面试

面试. 它到底是什么?? 面试的核心是一个潜在雇主与你见面的机会, talk with you face-to-face, try and “get to know you”, 希望能了解到你是否适合他们的公司. In many ways it’s like a first date; only they’re trying to determine after one date if you’re “marriage material”. 雇主可以尽可能多地与人约会，以找到“那个人”。.

对你来说, 如果你的简历是你在纸上推销自己的第一个机会(试图得到“日期”), 然后面试就是你证明自己适合做男朋友/女朋友的机会. 很多人常常忘记面试既是一门艺术也是一种技巧. 用任何技巧, 它需要在有时不舒服的环境中练习才能变得更好、更放松.

7 Strategies for Giving a Great Interview:

1. 做好准备

First and foremost, being prepared means doing your homework. Research the company you’re interviewing with. Find things you can address in your interview, whether it be noteworthy things the company has done, 他们文化中引人注目的有趣的事情，或者你可以与你现在的雇主相比较/联系的事情. Not everyone does this and it can make you stand out.

Also, dress appropriately and arrive early. 虽然“内心才是最重要的”这句谚语可能是对的, employers size potential candidates up very quickly, and first impressions really matter. 穿一些保守和专业的衣服，但不要“引人注目”.” A good rule of thumb; if you’re not sure if you should wear it (or keep it visible), then don’t. 另外, get there 5-10 minutes early. Arriving too early can appear desperate, but give yourself enough time to use the restroom, review your notes or simply calm yourself and focus.

2. 提前练习

许多人没有意识到为面试练习的力量. 在网上搜索一些最常见的面试问题，并排练一下你会怎么回答. Get comfortable with these questions. It doesn’t mean you won’t get some surprises. But at least you’ll be ready for some of them. 此外，可以考虑和家人、朋友或导师一起练习. 这可能会让人感到尴尬，但这却是模拟游戏体验的好方法. Not comfortable with that? 考虑在镜子前练习，或者甚至录下你的反应，看看你是如何反应的.

许多雇主现在都使用STAR方法进行面试. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action(s), and Result. 本质上, 他们会寻找你在不同情况下(无论是在工作中还是在个人生活中)实际做过的例子，而不是假设. 准备好分享你的经历，不管是好的还是坏的，以及你从中学到的东西.

3. Be Aware of Your Nonverbals

It’s common to have a “thing” you do when you’re nervous. 对于一些, their eyes dart all around; sometimes a person’s voice drops and becomes a whisper; others rock back-and-forth in their chair; for some (usually women), they “bite” or twirl their hair. 问题是, 这些“紧张的提示”会分散面试官对你和你想说什么的注意力.

It has been said that up to 你与他人交流的55%是通过你的肢体语言传达的. The point is, nonverbals “说” more than you think. So, try to limit anything that can be a distraction. Limit the “ticks” as best you can, 使用这些积极的非语言，你就会没事的:坚定地握手, maintain good posture and eye contact, speak clearly and loud enough that you can be heard, 经常微笑!

4. 推销自己

One of the biggest things people forget is, if they are brought in for an interview, 这通常意味着雇主喜欢他们目前看到的内容(可能是你的简历)。. 当然，他们可能也喜欢其他人(因此，会有很多人被面试)，但你有机会! 这是你的机会(简单地)讲述你的故事，并帮助他们了解为什么你是这份工作的合适人选.

When asked questions, don’t just give basic answers. Instead, always have an example to share. Be likeable; show an appropriate amount of enthusiasm and humor. Don’t be cocky, but be confident. Be honest; it’s OK that you’re not perfect. Don’t hide from previous mistakes. 相反，向他们展示你成长的方式以及你从经历中学到了什么.

5. 保持冷静的小贴士

According to a 2017 Candidate Experience Survey“73%的求职者表示，求职过程是生活中压力最大的事情之一.如果这是真的，难怪人们在面试中会感到紧张! 然而，有经验的面试官知道他们可以使用一些策略来帮助自己.

If you get nervous, take slow, deep (but quiet) breaths. 它会减缓你的脉搏，给你的大脑氧气，帮助你放松. 另外, 如果你被问到一个你无法立即回答的问题, 说, “这是个好问题. Can I think about that for a minute?即使只是缓慢地回答“嗯……”或重复问题，也能让你有时间思考，同时让面试官知道你听到了他们的问题，并在考虑如何回答.

6. Always Come with a Question to Ask

So, the interview is closing and you feel you’ve done well. 面试官问你是否有什么问题要问，你说:“没有.“不幸的是，到目前为止，你所做的所有努力都可能付诸东流. 研究表明，有一两个自己的问题是雇主认真寻找的东西之一. 为什么? Asking questions shows you are fully engaged, are serious about the job, 我们也在考虑这个职位是否适合你.

What questions should you ask? First, keep the number low 1 or 2 (no more than 3). Ask questions about company or team culture, what sort of professional development they provide, clarity over something in the role, involvement in the community, 等. The point is to show you’re interested. Don’t ask questions about salary, vacation, 等. Save those for when (and if) you get offered the job.

7. 表达你的感激

Let them indicate when the interview is over. When it is, be sure to shake hands with everyone present. 如果可能的话，提到他们的名字(以表明你在关注他们). Smile, look them in the eyes and thank them for their time. 还记得, an interview is an opportunity to try and win the job; show your appreciation for getting the chance.

如果面试官有后续要求，马上去做. 即使他们没有, follow up with an email or even a card (within 24 hours), thanking them again for the opportunity. 这是适当的礼仪，但也表明你渴望得到这个职位. If you haven’t heard anything after a week, don’t fret; they might not have made up their mind yet. 但是，这是一个适当的时间等待，然后再跟进他们.