Ten Tips to Boost Your Interview IQ
提高面試智商十法
Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for job interviews. Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. So study these 10 strategies and caveats to enhance your interview IQ.
求職者無論多聰明多有資歷都得為面試做準備。你會問,為什么?因為面試是門學問,而且給人留下一個好的第一印象的機會不會有第二次。所以,學習這十條策略和告誡吧,它們可以提高你的面試智商。
Practice Good Nonverbal Communication
使用好非語言交流的方式
It's about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and connecting with a good, firm handshake. That first impression can be a great beginning -- or quick ending -- to your interview.
這是有關表現自信心的∶站姿端正、用眼神交流、堅實有力的握手。面試中這種第一印象是很好的開場白,反之則是催命符。
Dress for the Job or Company
著裝得體
Today’s casual dress codes do not give you permission to dress as "they" do when you interview. It is important to look professional and well-groomed. Whether you wear a suit or something less formal depends on the company culture and the position you are seeking. If possible, call to find out about the company dress code before the interview.
現代人大都著裝隨意,但這并不代表你面試時可以跟“他們”穿得一樣。外表看上去整潔而且職業(yè)化,這一點是很重要的。至于你是穿套裝還是穿不那么正式的服裝,取決于公司的文化和應聘的職位。如果可能的話,面試前要打聽清楚公司的著裝標準。
Listen
傾聽
From the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you information, either directly or indirectly. If you are not hearing it, you are missing a major opportunity. Good communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard what he said. Observe your interviewer and match that style and pace.
面試伊始,面試官會直接或間接地給你信息。如果你沒有認真聽,你就會先失一城。認真地聽而且讓他/她知道你在聽,這是很不錯的交流技巧。觀察面試官,去迎合他/她的風格和節(jié)奏。
Don't Talk Too Much
別說得太多
Telling the interviewer more than he needs to know could be a fatal mistake. When you have not prepared ahead of time, you may tend to ramble, sometimes talking yourself right out of the job. Prepare for the interview by reading through the job posting, matching your skills with the position's requirements and relating only that information.
告訴面試官太多有時可能會弄巧成拙。如果你事先沒準備的話,可以隨便閑聊,把話題從工作轉移到其他方面上去。準備面試時,要通讀招聘信息,找出你所具備的該職位必備技能,并且只談論這一信息。
Don't Be Too Familiar
別太套近乎
The interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about making a new friend. Your level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer's demeanor. It is important to bring energy and enthusiasm to the interview and to ask questions, but do not overstep your place as a candidate looking for a job.
面試是正式的職業(yè)會談,而不是結交新友。親疏程度取決于面試官的態(tài)度。面試中回答問題和詢問問題時,有精力有熱情這一點很重要,但是別忘了,你是在找工作。