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

如何用美式英语面试一份工作，第5/5部分

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

你被录用了！这两个字人人都喜欢听到。但是，在我们听到这些词语之前

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

（当 当 当.....!)面试。今天的视频是五个系列的第五部分

is all about preparing for a job interview.

讲的全部是关于为一份工作面试做准备

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

这是工作面试系列视频的最后一个。在之前的视频，

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

我们已经练习了如何准备回答面试中的普通问题。今天

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

我们将会讨论肢体语言，幽默感和表达方式，以及如何在面试中

to your advantage in an interview.

使用它们发挥自己的优势。

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

首先，让我们看看面试受挫的那段视频。你注意到

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

我是如何展示自己和面试官又是怎么样的反应吗？我们的姿势和面部表情对你意味着什么？

say to you?

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

TK：你好，史密斯女士。我是汤姆.凯莱。非常感谢您的到来。

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

RS: 我很乐意。非常感谢与我见面。

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

TK:那当然。寻找办公室时有碰到麻烦吗？

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

RS: 没有。网站上的提示非常好。

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

TK: 好。在我们开始之前你需要来杯水或者咖啡吗？

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

RS: 不用，谢谢。TK:好吧。那我们开始吧。你可以先自我介绍一下吗？

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

RS:当然可以。我在2010年毕业于佛罗里达州大学，

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

获取玩具设计硕士学位。毕业以后，我受聘于快乐儿童创意公司。

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

我已经在那里工作了5年，目前是玩具生产部总监。

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

我在职期间，公司销售业绩一直稳定增长。那是一种非常棒的工作经验，

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

但是在HKC已经没有空间让我成长了，所以我现在寻找新的机会。

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

我在创造方面有丰富的经验带领团队，现在为我们创造的产品寻找新市场。

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

TK:太棒了。你能告诉我你是怎么样得知这个职位的吗？

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

RS:当然可以。我的一位朋友在Linkedln上面看见的，然后转发给我。

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

所以，我花了一些时间在贵公司的网站了解一下关于职位的情况和公司资料。

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

我还在《每周商业》栏目读到一篇文章关于您的工作，这真是让我感兴趣。

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

TK:我们公司的什么部分吸引到了你？

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

RS:老实说，真正吸引我眼球的是贵公司对成长的专注。

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

我对你们的远大抱负和清晰的发展计划感到印象深刻。

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

我还喜欢您对员工提供的支持。我喜爱你那继续受教育的主动精神。

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

您支付他们继续学习新科技与技术配套的培训。我认为，

that really helps to build employee satisfaction and loyalty.

这点真正帮助了员工满足学习的欲望和对公司的忠诚起到了作用。

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

TK:你显然做足了功课。对于你的强项，你会说点什么？

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

RS:我会说，我的强项是具有一种坚持不懈的精神与热情相结合的精神。

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

我的工作态度是不达目的不罢休。我经得起挫折和挑战的考验，

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

而且不会颓废或则生气。我认为，

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

这些是帮助我保持精神气爽，这点是加分的。

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

TK:太棒了。你能告诉我关于你的一次受挫折的时候

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

还要继续保持热情的经验吗？RS:当然。确实有这么一次。去年，

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

一个新玩具项目经过2年的努力进入到它的最后阶段。当我们

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

在考虑商标，最后做一份市场计划时，一个竞争者推出了一款

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

与我们推出的一样的玩具。作为项目组长，我知道

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

自己的反应会影响到整个团队的士气。我认为那是一个逆境，

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

但是还得让整个团队认为这是一种恩惠。我指示他们出去购买竞争者的产品

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

并列出一个玩具还达不到标准的清单。

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

结果，清单列得长长的。我们把这些东西加入我们的玩具，

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

而6个月以后，我们推出更高级的产品。所以说，在很多方面，

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

竞争者的产品变成是我们成功的关键。TK:听起来，这像是一个巨大的胜利。现在，

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

你认为自己的弱项是什么？RS:巧克力。是开玩笑啦！嗯，我最大的弱项是

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

在公共场合发言。那真是消耗精力的活儿，

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

我花了很多时间才取得较好的成绩。我跟自己的团队开会议时发言就感到舒服。

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

但是，当我为大众要展示一个主意或则概念时，站在讲台上我依然感到有些吃力。

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

碰到这种状况，我可以很专业地处理好，但是我

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

要确信自己此时此刻感到很舒适，我才真正享受展示自己的过程。

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

而不是只求其次。TK:公共场合发言的恐惧是一个常题。

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

这点，我们同病相怜！在5年内，你是怎么样规划自己的？

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

RS:就如我前面所说的，我想要继续提升自己。在5年内，

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

我想要成为一个公司的成长进入一个正轨并持续发展的一部分。

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

随着公司发展的步伐，我将能胜任一个副总裁的职位；

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

而且这个将会要求更多的公共演讲，5年内我将做好了这方面的准备。

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

TK:好的。那么，我需要的东西全在这了。但是，你有任何问题需要问我的吗?

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

比如关于公司的或则职位的问题？RS:是的。假设你一年后回头来看待这个职位招聘。

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

你所招聘的人已经超越了你的期待。

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

Ta做了哪些最令您印象深刻的？ TK:这是一个好问题。我在想，

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

一年内，这个人已经进到公司来并与团队和老员工相处学习了一段时间。

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

然后，Ta将以一种明智的方式做出改变。

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

在一年内，我想要这个人的团队精力充沛就像一部上好油的机器。

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

我想要他们互相思想碰撞，想出一些新设计理念并进军到新市场。

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

RS:这很有帮助。知道您的期待是什么了，很好。

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

您能说说将与我一起工作的团队吗？

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

TK:当然能。我相信他们所有人在公司呆已经超过5年了，而且知道其中诀窍。

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

我认为，由于我们的停滞成长，目前有点不景气。

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

这将是我们在4年中第三次招进新队长。

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

RS:您知道是什么原因引起的频繁换届吗？

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

TK:老实说，最后三位队长

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

都是从公司内晋升的。而有时候思想很难跳出这个框架

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

当你在里面呆太久了。我们希望注入一些新主意和精力，

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

并发展团队回到正轨上。

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

RS:有道理。很感激您提供我这个职位。

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

我愿意成为公司的一员并向目标进取。

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

TK:非常好。OK.超棒，非常感谢能赶来，瑞秋。

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

高兴见到你。三天内我给你打电话。

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

RS:很好。我很期待。再次感谢。

TK: My pleasure.

TK:我乐意。

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

首先，让我们说一下握手。很久以前，女人是这样握手的。

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

但是现在，男人与女人一样使用同样的握手方式，向前伸出你的右手。

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

握结实但不太紧或太用力。

first impression.

有力的握手给人留下深刻的第一印象。

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

TK:你好，史密斯女士。我是汤姆.凯莱。非常感谢赶来。

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

RS:那是我的荣幸。非常感谢与我见面。

TK: Of course.

TK:那是当然。

Let’s look at my posture.

让我们看看我的姿势。

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

直立坐并看起来警惕是好的。你 不要耷拉地往后坐。

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

那对工作面试来说太随意了。

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

不要僵硬地坐着，但要精力充沛地坐好。我们看看面部表情。

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

注意我的面部表情是集中精神的，我看起来兴奋和开心。这就是你要传递的信息。

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

展示活跃的一面不是不专业。

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

在一些文化中，有所保留是一种敬业，但是在美国，

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

表现一种友好而集中精神的态度是重要的。看我聆听面试问题时的表情。

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

微笑和点头是一种途径显示你在全神贯注地聆听。

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

观看面试时，你有注意到我开了一个玩笑吗？

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

TK:现在，你认为自己的弱项是什么？

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

RS:巧克力。在面试中可以幽默一下或者开个玩笑。

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

可以展示你的个性。但要控制在一或两秒钟内。否则，

distract from the other important things you want to say.

它会中断你想要说其他重要的事情。

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

这圆满完成了我们的面试系列教程。我希望，它能帮助你准备在美国学校或者工作的面试。

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

相对于你的文化来说，这进行得怎么样？面试是偏向于随意还是正式？

Let me know in the comments below.

以下留言告诉我。

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

作为结束，我们再次播放面试全过程。

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

TK：你好，史密斯女士。我是汤姆.凯莱。非常感谢你能赶来。

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

RS: 我很乐意。非常感谢与我见面。

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

TK:那当然。寻找办公室时有碰到麻烦吗？

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

RS: 没有。网上的路线很清晰。

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

TK: 好。我们开始之前你需要来杯水或者咖啡吗？

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

RS: 我挺好，谢谢你。TK:好吧。那么，我们开始。你可以先自我介绍一下吗？

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

RS:当然可以。我在2010年毕业于佛罗里达州大学，

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

RS:当然可以。我在2010年毕业于佛罗里达州大学，获取玩具设计硕士学位。

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

毕业以后，我受聘于快乐儿童创造公司。

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

我已经在那里工作了5年，目前是玩具生产部总监。当时销售业绩一直稳定增长。那是一种非常棒的工作经验，

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

但是在HKC已经没有空间让我成长了，所以我现在寻找新的机会。

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

我在创造方面有丰富的经验带领团队，现在为我们创造的产品寻找新市场。

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

TK:太棒了。你能告诉我你是怎么样得知这个职位的吗？

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

RS:当然可以。我的一位朋友在Linkedln上面看见的，然后转发给我。

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

所以，我花了一些时间在贵公司的网站了解一下关于职位的情况和公司资料。

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

我还在《每周商业》栏目读到一篇文章关于您的工作，这真是让我感兴趣

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

TK:我们公司的什么部分吸引到了你？

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

RS:老实说，真正吸引我眼球的是贵公司对成长的专注。

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

我对你们的远大抱负和清晰的发展计划感到印象深刻。

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

我还喜欢您对员工提供的支持。我喜爱你那继续受教育的主动精神。

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

您支付他们继续学习新科技与技术配套的培训。我认为

that really helps to build employee satisfaction and loyalty.

这点真正帮助了员工满足学习的欲望和对公司的忠诚起到了作用。

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

TK:你显然做足了功课。对于你的强项，你会说点什么？

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

RS:我会说，我的强项是具有一种坚持不懈的精神与热情相结合的精神。

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

我的工作态度是不达目的不罢休。我经得起挫折和挑战的考验，

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

而且不会颓废或则生气。我认为，

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

这些是帮助我保持精神气爽，这点是加分的。

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

TK:太棒了。你能告诉我关于你的一次受挫折的时候，

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

还要继续保持热情的经验吗？RS:当然。确实有这么一次。去年，

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

一个新玩具项目经过2年的努力进入到它的最后阶段。当我们

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

在考虑商标，最后做一份市场计划时，一个竞争者推出了一款

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

与我们推出的一样的玩具。作为项目组长，我知道

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

自己的反应会影响到整个团队的士气。我认为那是一个逆境，

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

但是还得让整个团队认为这是一种恩惠。我指示他们出去购买竞争者的产品

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

并列出一个玩具还达不到标准的清单。

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

结果，清单列得长长的。我们把这些东西加入我们的玩具，

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

而6个月以后，我们推出更高级的产品。所以说，在很多方面，

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

竞争者的产品变成是我们成功的关键。TK:听起来，这像是一个巨大的胜利。现在，

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

你认为自己的弱项是什么？RS:巧克力。是开玩笑啦！嗯，我最大的弱项是

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

在公共场合发言。那真是消耗精力的活儿，

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

我花了很多时间才取得较好的成绩。我跟自己的团队开会议时发言就感到舒服。

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

但是，当我为大众要展示一个主意或则概念时，站在讲台上我依然感到有些吃力。

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

碰到这种状况，我可以很专业地处理好，但是我

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

要确信自己此时此刻感到很舒适，我才真正享受展示自己的过程。

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

而不是只求其次。TK:公共场合发言的恐惧是一个常题。

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

这点，我们同病相怜！在5年内，你是怎么样规划自己的？

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

RS:就如我前面所说的，我想要继续提升自己。在5年内，

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

我想要成为一个公司的成长进入一个正轨并持续发展的一部分。

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

随着公司发展的步伐，我将能胜任一个副总裁的职位；

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

而且这个将会要求更多的公共演讲，5年内我将做好了这方面的准备。

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

TK:好的。那么，我需要的东西全在这了。但是，你有任何问题需要问我的吗?

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

比如关于公司的或则职位的问题？RS:是的。假设你一年后回头来看待这个职位招聘

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

你所招聘的人已经超越了你的期待。

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

Ta做了哪些最令您印象深刻的？ TK:这是一个好问题。我在想，

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

一年内，这个人已经进到公司来并与团队和老员工相处学习了一段时间。

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

然后，Ta将以一种明智的方式做出改变。

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

在一年内，我想要这个人的团队精力充沛就像一部上好油的机器。

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

我想要他们互相思想碰撞，想出一些新设计理念并进军到新市场。

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

RS:这很有帮助。知道您的期待是什么了，很好。

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

您能说说将与我一起工作的团队吗？

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

TK:当然能。我相信他们所有人在公司呆已经超过5年了，而且知道其中诀窍。

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

我认为，由于我们的停滞成长，目前有点不景气。

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

这将是我们在4年中第三次招进新队长。

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

RS:您知道是什么原因引起的频繁换届吗？

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

TK:老实说，最后三位队长

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

都是从公司内晋升的。而有时候思想很难跳出这个框架

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

当你在里面呆太久了。我们希望注入一些新主意和精力，

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

并发展团队回到正轨上

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

RS:有道理。很感激您提供我这个职位。

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

我愿意成为公司的一员并向目标进取

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

TK:非常好。OK.超棒，非常感谢能赶来，瑞秋。

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

高兴见到你。三天内我给你打电话。

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

RS:很好。我很期待。再次感谢。

TK: My pleasure.

TK:我乐意。

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That’s it, and thanks so much for using Rachel’s English.

就这样。非常感谢使用Rachel's（瑞秋）英语。