitor’s

加到我们的玩具上，并在六个月后推出了更厉害的产品。所以，在很多方面，

product became the key to our success. TK: That sounds like a great victory. Now.

对手的产品变成了我们成功的关键。 TK：听起来是一次很大的胜利。

What would you consider your greatest weakness? RS: Chocolate. Just kidding! No, my biggest

TK：你认为你最大的缺点是什么？ RS：巧克力。哈哈，开个玩笑

weakness is public speaking. It’s something that I’ve spent a lot of time working on

我最大的缺点在于公众演讲。这方面我花了很多时间

and in which I’ve improved a great deal. I’m very comfortable in smaller meetings

并且我已经提升了很多。现在在团队的小型会议上，我可以从容应对了。

with my teams. But when I present an idea or concept to a larger audience, I still experience

不过当我向很多听众表达观点或理念时，

some stage fright. At this point, I can handle these situations professionally, but I would

我还是会有些怯场。这点上，我可以很职业地应对这些场合

like to be more comfort in these moments so I can really enjoy the experience of presenting,

不过我想要在这些场合更自然些，所以我很享受表达的经历

rather than just survive it. TK: Fear of public speaking is a very common

而不只是应付了事。 TK:：公众演讲的怯场是普遍的问题

fear; I’m in the same boat on that one! Where do you see yourself in five years?

我也不例外。你的五年职业规划是什么？

RS: As I mentioned before, I’m interested in growth. In five years I would like to be

RS：正如我刚提的，我很关心成长。五年里我想要

a part of a company growing its business on a regular and consistent basis. I’d like

成为公司业务成长过程的一部分，作为公司坚实的后盾。

to be in a Vice President position with a focus on development. And while I know that

我希望有机会晋升为投身于发展业务的副总裁。

would require much more public speaking, in five years I plan on being ready for it.

我知道这要求更多的公众演讲，五年里我将会做好准备。

TK: Okay, well, I have everything I need, but do you have any questions for me, about

TK：好的，我问完了，你有什么问题吗

the company or the position? RS: Yes. Imagine you're looking back on this

关于公司或者这个岗位的？ RS：有的，想象一下一年内你回顾某次录用决定。

hiring decision in a year. The person you hired has exceeded your expectations. What

你招聘的这个人超出了你的期望

did he or she do that impressed you most? TK: That’s a great question. I think in

他（她）怎么做最会让你印象深刻呢？ TK：好问题。

one year the person would have come in and spent some time learning from the team and

我认为一年时间里，这个人将会花时间跟团队和有经验的人学习

people that have been here a while. Then, she or he will start making changes in an

然后，他（她）将会有根据地作出改变

informed way. In one year I want this person’s team to be a well-oiled machine. I want them

一年里，我想这个人所在的团队就像加满油的机器一样

to be bouncing ideas off each other, coming up with new designs and making headway into

我希望他们每个人有着活跃的想法，能提出新的设计方案，并且开发新的市场。

new markets. RS: That’s helpful. It’s good to know

RS：这很有帮助，可以了解到所期望的东西

what the expectations are. Can you tell me about the team that I would be working with?

你能告诉我一些有关我可能一起合作的团队的信息吗？

TK: Sure. I believe all of them have been with the company for over five years and know

TK：可以。我相信他们所有人和公司一起成长了五年以上，经验丰富

the ropes. I would say there’s a little bit of frustration currently because of our

我得说最近有些小沮丧，因为成长不足

lack of growth. This will be the third time we’ve brought in a new team leader in four

这将是四年里第三次我们引进新的团队领导

years. RS: Do you know what’s causing that kind

RS：你知道什么造成了这么快的反转吗？

of rapid turn over? T: To be honest, the last three team leaders

TK：老实说，前三位领导都是公司内部任命

have been hired from within the company. And sometimes it’s hard to think outside the

有时候当你身在公司氛围内

box when you’ve been inside the box for awhile. We’re hoping to bring in some new

你很难打破常规，产生新的想法

ideas and energy and get our development team back on track.

我们希望引进新的想法和能量，让我们的发展团队回到正轨

RS: That makes sense. I really appreciate that you’re considering me for the position.

RS：有道理。你考虑我来坐这个位子，这点我表示感谢

I’d love to be a part of the company achieving its goals.

我想成为公司的一员，和公司一起实现目标

TK: Very good. Okay. That’s great, thanks so much for coming in, Rachel. It’s great

TK：好的。很棒，谢谢你过来面试。

to meet you. I’ll give you a call in the next three days.

见到你很荣幸。未来的三天，我会给你电话

RS: Sounds good, I look forward to it. Thanks again.

RS：不错，我很期待。再次表示谢谢

TK: My pleasure.

TK：我的荣幸

First let’s talk about the handshake. A long time ago, women used to shake hands more

首先，我们谈谈握手。很久以前，女性通常更像这样握手。

like this. But now, men and women alike use the same handshake, putting your right hand

但是现在，男性和女性采用相同的握手方式，向前伸出你的右手

forward. Make it firm but not too tight or aggressive. A firm handshake makes a good

稳定但是不要太紧或者有侵略性

first impression.

稳健的握手可以留下好的第一印象

TK: Hello Ms. Smith, I’m Tom Kelley. Thanks so much for coming in.

TK：你好，Ms. Smith，我是Tom Kelley。谢谢你来参加（我们的面试）

RS: It’s my pleasure, thanks so much for meeting with me.

RS：我的荣幸，谢谢你的面试

TK: Of course.

TK：当然

Let’s look at my posture.

看我的姿势

It’s good to sit upright and look alert. You don’t want to slump back or slouch,

笔直的坐姿，有神的目光，这些都是正确的。不要无精打采

that’s a bit too casual for a job interview.

在工作面试中，这样过于随意

Don’t sit stiffly, but do sit upright with a good energy. Let’s look at facial expressions.

坐姿不要太僵硬，精神饱满得笔直坐好。我们看看脸部表情

Notice that my face is very engaged. I look excited and happy. That’s the message you

注意到我的脸部表情是积极主动的。我看起来，活跃而心情愉悦

want to send. It’s not unprofessional to be energized.

这是我想传达的信息。精神饱满的状态是一种职业表现

In some cultures, it might be professional to be more reserved, but in America, a friendly,

可能在某些文化里，保持内敛是职业的。

engaged demeanor is important. Watch my face as I listen to the interview questions.

但是在美国，和善而积极的举止是重要的。注意我在听面试问题时的面部表情

Smiling and nodding are a way to show that you’re engaged and listening.

保持微笑和点头表现了你正在积极地倾听

When watching the interview, did you notice I made a joke?

看面试时过程的时候，你留意到我开了一个玩笑没？

TK: Now, what would you consider your greatest weakness?

TK：你认为你最大的缺点是什么？

RS: Chocolate. Using humor or making a joke in an interview

RS：巧克力。在面试中保持幽默或者开个小玩笑

can show your personality. But limit it to maybe one or two moments. Otherwise, it will

可以表现你的个性。但是一到两个即可，适可而止。

distract from the other important things you want to say.

否则，它会让你分心于更重要的事情

This wraps up our interview series. I hope it helps you prepare for job or school interviews

这次圆满完结了面试系列。我希望可以在你的学校或者工作面试中帮助到你

in the US. How does this compare to your culture? Are interviews more casual, or more formal?

相比你们文化里的面试呢？面试时更随意还是更正式？

Let me know in the comments below.

在下面的评论里告诉我

To close, here’s the full interview one more time.

结尾，我们再来一遍完整的面试

TK: Hello Ms. Smith, I’m Tom Kelley. Thanks so much for coming in.

TK：你好，Ms. Smith，我是Tom Kelley。谢谢你来参加（我们的面试）

RS: It’s my pleasure, thanks so much for meeting with me.

RS：我的荣幸，谢谢你的面试

TK: Of course. Did you have any trouble finding the office?

TK：好的，这里好找吗？

RS: Nope. The directions on the website were great.

RS：好找，网站上的方位很准确

TK: Good. Would you like some water or coffee before we begin?

TK：好的。开始之前，需要水或者咖啡吗？

RS: I’m okay, thank you. TK: Alright. So, to get started, why don’t

RS：不需要，谢谢。 TK：好的，那我们开始

you tell me a little bit about yourself. RS: Sure. I studied at the University of Florida

TK：谈谈你自己吧 RS：好的，我就读于Florida大学的玩具设计专业

and graduated in 2010 with a Masters Degree in Toy Design. After graduation, I was hired

2010年硕士毕业。毕业后，

at Happy Kid’s Creative. I’ve been there for the past five years and am currently the

我加入Happy Kid’s Creative公司。我在那里工作了五年，最近

Director of Toy Production. During that time sales have grown steadily. It’s been a great

提升为玩具产品主管。在这期间，销售量稳步提升。

experience, but I’ve run out of room to grow with HKC and I’m looking for new opportunities.

这是一次很好的经历，不过在HKC公司我已经没有成长空间，所以我正在寻找新的机会

I have a lot of experience leading teams in the creative process and finding new markets

在新产品的创意过程和开发新市场方面，我有很多的领导团队经验

for the products that we create. T: That’s great. Can you tell me how you

TK：很棒，你能说说你是怎么知道这个职位的吗？

heard about this position? RS: Of course. A friend of mine saw the position

RS：可以，我的一个朋友在LinkedIn上看到这个职位

listed on LinkedIn and forwarded it to me, so I spent some time on your website learning

就把它转发给我，然后我在网站上花了一些时间

about the position and the company. I also read an article in Business Weekly about your

了解这个职位和贵公司的一些情况。我也在Business Weekly上读了有关这个工作的文章

work that really got me interested. TK: What attracted you to our company?

它让我很感兴趣。 TK：我们公司哪些方面吸引了你？

RS: To be honest, what really caught my eye was your focus on growth. I was really impressed

RS：老实说，最吸引我的是你们集中精力去追求成长。

with your ambitious goals and the clear plan you have for achieving those goals. I also

你们的宏伟目标和为实现目标所制定的清晰计划让我印象深刻。

like the support you provide for your employees. I love your continuing education initiatives,

我也喜欢你们对员工的支持。我欣赏你们在继续教育上的主动性

where you pay for employees to educate themselves in new techniques and skill sets. I think

你们为员工在技术和技能上的自我提升方面付出了很多

that really helps to build employee satisfaction and loyalty.

我认为这点可以提高员工的满意度和忠诚度

TK: You’ve obviously done your homework. What would you say is your greatest strength?

TK：很明显你做了功课。你最大的长处是什么？

RS: I would say, my greatest strength is a combination of enthusiasm and persistence.

RS：我想说，我最大的长处是热情和毅力

My work ethic won’t let me settle for less than my best. I’m able to persevere through

我的工作准则是付出更多，做到最好

challenges and setbacks without falling into frustration or anger. I’ve noticed that

我能坚持面对挑战和挫折，不会陷入沮丧和恼怒

this tends to keep those around me in good spirits as well, which is a plus.

我知道这点会让我一直保持良好的精神状态

TK: That’s very good. Can you tell me about a time where you suffered a setback and had

TK：很好。你能说说你曾经经历过挫折经历

to maintain your enthusiasm? RS: Sure. One definitely comes to mind. Last

以及你如何在逆境中保持热情吗？ RS：好的，有一次我记忆深刻

year a project for a new toy was in its final stages after two years of work. As we were

去年，有个新玩具的项目经历了两年的准备，到了最后的阶段

looking at the branding and working up a final marketing plan, a competitor launched a version

当我们正投入商标和最终的市场计划时，

of the exact same toy that we were launching. As the leader of the project, I knew that

一个竞争对手推出了一款玩具，和我们即将推出的十分相似

my reaction would set the tone for the group. I acknowledged that it was a setback, but

我的反应将会影响团队的情绪。我承认这是一次挫折，

challenged the group to think of this as a blessing in disguise. I asked them to go out

它挑战这个团队去考虑如何转危为安。我让团队们走出公司

and buy the competitor’s product and make a list of anything they wished the toy could

买回竞争对手的产品，并列出所有希望产品拥有的但其实它们本没有的卖点

do that it didn’t. It turned out that the list was pretty long. We added these items

最终发现这个清单列了很长。我们把这些卖点

to our toy, and launched a far superior product 6 months later. So, in many ways, the competitor’s

加到我们的玩具上，并在六个月后推出了更厉害的产品。所以，在很多方面，

product became the key to our success. TK: That sounds like a great victory. Now.

对手的产品变成了我们成功的关键。 TK：听起来是一次很大的胜利。

What would you consider your greatest weakness? RS: Chocolate. Just kidding! No, my biggest

TK：你认为你最大的缺点是什么？ RS：巧克力。哈哈，开个玩笑

weakness is public speaking. It’s something that I’ve spent a lot of time working on

我最大的缺点在于公众演讲。这方面我花了很多时间

and in which I’ve improved a great deal. I’m very comfortable in smaller meetings

并且我已经提升了很多。现在在团队的小型会议上，我可以从容应对了。

with my teams. But when I present an idea or concept to a larger audience, I still experience

不过当我向很多听众表达观点或理念时，

some stage fright. At this point, I can handle these situations professionally, but I would

我还是会有些怯场。这点上，我可以很职业地应对这些场合

like to be more comfort in these moments so I can really enjoy the experience of presenting,

不过我想要在这些场合更自然些，所以我很享受表达的经历

rather than just survive it. TK: Fear of public speaking is a very common

而不只是应付了事。 TK：公众演讲的怯场是普遍的问题

fear; I’m in the same boat on that one! Where do you see yourself in five years?

我也不例外。你的五年职业规划是什么？

RS: As I mentioned before, I’m interested in growth. In five years I would like to be

RS：正如我刚提的，我很关心成长。五年里我想要

a part of a company growing its business on a regular and consistent basis. I’d like

成为公司业务成长过程的一部分，作为公司坚实的后盾

to be in a Vice President position with a focus on development. And while I know that

我希望有机会晋升为投身于发展业务的副总裁。

would require much more public speaking, in five years I plan on being ready for it.

我知道这要求更多的公众演讲，五年里我将会做好准备。

TK: Okay, well, I have everything I need, but do you have any questions for me, about

TK：好的，我问完了，你有什么问题吗

the company or the position? RS: Yes. Imagine you're looking back on this

关于公司或者这个岗位的？ RS：有的，想象一下一年内你回顾某次录用决定。

hiring decision in a year. The person you hired has exceeded your expectations. What

你招聘的这个人超出了你的期望

did he or she do that impressed you most? TK: That’s a great question. I think in

他（她）怎么做最会让你印象深刻呢？ TK：好问题。

one year the person would have come in and spent some time learning from the team and

我认为一年时间里，这个人将会花时间跟团队和有经验的人学习

people that have been here a while. Then, she or he will start making changes in an

然后，他（她）将会有根据地作出改变

informed way. In one year I want this person’s team to be a well-oiled machine. I want them

一年里，我想这个人所在的团队就像加满油的机器一样

to be bouncing ideas off each other, coming up with new designs and making headway into

我希望他们每个人有着活跃的想法，能提出新的设计方案，并且开发新的市场。

new markets. RS: That’s helpful. It’s good to know

RS：这很有帮助，可以了解到你们所期望的东西

what the expectations are. Can you tell me about the team that I would be working with?

你能告诉我一些有关我可能一起合作的团队的信息吗？

TK: Sure. I believe all of them have been with the company for over five years and know

TK：可以。我相信他们所有人和公司一起成长了五年以上，经验丰富

the ropes. I would say there’s a little bit of frustration currently because of our

我得说最近有些小沮丧，是因为成长不足

lack of growth. This will be the third time we’ve brought in a new team leader in four

这将是四年里第三次我们引进新的团队领导

years. RS: Do you know what’s causing that kind

RS：你知道什么造成了这么快的反转吗？

of rapid turn over? T: To be honest, the last three team leaders

TK：老实说，前三位团队领导都是公司内部任命

have been hired from within the company. And sometimes it’s hard to think outside the

有时候当你身在公司氛围内

box when you’ve been inside the box for awhile. We’re hoping to bring in some new

你很难打破常规，产生新的想法

ideas and energy and get our development team back on track.

我们希望引进新的想法和能量，让我们的发展和团队回到正轨

RS: That makes sense. I really appreciate that you’re considering me for the position.

RS：有道理。你考虑我来坐这个位子，这点我表示感谢

I’d love to be a part of the company achieving its goals.

我想成为公司的一员，和公司一起实现目标

TK: Very good. Okay. That’s great, thanks so much for coming in, Rachel. It’s great

TK：好的。很棒，谢谢你过来面试。

to meet you. I’ll give you a call in the next three days.

见到你很荣幸。未来的三天，我会给你电话

RS: Sounds good, I look forward to it. Thanks again.

RS：不错，我很期待。再次表示感谢

TK: My pleasure.

TK：我的荣幸

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